Rossi hints at Ducati Move - Page 5

**Mr.R** · 12 Nov 07, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bremalynchance

Fantastic news, not sure the Aussie from Cornwall's gonna like it though

A photoshop minichamp model might be as close to the real thing that your hero gets!

I still don't get where the Australian link comes from?
I'm an Englishman who lives in Cornwall.

My point, 'being in the majority doesn't always make you right', still stands.
It's a point that's been proven by history time and again!
If I lose the bet I'll happily pay out to my chosen charity, if I win I'm sure the other lads will do likewise.
In the meantime I think we'll have a bit of fun on here.......
I'm really looking forward to next years races and indulging in some good hearted banter!
LET THE GAMES COMMENCE....
My only worry is that Casey and Marco duff each other up and let the old "HASBEEN" in through the backdoor.
I don't care who wins, or where he comes from. As long as he's riding a Ducati!!!!!!

Steve

**oh_seven** · 12 Nov 07, 08:45 PM

List the great champions of the past 30, 20, 10, 5 years and they all have one thing in common. They come and go.

As much as I have enjoyed Rossi's winning ways I do now get the sense they're over. Stoner, on the other hand, has all the attributes to put together a series of title wins on the 800cc bikes.

Personally I don't care if he leads from the flag every race and thrashes everyone by a half dozen laps. As long as it's a Ducati he's sat on!!

Racing is about going fast, faster than every one else and not gladitorial combat. If you want wrestling tune into ESPN whatever!!

Cheers all.

**Imola Duke** · 12 Nov 07, 09:24 PM

My bets looking good Mr R

A hasbeen on a ducati..............1978 mike's return.. wash your mouth out with soap LOL

**diamondbrit73** · 12 Nov 07, 09:31 PM

Nice Pic ID!!! LOL

**Mr.R** · 12 Nov 07, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by oh_seven

List the great champions of the past 30, 20, 10, 5 years and they all have one thing in common. They come and go.

As much as I have enjoyed Rossi's winning ways I do now get the sense they're over. Stoner, on the other hand, has all the attributes to put together a series of title wins on the 800cc bikes.

Personally I don't care if he leads from the flag every race and thrashes everyone by a half dozen laps. As long as it's a Ducati he's sat on!!

Racing is about going fast, faster than every one else and not gladitorial combat. If you want wrestling tune into ESPN whatever!!

Cheers all.

At last another Ducati fan who doesn't care who rides it as long as it wins! 8)
Maybe I won't be the lone voice shouting in the wilderness afterall.
I may be seen as the fool on the hill.....
But at least here on a Ducati based forum I'll be on the moral high ground.

Come on the Big Red Machine, from the giant killing team from the small factory in Bologna!

Steve

**Mr.R** · 12 Nov 07, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Imola Duke

My bets looking good Mr R

A hasbeen on a ducati..............1978 mike's return.. wash your mouth out with soap LOL

ID But your man isn't on a Ducati next year!
S.M.B.Hailwood was never a hasbeen, as I'm sure you well know!
My bets looking better ID.

Steve

**Imola Duke** · 12 Nov 07, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.R

ID But your man isn't on a Ducati next year!
S.M.B.Hailwood was never a hasbeen, as I'm sure you well know!
My bets looking better ID.

Steve

Hey Steve, you know me so well. LOL Mike the Bike .. have you seen his statue at Mallory ?

**bremalynchance** · 12 Nov 07, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Imola Duke

Hey Steve, you know me so well. LOL Mike the Bike .. have you seen his statue at Mallory ?

That's a lovely looking Avatar, Imola Duke

What flair you have, I take it you're not Aussie

**Imola Duke** · 12 Nov 07, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bremalynchance

That's a lovely looking Avatar, Imola Duke

What flair you have, I take it you're not Aussie

Well thanks........Elvis, The entertainer............ lot's of fans............ cool..... sponsers dream.....
and will always be the king.

**Mr.R** · 12 Nov 07, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Imola Duke

Hey Steve, you know me so well. LOL Mike the Bike .. have you seen his statue at Mallory ?

No Steve but I was there for his comeback years.....
The sight and sound of him blowing away Phil Read on the works Honda on the exit from the Creg will live we me forever.......
He looked sooo smooth almost slow. But he made the 810cc works Honda with Read on board look like he was going backwards and Phil Read was no slouch around the TT course!

Steve

**Imola Duke** · 13 Nov 07, 08:15 PM

Steve......... I was 12 years old when Dad took me to Mallory for the post TT race 1978....... I watched Mike beat Read...my memory was,, how the place erupted with roars and cheers.....So many people there..i spent that race on my Dads shoulders just to see.........Brilliant

**diamondbrit73** · 13 Nov 07, 08:28 PM

Heres a couple for you boys thinking of the 'good old days!!'

Wasnt about to see for real but ive seen the pics and history, a great English Genlteman and real Champion!

**Rudolph Hart** · 13 Nov 07, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Imola Duke

Steve......... I was 12 years old when Dad took me to Mallory for the post TT race 1978....... I watched Mike beat Read...my memory was,, how the place erupted with roars and cheers.....So many people there..i spent that race on my Dads shoulders just to see.........Brilliant

I was there too. I was 19 at the time and went to the race with the young lady destined to become the present Mrs H. We stood on the bank between the hairpin and Devil's Elbow so we could see pretty much all of the track. You're spot on Imola, it was brilliant!

**Imola Duke** · 13 Nov 07, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudolph Hart

I was there too. I was 19 at the time and went to the race with the young lady destined to become the present Mrs H. We stood on the bank between the hairpin and Devil's Elbow so we could see pretty much all of the track. You're spot on Imola, it was brilliant!

I have never seen so many grown men with tears in their eye's........... That day i will never forget......
I know i was too young to remember him in his younger days.. but i still think it was awesome what he did that year......

**Imola Duke** · 13 Nov 07, 09:13 PM

Lads.... MH is a little of topic............So i have posted a new thread.. in Ducati general chat
Tales of Mike the bike... Please post up stories of racing and whatever about Mike Hailwood..
I would be so happy to read some of the older members post's.
Thanks in advance
ID