Bsb 2007

JohnnyFiama · 20 Sep 2006, 11:13 (Ref:1714559)

Any news / rumours for the 2007 season? A lot of riders not signed up to anyone yet, Harris, Haslam, Rutter etc. Where are they all going?? Is Shakey staying at Suzuki? Is Johnny Rea off to HM Plant?

BootsOntheSide · 26 Sep 2006, 18:29 (Ref:1720579)

A few things are currently clear. Lavilla is probably going to WSBK, although no word on which team. Kiyonari stays at Honda, Rea probably joins him on a factory bike, with Harris looking for a ride. Rutter is gone from Stobart but believes he can still find a ride. Hill stays with Yamaha.

ATF · 12 Oct 2006, 23:06 (Ref:1736680)

I read on crash that chris walker was in contention for a Rizla seat and both Byrne and Haydon were on their way out. I don't know what this means for Shakey, I reckon he could have done even better with the team in 2007, this year has been quite unlucky for him.

racer69 · 13 Oct 2006, 03:33 (Ref:1736767)

Byrne will be looking for another ride next year as it seems Cal Crutchlow has been signed for the other Suzuki seat.

Also means James Hayden is switching teams once again

chunder · 13 Oct 2006, 10:09 (Ref:1737019)

Think Haydon really should leave now actually, he has been an also ran for years since 2003 really on teh Virgin Yamaha.
As for Shakey, looke lime he might be on his way from BSB, rumour mill says stuff about Ilmor GP bike. I think more likely though is return to Stobart in a one man team, that seems to be the best way for Birdy to operate.
Laverty is going back to Supersport with TAS Suzuki and yes Crutchlow has signed for Rizla, though Walker is riding the bike this weekend at Mallory so might be a shoe in if he cant get a WSB ride his talent clearly deserves.
Harris on a bike similar to 2005 and Rea and Kiyo on HM Plant bikes.
Not sure about GSE yet, think they have got Dukes again so maybe Shakey there with Hasmal again?

ATF · 13 Oct 2006, 12:27 (Ref:1737141)

Whatever happened to Renegade? They disappeared after that disappointing WSBK season with Ben Bostrom in 2005, which is a shame cos they really did well with Haga in 2004.

chunder · 13 Oct 2006, 15:35 (Ref:1737267)

Erm I think Mr Griffiths never really had the best interests of people in mind now did he!
He was a notoriously difficult man to get on with as many of his riders have found out!

He was a very succesful business man and I have no doubt his racing activities were connected to business in some way, he did very well with what he had but to disappear like that is a littel strange isnt it!

Wonder where he is now?

jhansen · 9 Apr 2007, 20:04 (Ref:1887461)

I say, you Brits don't even talk about your national championship?!

Race 1 results from Brands Hatch:

1 Gregorio Lavilla ESP Airwaves Ducati 28min 56.903 secs
2 Leon Camier GBR Bike Animal Honda +1.701 secs
3 Jonathan Rea GBR HM Plant Honda Racing +4.576 secs
4 Shane Byrne GBR Stobart Vent-Axia Motorsport +5.699 secs
5 Chris Walker GBR Rizla Suzuki +6.357 secs
6 Leon Haslam GBR Airwaves Ducati +14.868 secs
7 Tom Sykes GBR Stobart Vent-Axia Motorsport +20.794 secs
8 Ryuichi Kiyonari JPN HM Plant Honda Racing +21.76 secs
9 Tommy Hill GBR Virgin Mobile Optoma Loans Yamaha +26.591 secs
10 Michael Rutter GBR MSS Discovery Kawasaki +30.829 secs
11 Simon Andrews GBR Jentin Racing +33.927 secs
12 Tommy Bridewell GBR Team Naturally Best Suzuki +37.549 secs
13 Cal Crutchlow GBR Rizla Suzuki +38.212 secs
14 Karl Harris GBR Hydrex Honda +39.923 secs
15 Peter Hickman GBR Hawk Kawasaki +40.116 secs
16 Dean Thomas AUS Samsung Mobile Suzuki +44.001 secs
17 James Haydon GBR Virgin Mobile Optoma Loans Yamaha +48.447 secs
18 Steve Plater GBR AIM Yamaha +49.803 secs
19 Ollie Bridewell GBR Team Naturally Best Suzuki +50.742 secs
20 Sean Emmett GBR PR Branson - Honda +1min 3.855 secs
21 Scott Smart GBR Hawk Kawasaki +1min 5.936 secs
22 Chris Martin C GBR Red Viper Racing +1min 6.127 secs
23 James Buckingham C GBR Quay Garage Honda +1min 9.427 secs
24 Aaron Zanotti C GBR SMT Yamaha +1min 20.297 secs
25 Tom Tunstall GBR Hardinge-Ice Valley Honda +1min 20.462 secs
28 Malcolm Ashley C GBR MAR +1min 30.506 secs

http://www.crash.net/news_View~cid~18~id~145994.htm

jhansen · 9 Apr 2007, 20:05 (Ref:1887462)

Race 2 results from Brands Hatch:

1 Gregorio Lavilla ESP Airwaves Ducati 31min 9.132 secs
2 Jonathan Rea GBR HM Plant Honda Racing +1.308 secs
3 Leon Camier GBR Bike Animal Honda +2.103 secs
4 Leon Haslam GBR Airwaves Ducati +3.834 secs
5 Tom Sykes GBR Stobart Vent-Axia Motorsport +10.456 secs
6 Karl Harris GBR Hydrex Honda +10.485 secs
7 Michael Rutter GBR MSS Discovery Kawasaki +11.154 secs
8 Chris Walker GBR Rizla Suzuki +11.261 secs
9 Simon Andrews GBR Jentin Racing +11.676 secs
10 Dean Thomas AUS Samsung Mobile Suzuki +12.317 secs
11 Ryuichi Kiyonari JPN HM Plant Honda Racing +15.192 secs
12 Peter Hickman GBR Hawk Kawasaki +15.578 secs
13 Shane Byrne GBR Stobart Vent-Axia Motorsport +15.667 secs
14 Steve Plater GBR AIM Yamaha +19.295 secs
15 Ollie Bridewell GBR Team Naturally Best Suzuki +19.597 secs
16 James Haydon GBR Virgin Mobile Optoma Loans Yamaha +19.729 secs
17 Guy Martin GBR Hydrex Honda +20.156 secs
18 Cal Crutchlow GBR Rizla Suzuki +21.563 secs
19 Aaron Zanotti C GBR SMT Yamaha +22.756 secs
20 Scott Smart GBR Hawk Kawasaki +25.520 secs
21 James Buckingham C GBR Quay Garage Honda +34.923 secs
22 Tom Tunstall GBR Hardinge-Ice Valley Honda +1lap

http://www.crash.net/news_View~cid~18~id~146006.htm

jhansen · 9 Apr 2007, 20:08 (Ref:1887466)

Lavilla does the double. Ducati continues to struggle with their 999 on the world stage...

Looks like they were pretty good races on the surface, but not sure, as we don't get any coverage. Do they stream this on the net anywhere?

Laverty won the super-sport event.

zac510 · 9 Apr 2007, 20:17 (Ref:1887469)

I went yesterday but not today. It was my first ever attendance at a BSB event. Lavilla was looking fast but I thought one of the Hondas would come through for the win. They're certainly popular with the crowd!

**touringlegend** · 9 Apr 2007, 21:02 (Ref:1887506)

I watched them both on ITV4 (who's presentation of the whole thing is awful btw), Lavilla had the measure of everyone, aided by Chris Walker in 2nd who was defending like I never seen before, which no doubt allowed Lavilla off into the sunset. He was rather miffed about the Safety Car in the 2nd race and I could see his point, the rider that fell was safely out of the way.

BootsOntheSide · 9 Apr 2007, 22:00 (Ref:1887562)

Anybody know why ITV1's coverage has been pulled at the last minute? I hope 'It Shouldn't Happen on a Hidden Camera Show' gives them the ratings they desire....

Knowlesy · 9 Apr 2007, 22:36 (Ref:1887588)

Meh, Sky SPorts coverage is far better anyways. Not live, but settling down of an evening to watch a cracking lineup of races is nice.

Did anyone see which way Lavilla went?

He wants his title back...

chunder · 10 Apr 2007, 09:42 (Ref:1887810)

Have to say Camier was hugely impressive for a first timer on a supebike, and also looks like Birdys lot have pulled thier finger out this year aswell..

Haydon out the points both races lol!

Gerben24 · 10 Apr 2007, 10:28 (Ref:1887852)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunder

Have to say Camier was hugely impressive for a first timer on a supebike, and also looks like Birdys lot have pulled thier finger out this year aswell..

Haydon out the points both races lol!

There is no coverage of BSB here, so when I saw the results I immediatly was impressed with Camier. Together with Jonathan Rea you have 2 good talents if you ask me.

maximus · 10 Apr 2007, 16:39 (Ref:1888154)

I really enjoyed the races yesterday, its the first time I have sat down to watch the BSB's properly and I think I may be hooked. I counted 6 bikes going for second at one point in race 2! Camier was excellent, as was Rea, it looks like he is proving why he deserves a factory ride. He just needs to get off the line better!

I think I am going to have to make a trip out to a meeting now, Cadwell looks like a good bet.

**gomick** · 11 Apr 2007, 08:04 (Ref:1888789)

what happened to billy mcconnell in the supersport race - he was right on the pace

great ride by leon camier

- how old is he & jonathan rea?

chunder · 11 Apr 2007, 10:26 (Ref:1888892)

Rea had a factory ride last year, the Red Bull bike was an HRC machine but just with Dunlop tyres.
As for Camier, his rides are all the more impressive considering he hasnt had much testing and that bike aint a factory machine at all.
Remember Leon was in 125 with the likes of Casey and Chaz Davies and beat them all a few years back, then went to GP and typically got the rubbish bike with all the uesless bits on it while his Spanish team mate got the good stuff, think he lasted half a season before re inventing himself as Chaz is doing.

He is a huge talent, as for Rea he has to stop falling off! Mind you Camier did that a bit last year too, with the Sykes,Laverty,Hutchinson,Haslam etc the future looks positive.

BootsOntheSide · 14 Apr 2007, 14:08 (Ref:1891097)

Just seen the highlights of round 1 today - great stuff from Lavilla, and some great action behind him. Camier's this year's equivalent of Rea - getting among the full factory Hondas on a similar-spec bike. Fabulous showing from him, even if there were a few mistakes included. A few guys need to step up the pace, especially Haydon - how many chances does this guy deserve?

chunder · 15 Apr 2007, 08:44 (Ref:1891608)

Lol at Boots

he hasnt deserved a chance for a long time, especially when you look at Thruxton. Tommy is on pole and Haydon is 16th or summat, the bloke is past it and onyl ahs two speeds, crash or slow.

Much like PLater, Emmett, Harris. Also Scotty Smart is looking very average!

Great though for Camier,Byrne,Sykes etc. And Simon Andrews, working wonders on the Jentin bike. Supersport is the breeding ground for these lads, lest hope the SS teams continue to bring on the young talent.

BTW, what happened to the lad who won the private cup last year in SS, he utterly dominated on a blue Yamaha I think. cant rememebr his name!

Gerben24 · 16 Apr 2007, 10:19 (Ref:1892817)

As mentioned before BSB is not broadcasted here, so I dont know whats going on. Has Yamaha the same problem as what they had in wsbk? Are their tyres giving up midway? I saw Tommy Hill had pole, but finished quit dissapointingly in both races.

Second race result gives the impression the race was a cracker.

Knowlesy · 17 Apr 2007, 17:37 (Ref:1894029)

God Lavilla is bombing it this year....his championship lead is astronomical already!

But remember 2006?

Still, I don't see Lavilla collapsing again.

Hazza · 18 Apr 2007, 10:56 (Ref:1894587)

"Greg" Lavillia.

Knowlesy · 19 Apr 2007, 08:06 (Ref:1895288)

Actually, it will be God Lavilla at this rate.

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