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Since: Jun 13, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:53 pm
Post subject: All change at the Little Two...
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....Kawsaki and Suzuki, that is, in MotoGP.
Olivier Jacque "retires" back to testing duties after doing nothing
more notable than poking holes in his own body and taking out one of
the three remaining serious championship contenders in the biggest
incident of the season so far. Jacque, not having raced consistently
anywhere since 2003, is this year's Cardoso, except that as a
Frenchman he sits in the GP geographical netherword between EuroMed
royalty and Limey third-class scruffiness. His replacement is Ant
West, which helps right the talent and fairness balance in MotoGP, now
finally with more Aussies than Frogs. But more in-house sourcing.
Up north there were rumors of a pending 2008 MotoGP announcement from
BISB points leader Toseland, speculated to be with Blighty-based Rizla
Suzuki. But it ended up being a personal sponsorship deal from
Bennetts for the rest of the year, although that inevitably will lead
to speculation regarding what that might help buy in MotoGP for next
year.
And Schwantz officially confirms he's working Suzuki to give him a
management position in MotoGP for next year, although nothing new
beyond that.
So it seems there are four, five, maybe even six seats open for next
year with these two, and they are looking increasingly competitive all
the time, Hopkins now close to in the hunt every weekend and even de
Puniet pushing his way in that direction. But contracts are up, no
guarantees Hopkins will be back in blue, Chris V either, and Team
Green desperately needs a real #1 guy. Meanwhile Dorna leans in and
pushes for these two to help fill the grid, no doubt with cash
exchanging hands in the process. Alstare? Aspar? Biaggi? Toseland?
Spies? Stay tuned... |
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Since: Jun 01, 2007
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:07 pm
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On 21 Jun, 20:53, Mark N wrote:
> His replacement is Ant West, which helps right the talent and fairness balance in MotoGP, now
> finally with more Aussies than Frogs. But more in-house sourcing.
West may turn out to be a very good move for them, he's got a lot of
talent and has always lacked competitive machinery, if the Kwaka has
got any real potential then I really believe he will be able to make
the most of it. I guess we will see this weekend.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 4:10 pm
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"Mark N" wrote in message
> Up north there were rumors of a pending 2008 MotoGP announcement from
> BISB points leader Toseland, speculated to be with Blighty-based Rizla
> Suzuki. But it ended up being a personal sponsorship deal from
> Bennetts for the rest of the year, although that inevitably will lead
> to speculation regarding what that might help buy in MotoGP for next
> year.
Prolly a done deal, Limeyland needs a boi in MGP..
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> And Schwantz officially confirms he's working Suzuki to give him a
> management position in MotoGP for next year, although nothing new
> beyond that.
Here's a thought, Crazy Kevin and Yosh take Ben to Europe! Hmm, maybe not..
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> So it seems there are four, five, maybe even six seats open for next
> year with these two, and they are looking increasingly competitive all
> the time, Hopkins now close to in the hunt every weekend and even de
> Puniet pushing his way in that direction. But contracts are up, no
> guarantees Hopkins will be back in blue, Chris V either, and Team
> Green desperately needs a real #1 guy. Meanwhile Dorna leans in and
> pushes for these two to help fill the grid, no doubt with cash
> exchanging hands in the process. Alstare? Aspar? Biaggi? Toseland?
> Spies? Stay tuned...
What's the long range pronostication on the King, is it fork time?
> >> Stay informed about: All change at the Little Two... |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 4:10 pm
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guig pisses:
> Mark N said:
> > Olivier Jacque "retires" back to testing duties after doing nothing
> > more notable than poking holes in his own body and taking out one of
> > the three remaining serious championship contenders in the biggest
> > incident of the season so far. Jacque, not having raced consistently
> > anywhere since 2003, is this year's Cardoso, except that as a
> > Frenchman he sits in the GP geographical netherword between EuroMed
> > royalty and Limey third-class scruffiness.
> And a dose of more bigotry ... no surprise there then. Poor baby, must
> hurt a lot to be so bitter and full of bile.
....and that crusty old coal-colored pot calls the shiney new kettle
black once again... >> Stay informed about: All change at the Little Two... |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 4:15 pm
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On Jun 21, 2:07 pm, Paul B wrote:
> On 21 Jun, 20:53, Mark N wrote:
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> > His replacement is Ant West, which helps right the talent and fairness balance in MotoGP, now
> > finally with more Aussies than Frogs. But more in-house sourcing.
>
> West may turn out to be a very good move for them, he's got a lot of
> talent and has always lacked competitive machinery, if the Kwaka has
> got any real potential then I really believe he will be able to make
> the most of it. I guess we will see this weekend.
Indeed. West is one of those guys who you always hope eventually gets
a break, and now he's got the rest of the year to show his stuff. I
suspect that bike's pretty damned good in the right hands, so will be
pulling for him to get the best out of it. Sounds like he had to pony
up some serious bucks to free himself from his newly-minted Yamaha
contract, so let's hope it pays off in dividends... >> Stay informed about: All change at the Little Two... |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:09 pm
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:02 am
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