2010 wsbk silly season - Page 4

Dave · 12-12-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Huge mistake! Troy Corser is no newbie and he couldn't get the BMW up front. I liked the Yoshimura rumor a lot better. Last year the Suzuki wasn't cutting it but with a top level rider, riding for a great team....who knows?

he was doing much better later in the season. And theres the factor of his age. Fwiw the bimmer won the german series. And i wouldnt call that team a factory effort either lol

pdog · 12-12-2009, 11:16 AM

That's an utter fabrication by the author. I doubt Mladin would call the BMW very good machinery as it only broke the top 5 once this year. It would have to be a factory ride, probably with Suzuki or Honda.

Dave · 01-04-2010, 11:54 AM

agreed, i wonder as a sattellite team how much factory support kawi is gonna throw em and or how much interaction they have with paul bird? We'll see.

Amber Lamps · 01-04-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

agreed, i wonder as a sattellite team how much factory support kawi is gonna throw em and or how much interaction they have with paul bird? We'll see.

Roger needs to do two things...send a big thank you note to Spies for opening the door and go buy a PS3 if he doesn't have one!!!

Dave · 01-04-2010, 12:53 PM

lol too true! Ps3 should have got more credit for that title!

Amber Lamps · 01-04-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

lol too true! Ps3 should have got more credit for that title!

I'm surprised that they aren't a sponsor...or are they? They do sponsor one team right?

pdog · 01-04-2010, 01:22 PM

The old Aprilia WSBK team had PS2 sponsorship - the Haga replica from ~2002 had a decal on it.

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I'm surprised that they aren't a sponsor...or are they? They do sponsor one team right?

Amber Lamps · 01-04-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pdog

The old Aprilia WSBK team had PS2 sponsorship - the Haga replica from ~2002 had a decal on it.

Aha that's what I was thinking I bet, Thanks!

Dave · 01-08-2010, 10:45 AM

holy shit, tardozzi is back...with bmw?!

BMW Motorrad Motorsport is restructuring its team management in the Superbike World Championship, appointing former Ducati Corse's Davide Tardozzi to a senior position with immediate effect. The Italian will head up team management and operational control at the race tracks in the Superbike World Championship. BMW Motorrad Motorsport Project Manager Rainer Bäumel will continue as Head of Project Management and Project Management Engineering.

In his role as Team Manager, Tardozzi will look after the operational management of the team at races and tests, act as an interface between the team and the promoters and organisers of the Superbike World Championship, and provide a link to suppliers.

"I am delighted finally to be able to announce our partnership with Davide Tardozzi," said BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Berthold Hauser. "The new structure ensures that the team will be well set up for the future. Team management and team organisation are important areas in which we can see further potential for improvement. The key here is to approach every situation in a structured and target-led way. This applies to both general processes and tactical decisions with a direct influence over performance. With his many years of experience in the sport, Davide will play a decisive role here. At the same time, the restructuring will allow Rainer Bäumel to fully focus on the core areas of overall project management and engineering."

Tardozzi said: "I imagine a lot of people will be surprised to hear of my decision to join BMW. However, for me the decision was simple. I had offers from MotoGP, but my heart is in the Superbike World Championship and I feel at home here. BMW Motorrad Motorsport is a young and hungry team, and that gives me the challenge I have been looking for. I'm looking forward to working behind the scenes to the benefit of the team. I know that I can fulfil this role at BMW. Of course, already knowing our riders Troy and Ruben well makes my job easier. 2010 will be a tough year, as there are many good riders and teams in the Superbike World Championship. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that BMW can take a big step forward over the coming year."

Dave · 01-04-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I'm surprised that they aren't a sponsor...or are they? They do sponsor one team right?

not that i know of, not that its as critical for them to do so this time around. The xbox does well here but sucks ass overseas.

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Originally Posted by pdog

The old Aprilia WSBK team had PS2 sponsorship - the Haga replica from ~2002 had a decal on it.

yep and biaggi had them in 2004

01-08-2010, 10:45 AM	#9
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	holy shit, tardozzi is back...with bmw?! BMW Motorrad Motorsport is restructuring its team management in the Superbike World Championship, appointing former Ducati Corse's Davide Tardozzi to a senior position with immediate effect. The Italian will head up team management and operational control at the race tracks in the Superbike World Championship. BMW Motorrad Motorsport Project Manager Rainer Bäumel will continue as Head of Project Management and Project Management Engineering. In his role as Team Manager, Tardozzi will look after the operational management of the team at races and tests, act as an interface between the team and the promoters and organisers of the Superbike World Championship, and provide a link to suppliers. "I am delighted finally to be able to announce our partnership with Davide Tardozzi," said BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Berthold Hauser. "The new structure ensures that the team will be well set up for the future. Team management and team organisation are important areas in which we can see further potential for improvement. The key here is to approach every situation in a structured and target-led way. This applies to both general processes and tactical decisions with a direct influence over performance. With his many years of experience in the sport, Davide will play a decisive role here. At the same time, the restructuring will allow Rainer Bäumel to fully focus on the core areas of overall project management and engineering." Tardozzi said: "I imagine a lot of people will be surprised to hear of my decision to join BMW. However, for me the decision was simple. I had offers from MotoGP, but my heart is in the Superbike World Championship and I feel at home here. BMW Motorrad Motorsport is a young and hungry team, and that gives me the challenge I have been looking for. I'm looking forward to working behind the scenes to the benefit of the team. I know that I can fulfil this role at BMW. Of course, already knowing our riders Troy and Ruben well makes my job easier. 2010 will be a tough year, as there are many good riders and teams in the Superbike World Championship. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that BMW can take a big step forward over the coming year." __________________ TWF Post whore #6

12-12-2009, 11:16 AM	#2
pdog Refugee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Moto: Pimped 2005 SV650 Posts: 332	That's an utter fabrication by the author. I doubt Mladin would call the BMW very good machinery as it only broke the top 5 once this year. It would have to be a factory ride, probably with Suzuki or Honda.

01-04-2010, 11:54 AM	#3
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	agreed, i wonder as a sattellite team how much factory support kawi is gonna throw em and or how much interaction they have with paul bird? We'll see.

01-04-2010, 12:53 PM	#5
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	lol too true! Ps3 should have got more credit for that title!