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smileyman · 06-21-2011, 09:51 AM

One cannot forget the grid numbers those greats rode in...I mean when Rainey, Lawson, Schwantz, Gardner, and Doohan lined up there were no less than 6-10 riders that could win that race. No you have about 4 guys that have the smoke to win on any occaision.

Stoner is a great rider, but "One of the Greats" means you have to to beat more than 2 people per weekend.

And I agree with AMJ. Those Machines in the old days would have killed some of todays riders before they got a chance to shine...

06-21-2011, 09:51 AM	#15
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	One cannot forget the grid numbers those greats rode in...I mean when Rainey, Lawson, Schwantz, Gardner, and Doohan lined up there were no less than 6-10 riders that could win that race. No you have about 4 guys that have the smoke to win on any occaision. Stoner is a great rider, but "One of the Greats" means you have to to beat more than 2 people per weekend. And I agree with AMJ. Those Machines in the old days would have killed some of todays riders before they got a chance to shine... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!