TTT Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 14 minutes ago, Gasser90 said: Well…… that was pathetic ! Yea we had a fair few mechanical issues but we were no where near off the gate. Basso said he tried a new engine today and it was the slowest thing he’s ever ridden. He’s been flying so far so why decide to change the engine ?! I know it’s only the first meeting of the league campaign but I can’t help but feel we might be in trouble. The boys haven’t been looking great in the championship either, palin looks a shadow of the rider he was last year I'm worried too. Think we're set for a very long season this year unless the management want to be ruthless with a couple of team changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 Anyone know if Krzysztof Buczkowski is still looking for a ride in the UK? Would fit in a straight swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 minute ago, TTT said: Anyone know if Krzysztof Buczkowski is still looking for a ride in the UK? Would fit in a straight swap. Do I need to put up the don't panic video again!! Plus you have to wait the 25%. You are not BV you know lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 Hans saying he struggling to breathe tonight as still suffering from his crash at Scunthorpe where he got rib injury. So maybe why he struggled a bit at BV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 On 5/2/2022 at 2:28 PM, TTT said: I'm worried too. Think we're set for a very long season this year unless the management want to be ruthless with a couple of team changes. Or, a very short one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 3 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Hans saying he struggling to breathe tonight as still suffering from his crash at Scunthorpe where he got rib injury. So maybe why he struggled a bit at BV? I think people tend jump on riders' age when they have a poor meeting without considering other factors, whether it be Hans as you've said, Nicholls blowing two engines or Puk struggling to breathe last night. They are only human after all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 10 hours ago, Bagpuss said: I think people tend jump on riders' age when they have a poor meeting without considering other factors, whether it be Hans as you've said, Nicholls blowing two engines or Puk struggling to breathe last night. They are only human after all. Probably because age often brings more bad meetings and excuses than riders of that quality ever had in their younger years. In their prime they usually only had bad races and rode through the pain barrier as the adrenalin of being at the top of their game dulled any pain. Riders at the top of their game are super human. It's only at the end of their career when they are not winning for fun and it all can be a bit of a struggle that they suddenly become just plain and simple human. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 19 minutes ago, Crump99 said: Probably because age often brings more bad meetings and excuses than riders of that quality ever had in their younger years. In their prime they usually only had bad races and rode through the pain barrier as the adrenalin of being at the top of their game dulled any pain. Riders at the top of their game are super human. It's only at the end of their career when they are not winning for fun and it all can be a bit of a struggle that they suddenly become just plain and simple human. It is a pattern isnt it? Which makes Nicki P still doing it at the very highest level in Poland consistently even more impressive.. And the longevity of Hancock in the GP's even more impressive... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted May 4, 2022 Report Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 hours ago, mikebv said: It is a pattern isnt it? Which makes Nicki P still doing it at the very highest level in Poland consistently even more impressive.. And the longevity of Hancock in the GP's even more impressive... Assuming he sticks to his guns, Bjarne Pedersen basically managed his career perfectly, what a way to finish it on the high of last season and not pursue another season because of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplepanthernotred Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Can see Hans dropping back too reserve soon and basso in the main body… will they benefit us or make us weaker, with Hans seemingly struggling on the bigger tracks so far this season I feel it’s a cause for concern, fingers crossed all the boys will get firing soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 30 minutes ago, Redpanther said: Can see Hans dropping back too reserve soon and basso in the main body… will they benefit us or make us weaker, with Hans seemingly struggling on the bigger tracks so far this season I feel it’s a cause for concern, fingers crossed all the boys will get firing soon Like a rusty old cannon springs to mind.....apart from rocket launcher Basso. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Redpanther said: Can see Hans dropping back too reserve soon and basso in the main body… will they benefit us or make us weaker, with Hans seemingly struggling on the bigger tracks so far this season I feel it’s a cause for concern, fingers crossed all the boys will get firing soon Basso needs to complete 4 home and 4 away league fixtures to achieve a true average first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 24 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Basso needs to complete 4 home and 4 away league fixtures to achieve a true average first Three home and three away now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 52 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: Three home and three away now Makes sense with so few fixtures now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 (edited) Hans has had a few nasty bangs over the past few years and it has to take its toll at some stage, Hes riding and gating on the smaller tracks far better than the big fast ones could point to the fact his big track engines are just not performing to his standards Edited May 6, 2022 by scoobydoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted May 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 4 hours ago, scoobydoo said: Hans has had a few nasty bangs over the past few years and it has to take its toll at some stage, Hes riding and gating on the smaller tracks far better than the big fast ones could point to the fact his big track engines are just not performing to his standards I think in reality Hans is done as a heat leader level even in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Hans is nowhere near the rider he was in 2006. That Hans was a different kettle of fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 45 minutes ago, BassoRacingFan said: Hans is nowhere near the rider he was in 2006. That Hans was a different kettle of fish. That's like 16 yrs ago!! No rider is on the same form after 16 years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted May 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 48 minutes ago, BassoRacingFan said: Hans is nowhere near the rider he was in 2006. That Hans was a different kettle of fish. Silly comparison. I just feel it may have been one injury too many. I don't want to see a legend sacked though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted May 7, 2022 Report Share Posted May 7, 2022 11 hours ago, lisa-colette said: That's like 16 yrs ago!! No rider is on the same form after 16 years Some are better! Look at Jason Doyle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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