Haslam Exclusion at Oulton

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Watched the coverage of the Oulton Park BSB on Channel 4,(hence the late post) and can't really understand the exclusion. If anything it looked to be Sykes fault as he laid the bike onto Haslam. Sykes also seemed to be the problem at Thruxton. He does appear to be fast but is careless.

[_gez_]

From what I saw I'd say it was all down to Haslam - he was too far back to try that move. He wasn't even level when they collided.

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The Video seems to show Haslam alongide then realising that Sykes isn't going to move. He then attempts to brake out of it.

[_gez_]

Well I haven't watched it over and over but my gut reaction was it was down to Haslam. I don't think Sykes would have knowingly tried to run into him as it is usually the guy on the outside that loses out most, which was the case again this time.

[castrolcraig]

cant really say much as some would say i am biased but imho i think it was 50/50

what about the next time this situatuion arises, will they dish out the same punishment?

me feels not.

sour grapes from airwaves ducati and rizla me thinks, anyway, brands this weekend, ill be there, bring on the racing!!

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_gez_ said:

From what I saw I'd say it was all down to Haslam - he was too far back to try that move. He wasn't even level when they collided.

+1 i watched it again last night

..........even ron shook his head in disbelief at the incident

[castrolcraig]

y2blade said:

..........even ron shook his head in disbelief at the incident

ron haslam said:

give me that bike here son, and tell neil i'll be going out at brands, piffffff youth of today..

Edited by castrolcraig on Thursday 8th May 13:05

eta... as far as i know he didnt really say that, just would have been funny if he had...

Edited by castrolcraig on Thursday 8th May 13:08

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castrolcraig said:

y2blade said:

..........even ron shook his head in disbelief at the incident

ron haslam said:

give me that bike here son, and tell neil i'll be going out at brands, piffffff youth of today..

Edited by castrolcraig on Thursday 8th May 13:05

eta... as far as i know he didnt really say that, just would have been funny if he had...

Edited by castrolcraig on Thursday 8th May 13:08

i recon the old boy should give it a go!

[FeatherZ]

Haslam is trying too hard, he is talented but is far too ambitious, wants to be at gp's and hes good but not that good, he knows he has to win it this year, hes been on great bikes fo years, he's a liability twice sykes has crashed out because of his desire to win this year, sykes has twic the talent that haslam, who has only got this far because of his surname, iv built up a real hatred for him in last 2 races.

[Johno]

I completely disagree with the exclusion, where will this end.

I have seen far worse incidents at BSB rounds for years without any action.

There was a debate at Thruxton that Haslam had some culpability in the Thruxton incident as well.

He got it wrong and admitted being frustrated behind Sykes, but he is not and has never been in my view a reckless or careless rider.I'm not a fan of his, in fact I am generally rather critical of him.

The debate is how far will this go in terms of future decisions etc . .

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FeatherZ said:

Haslam is trying too hard, he is talented but is far too ambitious, wants to be at gp's and hes good but not that good, he knows he has to win it this year, hes been on great bikes fo years, he's a liability twice sykes has crashed out because of his desire to win this year, sykes has twic the talent that haslam, who has only got this far because of his surname, iv built up a real hatred for him in last 2 races.

I'd say Sykes ran into the back of Haslam at Thruxton. Haslam seems to be the victim of Sykes's impatience to be the next big thing. He needs to recognise that he isn't going to win every corner but try to get the "next" one. Sykes is showing talent and balls He just needs to work on racing at the front of the pack.

[castrolcraig]

FeatherZ said:

Haslam is trying too hard, he is talented but is far too ambitious, wants to be at gp's and hes good but not that good, he knows he has to win it this year, hes been on great bikes fo years, he's a liability twice sykes has crashed out because of his desire to win this year, sykes has twic the talent that haslam, who has only got this far because of his surname, iv built up a real hatred for him in last 2 races. but then again jealousy is a nasty thing and maybe i just need to realise im a little twirp who nows nothing about motorcycle racing.

efa

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castrolcraig said:

FeatherZ said:

Haslam is trying too hard, he is talented but is far too ambitious, wants to be at gp's and hes good but not that good, he knows he has to win it this year, hes been on great bikes fo years, he's a liability twice sykes has crashed out because of his desire to win this year, sykes has twic the talent that haslam, who has only got this far because of his surname, iv built up a real hatred for him in last 2 races. but then again jealousy is a nasty thing and maybe i just need to realise im a little twirp who nows nothing about motorcycle racing.

efa