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Proof DMG is fair & balanced

2008-09-06T15:04:22-05:00

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=34046

It's a short read of course.

Haga to Xerox Ducati for ‘09

2008-09-06T15:54:08-05:00

From Crash.net

Noriyuki Haga is on the verge of being confirmed by Ducati Xerox as the replacement for Troy Bayliss in 2009.

Speculation as to who will replace the soon-to-retire Bayliss has been rife in recent months, but only now has the team reached an agreement with someone.

Although the deal will not been ratified until Yamaha have exhausted their attempts at retaining the Japanese rider, an announcement is due imminently.

The ever-popular Haga's arrival at Ducati is something of a surprise given his long-standing role as a 'halo-rider' in the Yamaha family, while Ducati were thought to be leaning towards either Max Biaggi or even Shane Byrne for 2009.

Nonetheless, Haga has already been given the seal of approval from Bayliss:

"I like Nori, he is a good guy," Troy told Crash.net Radio. "It is easy for me to slip into the garage and get on with him."

Haga's only previous Ducati experience is on a customer-spec 999 run by the British-based Renegade team during 2004, when the Japanese rebuilt his reputation after a difficult season in MotoGP by claiming six race wins and a close third in the championship.

Those results helped secure a return to Yamaha - with whom Haga made his WSBK debut in 1998 and raced with until 2000 - for 2005, where he has remained ever since. Haga has taken 30 World Superbike victories and finished second in the championship in 2000 and 2007.

Meanwhile, Michel Fabrizio looks set to retain his place in the factory Ducati team but, as with Haga, his position is yet to be confirmed until an official announcement is made, possibly over the next couple of days.

2009 MotoGP Silly Season Thread

2008-08-19T11:57:27-05:00

It's that time of year again, and since I've sort of assumed ownership of this, I thought I'd start it again this year. I hope no one minds. Same rules as before. Items with ? denote a rumour. Items without denote affirmation/confirmation.

As always, this is a work in progress!

Factory Yamaha
Rider: Rossi
Rider: Lorenzo
Chassis: Yamaha
Engine: Yamaha
Tire: ?

Factory Ducati
Rider: Stoner
Rider: Hayden
Chassis: Ducati
Engine: Ducati
Tire: ?

Factory Honda
Rider: Pedrosa
Rider: Dovisiozo
Chassis: Honda
Engine: Honda
Tire: ?

Factory Suzuki
Rider: Capirossi
Rider: Vermuelen
Chassis: Suzuki
Engine: Suzuki
Tire: ?

Factory Kawasaki
Rider: Hopkins
Rider: Melandri
Chassis: Kawasaki
Engine: Kawasaki
Tire: ?

Gresini
Rider: Spies?
Rider: Nakano? Takahashi?
Chassis: Honda
Engine: Honda
Tire: ?

JiR
Rider: Spies? Gibernau? de Angelis? Kallio?
Chassis: Honda?
Engine: Honda?
Tire: ?

Scot
Rider: Takahashi?
Chassis: Honda?
Engine: Honda?
Tire: ?

LCR
Rider: DePuniet?
Chassis: Honda?
Engine: Honda?
Tire: ?

Pramac
Rider: Gibernau? Elias? Canepa? Simoncelli? Kallio?
Rider: ?
Chassis: Ducati
Engine: Ducati
Tire: ?

Tech 3
Rider: Edwards
Rider: Toseland
Chassis: Yamaha
Engine: Yamaha
Tire: ?

Satellite Kawasaki (Aspar)?
Rider: Elias?
Chassis: Kawasaki
Engine: Kawasaki
Tire: ?

Satellite Ducati?
Rider: Gibenau?
Chassis: Ducati
Engine: Ducati
Tire: ?

Will any American riders end up in 250,125, World Supersport etc??

2008-09-06T09:59:56-05:00

Hey guys,

I am fairly new to the sport over the last 2 1/2 years. It has now eclipsed Formula 1 for my interest. THe other big love was Champcar, but I just cannot get into the "new" Indycar. I suspect alot of AMA fans will feel the same about what DooMandGloom are doing to their sport too.

Anyhow, are there any top American riders looking at 250 gp, 125, WSS etc besides World superbike? I have been really impressed with some of these guys, especially the Supersport guys. After rabidly following AMA SB and SS,FX and SStock I really don't see me watching the crap that is set for next year.

Lets hope Speed can fit in more world coverage between there napcar crap and extreme towing shows.

THanks

“Mladin’s Crank Being Inspected By AMA”

2008-08-17T19:19:13-05:00

This headline was copied from superbikeplanet.com.

For Mat's sake, I hope she's cute.

Donington WSB - Including spoilers

2008-09-07T07:22:25-05:00

Roberto Rolfo ( the real one ) you are an arse. You should be banned after that act of idiocy.

Great race in the end. The flags caused the Brits to not win that race. What happened is that in the restarted race, the white flag with the red cross came out, which in WSB means "slippery surface". Unfortunately in BSB, it means that the Safety Car is on track and to back off. When it was spotted by Sykes and Haslam, they backed off, and let Bayliss through. It was the fault of the Brits, but a bit of a shame.

1. Bayliss
2. Sykes
3. Biaggi

Xaus was in Parc Ferme, but had crashed on the last lap and was DQ'd.

So, just to re-itterate, ROLFO = ARSEHOLE

Hurricane Hannah

2008-09-02T10:10:45-05:00

Can't believe that name finally comes up and they're spelling it wrong.

WTF is going on with this forum?

2008-09-03T22:09:26-05:00

Three threads just gone. poof!

fix your #&%@*@)$ software speedtv.

Ohlins to debut semi active suspension in WSBK

2008-09-06T21:32:01-05:00

Lots of info. http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=187290 Skip page one, it is mostly arguing. Supposedly the Yamaha Moto GP team has had this for a while, and it is now filtering down the ladder.

It’s happening again

2008-09-05T00:00:42-05:00

Posted: 11 months, 4 weeks, 2 days, 2 hours, 6 minutes ago

Looks like the site needs a reboot.