De Puniet. Verdict?

ZXR750 · Post by **ZXR750** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:30 pm

stevew_zzr wrote:
slojo wrote: *snip* while the guys that have come over from superbikes ie. bayliss, xaus, edwards, hodgson have all struggled to come to terms with motoGP setup.
*snip*
Don't forget bloody Hayden !!!

How long has it taken Hayden to be competitive? Don't forget he has always had the best bike with the most money and he is still getting beaten on a regular basis by Malandri who is not a factory rider. Stoner has gotten the better of Hayden a few times before falling off as well. If Rossi and Caparossi did not have as many DNF's they would be way ahead of Hayden on points.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:28 pm

ZXR750 wrote:
stevew_zzr wrote:
slojo wrote: *snip* while the guys that have come over from superbikes ie. bayliss, xaus, edwards, hodgson have all struggled to come to terms with motoGP setup.
*snip*
Don't forget bloody Hayden !!!
How long has it taken Hayden to be competitive? Don't forget he has always had the best bike with the most money and he is still getting beaten on a regular basis by Malandri who is not a factory rider. Stoner has gotten the better of Hayden a few times before falling off as well. If Rossi and Caparossi did not have as many DNF's they would be way ahead of Hayden on points.

BINGO

honda have tried to buy hayden a title...and theyve gone close this year, but will it be enuf??

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:44 pm

I've been disappointed by Randy's results this year, But does anyone know if he was signed for a multiyear contract to let him come up to speed at a reasonable pace ?. If so he's done OK but if it was a one year deal i think he's underperformed miserably.
Besides Rossi it seems to take most of them 3 years to be fully competitive in the Big show.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 12:09 am

Pontikat wrote:I've been disappointed by Randy's results this year, But does anyone know if he was signed for a multiyear contract to let him come up to speed at a reasonable pace ?. If so he's done OK but if it was a one year deal i think he's underperformed miserably.
Besides Rossi it seems to take most of them 3 years to be fully competitive in the Big show.

give me a go ya carns.....the SA police'll tell ya im real quick... i can do it....

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:46 am

Neka79 wrote:
Pontikat wrote:I've been disappointed by Randy's results this year, But does anyone know if he was signed for a multiyear contract to let him come up to speed at a reasonable pace ?. If so he's done OK but if it was a one year deal i think he's underperformed miserably.
Besides Rossi it seems to take most of them 3 years to be fully competitive in the Big show.
give me a go ya carns.....the SA police'll tell ya im real quick... i can do it....

and brett, randy's deal was for 2 years

Benno · Post by **Benno** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 9:49 am

I vote Neka to ride. At least it'll be funny to watch

Comedy + Motorsport = Win!!

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 2:17 pm

Benno wrote:I vote Neka to ride. At least it'll be funny to watch

Comedy + Motorsport = Win!!

thats it..ill show yas ways u never thought a bike could be crashed!!

sneakypete · Post by **sneakypete** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:32 am

crashing = tv time.. Go NEKA, give Checa a run for his money!!!

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:55 pm

Na Nekie would.nt be any good he'd struggle to keep a Cams licence as well

As for Randy if he knew it was a 2 year year deal. He's done OK I guess. he has had some big offs & some injuries to get over.
Alias has had a worse year considering he started well with a podium after taking Vale outta the first race.

kempy · Post by **kempy** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:34 am

Yeah, I miss the explosive riding style he had with the 250s. I remember races where he'd go all out, fall off, get back on and still finish at the front end.

I'd like if he'd stay on the bike yes, he needs to push!

Matsudo didn't do anything special at Motegi (even in practice or qualifying).

What about Jacque? Does anyone think he got a real opportunity to prove himself?

In the few races he did he did far better than Hoffman or DePuniet, even taking the Chinese 2nd place away.

He got taken out in Sachsenring, had an alright race in France, can't remeber how he did in Australia.

Point is though, he gave it his all, and hasn't been given half the opportunity or support that either Hoffman or DePuniet have had.

Barrabob · Post by **Barrabob** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:24 pm

OJ did woefully at pi he kept missing honda corner and going back for a new tyre and stuff was a total waste of time.

I think the weather was too hot for him being french and all.

Would have rather seen Jamie Staufer have a go even if they lapped him 3 times at least he was bike fit.