So when is Ben Spies gonna spill the beans?

Hell hath no fury like a determined racer.

I don't know if he can win races on that bike or not, but I'd be willing to bet that he will be a podium contender on a regular basis.

Spies does not strike me as a quiter. Also, I think he will be extra determined to smoke Dovi.

Great move for Spies. He will be the undisputed #1 on that team, I think he will thrive.

 

I'm not sure that Dovi's results got him the factory seat, I feel like him and Nicky agreed to their deals before Ben knew which way he really wanted to go...

On a related note, the pic of Ben on the RRW post is looking scary! Seriously, I'm thinking putting 10 pounds on would be a good thing... The shot they ran makes him look like a bobble head!

 

Glad it worked out for him to stay in MotoGP.
Gotta admit tho that I always kind of laughed at how bad the Pramac bikes have done (and I am a huge Ducati fan)...
I really hope he has a good crew and the bike develops well with him on it.
Go Ben!

Ride safe,
AAron

 

As noted many weeks ago...


"Spies to Ducati."

 

I'm not sure that Dovi's results got him the factory seat, I feel like him and Nicky agreed to their deals before Ben knew which way he really wanted to go...

On a related note, the pic of Ben on the RRW post is looking scary! Seriously, I'm thinking putting 10 pounds on would be a good thing... The shot they ran makes him look like a bobble head!

 

It was because the WSBK rumors were dumb.

Besides, I say a lot of outlandish shit and some of it costs me hundreds to the AF... so when I get one right... well

 

Lol

 

2012 Has been rough for Ben. Looks like 2013 might be even rougher sad to say. Good luck though!

 

I'm in the I'm stoked group.

David

 

Just curious, are all the dire predictions based on Rossi's suckage?

 

Good suggestion...let's hope it's ALL of it

 

This would seem to be pretty accurate.

I hope Audi helps with the engine.

 

Uccio's unite! It's got to be the bike! Everybody now.....

 

Like all of us, its his job in life to make a living that supports his lifestyle, family, etc. Maybe he got a nice job offer for the Duc and took it in an effort to achieve the goal of supporting himself and maintaining his life. If he did, good on him.

His shelf life, like that of any pro racer, is short and there is a point in every racers career where income becomes an equal consideration to accolade. Also take his current life into account. He has a beautiful little home in Italy and another in Dallas. Both homes sit on lakes surrounded by great cycling. Maybe getting up and having a doppio and doing the ton on the pedal bike outweighed a year of riding around America in an RV.

As someone said earlier, Ben has nothing to prove in motorcycling. Younger/faster riders are coming, as always. Best make a good living while you can.

Ben made a decision that was best for his life. True fans of his should respect him for it and support the new trajectory of his career.

 

Wow....Hayden, Dovi, Spies, Iannone.
That's a pretty talented team!
What's that, 3 world championships from 3 different riders, in 3 different classes?

 

Cast the bait and see if anything is biting...

 

I'm hopeful, but somehow this feels like watching a good player spend all season injured and then get traded to the Browns. He may have a good season, but historically the ceiling isn't very high.