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Question:
why don,t we have the belguim grand prix at spar,like they use to a week after the dutch...
Julian Ryder's answer:
Safety - there are large chunks of the circuit that couldn't be made safe for motorcycle racing....Read more>>
Safety - there are large chunks of the circuit that couldn't be made safe for motorcycle racing....Read more>>
Question:
Hi Julian,what does the number 12 on Kiyonari's helmet represent please??
Julian Ryder's answer:
It is memory of a friend of his from the Suzuka Racing School Junior. The friend died - don't know his name or how it happened....Read more>>
It is memory of a friend of his from the Suzuka Racing School Junior. The friend died - don't know his name or how it happened....Read more>>
Question:
Why do you think that Honda is not as successful in GPs as they are in America? Is it all to do with the riders or do the conditions suit the bikes better over their?
Roger Harvey's answer:
I have to agree that we have not been as successful in GP's as we have in America recently, the main reason is the quite unbelievable run of bad luck we have had with rider injuries over the past 2/3 seasons, take It's nothing to do...Read more>>
I have to agree that we have not been as successful in GP's as we have in America recently, the main reason is the quite unbelievable run of bad luck we have had with rider injuries over the past 2/3 seasons, take It's nothing to do...Read more>>
Question:
Do you really have to be Dutch to work in the Ten Kate team?
Ronald Ten Kate's answer:
Well, it helps! We do speak a language that not many other people speak and we try really hard to build a strong team spirit across both Superbike and Supersport garages. To have everyone from a similar background and speaking the same language is...Read more>>
Well, it helps! We do speak a language that not many other people speak and we try really hard to build a strong team spirit across both Superbike and Supersport garages. To have everyone from a similar background and speaking the same language is...Read more>>
Question:
I race schoolboy motocross with the Cotswold club, and I am very interested in becoming a mechanic in a motocross team. My dad and myself do all the maintainence on my motobikes and I find this a very enjoyable part of racing. I also help out a mechanic who works for a Wolverhampton speedway rider, some of the things I do include setting up before meetings and also helping pack away after the nights racing amongst other jobs. I would be very grateful if you could give me any help in achieving my goal.
Roger Harvey's answer:
You'll find that the opportunities for becoming a mechanic with a motocross team are many - just don't expect the best working conditions, nor much in the way of salary (to start) or much in the way of glamour for that matter. Best way...Read more>>
You'll find that the opportunities for becoming a mechanic with a motocross team are many - just don't expect the best working conditions, nor much in the way of salary (to start) or much in the way of glamour for that matter. Best way...Read more>>
Question:
Do you think we will see sporadic rider podiums due to machine development at the start of this first season?
Julian Ryder's answer:
Yes, I think the early results will be quite random! One team might luck into a set-up that works for the first races but not really understand why. One thing is for sure, the racing is going to be close and frenetic....Read more>>
Yes, I think the early results will be quite random! One team might luck into a set-up that works for the first races but not really understand why. One thing is for sure, the racing is going to be close and frenetic....Read more>>
Question:
Julian, how come there's so many teams and riders in the new Moto2 series?
Julian Ryder's answer:
The reason there are so many teams is simple - the class is affordable. Running a 250 capable of winning cost almost as much as fielding a MotoGP bike....Read more>>
The reason there are so many teams is simple - the class is affordable. Running a 250 capable of winning cost almost as much as fielding a MotoGP bike....Read more>>
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