Josh Brookes
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Josh Brookes
Micheal Dunlop might not have got on with the new 2015 R1 as a race bike but it doesn't seem to be holding Josh Brookes back.
Where ever he goes he is on record pace and Shakey doesn't seem to have an answer for him at the moment.
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Where ever he goes he is on record pace and Shakey doesn't seem to have an answer for him at the moment.
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Re: Josh Brookes
certainly on a short circuit Brookes has the advantage , I think with a little time he could be as good as Dunlop on the road although I'm not sure that anyone will ever ride with as much commitment on the roads as Dunlop does
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Re: Josh Brookes
True. For me Dunlop rides without enough intelligence and too much commitment. Still 5 billion times better than me though
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Re: Josh Brookes
I don't doubt Brookes talent, I just don't like him, fwiw I think Michael Dunlop has got it fixed in his mind he will die racing and he needs to win as much as he can before it happens, hence his 101% commitment and why his riding is a bit ragged at times. Just my opinion btw.
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Re: Josh Brookes
I think thats a pretty fair analysis, its also what makes him so exciting to watch .Deegee wrote: I think Michael Dunlop has got it fixed in his mind he will die racing and he needs to win as much as he can before it happens, hence his 101% commitment and why his riding is a bit ragged at times.
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Re: Josh Brookes
Exactly what I thought watching an interview with him at the years TT. The problem you have of being resigned to an outcome is you can perpetuate your own prediction. But if that is the mindset that works for him so be it, I just hope he doesn't take someone with him when it happens.Jack wrote:I think thats a pretty fair analysis, its also what makes him so exciting to watch .Deegee wrote: I think Michael Dunlop has got it fixed in his mind he will die racing and he needs to win as much as he can before it happens, hence his 101% commitment and why his riding is a bit ragged at times.
Meanwhile I'll enjoy him riding like a lunatic!
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Re: Josh Brookes
Tbh I reckon Dunlop has got a lot smoother in recent years. He still rides it like he stole it and is exciting to watch but I don't think he is anywhere near as reckless as he was only 3 or 4 years ago.
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Re: Josh Brookes
I think the new zx10r for 2016 will make shakey a lot more competitive against the newer R1 but agree Brookes is doing a fantastic job at the moment
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Re: Josh Brookes
I wonder if he might spearhead Yamaha's return to WSBK which is apparently going to happen next year possibly with Crescent as the main sponsor .
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Re: Josh Brookes
the problem with wsb is nobody watches it anymoreJack wrote:I wonder if he might spearhead Yamaha's return to WSBK which is apparently going to happen next year possibly with Crescent as the main sponsor .
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Re: Josh Brookes
CorrectedPerkles wrote:the problem with wsb is only Blade watches it nowJack wrote:I wonder if he might spearhead Yamaha's return to WSBK which is apparently going to happen next year possibly with Crescent as the main sponsor .
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Re: Josh Brookes
I actually watch the last 10 laps of the race Rea clinched the title and about 15 laps of the second race before I nodded off. That's all I've watched this year though. It's only on pay TV here and I don't have it at home, but we do have it in the accommodation out here.Blade wrote:CorrectedPerkles wrote:the problem with wsb is only Blade watches it nowJack wrote:I wonder if he might spearhead Yamaha's return to WSBK which is apparently going to happen next year possibly with Crescent as the main sponsor .
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Re: Josh Brookes
I think that we are spoilt for superbikes , we have the most competitive national series in the world but its attracted a very international following and riders from all over the world , which makes it a domestic world series , if that makes sense .
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Re: Josh Brookes
Your right Jack and it's a great feeder fot the international class. The current sharp end of wsbk is bsb from 6 or 7 years ago.
Great to see the top 4 riders in the wsbk championship are all Brits
Great to see the top 4 riders in the wsbk championship are all Brits