Kwak OUT?!?!

xx CURVE xx · 01-02-2009, 09:40 AM

this from the story about Honda maybe pulling out of MotoGp a few weeks back not found the official ruling on this yet

If Honda did pull out of MotoGP, it would have a devastating effect on the series. Honda currently provides 6 of the 19 bikes on the grid, and with FIM rules requiring a minimum of 15 entries for a world championship series, the prospects of the 2009 MotoGP season being run as a cup

Mr Lefty · 01-02-2009, 10:06 AM

if Honda pulls out... I can almost guarentee WSBK will have 10+ new riders next season.

fuck... I really hope the WSBK folks realize the market in the US if MotoGP fails and AMA runs with out factory support of any kind...

smileyman · 01-02-2009, 11:30 AM

F1 has had bad years before, they always manage to survive.

WSBK has a crowded grid already and WSS is practically flooded. Talent pool runs pretty deep as well.

Mr Lefty · 01-02-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

F1 has had bad years before, they always manage to survive.

WSBK has a crowded grid already and WSS is practically flooded. Talent pool runs pretty deep as well.

but has F1 ever had two major manufactures possibly drop out in a year? shit in the last 2 years MotoGP has lost 3 teams... Kawasaki, Team Roberts, Ilmo... now maybe a 4th and one that supplies 1/4 of the grid?

and yes WSBK does have a crowded grid... but can you imagine 1-15 being world championship contenders? mother fuck'n

smileyman · 01-02-2009, 12:49 PM

Thats what I like about WSBK. The spec tire puts them all within 2-4 seconds of the pole time. Sure there are some who can't ever hope to close that gap, but each weekend different people go to the front and there always seem to be 5-6 that have the pace to challenge any given race, sometimes even different between race 1 and race 2! I would hate to watch MotoGP and see 8 bikes on the grid. Can't imagine that it would get that bad but even with a 20 bike grid there are usually only 3-4 on the pace and always one who has them covered...

Porkchop · 01-02-2009, 08:53 PM

I've never been big into WSBK... and I dont know why. I mean when SPEED actually covers a race or two, I'll sit down and watch them. And it does generally seem like good racing, with the likes of Haga, Bayliss, Biaggi, Fabrizio, and Tamada....

But it would be immensly sad if GP were to fizzle and die. Theres just something about the prototypes and riders that I enjoy so much more...

fasternyou929 · 01-02-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

I've never been big into WSBK... and I dont know why. I mean when SPEED actually covers a race or two, I'll sit down and watch them.

You lost me there... Speed covers the entire WSBK season.

01-02-2009, 11:30 AM	#3
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	F1 has had bad years before, they always manage to survive. WSBK has a crowded grid already and WSS is practically flooded. Talent pool runs pretty deep as well. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

01-02-2009, 12:49 PM	#5
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Thats what I like about WSBK. The spec tire puts them all within 2-4 seconds of the pole time. Sure there are some who can't ever hope to close that gap, but each weekend different people go to the front and there always seem to be 5-6 that have the pace to challenge any given race, sometimes even different between race 1 and race 2! I would hate to watch MotoGP and see 8 bikes on the grid. Can't imagine that it would get that bad but even with a 20 bike grid there are usually only 3-4 on the pace and always one who has them covered... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

01-02-2009, 08:53 PM	#6
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,419	I've never been big into WSBK... and I dont know why. I mean when SPEED actually covers a race or two, I'll sit down and watch them. And it does generally seem like good racing, with the likes of Haga, Bayliss, Biaggi, Fabrizio, and Tamada.... But it would be immensly sad if GP were to fizzle and die. Theres just something about the prototypes and riders that I enjoy so much more... __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

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01-02-2009, 09:40 AM	#1
xx CURVE xx SMELL MY LEVER Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Moto: Tards Posts: 1,034	this from the story about Honda maybe pulling out of MotoGp a few weeks back not found the official ruling on this yet If Honda did pull out of MotoGP, it would have a devastating effect on the series. Honda currently provides 6 of the 19 bikes on the grid, and with FIM rules requiring a minimum of 15 entries for a world championship series, the prospects of the 2009 MotoGP season being run as a cup

01-02-2009, 10:06 AM	#2
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	if Honda pulls out... I can almost guarentee WSBK will have 10+ new riders next season. fuck... I really hope the WSBK folks realize the market in the US if MotoGP fails and AMA runs with out factory support of any kind...