Who doesn't have a ride who would be a sure top 10 WSBK?

If they are to be believed, Phillip would easily be my pick if I'm team manager over Sykes. He's shown solid, yet inconsistent pace on the Duc and likely has solid backing to bring to secure the seat.

 

I disagree. If they had picked him over Josh, I would've been done with the team.

 

Don’t know much about Öttl but from standings it’s a respectable call.

 

Wouldn't that be like Taylor Knapp taking a ride in WSBK?

 

https://x.com/GMT94/status/1721890086579814534?s=20

 

A sure top 10 WSBK?

 

I said I was searching for one. Not that we had one. That's why I need to know who else is out there.

 

That can be arranged.

 

He wasn't a surprise, just their first choice.
https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/worldsbk-yamaha-re-signs-bradley-ray/

 

I'm not mad. I think he has the chops and will get into top 10 given another year.

 

I tried to get him or Tarran Mc last year but couldn't convince the boss. This year, Brad tested the bike at the Jerez season-ending test and put the final nail in that coffin.

I hope he does well so I can be personally vindicated.

 

Nice pickup for WSS. :up:

 

No offense to many of the riders listed, but I feel like a lot of you are under estimating what a top ten in WSBK really requires. That’s a lot of world class talent, either people on their way down from MotoGP or people who are MotoGP good but are blocked out of the championship for whatever reason (money, seats, etc). I think Garrett Gerloff at this point would have anyone’s ticket in MotoAmerica, and by a clip, and even he still has to fist fight his way into a top 10.

I think only Cam B. And Jake Gagne could do it consistently. Joe Roberts as well. PJ and JD with a bit of development but it might be track to track too.

 

Just saw Debise landed at Evan’s brothers for ‘24.

 

Yeah, he tested the bike after the season finale at Jerez and they have been working on the money since (he's going from salaried to paying).

 

Uff! That’s a kick to the nuts.

 

That's the state of affairs in WSSP. GMT94 can't pay much but it's one of the few teams, if there are any others, that's never taken money from a supersport rider. Your compatriot is the first in team history to come with sponsors.

 

My compatriot?

Dang, I kinda knew WSS was hurting but it’s kind of a mild shock to have your fears confirmed. Oh well, I guess I can still hope that most of the wsbk grid are getting paid. . . Unless you want to crush that dream too, Zorak?

 

Don't you claim to be German?