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JT to MotoGp?
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:26 pm
by Kwackerz
Eurosport
James Toseland's manager has confirmed that Yamaha have expressed a "hot interest" in bringing the World Superbikes championship leader to Moto GP, but insists that no offer has yet been made.
The 2004 Superbikes champion is still weighing up his options; the lack of a factory ride for MotoGP team could see him stay in Superbikes for another year, but his manager Roger Burnett says that Yamaha's interest is strong and not just from their satellite Tech 3 team.
"There is hot, hot interest from Yamaha as a company, and not just Tech 3. But we have not had an official offer," he told MCN.
"An offer on the same bike and tyres as [Valentino] Rossi would be a seriously attractive option."
Toseland's current Superbike team Ten Kate Honda are expected to try and keep him in the sport for one more season by offering him a guaranteed top Honda ride in MotoGP in 2009.
He will speak with them at this weekend's WSB round in Brno before deciding for definite on whether he wants to make the jump to MotoGP next season
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:39 pm
by Gio
Well he won't be getting one will he, Yamaha have already got Rossi and Lorenzo for next year.
Bit of a no brainer that one, but then what you you expect from MCN!
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:06 pm
by Kwackerz
E..U..R..O..Sport...
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:10 pm
by Samray
Didn't JT say much the same himself last w/e?
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:16 pm
by Kwackerz
What, E..U..R..O..sport?
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:35 pm
by Samray
Don't take it out on me cos you were twizzled.
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:01 pm
by Kwackerz
Im sure a move is imminent. He's no longer the hot favourite he was, a bit like VR in motogp. time to move before being moved? hmm..debate anyone?
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:56 pm
by Gio
"There is hot, hot interest from Yamaha as a company, and not just Tech 3. But we have not had an official offer," he told
MCN.
Whats that got to do with eurosport?
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:15 pm
by Kwackerz
JT to MotoGp?
Eurosport
..was the source of the report, hence as the report didnt come directly from MCN, Eurosport has quite a lot to do with it.
It's as if You were reporting on summat I said to Sam.
Latest report
Gio News
He's doing my bloody head in, Tim told Sam.
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:27 pm
by Goldie
Does anyone outside Britain believe that JT is MotoGP bound?
It just seems that ex 250 GP riders get on better with the 800cc machines. Ex Superbike riders did reasonably well on the 990's but that time is past. I can't help feeling that there are too many good, seasoned (i.e. 2 years+) 250 riders around who have as good (or better) a chance. There aren't many seats to fill and there aren't many prospective "retirees".
I wish JT well. I've never been a fan but I wish him no ill. I hope he gets a MotoGP ride so he can say that he did it...
...I just don't see him getting into a team capable of sustaining a season-long challenge, so I expect he'll end up another British "also-ran".
Personally, I'm waiting for Bradley Smith...
(...c'mon Gio, you're a successful businessman... throw some sponsorship money his way!
)
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:41 pm
by Kwackerz
Bradley is doin' well
for a Brit.
Cant remember but I assume he was from the ACU academy. It's rare for anyone outside of the ACU clique to even get a sniff at a wildcard ride in the 250s let alone a shot on anything else bigger. Pity as there are some seriously good riders out there (Alex Gault) struggling their way thru the Club racing scene without the ACU picking 'em up and supporting em.
Which doth piss me off somewhat...
see here to see wtf im whinging about
http://www.minimotoracer.com/reports.htm#main
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:56 pm
by Goldie
Kwackerz wrote:Bradley is doin' well for a Brit.
Mid-season and Bradley is
7th in the 125GP World Championship. Bradley is doin' well for
anyone.
At the root of your grievance is the lack of sponsorship money going into the sport. More sponsors money = more British 125GP teams = better chances/exposure for our young riders (without said riders having to sell their sisters to raise the "entry fee").
...not that I'm suggesting that Bradley sold his sister!!!
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:18 pm
by Kwackerz
At the root of your grievance is the lack of sponsorship money going into the sport
Not at all!! At the root of my Grievance is the ACUs lack of support for upcoming British Riders unless theyve been under the ACU's wing.
Clique? Just a bit.
As you may know Alex was to contend the European GSXR CUP this year however Although Alex was well with in the international age limits for the championship the ACU refused to give Alex dispensation to race as he was 8 months too young by their rules, so the ride was given to someone else and Alex was sidelined up until now he has been contesting various rounds in various championships as by that time the decision was made contending one particular championship was impossible.
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 6:35 am
by Gio
Maybe we need a setup like the Spanish and Italians have for their up and coming riders.
Personally I think the British race organisers prefer to moan about lack of talent, as they wear blinkers and lead lensed shades
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:24 am
by Stokesy
I see there is talk of Bradders getting a full factory Aprilia ride for 2008
That would really show case his talent, or not!!!!!
Cracking opportunity if it comes to fruition,
On JT and WSB in general, I think the money is good the enviroment exciting, very little to tempt the riders to take to Motogp top flight, unfortunatly
Only my opinion