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17-05-12, 04:08 PM
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Stoner retiring at the end of 2012
looks like rossi might get a new ride after all?
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/170520...nd-season.html
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17-05-12, 04:13 PM
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Re: Stoner retiring at the end of 2012
That's weird. Very weird. At 26?!
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17-05-12, 04:25 PM
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Re: Stoner retiring at the end of 2012
I think his family commitments got the better of him ..fair play for putting his family first. Won a few championships and beat some decent riders.
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17-05-12, 04:25 PM
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Re: Stoner retiring at the end of 2012
He's gotta be back though surely its just having a new baby that's inspired this.
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17-05-12, 06:20 PM
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17-05-12, 06:24 PM
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Re: Stoner retiring at the end of 2012
Shame
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17-05-12, 06:37 PM
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Re: Stoner retiring at the end of 2012
Fair play to him, no better to way to retire than at the top of your game.
Its just going to get more boring now as there is one less person fighting for lead. You might not like Stoner as a person, but he can sure ride a MotoGP bike fast.
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17-05-12, 06:38 PM
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Re: Stoner retiring at the end of 2012
I can't say I'll miss him. He's the most talented rider out there but I just can't relate to a guy who isn't actually interested in being there, following on from stomach cramps and arm pump and chattering etc
I can imagine Lorenzo is stoked though for next season 
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17-05-12, 06:55 PM
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Re: Stoner retiring at the end of 2012
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Looks like he's aiming to do a Troy Bayliss. Honda is going to chuck everything at the championship now. Anyone like to see Stoner on the Duc and shame no46?
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17-05-12, 09:11 PM
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