Quote from: ducpainter on August 19, 2008, 07:05:17 PM
I stopped reading.   

shouldn't you be watching a race (that happened 3 days ago)?

He's busy breaking a hip chasing a toddler.

Quote from: derby on August 19, 2008, 08:10:19 PM
shouldn't you be watching a race (that happened 3 days ago)?

Well yes...

and I did.

Quote from: ADG on August 19, 2008, 11:34:40 PM
He's busy breaking a hip chasing a toddler.

not far off.

Quote from: Pakhan on August 19, 2008, 01:22:58 PM
I would hardly consider 4th & 5th in 2007 season mediocre.

Oh stop it with your factual basis for an argument. 
My point is based on their performance this year. I like both of them and hope that as a team they perofrm better than they have this year.

I was being a smartass. I do that from time to time. 

Quote from: ZLTFUL on August 20, 2008, 06:30:13 AM
I was being a smartass. I do that from time to time. 

Seriously? 

Shut up there you! 

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Aug/080825a.htm

Thanks for the (un)update. 

I would really like to see what Nicky can do on the 'sedici.

I'm thinking they may not release anything formal til Indy. 

Quote from: DesmoDiva on August 26, 2008, 10:02:29 AM
Thanks for the (un)update. 

I would really like to see what Nicky can do on the 'sedici.

I'm thinking they may not release anything formal til Indy. 

when rossi left honda, his contract wouldn't allow yamaha to announce anything until the end of the season. furthermore, if i remember correctly, rossi's honda contract was through the end of the year and he couldn't even test the yamaha until january.

i expect similar for hayden.

speaking of (un)updates.... "Suzuki set to confirm Capirossi for '09" is about the most over-reported non-event i've ever seen. there's been what, 20 articles about the fact that it's going to happen?

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/LCR+Honda+expect+to+retain+De+Puniet+in+2009

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=186906

Quote from: hppt
As reported on Eurosport France during qualifying:

Simoncelli staying one more year in the 250 class.

A third Kawasaki is now a strong possibility.

A fifth Ducati is also expected.  Most likely with Canepa.

Both Honda Gresini spots still open.

Vermeulen and Capirossi confirmed.  Official announcement expected at any time.

If Dovizioso doesn't take the second HRC ride, Ben Spies is one of the two guys who might become Pedrosa's teammate.  Interestingly, that would cast serious doubt on this alleged story reported by Dean Adams on American Honda not paying for Spies to go to MotoGP.

well if this guy says it's true...

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Sep/080909a.htm

Gresini re-signs de Angelis

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/70444

Ok, so what does 2009 look like right now?  Any of the Alice spots confirmed?

Marlboro Factory Ducati      Stoner/Hayden
Alice Ducati    ______/______
(Unknown) Ducati    _________

Fiat Factory Yamaha      Rossi/Lorenzo
Tech 3 Yamaha    Edwards/________  (Toseland)?

Respol Factory Honda      Pedrosa/_______
Gresini Honda      De Angelis/_________
JiR Honda       ___________
LCR Honda     ___________

Monster Factory Kawasaki     Hopper/Melandri/______ (third bike?)

Rizla Factory Suzuki      Capi/Vermeulen/ _____  (third bike?)