Ducati tired of bringing in ringers and getting their ass handed to them. Not helping sales. But I hope its not true.
It's not about helping sales here because Ducati is selling lots of bikes and have for quite a few years. It's about not spending a lot money in a series where they feel the possibility of winning a championship is low and the benefits of MotoGP and WSBK wins and championships have a bigger impact
Someday, they'll learn that it takes a rider that's willing to make a multi year commitment in the series to make a legitimate run at the championship. They should have stayed with Zanetti. What he did on a standard V4R was impressive.
With Cam B coming back in, the Westby crew always pushing, and Cam P clawing away at Gagne's pace, I'm sure the racing in SBK will be fine.
No clue. On another rumor since it was mentioned on the pod who do you think Rispoli is riding for and on what? Also is Aprilia really coming with the 1000? And what children are you creating a program for and in what class?
Maybe... The issue is it's 1099cc. The Ape races in sbk in CIV, and it races in sstk1000 in BSB with a spec motec ecu that has rider aids locked out.
I think he's maybe bagger and twins with V&H & Burcham. But I don't have confirmation. No clue with the Aprilia. I hope they can get it in. We need another brand and they have a great product.
Fuck! Rispoli needs to be on a middleweight or a big bike. Regardless it will be cool to see him back on pavement
Crazy shit... Too bad Harley isn't putting even a quarter of the money in Flat Track that they are putting into road racing baggers
My guess on HSBK is that Petrucci was probably accompanied by some Ducati Corse support with an expectation of a title or title contention. If Ducati isn’t able to kick in some support or cash due to rider selection or other factors, then it is tougher for a dealer to field a factory super bike effort. (Sort of need the factory for a factory effort) Would Ducati provide money if they expected no better than 4-5th places? Probably not. You can always write a big check to get that support, but racing is ultimately a business.
I was always under the impression that Ducati only provided factory support that Warhorse paid for. But nothing was actually coming out of Ducati's pocket.
even with a pay increase Danny wanted no parts of MotoAmerica and Dunlop Tires: https://www.crash.net/wsbk/news/101...ack-technical-guarantees-led-motoamerica-exit