Be really interesting to see him in a different championship now to see how he stacks up against the competition which will awnser this thread Finaly
He proved himself in the USA on Superbike so hope the hunger and spirit is not broken in him and he can cut loose in BSB or WSS, but it sure will cost Him or some one a bit of money to get a ride on top product unles a fill in ride for an Injured rider comes along ( Which I hope does not happen)
fFrom the CycleNews link wtf man... no respect. Kind of makes you wonder if they ever wanted him in the team or if it was doomed from the beginning... almost like they did someone a favor to let him on the team and there was some resentment.
Been texting with him this evening He's definitely NOT done. I think he's probably a lil more motivated and actually a little homesick. I look forward to hanging with him in jersey
Great to hear that Robby as I said above your post, this whole year will actually make him more focused and determined to go forward fast. Obviously I do not know even know him but I am backing/supporting him based on what you and others have said about the real man that you guys obviously know well! Not only more focused and determined, but his actuall riding skills will be higher due to where he has been and done.
Well I can certainly say that I would do anything in my power to have such an amazing rider and friend ride for me but realistically, he deserves better than I can give him. I know my bikes are up to it but I don't have the budget for a semi, a salary, and the rest of what comes with that level of support. Unless you were just joking with me. Josh is one of the best riders in the country and he will more than land on his feet. And yes, I'd ALSO love to see him on a ZX10. Or a Panigale
Well sir, Josh's potential will be realized in the correct venue and circumstance. I love the BSB idea but then the selfish part of me wants him home for the new Wayne Rainey stuff. See, we can agree!
Reading speedweek.de today I was reminded that Josh's last name translates from German to English as Mistress. Thank you, tip your waitress!
Bsb is the place to be currently, look at these stats of British based riders 6 in the top 12:up: 1. Loris Baz FRA Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R 1m 40.298s 2. Davide Giugliano ITA Ducati SBK 1199 Panigale R 1m 40.533s 3. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R 1m 40.561s 4. Marco Melandri ITA Aprilia Racing RSV4 1m 40.822s 5. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Aprilia Racing RSV4 1m 40.877s 6. Eugene Laverty IRL Voltcom Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000 1m 41.092s 7. Chaz Davies GBR Ducati SBK 1199 Panigale R 1m 41.199s 8. Leon Haslam GBR PATA Honda CBR1000RR 1m 41.338s 9. Alex Lowes GBR Voltcom Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000 1m 41.421s 10. Jonathan Rea GBR PATA Honda CBR1000RR 1m 41.447s 11. Toni Elias ESP Red Devils Roma Aprilia RSV4 1m 41.882s 12. Sylvain Barrier FRA BMW Italia S1000RR 1m 42.928s (E) Just woke up from a dream where Tyco sacked Hopkins and took josh on