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ks, Hicky was right to go for the move. Hayden’s appraisal was shocking IMO. I think O' Halloran has grounds to be aggrieved, for me.
Over the years watching BSB, Druids is not a passing opportunity. Hickman's move was started at a time when JOH was already committed to turning, and - rightly - not expecting a move on the inside of that particular corner. Having said that, it was out of character for Hickman to go for that and I agree with Whitam when he said Hicky is usually a hard but clean rider.
Over the years watching BSB, Druids is not a passing opportunity. Hickman's move was started at a time when JOH was already committed to turning, and - rightly - not expecting a move on the inside of that particular corner. Having said that, it was out of character for Hickman to go for that and I agree with Whitam when he said Hicky is usually a hard but clean rider.
Hickys pass was harsh but fair, he was past Jason and the O show could have picked the bike up and not hit him.
Conflict of interest at play here, and maybe Higgs didn't want to seem to be favouring FHO, so gave the result he did, but it's not good to be in charge of racing and be involved personally with a competing team.
Conflict of interest at play here, and maybe Higgs didn't want to seem to be favouring FHO, so gave the result he did, but it's not good to be in charge of racing and be involved personally with a competing team.
Turn7 said:
Also-JK running in BSB for the rest of season in testing mode.
Thats a combination that could upset people I think.
Jack Kennedy?Thats a combination that could upset people I think.
He’s smart enough to stay out of the way and isn’t going to prove anything this year.
Gloves may be off in qualifying and I’m interested to see how he goes.
cherryowen said:
I think O' Halloran has grounds to be aggrieved, for me.
Over the years watching BSB, Druids is not a passing opportunity. Hickman's move was started at a time when JOH was already committed to turning, and - rightly - not expecting a move on the inside of that particular corner. Having said that, it was out of character for Hickman to go for that and I agree with Whitam when he said Hicky is usually a hard but clean rider.
I’m on the fence with this one. Over the years watching BSB, Druids is not a passing opportunity. Hickman's move was started at a time when JOH was already committed to turning, and - rightly - not expecting a move on the inside of that particular corner. Having said that, it was out of character for Hickman to go for that and I agree with Whitam when he said Hicky is usually a hard but clean rider.
I agree that Druids on a big bike is not a natural passing place. On the 250’s back in the day it was a very popular passing spot.
However, Peter was mostly passed him when they hit and at the same time Jason would have been committed to the corner.
On a separate note can anyone beat Bradley Ray today. Tommy Bridewell is the most likely and maybe Leon Haslam.
I’m off there shortly and it should be a good days racing.
trickywoo said:
Turn7 said:
Also-JK running in BSB for the rest of season in testing mode.
Thats a combination that could upset people I think.
Jack Kennedy?Thats a combination that could upset people I think.
He’s smart enough to stay out of the way and isn’t going to prove anything this year.
Gloves may be off in qualifying and I’m interested to see how he goes.
Hayden's comment about Hicky and being involved with Jason annoyed me, if the showdown is all important, and no-one who is not involved should have the temerity to race with anyone who is, then just send out the top 8 for the last 3 rounds .
I'm sure the crowds would flock to see that .
A racer will always race, and often if they back off and not compete at their normal level, things then do go wrong.
Rob 131 Sport said:
I’m on the fence with this one.
I agree that Druids on a big bike is not a natural passing place. On the 250’s back in the day it was a very popular passing spot.
However, Peter was mostly passed him when they hit and at the same time Jason would have been committed to the corner.
On a separate note can anyone beat Bradley Ray today. Tommy Bridewell is the most likely and maybe Leon Haslam.
I’m off there shortly and it should be a good days racing.
But if you can make a move at druids work why wouldn't you ?I agree that Druids on a big bike is not a natural passing place. On the 250’s back in the day it was a very popular passing spot.
However, Peter was mostly passed him when they hit and at the same time Jason would have been committed to the corner.
On a separate note can anyone beat Bradley Ray today. Tommy Bridewell is the most likely and maybe Leon Haslam.
I’m off there shortly and it should be a good days racing.
If Hickman made a pass and they both came together level with each other fair enough but Hickman made the move and was nicely in front .
If i was Hickman I'd be looking to take as many points as possible away from o'halloran today
Watching the on-boards I can see the gap. Fair enough.
I don't buy all this O'Halloran turned into the back of Hickman stuff. O'Halloran was already committed to the turn, Hickman came through so late and fast he didn't have time to react enough to avoid the collision. Yes it's a racing incident but it wasn't a clean pass.
I don't buy all this O'Halloran turned into the back of Hickman stuff. O'Halloran was already committed to the turn, Hickman came through so late and fast he didn't have time to react enough to avoid the collision. Yes it's a racing incident but it wasn't a clean pass.
rigga said:
trickywoo said:
Turn7 said:
Also-JK running in BSB for the rest of season in testing mode.
Thats a combination that could upset people I think.
Jack Kennedy?Thats a combination that could upset people I think.
He’s smart enough to stay out of the way and isn’t going to prove anything this year.
Gloves may be off in qualifying and I’m interested to see how he goes.
Hayden's comment about Hicky and being involved with Jason annoyed me, if the showdown is all important, and no-one who is not involved should have the temerity to race with anyone who is, then just send out the top 8 for the last 3 rounds .
I'm sure the crowds would flock to see that .
A racer will always race, and often if they back off and not compete at their normal level, things then do go wrong.
Im sure Jack will be sensible enough to keep out of the title fighters way anyway.
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