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Old 07-24-2012, 12:53 PM   #1
Porkchop
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Default Spies LEAVING Factory Yamaha...

Spies announces a mysterious Tweet yesterday talking about something new or going back to where he belongs. And then this bombshell today...

http://superbikeplanet.com/2012/Jul/120724spiesnoy.htm

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Yesterday I made a comment on Twitter to cause a stir. (Today) I'll be more in saying that I have chosen to leave Yamaha after this season for a litany of reasons. I will explain more when I feel it is appropriate. I'm discussing my situation with my sponsors and they are behind me. There are a few people at Yamaha who I hate to leave. And they know who they are. I wish Yamaha the best. I won't make any further comments until the offical announcement comes out.
"I'm extremely happy to push for the rest of the season to my fans and myself next year starts a new chapter. And yes I'm pumped! (@BenSpies11)"

So where does he go? The rumor mill says Suzuki GPs return to the sport . Other rumors say BMW WSBK. That one has less legs as BMW announced this weekend they will be downsizing and sticking exclusively with Melandri.

Interesting move. Was it a ploy to say he was leaving before he could be replaced? Or just genuinely done with the whole Yamaha situation? Btw for those of you that dont know.... Yamaha GP is completely broke and actually Yamaha America pays his salary....
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