Author Topic: WSBK - PREDICATIONS (Read 5009 times)

aussiebandit · « **on:** February 24, 2007, 12:14:26 AM »

Well Troy the Boy has done it again. First time out on a Yamaha, since his 250 proddy days in Oz, and he takes pole.

So let's see, what's everyone's predictions.

Will Troy Bayliss do it again on the Duc?
Can Troy Corser find that winning spirit on the Yammy?
Don't ever discount Carl Muggeridge,
Josh Brooks proved he can win races on a Honda here in Oz.
Steve Martin is a hell of a rider, now that is on a 1000cc bike he should give some of the 'bigger' names a scare.
Maybe Max Biaggi can finally win a championship on something bigger than a 'learners' bike.
Nori Haga is always a chance.

So who's your pick??

For me, Troy Bayliss and the Ducati are an unbeatable combination. Providing he stays fit, and doesn't have too many mechanical problems, he'll win the championship, and prove that Foggy was just a pretender.

Then ofcoarse you've got Supersport - two more Aussies there - Kevin Curtain and Broc Parkes - I'm not even going to try and pick a winner here.... 600 racing is just too close to call....

pmackie · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2007, 12:30:48 AM »

I think Foggy was somewhat more than a pretender, but I do agree with you that Bayliss is pretty hard to dismiss. Corser may make it interesting this year.

My real question is in the new 800cc MotoGP class. Can Rossi get it together and be on top again? Is he really interested? Can Yamaha build a new bike and compete with the Honda onslaught? Suzuki looks like they may have a fighting chance now that everyone is designing new machines. It would be nice to see a competitive Suzuki.

IT should be an interesting season, in both series.

aussiebandit · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2007, 01:21:58 AM »

From what I've been reading, Honda screwed up. They thought they could just chop one cylinder of the 990cc V5 and make a race winning 800cc.

Meanwhile, everyone else set about making making what amounts to brand new engines.

I think that Rossi will always be a chance, let's face it he only lost the championship last year because the bike stopped working and he failed to finish a couple of races.

I hope Suzuki can actually do something this year, and not just because of young Chris V. There's always Kawasaki. Who knows - new bikes, some old riders, some very old riders (what's the go with Ilmor and Jeremy McWilliams) and theres some young blokes there. This year will come down to which manufacturer has done their homework, and whose the most reliable - race wins won't win the championship, reliability and consistancy will. Then again Rossi could come out and be reliable and consistantly win every race.....

My pick, Rossi - I begining not to like him, but there's no doubting his ability and talent. Sentimentle favourite, Casey Stoner -

Daytona · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2007, 02:09:05 AM »

I think that Rossi will always be a chance, let's face it he only lost the championship last year because the bike stopped working and he failed to finish a couple of races.

And another was winning em! And dealin with crap clutches! You win em witha bike under ya! Wait till Ben gets to GP! They will all be workin in a car wash!

Lets get it started.

smooth operator · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2007, 07:32:45 AM »

I didn't even know the 1st race was about to start,I better look at the scedule on Speed.

for clueing me in.
I'll go out on a limb and try for the trifecta
1st place -Troy Bayliss He's already proven himself on the Duc
2nd place- Nori Haga I'm just a Haga fan
3rd place- Troy Corser I was going to say Mad Max, but I'll stick with the odds.
Dan

Swamp Rat · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2007, 10:49:30 AM »

I don't know about the rest of em but Steve Martin is one "Wild and crazy guy!"

banditII · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2007, 08:48:00 PM »

I'm glad to see Bayliss have success in WSB, especially after dismal results in moto gp. After Bayliss wins the WSB title last year he hops on Gibernau's GP bike and wins the final race. Is he on a hot streak or what? Rossi's crew chief Jeremy Burgess says it's 80 percent rider, 20 bike. Of course if I was a crew chief I might say the same thing, putting more responsibility on the rider and off me. But it has to be 50 / 50. Could Rossi win a championship on the kawasaki bike of 2005 / 2006? I doubt it. Frankly, I wish Rossi would jump to Ducati and win a Title on that bike. It'll be fun to watch this seasons racing. My pics, Rossi in Moto GP, Bayliss in WSB. But I'm hoping Hopkins at least wins a race or two. It's hard not to pull for him after hearing his story and all.

banditII · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2007, 08:53:09 PM »

I'm also glad for Nicky Hayden in winning the GP title. He did it with consistancy, but also cause Rossi's bike went Kablooey!!!! several times. At least now maybe Hayden is set for life financially and nobody can take that 2006 title away. He'll always be able to say, "I beat Rossi".

aussiebandit · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2007, 06:46:23 AM »

Well Max went out and beat the Superbike boys at their own game in Race 1. Race 2, James Toseland took the win.

Bayliss basically failed in both races, but he did say before the race that the Ducati's don't like Losail. Something to do with the heat.

This weekend Phillip Island. I'm not going down, but I will be glued to the TV on Saturday arvo for Superpole and all day Sunday for the races......

Go the Aussies......

banditII · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2007, 11:10:34 AM »

It may be that the old 999 will have trouble against the inline fours? I want to see the new 1098 on the track.

Red01 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:29:46 PM »

I'm wondering how successful Ducati will be getting the FIM & AMA to allow bigger twins - especially since Duc won the WSBK title last year. I don't think anyone's interested in watching it turn into a Ducati racing series.

CWO4GUNNER · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:55:25 PM »

I wonder if Ducati will be allow Baylis to win again, or field a new winner in the shape of Lorenzo Lanzi, Ruben Xaus or some other team member. I am sure they discuss this type of politics like in any other team sport.

LowRyter · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2007, 07:59:01 PM »

we're talking WSB, not MotoGP?

I see the race was last weekend and the Roman Emperor Max on a Suzi took the first round......and Toseland took RD 2 on a Honda......and Speedvision thru can't find time with all the NASCAR programming and sutpid boutique car crap to run the race until tomorrow during the day!!!!!

no primetime, no weekend coverage !!

Sh&t

so set your VCRs & Tivos.....oooooh to bad, I told you the outcome.

CWO4GUNNER · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2007, 10:53:58 PM »

Flip side of the same coin, relax plenty of room on the board skipper. "Don't bogart that post my friend"

Quote from: "LowRyter"

we're talking WSB, not MotoGP?

I see the race was last weekend and the Roman Emperor Max on a Suzi took the first round......and Toseland took RD 2 on a Honda......and Speedvision thru can't find time with all the NASCAR programming and sutpid boutique car crap to run the race until tomorrow during the day!!!!!

no primetime, no weekend coverage !!

Sh&t

so set your VCRs & Tivos.....oooooh to bad, I told you the outcome.

Red01 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 28, 2007, 11:32:25 AM »

If you don't have Speed, or don't want to wait, you can always watch World Superbike & MotoGP from their respective websites - live or later.

http://www.worldsbk.com/home.php

http://www.motogp.com/en/motogp/index.htm