G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » Buell RACING & More » Racing - Circuit/Road Racing » World Superbike Thread « Previous Next »

  Thread Last Poster Posts Pages Last Post
Archive through September 23, 2023Jaimec30 09-23-23  07:42 am
Archive through May 22, 2023Jaimec30 05-22-23  04:14 pm
Archive through November 01, 2022Jaimec30 11-01-22  09:13 am
Archive through May 23, 2022Fresnobuell30 05-23-22  01:56 pm
Archive through October 14, 2021Figorvonbuellingham30 10-14-21  07:39 pm
Archive through October 04, 2020Jaimec30 10-04-20  03:38 pm
Archive through October 10, 2019Jaimec30 10-10-19  06:51 am
Archive through April 13, 2019Jaimec30 04-13-19  10:53 pm
Archive through February 13, 2019Jaimec30 02-13-19  02:56 pm
Archive through January 24, 2018Jaimec30 01-24-18  10:05 am
Archive through May 22, 2017Jaimec30 05-22-17  12:45 pm
Archive through July 10, 2016Figorvonbuellingham30 07-10-16  05:13 am
Archive through April 01, 2016Jaimec30 04-01-16  07:17 am
Archive through October 01, 2015Hughlysses30 10-01-15  03:13 pm
Archive through June 25, 2015Simond30 06-25-15  07:36 am
Archive through May 16, 2015Figorvonbuellingham30 05-16-15  05:47 pm
Archive through April 30, 2015Hybridmomentspass30 04-30-15  02:39 pm
Archive through April 22, 2015Fresnobuell30 04-22-15  11:40 pm
Archive through April 20, 2015Hybridmomentspass30 04-20-15  09:56 pm
Archive through April 19, 2015Vagelis4630 04-19-15  07:50 pm
Archive through April 16, 2015Vagelis4630 04-16-15  06:49 am
Archive through April 14, 2015Henshao30 04-14-15  08:53 am
Archive through April 12, 2015Hybridmomentspass30 04-12-15  06:19 pm
Archive through April 03, 2015Henshao30 04-03-15  03:57 am
Archive through March 23, 2015Court30 03-23-15  03:16 pm
Archive through March 22, 2015Vagelis4630 03-22-15  07:05 pm
Archive through March 20, 2015Vagelis4630 03-20-15  11:27 am
Archive through February 28, 2015Reepicheep30 02-28-15  04:37 pm
Archive through February 22, 2015Court30 02-22-15  11:21 am
Archive through February 21, 2015Vagelis4630 02-21-15  05:21 pm
Archive through February 19, 2015M1combat30 02-19-15  06:00 am
Archive through February 16, 2015Jscott30 02-16-15  06:20 pm
Archive through January 31, 2015Court30 01-31-15  10:12 am
Archive through January 28, 2015Jscott30 01-28-15  11:38 am
Archive through January 26, 2015Vagelis4630 01-26-15  04:33 pm
Archive through January 23, 2015Hughlysses30 01-23-15  01:27 pm
Archive through January 20, 2015Dennis_c30 01-20-15  01:06 pm
Archive through December 31, 2014Hybridmomentspass30 12-31-14  06:40 pm
Archive through December 18, 2014Reepicheep30 12-18-14  10:28 am
Archive through December 03, 2014Hughlysses30 12-03-14  02:20 pm
Archive through November 26, 2014Crusty30 11-26-14  04:22 pm
Archive through November 19, 2014Gaesati30 11-19-14  07:59 am
Archive through November 10, 2014Ebmachine30 11-10-14  11:22 pm
Archive through November 03, 2014Reepicheep30 11-03-14  08:29 am
Archive through October 31, 2014D_adams30 10-31-14  10:31 am
Archive through September 18, 2014Hughlysses30 09-18-14  10:28 am
Archive through September 10, 2014Neutrum30 09-10-14  10:49 am
Archive through September 04, 2014Rocket_in_uk30 09-04-14  03:46 pm
Archive through July 24, 2014Crusty30 07-24-14  06:34 pm
Archive through July 22, 2014Rubberdown30 07-22-14  09:01 am
Archive through July 20, 2014Stevel30 07-20-14  06:58 am
Archive through July 16, 2014Rocket_in_uk30 07-16-14  03:34 pm
Archive through July 15, 2014Hughlysses30 07-15-14  09:29 pm
Archive through July 14, 2014M2typhoon30 07-14-14  12:37 pm
Archive through July 13, 2014Ebmachine30 07-13-14  09:47 pm
Archive through July 13, 2014Hughlysses30 07-13-14  02:42 pm
Archive through July 12, 2014M2typhoon30 07-12-14  09:21 am
Archive through July 11, 2014M2typhoon30 07-11-14  02:07 pm
Archive through July 10, 2014Crusty30 07-10-14  08:04 am
Archive through July 08, 2014Classax30 07-08-14  05:39 pm
Archive through July 08, 2014M2typhoon30 07-08-14  08:16 am
Archive through July 06, 2014Jaimec30 07-06-14  11:14 pm
Archive through July 05, 2014Rocket_in_uk30 07-05-14  02:52 pm
Archive through July 04, 2014Trojan30 07-04-14  11:42 am
Archive through July 03, 201446champ30 07-03-14  05:35 pm
Archive through June 27, 2014Stevel30 06-27-14  11:48 am
Archive through June 25, 2014Classax30 06-25-14  03:34 pm
Archive through June 24, 2014Jens30 06-24-14  03:31 am
Archive through June 23, 2014Rocket_in_uk30 06-23-14  05:48 am
Archive through June 21, 2014Rubberdown30 06-21-14  10:43 pm
Archive through June 20, 2014M2typhoon30 06-20-14  12:10 pm
Archive through June 18, 2014Blake30 06-18-14  10:07 pm
Archive through June 16, 2014Hootowl30 06-16-14  03:35 pm
Archive through June 12, 2014Neutrum30 06-12-14  07:14 am
Archive through June 11, 2014Desert_uly30 06-11-14  12:26 am
Archive through June 10, 2014Classax30 06-10-14  09:40 am
Archive through June 08, 2014Tpoppa30 06-08-14  12:56 pm
Archive through June 06, 2014Hybridmomentspass30 06-06-14  07:29 pm
Archive through June 03, 2014D_adams30 06-03-14  10:18 am
Archive through May 27, 2014Gschuette30 05-27-14  07:15 pm
Archive through May 25, 2014Hughlysses30 05-25-14  03:56 pm
Archive through May 23, 2014Trojan30 05-23-14  11:27 am
Archive through May 21, 2014Ljm30 05-21-14  11:13 am
Archive through May 20, 2014Trojan30 05-20-14  07:20 am
Archive through May 16, 2014Neutrum30 05-16-14  12:32 am
Archive through May 13, 2014Vagelis4630 05-13-14  05:09 pm
Archive through May 12, 2014Rocket_in_uk30 05-12-14  09:18 am
Archive through May 11, 2014Rocket_in_uk30 05-11-14  08:10 am
Archive through May 09, 2014Ezblast30 05-09-14  12:49 pm
Archive through May 08, 2014Reepicheep30 05-08-14  10:55 am
Archive through May 06, 2014Neutrum30 05-06-14  03:04 pm
Archive through May 02, 2014Fast107530 05-02-14  04:22 pm
Archive through May 01, 2014Trojan30 05-01-14  05:07 am
Archive through April 29, 2014Rocket_in_uk30 04-29-14  03:41 pm
Archive through April 28, 2014Trojan30 04-28-14  07:21 am
Archive through April 27, 2014Jscott30 04-27-14  11:56 am
Archive through April 26, 2014Office_buelly30 04-26-14  01:38 am
Archive through April 24, 2014Trojan30 04-24-14  09:32 am
Archive through April 17, 2014Trojan30 04-17-14  07:30 am
Archive through April 15, 2014Noone156930 04-15-14  11:32 am
Archive through April 14, 2014Albert66630 04-14-14  12:36 pm
Archive through April 12, 2014Rocket_in_uk30 04-12-14  09:43 am
Archive through April 11, 2014Trojan30 04-11-14  09:28 am
Archive through April 09, 2014Rocket_in_uk30 04-09-14  08:28 pm
Archive through April 07, 2014Hughlysses30 04-07-14  07:45 am
Archive through April 04, 2014Rocket_in_uk30 04-04-14  03:23 pm
Archive through April 03, 2014Trojan30 04-03-14  10:21 am
Archive through March 18, 2014Wymaen30 03-18-14  10:36 am
Archive through March 09, 2014Classax30 03-09-14  08:43 am
Archive through February 28, 2014Jaimec30 02-28-14  03:01 pm
Archive through February 26, 2014Hughlysses30 02-26-14  05:57 pm
Archive through February 24, 2014Jaimec30 02-24-14  07:41 am
Archive through February 22, 2014Firstbuell30 02-22-14  09:10 pm
Archive through February 21, 2014Jscott30 02-21-14  06:56 pm
Archive through February 21, 2014Hughlysses30 02-21-14  07:44 am
Archive through February 20, 2014Rodrob30 02-20-14  12:38 am
Archive through February 19, 2014Vagelis4630 02-19-14  07:25 am
Archive through February 18, 2014Vagelis4630 02-18-14  05:11 am
Archive through February 16, 2014Classax30 02-16-14  11:14 pm
Archive through February 07, 2014Crusty30 02-07-14  05:24 am
Archive through February 04, 2014Fast107530 02-04-14  12:06 pm
Archive through January 30, 2014Trojan30 01-30-14  07:25 am
Archive through January 22, 2014Gaesati30 01-22-14  06:03 pm
Archive through January 15, 2014Court30 01-15-14  07:55 am
Archive through January 09, 2014Court30 01-09-14  09:02 pm
Archive through December 11, 2013Court30 12-11-13  09:36 am
Archive through December 07, 2013Blake30 12-07-13  02:31 pm
Archive through November 29, 2013Simond30 11-29-13  06:04 am
Archive through October 26, 2013Jaimec30 10-26-13  09:25 am
Archive through October 01, 2013Bads130 10-01-13  12:29 pm
Archive through September 18, 2013Jaimec30 09-18-13  03:19 pm
Archive through July 31, 2013Firstbuell30 07-31-13  02:21 pm
Archive through July 01, 2013Trojan30 07-01-13  07:40 am
Archive through May 10, 2013Jaimec30 05-10-13  07:10 am
Archive through April 14, 2013Jaimec30 04-14-13  06:43 pm
Archive through February 20, 2013Jaimec30 02-20-13  10:34 pm
Archive through November 27, 2012Jaimec30 11-27-12  06:48 am
Archive through September 22, 201246champ30 09-22-12  11:41 am
Archive through August 26, 2012Jaimec30 08-26-12  08:31 pm
Archive through July 03, 2012Jaimec30 07-03-12  03:08 pm
Archive through May 17, 2012Trojan30 05-17-12  05:16 am
Archive through May 12, 2012Jaimec30 05-12-12  12:19 pm
Archive through April 04, 2012Gaesati30 04-04-12  02:43 am
Archive through March 27, 2012Davegess30 03-27-12  10:31 am
Archive through February 26, 201246champ30 02-26-12  10:52 am
Archive through January 19, 2012Jaimec30 01-19-12  02:28 pm
Archive through October 19, 2011Al_lighton30 10-19-11  10:12 am
Archive through October 04, 2011Trojan30 10-04-11  05:17 am
Archive through September 16, 2011Trojan30 09-16-11  08:15 am
Archive through August 02, 2011Jaimec30 08-02-11  08:57 am
Archive through June 20, 2011Simond30 06-20-11  04:24 am
Archive through June 03, 2011Court30 06-03-11  11:57 am
Archive through May 10, 2011Trojan30 05-10-11  04:27 am
Archive through April 20, 2011Crusty30 04-20-11  09:31 am
Archive through March 28, 2011Jaimec30 03-28-11  01:49 pm
Archive through March 01, 2011Vagelis4630 03-01-11  02:59 am
Archive through February 04, 2011V7430 02-04-11  08:00 am
Archive through January 26, 2011Trojan30 01-26-11  09:13 am
Archive through November 01, 2010Vagelis4630 11-01-10  02:16 pm
Archive through October 06, 2010Trojan30 10-06-10  04:43 am
Archive through September 30, 2010Reepicheep30 09-30-10  11:18 am
Archive through September 25, 2010Amafan30 09-25-10  12:02 pm
Archive through September 03, 2010Trojan30 09-03-10  09:24 am
Archive through September 02, 2010Gaesati30 09-02-10  07:55 am
Archive through July 14, 2010Jaimec30 07-14-10  10:37 am
Archive through June 02, 2010Buell2001b30 06-02-10  10:47 am
Archive through May 21, 2010Trojan30 05-21-10  04:25 am
Archive through May 13, 201046champ30 05-13-10  08:46 pm
Archive through May 06, 2010Jaimec30 05-06-10  01:51 pm
Archive through April 26, 2010Vagelis4630 04-26-10  01:12 pm
Archive through April 01, 2010Jaimec30 04-01-10  09:55 am
Archive through March 01, 2010Jaimec30 03-01-10  12:06 pm
Archive through February 22, 2010Jaimec30 02-22-10  04:58 pm
Archive through December 11, 2009Jaimec30 12-11-09  10:28 am
Archive through November 25, 2009Rocketman30 11-25-09  05:11 pm
Archive through November 23, 2009Jaimec30 11-23-09  04:53 pm
Archive through November 18, 2009Vagelis4630 11-18-09  10:38 am
Archive through October 29, 2009Liquorwhere30 10-29-09  10:07 am
Archive through October 09, 2009Jaimec30 10-09-09  03:46 pm
Archive through October 07, 2009Backcountryme30 10-07-09  05:32 pm
Archive through October 06, 2009Trojan30 10-06-09  04:02 am
Archive through October 01, 2009Ebear30 10-01-09  09:49 am
Archive through September 28, 2009Smoke30 09-28-09  05:25 am
Archive through September 08, 2009Buell2001b30 09-08-09  11:12 am
Archive through August 11, 2009Trojan30 08-11-09  10:35 am
Archive through July 01, 2009Duggram30 07-01-09  01:18 pm
Archive through June 28, 2009Vagelis4630 06-28-09  08:03 am
Archive through June 23, 2009Jaimec30 06-23-09  09:41 am
Archive through May 03, 2009Jaimec30 05-03-09  10:45 am
Archive through April 05, 2009Vagelis4630 04-05-09  03:50 am
Archive through March 26, 2009Jaimec30 03-26-09  05:30 pm
Archive through March 18, 2009Gregtonn30 03-18-09  11:50 pm
Archive through March 09, 2009Sd2630 03-09-09  12:11 pm
Archive through February 24, 2009Sd2630 02-24-09  02:13 pm
         

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 11:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not going to spoil who won, but once again Gerloff was the fastest BMW rider although the two factory guys did manage to finish ahead of Loris Baz.

We DID have a winner for a change whose name wasn't Bautista, Razgatliogu or Rea though so that's something new...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2023 - 08:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not really fair to compare Gerloff to the top three, but once again he was the fastest man on a BMW all weekend. Since all four are on bikes that does say a lot about his abilities.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Friday, September 29, 2023 - 07:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'll just leave this here:
https://www.crash.net/wsbk/results/1037012/1/2023- portimao-world-superbike-friday-practice-results
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fresnobuell
Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 12:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mini me on the Ducati cannot be beat. Not so much fun to watch when the race winner is already pre-determined--at least in the full length races.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 07:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

He qualified surprisingly low today. Even Toprak was beaten by his team mate. This should be an interesting weekend.

And I see the two BMW Factory riders have found their speed again as they both qualified higher than GG (who still beat out his team mate).
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 12:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Despite a mediocre qualifying, when it came to the race, Gerloff was once again fastest BMW finishing just off the podium. The guy's talent is undeniable and he's vastly under-rated.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 - 09:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's gotta be SO frustrating for Toprak to work so hard to get in front only for Bautista to just blast past him in the front straight damn near every time. I really wonder why he seems to think he can do better on the BMW next year...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fresnobuell
Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 - 04:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Toprak was leading into the final corner in both the Superpole and Race 2, only to get out dragged to the line. He rode his ass off to stay in front over a full length distance in Race 2. He pounded his tank in frustration over that one. BAUTISTA is picking up .4 to .5 a lap on the straights. Impossible to compete with that Advantage. The Beemer is faster than the Yamaha, but it probably isn't enough to overcome the Ducati edge.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2023 - 07:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The question is whether or not the BMW can match the Yamaha in handling. If it does then Toprak has a fighting chance next year. There is hope for him; Gerloff is doing far better on the M1000RR than he did on the R1... but then he also has more experience now on those tracks as well.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fresnobuell
Posted on Monday, October 09, 2023 - 01:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It seems like BMW is investing it is racing program. Maybe that was appealing to Toprak. Or maybe they just paid him a boatload of money?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 06:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks like next year there WILL be a combined Rider/Bike weight requirement!
https://www.crash.net/wsbk/news/1037880/1/explaine d-major-worldsbk-technical-changes-2024
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fresnobuell
Posted on Friday, October 13, 2023 - 02:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yep, I was wondering if they were going to put a weight minimum rule. It is pretty imperative to get the racing closer to what is was a couple years ago. I still wonder if it is enough to slow the Ducati/Bautista combo down. Curious as to how much weight we are talking about here...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nothing on this side of the Atlantic next year. Strange.
https://www.crash.net/wsbk/news/1039113/1/2024-wor ldsbk-calendar-confirmed-12-rounds-including-two-n ew-circuits
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 06:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dick move on Yamaha's part to not let Toprak test the BMW until after his contract expires at the end of November. Especially considering Kawasaki is allowing Jonathan Rea to test THEIR bike today, and Honda (in MotoGP) will allow Marquez to test the Ducati after the final race in Valencia (something they denied Rossi when he quit their team)...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fresnobuell
Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2023 - 11:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Finally got to the last Superbike races in Jerez. WHAT A RACE 2! Reminded me so much of Stoner/Rossi at Laguna Seca. Bautista being on the faster bike, but Toprak determined to stay in front and win at all costs. Best race I have seen in years. Although the record books show Bautista in P1, everyone knows who won the race on the track.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2023 - 07:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

With the new "minimum weight" regulation for 2024 and articles like this, Bautista may not be as dominating next season.
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/world-superbi kes/2023/december/toprak-razgatlioglu-bmw-test-deb ut/
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2023 - 11:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Maybe there's room for him in MotoAmerica again? Unlike Petrucci, he wasn't a whiny little cry baby...
https://www.crash.net/wsbk/news/1042624/1/loris-ba z-still-without-deal-2024-after-losing-bmw-seat
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fresnobuell
Posted on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 - 01:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Bautista was testing with 7kg of additional weight. I assume this is what he must add in 2024. I wonder if it will make any difference....
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2024 - 07:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks like I was right about Baz. And Toprak is looking ominous in testing.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fresnobuell
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2024 - 01:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Once Bautista loses the edge in the bike department, he won't be able to beat Toprak. Toprak is the best Superbike racer in the world right now.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fresnobuell
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024 - 12:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here we go again! Phillip Island is a gem. It is +11 UTC local time. Us here on the West coast are 19 hours behind. Can't wait to see how everything shakes out.



Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Saturday, February 24, 2024 - 07:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So other than Australia, WORLD Superbike is just "European Superbike" this year.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fresnobuell
Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 - 12:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah, I heard that on the telecast this weekend. Surprising to me as well but it appears correct looking at the schedule I posted. They need to come back to Laguna Seca!

Good news is the racing appears to be improved this year. Ducatis are still the strongest bike in the paddock, but the gap has closed.

Toprak continues the bad luck with a blown engine in Race 2....
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 - 05:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

None of last year's "Big Three" made much of an impression this weekend... And Jonathan Rea must've been looking at Lowes and thinking: "WTF??"
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fresnobuell
Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 02:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I bet Alvaro was also saying WTF with Bulega being the man to beat on the Ducati. And I have no idea where Lowes came from...he was never a serious threat before. JR looks like he would have been better off retiring. And what about the Maniac throwing his hat into the ring??!? Toprak will find his own as he develops the Beemer and they goto tracks more suitable for his hard braking style. Hopefully the Championship won't be out of reach by that point. I believe they said Phillip Island is the track with the least amount of braking on the entire calendar. One nice thing is Toprak wasn’t getting pulled by the Ducatis on the straights like prior years.


(Message edited by fresnobuell on February 27, 2024)
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Jaimec
Posted on Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 04:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It would appear as though Dorna's "Anti-Bautista" regulations are working. I wonder how today's race would've ended had they not been in effect?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Fresnobuell
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It looks like it's Toprak vs. the Ducatis this year. Great weekend for Toprak, even though Catalunya is considering a "Ducati" track. The Superpole race was the weekend's highlight yet again. It was certainly interesting hearing about Ducatis burning up tires, instead of Toprak (Race 1). Another miserable weekend for JR--the Yamaha looks like a slug.

Can't wait for the next round..in a month.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional.
Password:
E-mail:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration