beansbaxter
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posted December 04, 2004 10:43 PM
Poll Question:
Could Ducati be competitive in 2005?
Ducati Marlboro riders Loris Capirossi and Carlos Checa posted the two fastest lap times by the end of testing at Valencia. Could new riders and new tires be Ducati's ticket in the 2005 season?
Poll Results:
 2 votes (40%)
Yes, Ducati Corse is going to place high in 2005.
3 votes (60%)
No, Once again Ducati is going to stare down Japanese tail pipes all season.
   
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Spyral
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posted December 05, 2004 07:03 AM
I think they could place in the top 10 if they can keep the bikes on the track.
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jonwright
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posted December 05, 2004 09:57 AM
If for no other reason than Honda will be fielding as ass-load of bikes. A lot of folks to pass to run up front!
Considering the frame for '05 was worse than '04, and they never seemed to get it right. Corse mgmt was stubborn and wouldn't go back to the 04 frame - not a good sign.
Checa is a good rider, but he doesn't really know how to MAKE a bike fast. Witness last year with Yammi. His times really picked up between '04 and '05 when they started using Rossi's set up info.
I'd LIKE to see them and Yammi put the smack down on Hon-DUH, but I don't think they will.
But we'll see.
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beansbaxter
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posted December 06, 2004 06:57 PM
Good points... What is there 6 Honda's with top notch racers on the grid now? It should also be great to see what Colin Edwards can do with the Yamaha, who ever would have thought that he and Rossi would be on the same team.
As for AMA it is amazing how much effort Ducati is putting in to winning this year. Even bringing in B-Bos's old crew chief. I also think the experience and "999" time that Hodgson brings well be a great help to the team and Eric. But that Matt and Suzuki are still going to be the team to beat.
I can't beleave we get the chance to see them both race in the same weekend at Laguna!!!!!
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jonwright
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posted December 07, 2004 07:52 AM
Awesome, eh?  Just fuggin' awesome.
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