WSBK 7/22 ***Spoilers***

ConradM · 07-23-2012, 09:53 AM

So who watched WSBK yesterday? Race 1 was crazy with a wet track and riders on slicks. Looks like Sykes found his pace in the last test and Rea once again tried to fit his bike somewhere it didn't belong. Only difference is he paid the price this time instead of the other rider.

Race 2 was great with Melandri and Sykes battling until the last lap. I was really surprised Sykes was so strong on the brakes in certain corners. Hats of to Melandri though, he really earned the double this weekend even I was rooting for Team Green.

It also seems like WSBK has their cameras/production sorted it out as the races are starting to look much better than the beginning of the season.

photoRotor · 07-23-2012, 10:11 AM

Yeah, good races - the race 2 fight between Sykes and Melandri was great!

ConradM · 07-23-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by photoRotor

Yeah, good races - the race 2 fight between Sykes and Melandri was great!

It really was, I thought Melandri was done when he almost lost it under braking.

DB Cooper · 07-23-2012, 07:51 PM

Does anyone know where I can download that race at?

ConradM · 07-23-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DB Cooper

Does anyone know where I can download that race at?

No idea..

Gem STate ST · 07-24-2012, 06:30 AM

How about the first race when Mercado was sliding down the track on the other riders footpeg at 160mph.Surprised they both got up from that one.

Gem STate ST · 07-24-2012, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DB Cooper

Does anyone know where I can download that race at?

Maybe here http://www.torrentreactor.net/torren...no-WSBK-Race-1

DB Cooper · 07-24-2012, 07:50 PM

What track was this race at? Bill, that was a 2011 race you posted. It's the thought that counts.

ConradM · 07-24-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DB Cooper

What track was this race at? Bill, that was a 2011 race you posted. It's the thought that counts.

I believe it was brno.

Gem STate ST · 07-24-2012, 08:18 PM

It was Brno I didn't see that the one I posted was from last year.

Gem STate ST · 07-24-2012, 08:42 PM

Here is the Mercado vid http://pktube.onepakistan.com/video/...1-in-Brno.html

Travis Ingle · 07-24-2012, 09:17 PM

Glad to see the Kawi run race pace till the end but c'mon Checa, what's up man? Did the other teams really get that much better? You demolished the competition last year and were looking to do the same at the beginning of the season. If Ducati comes back in with a factory team they better treat you like a king. One bad tire choice and a couple crashes or you would be sitting pretty right now.

ConradM · 07-24-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis Ingle

Glad to see the Kawi run race pace till the end but c'mon Checa, what's up man? Did the other teams really get that much better? You demolished the competition last year and were looking to do the same at the beginning of the season. If Ducati comes back in with a factory team they better treat you like a king. One bad tire choice and a couple crashes or you would be sitting pretty right now.

The Duc is old man... The BMW's, Aprilia's and Kawi's are just more advanced. Supposedly Checa didn't care for the Panigale either.

Travis Ingle · 07-24-2012, 10:16 PM

That's what made last year so impressive. And he was off to a cracking start this year as well. Speaking of old. Too damn bad Haga didn't go out on top.

Coyotte78 · 07-24-2012, 11:12 PM

The FIM also added weight to the Duc this year. I think something like 16 Kg.

DB Cooper · 07-25-2012, 06:12 AM

Thanks for posting up the link ! I will watch the race tonight on my I phone.

DB Cooper · 07-26-2012, 05:58 AM

Watched the race last night. Sykes looked really good, almost ashame he lost. Malandri on the BM'er is a factor now. On a down side, Malandi almost took out his teammate in the second race.

Looking forward to the next race, I hope Malandri wins it this year.

ConradM · 07-26-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DB Cooper

Watched the race last night. Sykes looked really good, almost ashame he lost. Malandri on the BM'er is a factor now. On a down side, Malandi almost took out his teammate in the second race.

Looking forward to the next race, I hope Malandri wins it this year.

I like Melandri, but I like Sykes more.

I just remember watching Melandri in GP and not doing so well toward the end.

07-23-2012, 09:53 AM	#1
ConradM Yup, Still a Post Whore Joined: Jan 2012 From: Boise ID Posts: 2,571 I Ride: '04 zx6r / '97 KX 250	WSBK 7/22 *Spoilers* So who watched WSBK yesterday? Race 1 was crazy with a wet track and riders on slicks. Looks like Sykes found his pace in the last test and Rea once again tried to fit his bike somewhere it didn't belong. Only difference is he paid the price this time instead of the other rider. Race 2 was great with Melandri and Sykes battling until the last lap. I was really surprised Sykes was so strong on the brakes in certain corners. Hats of to Melandri though, he really earned the double this weekend even I was rooting for Team Green. It also seems like WSBK has their cameras/production sorted it out as the races are starting to look much better than the beginning of the season.

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07-23-2012, 10:11 AM	#2
photoRotor Not A Bot Joined: Apr 2012 From: Meridian Posts: 225 I Ride: Aprilia Futura & SV650 track bike	Yeah, good races - the race 2 fight between Sykes and Melandri was great!

07-23-2012, 07:51 PM	#4
DB Cooper Mr. Balloon Hands Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 807	Does anyone know where I can download that race at?

07-24-2012, 06:30 AM	#6
Gem STate ST Jedi Master Joined: Jun 2008 From: K-Town Posts: 1,527	How about the first race when Mercado was sliding down the track on the other riders footpeg at 160mph.Surprised they both got up from that one.

07-24-2012, 07:50 PM	#8
DB Cooper Mr. Balloon Hands Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 807	What track was this race at? Bill, that was a 2011 race you posted. It's the thought that counts.

07-24-2012, 08:18 PM	#10
Gem STate ST Jedi Master Joined: Jun 2008 From: K-Town Posts: 1,527	It was Brno I didn't see that the one I posted was from last year.

07-24-2012, 08:42 PM	#11
Gem STate ST Jedi Master Joined: Jun 2008 From: K-Town Posts: 1,527	Here is the Mercado vid http://pktube.onepakistan.com/video/...1-in-Brno.html

07-24-2012, 09:17 PM	#12
Travis Ingle Hobbit Joined: Nov 2007 From: Boise Posts: 112 I Ride: 09 CRF250X	Glad to see the Kawi run race pace till the end but c'mon Checa, what's up man? Did the other teams really get that much better? You demolished the competition last year and were looking to do the same at the beginning of the season. If Ducati comes back in with a factory team they better treat you like a king. One bad tire choice and a couple crashes or you would be sitting pretty right now.

07-24-2012, 10:16 PM	#14
Travis Ingle Hobbit Joined: Nov 2007 From: Boise Posts: 112 I Ride: 09 CRF250X	That's what made last year so impressive. And he was off to a cracking start this year as well. Speaking of old. Too damn bad Haga didn't go out on top.

07-24-2012, 11:12 PM	#15
Coyotte78 Tire Biter Joined: Dec 2010 From: Caldwell Posts: 190 I Ride: 08 yzf R6	The FIM also added weight to the Duc this year. I think something like 16 Kg.

07-25-2012, 06:12 AM	#16
DB Cooper Mr. Balloon Hands Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 807	Thanks for posting up the link ! I will watch the race tonight on my I phone.

07-26-2012, 05:58 AM	#17
DB Cooper Mr. Balloon Hands Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 807	Watched the race last night. Sykes looked really good, almost ashame he lost. Malandri on the BM'er is a factor now. On a down side, Malandi almost took out his teammate in the second race. Looking forward to the next race, I hope Malandri wins it this year.