Casey Stoner

Quoting form a (very) old TV advert....

So, what's your secret champ ??

"It's all in the wrist action"

Just what has Casey Stoner done to turn his game around ?

Last year he couldn't help but fall off, this year he has been on another level to everybody else in the championship. The bright rookie that was Danny Pedrosa, who has been doing quite well under the circumstances, has been pushed to the back as Stoner has out shone him in almost every race.

We all know that there will be races where specific bikes will not be competitive, whether that's down to tyres, set up etc. But he really has taken the bull by the horns and stepped up to the mark.

Maybe it was getting married, maybe it was the new 800cc bike; but while others struggle week in week out, he just quietly gets on with the job of winning.

Whether we will ever see another champion like Valentino is debatable, for years he really has the best there was over the last few years. I think, on this form, Stoner should make World champion, but you never know what may lay ahead. One mistake, one off could lead to weeks off of the bike. But whatever happens, I would like to say "Stand up and take a bow son, well done".


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Well said Jelster, I couldn't agree more, the boy has done good to say the least!

I really like him, think he's got a very cool head and the way he has gelled with the Ducati GP7 is formidable.

There is a nagging part of me that wonders if he could do what Vale did and move to a 'less competitive' machine and still keep winning - only time will tell I guess. Although I don't think he'll be rushing to leave his seat at Ducati!

The whole package of Stoner + Duc + Bridgestones is obviously the most consistently competitive this season, I just hope we continue to see good racing rather than a white-wash every week, not so interesting IMO.

Yesterday's race was good, I love that track and can't wait to see it in person (I WILL go there one day!) The Americans just love putting on a show as well with the F18's, national anthem rendition, etc. Felt very sorry for Hopper in his home race, Hayden can't be blamed though IMO for what happened. Stoner and Vermeulen completing most of the race at previous lap record pace was incredible!

Back on topic - well done Casey

Stoner: Vs. Everyone else:

Originally Posted by Jelster

Quoting form a (very) old TV advert....

So, what's your secret champ ??

"It's all in the wrist action"

Just what has Casey Stoner done to turn his game around ?

Last year he couldn't help but fall off, this year he has been on another level to everybody else in the championship. The bright rookie that was Danny Pedrosa, who has been doing quite well under the circumstances, has been pushed to the back as Stoner has out shone him in almost every race.

We all know that there will be races where specific bikes will not be competitive, whether that's down to tyres, set up etc. But he really has taken the bull by the horns and stepped up to the mark.

Maybe it was getting married, maybe it was the new 800cc bike; but while others struggle week in week out, he just quietly gets on with the job of winning.

Whether we will ever see another champion like Valentino is debatable, for years he really has the best there was over the last few years. I think, on this form, Stoner should make World champion, but you never know what may lay ahead. One mistake, one off could lead to weeks off of the bike. But whatever happens, I would like to say "Stand up and take a bow son, well done".


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It anoyed me when all the worlds peoples slagged stoner off, saying its the bike and not him - sure, the duke is a missile, but if it dosnt go round corners then stoner would have never won! And who makes it go round corners fast? Casey. The form of loris, barros and hoffman have shown that Casey really is in a leuge of his own with that desmosedici. Last year, when casey has his first test on the RC211V, I said to myself "he'll be the next mick doohan"

So far, I'm being proved right

Even if he dosnt have a gammy leg

Matt

why do i get the feeling hes about to cry all the time?

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

why do i get the feeling hes about to cry all the time?

Well he is only a "boy" isn't he...

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The thing I notice about Casey, is how happy he is. When he's up on the podium it looks like he's looking into the crowd but then you realise he's gazing straight into the eyes of his gorgeous young wife. Anybody ever been that much in love that they felt invincible?

Yeah but Capirossi has a nice wife and its all gone horribly wrong. Its just bizarre how two riders can have such different seasons riding the same bike.

And he had a tech failure at Lugana. It never rains but pours. And a few top riders crashed out. So I think Stoner and Ducati are the top package but it aint over yet.

Capirex will probably tell Ducati to stuff it after they signed Melandri and got to Suzuki.

Capi started arguing with his missus as soon as he got back to the Ducati garage yesterday. They have a young kid, those couples are seldom happy. Especially when Dad is out risking his neck every other weekend.

Stoner has definitely gone up in my estimation this season....but for some reason i can't bring myself to like/support him. Although time is on his side i doubt he will ever be as good as Rossi.

Just to prove i am not a Rossi-***** i support de Puniet

Well I'm a big Rossi fan, he has true ability, being able to win even when his bike is not competitive, and when the chips are down. I still think he has a lot to give this year.

However, I was also a fan of Stoner in his 250 days, always willing to make that pass when most wouldn't (or couldn't)... And it's not just the bike, Capriosi hasn't been that impressive this year on the same machinery, and he has more experience. It could be that the 800 suits Stoner better, but 6 wins in 11 races in only his 2nd season, if he was British he'd be on the news all the time...

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