2012 WSBK No-Spoiler Catch-All Thread - Page 9

BOOTLACE · 02-15-2012, 12:41 PM

Times, and some details.
http://www.mcnews.com.au/MotorcycleR...13_15_Day3.htm

spezjag · 02-15-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BOOTLACE

A Canadian, who's name escapes me....

Bob or Doug McKenzie?

stk0308 · 02-15-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BOOTLACE

A Canadian, who's name escapes me....

Brett McCormick. He might be a good'un to keep an eye on. The lad's quick.

Motorcyclist · 02-15-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BOOTLACE

Times, and some details.
http://www.mcnews.com.au/MotorcycleR...13_15_Day3.htm

Thanks for the link. BMW still off the pace, and from the article it sounds like they are still groping in the dark. From earlier tests, I thought they'd be much closer to the front group.

Glad to hear Laverty is expected back for the race, that would be good news.

Checa still on point. He may be tough to beat this year.

BOOTLACE · 02-15-2012, 09:39 PM

Oh well, at least the pit crews are getting plenty of practice rebuilding mashed bikes in a hurry.....

PeteN95 · 02-16-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorcyclist

Checa still on point. He may be tough to beat this year.

+1 And they have that bike pretty well dialed in!

BOOTLACE · 02-18-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteN95

+1 And they have that bike pretty well dialed in!

But as the team is saying; the extra weight is a little more easily managed at the Island, as opposed to some of the tighter circuits, where it could be quite a problem...

Here's the weather forecast for next weekend. In a word; DODGY.

http://www.eldersweather.com.au/rain...disableCookies

BOOTLACE · 02-19-2012, 01:21 PM

The guys are about to hit the track for their last official 2 day test session before next weekends opener. Some of them have been quite open about the fact that they are taking a slightly different approach, only having one bike and all....(a rolling chassis is allowed). But having said that, as we all know, these guys are serious racers, and when the flag drops...

Anyway, here's the full entry lists for the coming weekend, and the test. Along with the usual 'Numbers'.

Presented by Leon and Marco.

http://www.mcnews.com.au/MotorcycleR...1/WSBK_Pre.pdf

Motorcyclist · 02-19-2012, 05:48 PM

I'll miss watching Haga. Can't wait for the season to start though.

PeteN95 · 02-19-2012, 08:15 PM

I know he won't be at the island, but I predict Hopper will win a race this year. I love his replacement also, too bad they don't have a jump at PI for the "King of the Mountain"!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYx9DoYhCIU

BOOTLACE · 02-19-2012, 09:45 PM

Some quick bits from the Island; Laverty was an interested spectator today, and says he will race this weekend.

Haslem had big off at turn 12. beleived to have a broken ankle. Morning top 5; Checa, Max Rea Haslem Sykes. Now they say Haslem will race. (?)
WSS. Foret, Superglue, Parkes, Lowes, Pezkek.

Joe · 02-19-2012, 11:52 PM

From Leon's twitter: Not a good day big high side at the last turn. still in hospital waiting to see when they can operate. May need a screw in the tibia.

bingbong · 02-20-2012, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe

From Leon's twitter: Not a good day big high side at the last turn. still in hospital waiting to see when they can operate. May need a screw in the tibia.

That's some very sad news for us Leon fans. In fact it's a shame there are so many injuries in general before the racing has even started.

mdubya · 02-20-2012, 07:57 AM

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That's some very sad news for us Leon fans. In fact it's a shame there are so many injuries in general before the racing has even started.

If they keep testing, half the field will be out before round one even starts.

BOOTLACE · 02-20-2012, 12:16 PM

And still today to go. Carlos is saying they've reached a "limit", with no ideas left on how to raise it. I guess some of the others have crossed it trying to catch up.?

This guy's chipping away at it. Dark horse??

02-15-2012, 12:41 PM	#121
BOOTLACE Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Methane Central..(Sth Gippsland) Oddometer: 2,800	Times, and some details. http://www.mcnews.com.au/MotorcycleR...13_15_Day3.htm __________________ bootlace

02-15-2012, 09:39 PM	#125
BOOTLACE Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Methane Central..(Sth Gippsland) Oddometer: 2,800	Oh well, at least the pit crews are getting plenty of practice rebuilding mashed bikes in a hurry..... __________________ bootlace

02-19-2012, 01:21 PM	#128
BOOTLACE Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Methane Central..(Sth Gippsland) Oddometer: 2,800	The guys are about to hit the track for their last official 2 day test session before next weekends opener. Some of them have been quite open about the fact that they are taking a slightly different approach, only having one bike and all....(a rolling chassis is allowed). But having said that, as we all know, these guys are serious racers, and when the flag drops... Anyway, here's the full entry lists for the coming weekend, and the test. Along with the usual 'Numbers'. Presented by Leon and Marco. http://www.mcnews.com.au/MotorcycleR...1/WSBK_Pre.pdf __________________ bootlace

02-19-2012, 08:15 PM	#130
PeteN95 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Muk, WA Oddometer: 1,725	I know he won't be at the island, but I predict Hopper will win a race this year. I love his replacement also, too bad they don't have a jump at PI for the "King of the Mountain"! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYx9DoYhCIU www.youtube.com</a> http:>http://www.youtube.com/embed/rYx9DoYhCIU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> __________________ "If you ain't slidin', you ain't ridin'" SVN/XRR/Christini

02-19-2012, 09:45 PM	#131
BOOTLACE Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Methane Central..(Sth Gippsland) Oddometer: 2,800	Some quick bits from the Island; Laverty was an interested spectator today, and says he will race this weekend. Haslem had big off at turn 12. beleived to have a broken ankle. Morning top 5; Checa, Max Rea Haslem Sykes. Now they say Haslem will race. (?) WSS. Foret, Superglue, Parkes, Lowes, Pezkek. __________________ bootlace

02-19-2012, 05:48 PM	#129
Motorcyclist Drag a Bag! Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Madison, CT Oddometer: 3,172	I'll miss watching Haga. Can't wait for the season to start though.

02-19-2012, 11:52 PM	#132
Joe Debaser Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 1,639	From Leon's twitter: Not a good day big high side at the last turn. still in hospital waiting to see when they can operate. May need a screw in the tibia. __________________

02-20-2012, 12:16 PM	#135
BOOTLACE Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Methane Central..(Sth Gippsland) Oddometer: 2,800	And still today to go. Carlos is saying they've reached a "limit", with no ideas left on how to raise it. I guess some of the others have crossed it trying to catch up.? This guy's chipping away at it. Dark horse?? __________________ bootlace

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