Ducati go bye bye from WSBK

[stevo_x]

lolz but its not fun if I do that! No one will understand my love for pie!

[Alawicious]

I love cake

[Builtgypsy]

Oh hell, this isn't the debate forum. It's like an automatic assumption when Blurr and Phil go at it.

But I agree, I like pecan the best, and rhubarb is awesome. We used to have it grow wild behind the cabin we owned.

And Ducati's right, the WSBK trying to act more like Nascar or Indy and less like the near direct-to-market specialized racing that a lot of motorcycle racing is (and a big reason why we have SS bikes as a huge mainstay for purchase in the first place).

Bad WSBK. Baaaaaad.

[OldSchlPunk]

Ducati isn't going to have a factory based team next year, they plan on heavily supporting 6-8 privateers. They are taking the team salaries and travel expenses out of the equation and putting some of that money towards parts. This way they can get more teams involved, more exposure.

Not biting on your cheat motor delirium.

I've been watching for blueberry pie lately.

[stevo_x]

Originally Posted by Builtgypsy

Oh hell, this isn't the debate forum. It's like an automatic assumption when Blurr and Phil go at it.

But I agree, I like pecan the best, and rhubarb is awesome. We used to have it grow wild behind the cabin we owned.

And Ducati's right, the WSBK trying to act more like Nascar or Indy and less like the near direct-to-market specialized racing that a lot of motorcycle racing is (and a big reason why we have SS bikes as a huge mainstay for purchase in the first place).

Bad WSBK. Baaaaaad.

strawberry rhubarb! get it right! my gma use to make the best. but our rhubarb quit growing

[OldSchlPunk]

Originally Posted by Builtgypsy

Oh hell, this isn't the debate forum. It's like an automatic assumption when Blurr and Phil go at it.

But I agree, I like pecan the best, and rhubarb is awesome. We used to have it grow wild behind the cabin we owned.

And Ducati's right, the WSBK trying to act more like Nascar or Indy and less like the near direct-to-market specialized racing that a lot of motorcycle racing is (and a big reason why we have SS bikes as a huge mainstay for purchase in the first place).

Bad WSBK. Baaaaaad.

Most consider WSB to be the best show out there right now. Ducati is just blowing smoke to cover the fact that they can't afford to run next year with paying Rossi's salary. They may have been hoping to see Fiat bring their sponsorship which doesn't sound like it's going to happen. Maybe Marlboro isn't interested in sharing top billing, who knows?

[Builtgypsy]

Originally Posted by OldSchlPunk

Ducati isn't going to have a factory based team next year, they plan on heavily supporting 6-8 privateers. They are taking the team salaries and travel expenses out of the equation and putting some of that money towards parts. This way they can get more teams involved, more exposure.

That's a really smart marketing plan. It really boosts the hopes of top privateers that they may someday see some of that cash coming their way, it appeals to those who want to see the sport remain something privateers can get into, and it generally improves their image overall as wanting to appeal more to their customer base.

Originally Posted by OldSchlPunk

I've been watching for blueberry pie lately.

I forgot about blueberry pie!

[TejasRider]

Originally Posted by stevo_x

Pecan and strawberry rhubarb mainly

MMMmmm. Good call.

[OldSchlPunk]

I don't think I've ever had Pecan pie.

[Whymista]

I like pecan pie without the pecans....