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Cardenas to Yosh -It's on like King Kong

Discussion in 'General' started by mike998b, Jan 22, 2013.

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  1. regularguy

    regularguy Always Krispy

    All of the superbikes may be a bit more powerful since they lifted the camshaft lift restrictions.
     
    regularguy, Jan 22, 2013
    #21
  2. Suburbanrancher

    Suburbanrancher Chillzilla

    You know, not taking away from the guy at all - after all, he's on the grid and I'm not.

    But I gotta wonder just how much cash was brought to the table for that to happen.
     
    Suburbanrancher, Jan 22, 2013
    #22
  3. backcountryme

    backcountryme Word to your mother.

    Less then running a team on your own I would guess.
     
    backcountryme, Jan 22, 2013
    #23
  4. Dave K

    Dave K DaveK über alles!

    I think Clark might shock people this year. I don't think he'll win but a podium or two might happen.
     
    Dave K, Jan 22, 2013
    #24
  5. caferace

    caferace No.

    Is that the Dave K jinx at work?

    -jim
     
    caferace, Jan 22, 2013
    #25
  6. Dave K

    Dave K DaveK über alles!

    Nah, I haven't pick my rider for AMA this year. Depends on who sends me the most to NOT root for them.
     
    Dave K, Jan 22, 2013
    #26
  7. HMEN

    HMEN Well-Known Member

    all this news is good, but have anyone hear anything about a tv deal?
     
    HMEN, Jan 22, 2013
    #27
  8. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Chris is a good enough rider to be on the grid and has the backing to do so - why does it bug people so much whether the backing is from someone related to him or if it's from some other company?
     
    Mongo, Jan 22, 2013
    #28
  9. Hate McDead

    Hate McDead Well-Known Member

    Just my opinion, but Cardenas will have a hard time beating Slick let alone Josh Hayes. And if you really want to stir up the mix - - The other Josh, Josh Herrin, has a good chance to get between Hayes and Eslick on a regular basis. And although I'm a big fan of Cardenas, his last venture on a superbike wasn't that memorable. All said, these riders are the Big Four of AMA Superbike for this year.
     
    Hate McDead, Jan 22, 2013
    #29
  10. dubguy85

    dubguy85 Well-Known Member

    +1
     
    dubguy85, Jan 22, 2013
    #30
  11. backcountryme

    backcountryme Word to your mother.

    I think that josh, josh 1.0, Danny, MC, and Tommy H will put on a hell of a show next year. And Clark deserves to be on the grid no matter where his money comes from. He is faster then 99% of this beeb.
     
    backcountryme, Jan 22, 2013
    #31
  12. John29

    John29 Road racing since 1973

    The bike he rode in 2010 was not competitive. A lack of advanced electronics did not help. He shouldn't have been able to do what he did, on what he was riding. Yet he won a race and finished fourth in points.

    That's the simple truth.
     
    John29, Jan 22, 2013
    #32
  13. Dave K

    Dave K DaveK über alles!

    Tommy Hayden? Who's he riding for?
     
    Dave K, Jan 22, 2013
    #33
  14. John29

    John29 Road racing since 1973

    Yeah, public access.
     
    John29, Jan 22, 2013
    #34
  15. Suburbanrancher

    Suburbanrancher Chillzilla

    It sucks riders have to bring money to the table period, imo. Not taking anything away from him for doing so, regardless of the source.

    That said, the money he brings has to be a significant factor. This is a team that fielded the likes of Mladin, Spies, etc etc. Tommy Hayden finished second and third in consecutive championships and yet still couldn't secure another year with them...

    So yes, regardless of the source of cash I do honestly wonder how much he had to bring to the table to keep the ride.
     
    Suburbanrancher, Jan 22, 2013
    #35
  16. Dave K

    Dave K DaveK über alles!

    Awesome! Should lead nicey into Saturday Night Polka.
     
    Dave K, Jan 22, 2013
    #36
  17. dubguy85

    dubguy85 Well-Known Member

    Anyone know what brand bike Pegram will be on?
     
    dubguy85, Jan 22, 2013
    #37
  18. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Thing is tho - racers always bring money to the table. They always have. It may come in the form of sponsor money - either personal or them riding for the team bringing in team sponsors. It's all intertwined, you can't get money without a good rider, can't get a good rider or good team or good machinery without money.
     
    Mongo, Jan 22, 2013
    #38
  19. Dave K

    Dave K DaveK über alles!

    Yamaha with Graves support according to the BBS.
     
    Dave K, Jan 22, 2013
    #39
  20. Steady T

    Steady T Xaus Power

    Right after Wayne's World.
     
    Steady T, Jan 22, 2013
    #40
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