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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
I heard different. I heard Ducati wouldn't let Stoner stand in for Petrucci as they were worried Casey would beat Dovi and Iannone who would be GP16 mounted and Casey would be on the older GP15 of Petrucci's.
Ducati weren't prepared to see the GP16 being beaten by the GP15 which is understandable and might be annoying for the factory team sponsors.
Ducati weren't prepared to see the GP16 being beaten by the GP15 which is understandable and might be annoying for the factory team sponsors.
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
Yet in an interview last week Stoner said he's got no interest in riding.
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
I don't get this constant interest in whether he will ever ride.race again.....I get the "underdog" angle....the guy who comes back and blows the doors (sic) off every other bike/rider on the track...but until he actually does anything it's nothing more than idle BS....and imagine if he came last??....that would be badass!!
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
The internet is fill of rumours. Who knows what to believe. I have heard he wanted to race in Argentina and a more general comment where he has no interest in racing. Seems you can find which ever answer your looking for which is confusing to say the least.
One think I do know is I would love to see him race at, at least one round just to gauge where he would sit in current pecking order.
One think I do know is I would love to see him race at, at least one round just to gauge where he would sit in current pecking order.
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
He would finish in the top 5, without a doubt. I guess the risk is putting someone that quick with nothing to lose out in the field of people who are racing for a championship
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
If he's in front of everyone I can't see the risk
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
I totally agree with all of that....I think the "What if??" intrigue around bringing him back should remain just that....BUUUUT...end of the day it's a business, and if it sells then sobeit...I'll watch it either way.Kwacky wrote:He would finish in the top 5, without a doubt. I guess the risk is putting someone that quick with nothing to lose out in the field of people who are racing for a championship
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
I don't think Stoner has any interest incoming back to race on a regular basis. I wouldn't be surprised if he only races in Phillip Island this year and then only if Ducati have no interest in the Championship.
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
I think the fact Ducati are courting Lorenzo like royalty goes to show Ducati are fully aware Casey has no interest of a full time return.
A wild card would be nice though
I always remember Bayliss having his last outing on the Desmosedici at Valencia and taking a very popular win. Stuff legends are made off.
A wild card would be nice though
I always remember Bayliss having his last outing on the Desmosedici at Valencia and taking a very popular win. Stuff legends are made off.
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
yes I agree Troys wild card giant slaying rides in Moto GP were always awesome to watch
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
Lorenzo, Iannone and Casey Stoner in the same team... only person missing is Marquez and you've got the strongest team for the next 10 years!
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
Do you work for the Audi Board Cav as that's most certainly what they are thinking and have / will pull a blinder IMO.
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
I think that's a spot on assessment of how things will pan out.duke63 wrote:I don't think Stoner has any interest incoming back to race on a regular basis. I wouldn't be surprised if he only races in Phillip Island this year and then only if Ducati have no interest in the Championship.
You've got to give credit to Stoner for that marketability to be able to ride in the top class 'whenever he wants'...."Er yeah...I'll race...but only the one they have by my house". Smart man.
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
Stoner looks a far happier person now than i have ever seen him. He can ride the very fastest bike, make comment on it and say what works or doesn't, get to take in the atmosphere at any race meeting he chooses and be an ambassador for Ducati.
He's been there and done it and having seen the squabbling going on in the paddock over the last 6 months why would he want to go back to it now?
He's been there and done it and having seen the squabbling going on in the paddock over the last 6 months why would he want to go back to it now?
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
I think he should come back he even come to a race to watch.
Think he might do a wild card at a race
Think he might do a wild card at a race
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
There's no doubt he would sell a few tickets if he came back.
As mentioned above, he looks a lot happier now. He's got money in the bank, he's got a stress free job he loves and the spotlight is off him. Why give that up?
As mentioned above, he looks a lot happier now. He's got money in the bank, he's got a stress free job he loves and the spotlight is off him. Why give that up?
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
Really good interview with Stoner in the latest MCN Sport magazine some of which he explains how he made his bike go faster. Not that I understand how using a front brake while accelerating makes you go faster.
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Re: Casey Stoner considered stepping in at Pramac Ducati Mot
Yep.....dirt bike stuff....assuming that he's setting up for a turn....I can't imagine any other situation where you would need to do that??
When I did my first TD the first thing they told us was front brake only for the track, rear for if you go off it.
Actually...the first thing they told us was "Hello, welcome to TrackXperience, blah, blah"...but you get the point.
When I did my first TD the first thing they told us was front brake only for the track, rear for if you go off it.
Actually...the first thing they told us was "Hello, welcome to TrackXperience, blah, blah"...but you get the point.