2014 Silly Season?...maybe spoilers

[ducpainter]

He's young enough.

If that's the case why not announce that though?

[derby]

He's young enough.

If that's the case why not announce that though?

my guess (hope) is language in his current two year contract.

i guess we'll know for sure at the end of 2014.

either way, he's won championship(s) against some of the best racers in the world. that's nothing to be ashamed of.  

[duccarlos]

Posted it on the Ben Spies thread. Probably a way for all parties to close the contract. He probably knows he won't be fit for most of the year.

[derby]

"Wanna say thanks to everyone for the support on this decision. It was a hard one, but now I understand when they say you know when the time has come. I always dreamed of getting paid to race a motorcycle for a living. Everything else along the way was a bonus, racing gave me so many friends and experiences of traveling the world. I hope I was able to contribute something back to the sport and will continue to do so. Thanks everyone" - Ben Spies

[gm2]

Ducati WSBK Hires Davies & Giugliano For 2014

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2013/Oct/131028a.htm

[ZLTFUL]

Ducati WSBK Hires Davies & Giugliano For 2014

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2013/Oct/131028a.htm

SHIT! Was hoping Davide would end up on a factory Priller. 

[gm2]

SHIT! Was hoping Davide would end up on a factory Priller. 

there may be some questions about how good an idea that continues to be..

[Speeddog]

Nearly ironclad confirmation that Edwards and A. Espargaro will be on privateer M1 bikes at Forward Racing.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2013/Oct/131031ce2.htm

[ZLTFUL]

there may be some questions about how good an idea that continues to be..

While the loss of Gigi was a helluva a big deal, he didn't do it all alone...

Now if a chunk of the engineering folks go over with Gigi...well then I completely agree with you.

[zooom]

this was apparently a picture posted on Twitter by Nick Hayden of his helmet for the post season Valencia test on the Aspar Honda RCV1000R...




I think it is just the energy and enthusiasm that Nicky is known for and will more than likely use, and frames perfectly his motivation !!!

[ZLTFUL]

I have no doubt that Nicky wants to bloody Ducati's nose by riding the wheels off that RCV...
And I hope he really does.

[zooom]

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2013/Nov/131106burgess.htm

[Speeddog]

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2013/Nov/131106burgess.htm

That's gonna crimp Rossi's style.

Who could he get as a replacement?

[gm2]

Who could he get as a replacement?

whoever CEII is working with (duh)

[Speeddog]

whoever CEII is working with (duh)

Whut Oh I get the joke 

Maybe Guy Coulon from Tech3?