Bayliss to run full 2018 Aussie SBK season
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At 48 years old you'd have thought he'd have had his fill of broken bones and potential injuries and the very real prospect of extended recovery times and complications as you age, should you have an off. Saying that you have to admire his steely determination and drive, given that he's not financially motivated to step back into the arena. Saw him at WDW2016 on track, and also witnessed this little mishap
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but he's a top bloke so I can only wish him well.
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but he's a top bloke so I can only wish him well.
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Always like to refer to the following account of "how to grow some", when looking at footballing pre-madonnas writhing around on the grass after stubbing one of their ickle toes. Get over yourselves and your bloated self-importance and take a leaf out of this man's dealings with real injuries.
Leading race one at Donington, coming out of Coppice at over 100mph, his Ducati slewed sideways and spat him unceremoniously onto the tarmac.
The next shot, of Troy in the gravel clutching his nuts, left no doubt as to what had broken his fall. Ouch. Then when a kid in the crowd asked for his gloves and Troy began to oblige (ignoring the excrutiating pain from what turned out to be a split testicle) he realised the full extent of his injuries as his mangled little finger began to come off with the glove it had been in. Double ouch. That evening surgeons removed the remains of Troy's finger. The testicle damage was so severe surgery was needed. "I've finished using it," he joked later.
Ten days later at Valencia, minus half a finger, and with a testicle so sore the team tried to buy him a cricket box before practice (they failed - no one plays cricket in Spain), Troy stuck his Ducati on pole.
Leading race one at Donington, coming out of Coppice at over 100mph, his Ducati slewed sideways and spat him unceremoniously onto the tarmac.
The next shot, of Troy in the gravel clutching his nuts, left no doubt as to what had broken his fall. Ouch. Then when a kid in the crowd asked for his gloves and Troy began to oblige (ignoring the excrutiating pain from what turned out to be a split testicle) he realised the full extent of his injuries as his mangled little finger began to come off with the glove it had been in. Double ouch. That evening surgeons removed the remains of Troy's finger. The testicle damage was so severe surgery was needed. "I've finished using it," he joked later.
Ten days later at Valencia, minus half a finger, and with a testicle so sore the team tried to buy him a cricket box before practice (they failed - no one plays cricket in Spain), Troy stuck his Ducati on pole.
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This is pretty neat. I'm excited to see how he does.
I'm clearly unfamiliar with the regulations as I didn't know that a 1299cc twin could race in any SBK series but I also think that it's pretty cool he will be racing a Final Edition.
I'm clearly unfamiliar with the regulations as I didn't know that a 1299cc twin could race in any SBK series but I also think that it's pretty cool he will be racing a Final Edition.
One of my friends who used to own a Ducati dealer had the opportunity to talk to Troy at dinner once (Ducati-sanctioned dealer event) and he asked Troy about the pinky incident. He said he still regretted having them amputate it!
ASBK is capped at 1300cc
He was racing with his son Oille @ Hidden Valley during the 3hour and was there with his 2 seater 1299 doing Raffle rides.
Its pretty cool trying to keep up with somebody like him around the track.
But Herfoss and Falzon were serious quick all this season, the Ducati bikes werent in the running compared to the new Honda and Suzuki bikes.
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I think Troy is a bit frustrated with the performance of the Ducati and wants rectify this ? Dont forget Desmo Sport changed riders mid season and Corey Turner had limited experience in ASBK. If Mike Jones cant secure a start in Europe we might see him gridded up on a Ducati in ASBK . The ASBK guys are dipping into the 1'32"s around PI , mid field in WSBK so competition is pretty hot down under.
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Just another reason to get to PI in Feb for Rd1 of the WSBK and see these guys in action in the support races.
Yes,
at Hidden valley the DesmoSPort team bikes were way off the pace. onehad 2x cracked headers and the other was just off the pace. There was almost 3 second a lap and 40kph speed difference at end of straight.
Those new Honda's were bloody fast.
There hasnt been much support for any Ducati racers in local or ASBK racer for a while.
A local racer on a MV was cold called and offered a nice discount on parts by MV's distributor just to help keep the MV's out racing.
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A local racer on a MV was cold called and offered a nice discount on parts by MV's distributor just to help keep the MV's out racing.
Same guys got me on an EBR
Same guys got me on an EBR
Still waiting on my call from Ducati......
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Yeah if you haven't been to Phillip Island for the WSBK races this would be a good year to go, the camping ground is great and being right next to the track is the best feature.
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For those of us who are unable to camp out there, how are the accommodations close to the track?
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Hi mate,
There is heaps and heaps of accommodation options:
1. Stay in Melbourne - 1.5 hour commute via bus, chopper or private vehicle.
2. Stay in San Remo - A beautiful little town 15 mins from the circuit just off the island. There is an awesome resort called San Remo which has rooms, and up to 5 bedroom apartments.
3. Stay in Cowes - 5 mins from track with loads of houses, apartments and hotels to stay at.
Trivago, AirBnB, Booking.com......all these sites will show your options.
WSBK rules allow you to take your bike around the outside of the track and park it next to where you sit. There is about 1/3 of the people who go to Motogp, but yet the same level of general admission and tierd clubs. I believe the ultimate package , which includes choppers from Melbourne is $2000.
If you need any help drop me a PM and I'm happy to assist. I'm going again this year.
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