BSB 2017 Discussion thread...

[Turn7]

So, it kicks off at Donny this weekend.
Lots monaing about poor weather for testing etc.
I think it will still Shakey will be there or therebouts....
Lot of people with points to prove, ie Brookes....

[Gavia]

Byrne again this year, but I'd like to see Ellison finally have a clear run at the title. Dark horse for me is Bradley Ray. It'll take him time to gel with the bike, but when he does he'll be unstoppable.

Showdown riders

Byrne, Haslam, Ellison, Guintoli, Giugliano and Ray. Don't think Brookes will make it on the bike he's riding.

[egor110]

Bridewell in the showdown ( just)

[cmaguire]

Guintoli will walk it.
Wishful thinking, I'm waiting for my delivery date.
Signs are positive though, so you never know, and he has raced the circuits before.

[towser44]

Haslam for me this year, was very impressed with his BSB return last year, as long as he doesn't get side tracked too much with the Suzuka and wild card WSBK rides

[theshrew]

The odds are

LH 9/4
SB 5/2
JB 7/1
SG 10/1
JE 14/1
DG 16/1

Im looking forward to it

[egor110]

theshrew said:

The odds are

LH 9/4
SB 5/2
JB 7/1
SG 10/1
JE 14/1
DG 16/1

Im looking forward to it

Strange , there's no price for #46?

[theshrew]

egor110 said:

theshrew said:

The odds are

LH 9/4
SB 5/2
JB 7/1
SG 10/1
JE 14/1
DG 16/1

Im looking forward to it

Strange , there's no price for #46?

Just for you old bean he's 33/1

The surprise prices are for the new guys. Jake Dixon had a couple of rides last year but went pretty well is 300/1 and only 3rd from least favourite. As for Bradley Ray 50/1 off a very impressive 600 year and T Mack 100/1 after a win on a 1000 already.

[trickywoo]

theshrew said:

Just for you old bean he's 33/1

The surprise prices are for the new guys. Jake Dixon had a couple of rides last year but went pretty well is 300/1 and only 3rd from least favourite. As for Bradley Ray 50/1 off a very impressive 600 year and T Mack 100/1 after a win on a 1000 already.

T Mack has to be worth a fiver at those odds. Classy rider and the Suzuki could be a surprise.

[bilhound]

Riding up from Bedford to Donny on the Sunday, anyone doing a similar route is welcome to join.

What time would people recommend arriving for on race day? In order to beat the majority of queues...

[tight5]

[voyager600]

No mention of John Hopkins as a contender?

[RemyMartin81D]

voyager600 said:

No mention of John Hopkins as a contender?

I did wonder that, depends how sorted the Moto Rapido Ducati is although i think he had his best shot against Tommy Hill.

[s3fella]

tight5 said:

"Giuliano parks his BWM on the racing line........"



cool photo

[Turn7]

Josh Brookes looking on the pace so far.....
Hopper doing well apart from a highside....
Shakeys Duke leaking
Haslam and Mossey going well.

I do wonder if this is the year Mossey shows his true potential.

[egor110]

Turn7 said:

Josh Brookes looking on the pace so far.....
Hopper doing well apart from a highside....
Shakeys Duke leaking
Haslam and Mossey going well.

I do wonder if this is the year Mossey shows his true potential.

Bradley ray was looking good .

[Turn7]

Yep, but a lot to learn this year. I foresee a couple of big crashes in his future....

[theshrew]

Turn7 said:

Josh Brookes looking on the pace so far.....
Hopper doing well apart from a highside....
Shakeys Duke leaking
Haslam and Mossey going well.

I do wonder if this is the year Mossey shows his true potential.

Waste of time reading anything into the times of practice.

Id like to think Mossey will improve especially as he has Haslam bringing his experience, I think he will get a win this year.

[Turn7]

theshrew said:

Id like to think Mossey will improve especially as he has Haslam bringing his experience, I think he will get a win this year.

I agree, he seems to be able to create space for a pass when others cannot.

[twizellb]

It's strong field this year, should be good.