Kwak OUT?!?!

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.

Mr Lefty · 01-02-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

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

good to know! thought I can't stand Greg White so hopefully they have the British commentators...

you can also just go here and watch the full races for free

http://www.worldsbk.com/pubb_EN/sbkTV.php#

Dave · 01-03-2009, 12:29 AM

things get more interesting. got the latest fast bikes tonight and in the back it has mentions of rumors about mv entering wsbk as well. makes one wonder, if mv does enter would buell follow?

Mr Lefty · 01-03-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

things get more interesting. got the latest fast bikes tonight and in the back it has mentions of rumors about mv entering wsbk as well. makes one wonder, if mv does enter would buell follow?

it'd be awesome to see Buell there... I think it'd really pay dividends for the 1125r... in sales as well as R&D

Dave · 01-03-2009, 01:14 AM

as hideous as i find their products id really like to see it as well. competition improves the product, and id really like to see them put their money where their mouth is on some things

azoomm · 01-03-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

good to know! thought I can't stand Greg White so hopefully they have the British commentators...

you can also just go here and watch the full races for free

http://www.worldsbk.com/pubb_EN/sbkTV.php#

Greg White isn't a commentator for anything that rolls outside the US - thank GOD. The BEST footage can be downloaded. BitTorrent and www.racing-underground.com FTMFW

Mr Lefty · 01-03-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pickle.of.doom

Yeah but WSBK gets the red headed stepchild treatment... they usually don't play the weekends WSBK races until Tuesday.

wonder if that'll change with AMA loosing factory support? as I assume it was because AMA gets preferential treatment over WSBK

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Nah I think that they have been playing the SBK races "same day" but the SS races and a repeat of the SBK races on Tuesday. I didn't have Speed last season so I'm not sure...

Really I just wish I had the money to buy ESPN or something... start a channel 2wheeled ESPN... nothing but motorcycles... :dool:

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Greg White isn't a commentator for anything that rolls outside the US - thank GOD. The BEST footage can be downloaded. BitTorrent and www.racing-underground.com FTMFW

While I appreciate a fellow motorcycle enthusiast... Greg White has to be the most annoying announcer ever... I understand that they're try'n to bring in new audiences... but damn... seemed like every race he explained what/where the throttle, clutch, or some other basic equipment was... mean while... missing a lap or two of the race... do that shit prior to a race... and if they're replaying the race... STOP the recording during commercials... fuck'n HATE that shit.

but yeah I've known about racing-underground.com for a while... though to be honest... up until recently didn't pay attention to WSBK... so never downloaded a race...

HD races FTMFW though!

pickle.of.doom · 01-03-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

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

Yeah but WSBK gets the red headed stepchild treatment... they usually don't play the weekends WSBK races until Tuesday.

01-02-2009, 12:49 PM	#1
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	#2
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

01-03-2009, 12:29 AM	#5
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	things get more interesting. got the latest fast bikes tonight and in the back it has mentions of rumors about mv entering wsbk as well. makes one wonder, if mv does enter would buell follow? __________________ TWF Post whore #6

01-03-2009, 01:14 AM	#7
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	as hideous as i find their products id really like to see it as well. competition improves the product, and id really like to see them put their money where their mouth is on some things __________________ TWF Post whore #6

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