MOTOGP » Valencia MotoGP - Qualifying times.

You don't even have to go that far FZ1. Bayliss won that race on a 990. No way he wins on an 800.

MOTOGP » Valencia MotoGP - Qualifying times.

I'm convinced that these guys who post things like "Ben Spies is the one..." are not Americans, but in fact, are Brits having a good time seeing their fellow country men getting worked up. Admit it... I really think this is the case. If you look at the poles from U.S. websites, only a VERY small percentage (7%) of people predict Spies will do anything spectatular in his rookie season. Yet, based on these boards you would think we're all deluded.

WSBK » Spies: I know what I want to do next year

Spies received a lot of criticism last off season asking for too much money... but don't let this mislead anyone to think that Spies would go to the team with the most money. Mark my words, Spies will only sign somewhere he can be competitive. This rules out Suzuki, all Honda satellites, & Alice Ducati MotoGP--as well as--Aprilia wsbk. Spies will sign with Tech 3 IF his contract CLEARLY states his bike will be factory spec and receive full factory support. If he can't get that guarantee, he'll resign with Yamaha WSBK. So that's it folks... he'll be with Tech 3 or Yamaha WSBK next season.

WSBK » Haslam cheered on to superb second

I'm becoming a Haslam fan. Sure, Rea gave us the second best race of the season last week, but still, I find myself pulling for Haslam. I just can't help but like the guy.

WSBK » Donington Park - Superpole qualifying times

Cut the kid (Camier) some slack... it's his first Superpole and he got a little caught off guard. He's a lot better than his starting position indicates. Go Ben!

WSBK » Camier: I don't know what to expect

The only thing that would SHOCK me this weekend, is if someone got to the front and rode away. I fully expect both races to be decided on the last lap--with multiple riders in contention. The guy that wins will have earned it.

WSBK » Camier: I don't know what to expect

I like this Camier kid. I think he'll do great this weekend.

WSBK » Ellison anticipates Yamaha advantage

r6racer -- I don't know if your comment was written intentionally to get a rise out of the AMA folks, but maybe you should look up just how "well" James did in AMA before you say something like that. I like him, but for whatever reason his time in AMA was NOT pretty. That being said, I do expect James to do well this weekend.

WSBK » Wright: Hopes high, expectations realistic

Team orders would blow... they aren't in the spirit of the sport, IMO. Let's hope that doesn't happen. As for Camier and Ellison, I expect them to be VERY competitive (especially Camier)... along with the regular WSBK Brits. It's going to be a good one. I also expect Sykes to show up and fight at the front all weekend.

WSBK » Suzuki Alstare sign Young for Donington

I like Blake Young a lot. He reminds me of a young John Hopkins and I expect him to do well in the future... ...but like RawDawg alluded, Young is "young" and inexperienced. Objectively, it's very likely this will be a difficult weekend (near the back) so I hope he gains valuable experience and not let it affect his psyche.