Muguel to run MotoGP at Laguna????

[Randy]

https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=29506

 

[feejer222]

That would be interesting. The word around the BSB round last weekend was that Neil Hodgeson was short-listed for it. Not seen anything in print to that effect although it did come from someone fairly high up the roumor ladder.

I can think of better American candidates than Du Hamel.

 

[Canadian FJR]

"Better American candidates"...................The last time I checked, he is from Canada. He deserves it.

Canadian FJR

 

[Silent]

Good deal, I hope he makes a good showing. I'd like to see him land on the podium at least B)

 

[nmanley]

"Better American candidates"...................The last time I checked, he is from Canada. He deserves it.

Canadian FJR

Yes, but his permanent residence is Las Vegas, NV. I too hopes he get to ride the Moto GP. Good for the "Old Guy"! :clapping:

 

[feejer222]

"Better American candidates"...................The last time I checked, he is from Canada. He deserves it.

My appologies I thought he was American. He obviously has a following over there, I only judge him from his recent outings and know how long he has been around. My comment was meant that a younger rider might have been a better choice.

Good luck to him if he gets the ride.

 

[Randy]

That would be interesting. The word around the BSB round last weekend was that Neil Hodgeson was short-listed for it. Not seen anything in print to that effect although it did come from someone fairly high up the roumor ladder.I can think of better American candidates than Du Hamel.

I think its more of the fact that he's a Honda rider and he has a lot more experience on that track than Neil. Besides...Neil has a couple other possible rides lined up, right?

 

[madmike2]

It looks like MotoGP is using the same hype-building tactics for the U.S. that NASCAR did with the Dale, Jr. team switch. Its working! :lol: Stated with humor, gentlemen....

 

[Bike Effects]

Now is Suzuki would step up and give Mladin a ride at Laguna, that would be good. How many titles has he won for Suzuki?

 

[squeezer]

I know it's not confirmed yet, but I would love to see Miguel get that ride. Rewarding a long time rider instead of testing a young'un seems so unHonda-like.

And I'd love to see Mladin have another crack at MotoGP. There can't be many years left for him to try it.

 

[Randy]

Now is Suzuki would step up and give Mladin a ride at Laguna, that would be good. How many titles has he won for Suzuki?

Keep in mind - this isn't a goodwill gesture. There's an open spot due to an injury.

 

[madmike2]

Keep in mind - this isn't a goodwill gesture. There's an open spot due to an injury.

Yep, and they'll want a "journeyman" rider who knows the course and the company. He's likely the "safe bet" to finish well for the team. Not a bad place to be for either side.

 

[feejer222]

That would be interesting. The word around the BSB round last weekend was that Neil Hodgeson was short-listed for it. Not seen anything in print to that effect although it did come from someone fairly high up the roumor ladder.I can think of better American candidates than Du Hamel.

I think its more of the fact that he's a Honda rider and he has a lot more experience on that track than Neil. Besides...Neil has a couple other possible rides lined up, right?

Hodge is being linked with all sorts of rides here. Lots of speculation. He was doing some testing on the BSB Rizla Suzukis last week purely as a one off to try and cure some problems that they were truggling with. It was rife that he was going to ride Chris Walkers bike at Knock Hill and that Walker was fired. All baloney.

It has made the back page of the British Motorcycle News (Main source of baloney in the UK) this week that Neil is to ride the Elias bike at Laguna........now I know it wont happen! <_<

EDIT Cannot find any refference to it on their website, but there is a story that Ten Kate wont be going to GP next year as Toseland was expecting....and promised.

CLICKY

 

[Randy]

Looks like it's confirmed - at least by Gresini Honda

https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=29526

 

[noob]

Oh man that is freaking fan fooking tastic

Duhamel seems like one of the best guys in all moto racing.

Can't wait to watch these races, I bet he's gonna be very fired up.

Regards,

 

[slapnpop]

Now is Suzuki would step up and give Mladin a ride at Laguna, that would be good. How many titles has he won for Suzuki?

Matt's said many times (thought not in so many words) he didn't want to ride MotoGP 'cause he'd rather be in a class he can win.

That's not to say I don't think he's capable, but rather, I think he understands his limits. I'd love to see him ride it, and see how he faired....

BTW... it sucks when you cancel your cable 2 races into the season, and don't get to watch the races anymore....

 

[BobbyBlue]

I can dig it slap....cant afford cable, but there is a great English Pub close and they love motorcycles !!!

I also think its great if Miguel gets a shot at it....hes got grey sideburns just like me :clapping: ,

I'd love to see Ben Spies give it a try too...as for Mladin wanting to win, dont they all ? Thankfully Stoner

wanted to win..in the Top World Class of MotoGP...and not stay in 250's where he could win a title or two.

There's plenty of talent out there for sure !!! Racing has never been better for Motorcycles !!!

Blessings,

Bobby

 

[ELP_JC]

Just curious guys: How old is Duhamel? He's probably younger than me at my 45 (looks older than me though), but at what age does it stop making sense taking those kinds of risks? Who's the oldest person to ever race MotoGP?

Don't get me wrong; I like the guy, but it gets to a point we have to lower the risks we take, that's all.

 

[NoCage]

Just curious guys: How old is Duhamel? He's probably younger than me at my 45 (looks older than me though), but at what age does it stop making sense taking those kinds of risks? Who's the oldest person to ever race MotoGP? Don't get me wrong; I like the guy, but it gets to a point we have to lower the risks we take, that's all.

He's 39... born 26th of May, 1968. The guy is in great shape.