The guy is a tool and I will never root for him. I still remember noone being around him when I asked for an autograph, and the little nat just kept walking (I have to go over there, maybe later). What fan base?
He will probably end up as an Anchor for SPEED CHANNEL, giving his expert commentary. It will match the extremely poor video quality of the races. (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/blink.gif)
Well if Nicky Haden would pal around with him when they werent racing he couldnt be all that bad, either that or Nicky is nicer than we could imagine! I was thinking the same thing perhaps the butt chewing he got his last season of Motogp took a little off the back end? Or he doesnt want to get he brains bashed in? Bad jokes - no more bad jokes. I think he could have been much more competitive this year with the smaller 800's simply cause he was brilliant on the smaller gp bikes, he carries tremendous corner speed, which is more suited to the smaller bikes like the 800's he probably would not be lowsiding like he did so many times on the Camel and the Malboro bikes.
HispanicSlammer, Feb 23 2007, 05:13 PMWell if Nicky Haden would pal around with him when they werent racing he couldnt be all that bad, either that or Nicky is nicer than we could imagine! I was thinking the same thing perhaps the butt chewing he got his last season of Motogp took a little off the back end? Or he doesnt want to get he brains bashed in? Bad jokes - no more bad jokes. I think he could have been much more competitive this year with the smaller 800's simply cause he was brilliant on the smaller gp bikes, he carries tremendous corner speed, which is more suited to the smaller bikes like the 800's he probably would not be lowsiding like he did so many times on the Camel.
Biaggi might still be in the motogp if someone would have stapled his lips shut at season opening. maybe people might even start to like his style if we were deaf! GO REPOSOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gg2wheel4me, Feb 24 2007, 01:26 AMPoor guy, got bumped down to WSB.
You don't get bumped down from MotoGP to WSB, as Troy Bayliss demonstrated in last seasons final MotoGP race (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/wink.gif)
HispanicSlammer, Feb 23 2007, 05:13 PMWell if Nicky Haden would pal around with him when they werent racing he couldnt be all that bad, either that or Nicky is nicer than we could imagine! I was thinking the same thing perhaps the butt chewing he got his last season of Motogp took a little off the back end? Or he doesnt want to get he brains bashed in? Bad jokes - no more bad jokes. I think he could have been much more competitive this year with the smaller 800's simply cause he was brilliant on the smaller gp bikes, he carries tremendous corner speed, which is more suited to the smaller bikes like the 800's he probably would not be lowsiding like he did so many times on the Camel and the Malboro bikes.
IMO I think it was all Nicky being a really nice guy. Biaggi is a natural born turd fondler.
What's his line of work again? Being the nicest guy around? Philanthropist? Oh, no, he is a racer, that's right. We should, and I emphasize on should, appreciate a racer for what he does on the track. The rest is just bonus. . . if you care about that stuff. I use to, not anymore. Now, I totally enjoy watching a race for what it is. The feud, the bad mouthing, the "curses" don't affect me anymore.
We should all be happy that the guys who are not "friendly" enough for our tastes are racers, not teachers nor doctors.
St�phane, Feb 24 2007, 06:10 PMWhat's his line of work again? Being the nicest guy around? Philanthropist? Oh, no, he is a racer, that's right. We should, and I emphasize on should, appreciate a racer for what he does on the track. The rest is just bonus. . . if you care about that stuff. I use to, not anymore. Now, I totally enjoy watching a race for what it is. The feud, the bad mouthing, the "curses" don't affect me anymore.
We should all be happy that the guys who are not "friendly" enough for our tastes are racers, not teachers nor doctors.
Hear Hear, well said Stephane.
Anyone else watch the Faster dvd? Something about his mother abandoning the family when he was a child? He didn't start riding / racing bikes until his late teens? His (some say admirable) style is to win or crash?
I dont know the guy, but how many of us could say that if we (kindof) suddenly found ourselves in the lime light of (world class) motorcycle racing would completely resist it going to your head a bit?
I wonder how many of us could make oursleves into world class racers with nothgin more then "I'm seventeen and I found out I really like it?"
St�phane, Feb 24 2007, 04:10 PMWhat's his line of work again? Being the nicest guy around? Philanthropist? Oh, no, he is a racer, that's right. We should, and I emphasize on should, appreciate a racer for what he does on the track. The rest is just bonus. . . if you care about that stuff. I use to, not anymore. Now, I totally enjoy watching a race for what it is. The feud, the bad mouthing, the "curses" don't affect me anymore.
We should all be happy that the guys who are not "friendly" enough for our tastes are racers, not teachers nor doctors.
So Biaggi could be a child molester and it wouldn't matter because he's a good racer? After all, it doesn't effect his racing skills.
St�phane, Feb 24 2007, 04:10 PMWhat's his line of work again? Being the nicest guy around? Philanthropist? Oh, no, he is a racer, that's right. We should, and I emphasize on should, appreciate a racer for what he does on the track. The rest is just bonus. . . if you care about that stuff. I use to, not anymore. Now, I totally enjoy watching a race for what it is. The feud, the bad mouthing, the "curses" don't affect me anymore.
We should all be happy that the guys who are not "friendly" enough for our tastes are racers, not teachers nor doctors.
So Biaggi could be a child molester and it wouldn't matter because he's a good racer? After all, it doesn't effect his racing skills.
Are you serious about that remark? Obviously you don't know me, and I am sorry you can draw that kind of conclusion from what I said.
St�phane, Feb 24 2007, 04:10 PMWhat's his line of work again? Being the nicest guy around? Philanthropist? Oh, no, he is a racer, that's right. We should, and I emphasize on should, appreciate a racer for what he does on the track. The rest is just bonus. . . if you care about that stuff. I use to, not anymore. Now, I totally enjoy watching a race for what it is. The feud, the bad mouthing, the "curses" don't affect me anymore.
We should all be happy that the guys who are not "friendly" enough for our tastes are racers, not teachers nor doctors.
So Biaggi could be a child molester and it wouldn't matter because he's a good racer? After all, it doesn't effect his racing skills.
Are you serious about that remark? Obviously you don't know me, and I am sorry you can draw that kind of conclusion from what I said.
You stated that we should ignore what the racer acts like off the track and focus on his racing alone. I'm trying to make a point that it does and should matter what he acts like regardless that it doesn't effect his racing on the track. Yes my example was extreme, but I'm trying to get a point across.
FiGGaH, Feb 25 2007, 11:05 AMYou stated that we should ignore what the racer acts like off the track and focus on his racing alone. I'm trying to make a point that it does and should matter what he acts like regardless that it doesn't effect his racing on the track. Yes my example was extreme, but I'm trying to get a point across.
I think St�phane meant we should commend a racer for his abilities, not for his attitude. It was pretty obvious to me that was the main point he was trying to make.
FiGGaH, Feb 25 2007, 11:05 AMYou stated that we should ignore what the racer acts like off the track and focus on his racing alone. I'm trying to make a point that it does and should matter what he acts like regardless that it doesn't effect his racing on the track. Yes my example was extreme, but I'm trying to get a point across.
I think St�phane meant we should commend a racer for his abilities, not for his attitude. It was pretty obvious to me that was the main point he was trying to make.
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It doesn't matter to me. If the guy is a douch (like Max is), I don't care how he races. Rossi makes more questionable passes than most riders, but I still like him because he is personable and approachable. Dani, now that is another story. LDS I think with that one.
Max is a prick off the track and on the track. The only time I ever saw a racer push another racer off the track was when Biaggi pushed Valentino who was trying to go around the outside exiting a right hand corner. They were probably going 120mph or more. In my book that is not racing.
FiGGaH, Feb 25 2007, 11:05 AMYou stated that we should ignore what the racer acts like off the track and focus on his racing alone. I'm trying to make a point that it does and should matter what he acts like regardless that it doesn't effect his racing on the track. Yes my example was extreme, but I'm trying to get a point across.
I think St�phane meant we should commend a racer for his abilities, not for his attitude. It was pretty obvious to me that was the main point he was trying to make.
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It doesn't matter to me. If the guy is a douch (like Max is), I don't care how he races. Rossi makes more questionable passes than most riders, but I still like him because he is personable and approachable. Dani, now that is another story. LDS I think with that one.
dwade277, Feb 26 2007, 02:26 AMThe only time I ever saw a racer push another racer off the track was when Biaggi pushed Valentino who was trying to go around the outside exiting a right hand corner.
dwade277, Feb 26 2007, 02:26 AMThe only time I ever saw a racer push another racer off the track was when Biaggi pushed Valentino who was trying to go around the outside exiting a right hand corner.
I stand corrected. I forgot about that move. Rossi was very aggressive and it was quit clear he took the line away from Gibernau. I still feel Biaggi's move against Rossi was over the line. They were simply going to fast and Biaggi should have known better.
You guys dont realize how easy i have it. not really caring to much about street bike racing has given me an edge! I dont have to worry if biaggi is a nice guy or not....heck i didnt even know he was still racing, let alone racing WSB. (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/tongue.gif)
Go Kasey Kahne and the dodge nascar crew!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/goofy.gif)
767fixer, Feb 28 2007, 08:35 AMGo Kasey Kahne and the dodge nascar crew!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/goofy.gif)
Nacar? Hhhm, all this Biaggi is an a$$, but wans't there a hooplah when ?Dale Earnhardt? gave a one finger salute??? (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/offtopic.gif)
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