BSB » Bird furious as Croft future put in doubt.

Something should've been written, by local councils perhaps ( who of course benefit in all manner of ways ), into some form of 'ground rent' that if 'locals' are happy to accept x number of days racing ( whether historically or not ), in a year, that they don't have to pay this rent. If they challenge it, for reasons within any agreement, then they are liable to payment... of say £150k I think something would be feasable if the circuit operated 'to the benefit of the local community'. It works in Spain very effectively, Valencia comes to mind. Dean.

IndyCar » Vasser, Tracy trying to bring 'Thrill' back.

PT always gets my thumbs up..make sure he's there, pay him what he wants, give him an half decent car and let's sit back and watch him not only ring the cars neck but also anyone that dares to square up to him after they've had a 'disagreement' on track.. He's worth every penny to the series !!

MOTOGP » Kawasaki speak: No decision yet.

I'm glad I'm not alone in being somewhat tired of reading about all the guesswork going on. More importantly, 'Mr Dorna' Ezpoleta says he's not, and never was, concerned over the ( predicted ) exit of kawasaki, as long as he 'maintains a good spectacle'...that says it all as far as I'm concerned.

WRC » Stobart team confirms 2009 participation.

Yes, a bit of a 'gilt edged' life Wilson junior has led..I remember thinking it was a little dodgy when he was in the Ford advert as a young McRae but to keep a place in a main wrc team for so long, and consistently hold the back of the wrc field ( minus a couple of also ran results ), is 'rather large on nepotism'. IMO

WSBK » Alstare Suzuki drops Nieto from line-up.

If he is now redundant, WSB will sorely miss Fonsi...if only for the fact that the delights of his wife \ girlfriend won't now be strutting her stuff about the paddock..I think that sums up the the loss

BSB » Guintoli aims for BSB title, WSBK debut.

I still think it's a great shame that he finds himself in a domestic series as his command of that ducati, without traction control, showed that he is only limited by what, and where, he's offered a ride. He deserves to be on the world scene and I do hope his prospective wild card rides show that ability.

F1 » Senna: I can only wait so long.

As regards his name, I'm no officianado of Portuguese formal names but I thought he was 'Lalli'..his uncle Ayrton 'Senna da Silva' who dropped the 'da Silva.' I know his mother retained 'Senna' upon marriage and is addressed 'Lalli Senna' but I thought it hers alone ?? I assumed he'd apodpted 'Senna' for a race career but, come what may, it could hardly hinder him. Given the financial aid and the number of important individuals he can count for a advice, I think it fair to say he's had good advantage over others with similar talent. That's not to suggest he's mediocre, not in any way, he's obviusly very good, but his name is obviously an important aspect of any plans he has in motor racing..

WSBK » Chili turns to management with Guandalini.

Dakota, I guess it's like Todt junior ( son of former Ferrari F1 team boss ) owning a team in GP2 and being the manager of lots of drivers..I think Massa is one of his charges. It's no bad thing, probably aiding both parties.

WSBK » Nakano debuts race-liveried Aprilia.

Marc, yes 'about £ 14-15k sterling' but a lower spec base will be £11k..lost track of $ rate of late, couple weeks ago it was $2 to £1 but has plummeted of late. You guys get much much cheaper than europe anyway, my guess is you'll be able to pick one up for about $17k. How much 1098 there ? Dean.

WSBK » Kawasaki, PSG-1 part ways.

Good point 'majesty'...just what is muzzy up to these days, I apologise if he's heavily involved with ama as I tire of seeing the same suzukis win race after race As regards psg, they stuck with laconi too long and probably spent money on his retainer ( over inflated at that, if you ask me ) when they could've spent it elsewhere. Kawasaki need a rider that's prepared to ring the bikes neck and not get too overly involved in its shortcomings..only a young rider, not too aware of his own mortality, would suffice. 'Prima-donnas' need not apply, mr bird will more than make up for that aspect