WSBK » Ducati Xerox confirms Haga, Fabrizio.

Chiara is lovely (if thats the Italian lass with the mousey hair), she made me an espresso when i arrived at Magny Cours last year after a 500 mile bike trip. BTW i've got pic's of me with Nori's kids at Brands, my mate Kazuki brought them over to us for the races, they are little demons/angels depending on their mood lol, me and Kaz had the little one by the hands and walking along with him doing somersault flips. The little one also nicked my airhorn at Magny Cours and blew it all through the press conference at the end of race 2 lol...thankfully Yuri was able to get it back off him for me!

BSB » Rizla ends Suzuki BSB sponsorship.

It can't be any worse than running Tena for Men surely?

WSBK » Ducati Xerox confirms Haga, Fabrizio.

continued... Every round Nori goes to he jogs round the track (he has the most hideous cycling shorts that he runs in that can be seen in his pics on NKI41.com lol). He also cycles regularly as well as well as having a complete fitness regime So to sum up lol, fitness used to be an issue but it is not anymore. I hope Toshi stays with him as he is a decent man and does a lot for Nori. My biggest surprise is that he has left what i considered to be almost a family atmosphere within the Motor Italia camp, the way they are with his kids is amazing. Oh and the R1 is sposed to be the most trick bike on the grid, sensors hanging out of every orifice (again heard Whitam talking bout it)

WSBK » Ducati Xerox confirms Haga, Fabrizio.

Right emailed Toshi and he responded within about an hour last night..here's the basics Cannot speak about Ducati until next year (think he means end of season), still managing Nori till the end of season, next season still not sure- depends on Nori and DUCATI (thats how he typed it so guessing that Ducati might be the bigger issue) I know for a fact that Toshi has worked for Yamaha for years, also employed by Nori too though, i've even heard Whitam talking about it on the commentary. Just one thing around fitness. This used to be an issue but anyone who has seen him the last two year will know he has lost a lot of weight and actually trains with Merragali (team manager)....

WSBK » Ducati Xerox confirms Haga, Fabrizio.

Agreed MilleMart Not sure it will be Sykes though even though he's got one of the best rides out there...either way i can see 2010's WC being from the uk unless Nori gets a taste for titles and takes another.....nice to dream isn't it?

BSB » Rizla ends Suzuki BSB sponsorship.

I thought it was just an end of season sale at Brands lol, they were selling two items for the price of one and now we know why!

BSB » Rizla ends Suzuki BSB sponsorship.

I was wondering if the fact that Swan sponsor BSB and are always giving out Rizla's (sorry Swan cigarette papers but everyone i know just calls em Rizla, like everyone calls a hoover a hoover rather than a vacuum cleaner...i could go on) and filters at the racetrack? Can't see it being a credit crunch issue as people are more likely to smoke rollies in times of need

WSBK » Ducati Xerox confirms Haga, Fabrizio.

Shakey will do well at the circuits he knows for sure but he'll suffer at those he doesn't. I still think he'll do well mind but as i have previously mentioned, when it comes to the Brits i expect Rea to have the upper hand due to spending this year in WSS and having greater track knowledge

WSBK » Ducati Xerox confirms Haga, Fabrizio.

Me too but my knowledge is obviously weaker lol

WSBK » Ducati Xerox confirms Haga, Fabrizio.

I'd normally spit feathers at someone adapting my post but thank you for that Crash Great image! Sharkie/Buelliful, i've learnt my one thing for the day and i thank you for that too