2013 AMA Pro Roadracing No-Spoiler Catch-All Thread - Page 5

Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadu · 01-08-2013, 08:53 AM

I guess Chris got his team's deal in place before JU got Hammer's deal done. Some folks are still being hush-hush, which inserts some WTF-ishness to the whole deal. When everything is signed and in the sunshine, we'll certainly read another release about it.

But for now, my statement stands until JU prints something to the contrary. In the meantime, to paraphrase one of his own quotes: 'I'll believe it when I see it grid up at Daytona.'

DogBoy · 01-08-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by yooperbikemike

Honda says in this weeks Cycle News that this deal does not mean that Honda is getting back into roadracing, but they had no comment on how Hammer will be sourcing the bikes.

Very helpful reporting from Cycle News.

yooperbikemike · 01-10-2013, 07:52 AM

Blake Young And The EBR

Doesn't look promising...

wrk2surf · 01-11-2013, 10:52 PM

Hadnt Blake done some dumb things on and off the track in the last couple years? Perhaps thats why he doesnt have a ride?

mdubya · 01-12-2013, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by wrk2surf

Hadnt Blake done some dumb things on and off the track in the last couple years? Perhaps thats why he doesnt have a ride?

If he had what it takes to beat Josh Hayes to the championship, very little else would matter. He is fast as hell, but he doesn't have that extra step that Yosh is looking for. He had his chance.

stk0308 · 01-12-2013, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wrk2surf

Hadnt Blake done some dumb things on and off the track in the last couple years? Perhaps thats why he doesnt have a ride?

Not that I recall. Maybe your thinking of how Danny Eslick and RMR split last year?

Blake Young is a quandry alright. Witness his charge from the tail to the win in 7 laps at Road Atlanta. He's got the speed and the talent. I think what is really in question is consistant motivation to apply them fully.

EKIN · 01-12-2013, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by stk0308

Not that I recall. Maybe your thinking of how Danny Eslick and RMR split last year?

Blake Young is a quandry alright. Witness his charge from the tail to the win in 7 laps at Road Atlanta. He's got the speed and the talent. I think what is really in question is consistant motivation to apply them fully.

I attended the RA race and witnessed Blake's charge from the back.

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A great day at the track.

Pantah · 01-12-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by stk0308

Not that I recall. Maybe your thinking of how Danny Eslick and RMR split last year?

Blake Young is a quandry alright. Witness his charge from the tail to the win in 7 laps at Road Atlanta. He's got the speed and the talent. I think what is really in question is consistant motivation to apply them fully.

He's had the top seat in the paddock since Ben S left for the Worlds. Time to find fresh talent. The unfortunate thing is that financially, the state of the paddock is so skinny there is no place for him to ride unless he does a Jake Holden. We know how that went...

HarveyMushman · 01-15-2013, 12:09 PM

Maybe Blake can help this guy improve the food service

yooperbikemike · 01-15-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HarveyMushman

Maybe Blake can help this guy improve the food service

Who is this guy replacing? Atlas?

HarveyMushman · 01-15-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by yooperbikemike

Who is this guy replacing? Atlas?

Basically, yes.

Pantah · 01-15-2013, 02:31 PM

I'm sure he will be an upgrade. That other guy should have been good, but he wasn't. Not uncommon to turn people when a company is going through a transition that doesn't work. Clearly, the DMG experience has been a disaster on the revenue side.

But the rules are good! They just need to dump the spec tire rule so the tire companies can start contributing their share to the paddock again. Spec tires seem good for motor racing, but they really are not.

HarveyMushman · 01-16-2013, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Pantah

I'm sure he will be an upgrade. That other guy should have been good, but he wasn't. Not uncommon to turn people when a company is going through a transition that doesn't work. Clearly, the DMG experience has been a disaster on the revenue side.

If you read John's World the story is that Atlas was thwarted and undermined at every turn by his superiors. Just my speculation here, but if that is true and nothing has changed, then I would suspect anyone qualified for the job wouldn't even consider taking it, and the food service guy is just a warm ass for the seat. Hope I'm wrong.

Tom W. · 01-17-2013, 06:14 AM

Are we ready to pine for the good old days of Roger Edmondson yet?

They NEED to announce a TV deal soon. Sponsors are too reluctant to step up without some idea of what kind of coverage they'll get.

Tom W. · 01-17-2013, 06:18 AM

Completely unsubstantiated rumor fodder: (friend of a friend of a friend of a friend type stuff).

1. Pegram will be on a Panigale.

2. May, Yates and Cory West will all be on EBR's

01-08-2013, 08:53 AM	#61
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadu 1 Less Car Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Road Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 228	I guess Chris got his team's deal in place before JU got Hammer's deal done. Some folks are still being hush-hush, which inserts some WTF-ishness to the whole deal. When everything is signed and in the sunshine, we'll certainly read another release about it. But for now, my statement stands until JU prints something to the contrary. In the meantime, to paraphrase one of his own quotes: 'I'll believe it when I see it grid up at Daytona.' __________________ 2009 Suzuki DR-Z400S 2007 Aprilia SR50R Factory 2005 Yamaha FZ-6

01-10-2013, 07:52 AM	#63
yooperbikemike ^OP high, wide and handsome Joined: Apr 2003 Location: The blue groove Oddometer: 11,822	Blake Young And The EBR Doesn't look promising... __________________ "...people in the stands want to see good, close racing. The thing is to put on a show, and that’s what’s going to draw people in..." -- Scotty Parker

01-11-2013, 10:52 PM	#64
wrk2surf BITD/Rallye Joined: Dec 2007 Location: THE exact center of California/Bass lake/Yosemite Oddometer: 5,348	Hadnt Blake done some dumb things on and off the track in the last couple years? Perhaps thats why he doesnt have a ride? __________________ Thanks for the 2013 support: DUNLOP, BELL HELMETS, Kriega USA, Carbon-pro.com, Ride 100% Goggles, Renazco Racing, Sidi/Motonation, Acerbis USA,KLeN, FMF, Mx1west,,Masters paint and body, Magura , motolab ,and Freedom Cycle

01-15-2013, 12:09 PM	#69
HarveyMushman commutingmysentence Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Virginia, USA Oddometer: 15,910	Maybe Blake can help this guy improve the food service __________________ Tim photo blog

01-15-2013, 02:31 PM	#72
Pantah Red Sox Nation Joined: Oct 2004 Location: India Wharf Oddometer: 8,922	I'm sure he will be an upgrade. That other guy should have been good, but he wasn't. Not uncommon to turn people when a company is going through a transition that doesn't work. Clearly, the DMG experience has been a disaster on the revenue side. But the rules are good! They just need to dump the spec tire rule so the tire companies can start contributing their share to the paddock again. Spec tires seem good for motor racing, but they really are not. __________________ Straight ahead and faster -Bo Weaver 1970 "There I was..." -Griffin Niner Three Hotel

01-17-2013, 06:14 AM	#74
Tom W. Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Oddometer: 291	Are we ready to pine for the good old days of Roger Edmondson yet? They NEED to announce a TV deal soon. Sponsors are too reluctant to step up without some idea of what kind of coverage they'll get.

01-17-2013, 06:18 AM	#75
Tom W. Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Oddometer: 291	Completely unsubstantiated rumor fodder: (friend of a friend of a friend of a friend type stuff). 1. Pegram will be on a Panigale. 2. May, Yates and Cory West will all be on EBR's

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