Spies on his MGP career: wise beyond his years

[sqd8r]

Soup :: One For The Show: Ben Spies' Steep Learning Curve Continues:: 11-02-2009

So much for the ugly American analogies. Spies is truly wise beyond his years. I'm continually impressed by him on and off the track.

It's rare to be more impressed by someone of this talent off the track. Usually the riders who are more down-to-earth are the ones who are not as successful while the young highly talented multiple title winning riders are cold and trying to act better than everyone else.

It's refreshing to see that youth and success doesn't mean instant jackass.

Here I thought Rossi had the market on coolness under pressure. I'm really hoping Spies brings something to the table in MGP and gets a factory ride within a season or two so that he can properly contend with Rossi etal. Rossi etal. needs it as much as MGP needs it.

[Dezmo]

Originally Posted by sqd8r

Usually the riders who are more down-to-earth are the ones who are not as successful while the young highly talented multiple title winning riders are cold and trying to act better than everyone else.

There are of course exceptions. Mick Doohan was one of the most down to earth guys to ever grace the GP paddock, and he doiminated the series for 5 years straight. Never once did I hear him say anything remotely negative about a competitor, I dont recall ever seeing him wheelie across the line to celebrate a victory, just a few waves to the crowd on the cooldown lap. Never once did he consider any of his titles in the bag, even when he was miles ahead in the points, in interviews he was always extremely modest for someone who's talent level was so far above the rest of the field.


As to Ben's GP career, Im not expecting doohanlike domination, but I think he will do well. After all, Ive been watching him win races (and titles) since he was 9 years old.

[nomo]

On the other hand , don't MotoGP and other forms of racing need outwardly arrogant and loud characters to bring more excitement and humour to the sport . 'Modest' and 'down to earth' make for boring interviews with little info . If I hear another , "I'm still learning..." or "These guys are all fast.." I'm going to stick an ice-pick in my eye !

[Multitard]

Originally Posted by nomo

On the other hand , don't MotoGP and other forms of racing need outwardly arrogant and loud characters to bring more excitement and humour to the sport . 'Modest' and 'down to earth' make for boring interviews with little info . If I hear another , "I'm still learning..." or "These guys are all fast.." I'm going to stick an ice-pick in my eye !

They've got one of those, his name is Lorenzo.

[drthompson65]

MOTO-RACING - MOTOGP: Spies' Valencia Livery Unveiled - SPEEDtv.com

[nomo]

Originally Posted by Multitard

They've got one of those, his name is Lorenzo.

But he's not funny . He THINKS he's funny .

[XFBO]

Originally Posted by drthompson65

MOTO-RACING - MOTOGP: Spies' Valencia Livery Unveiled - SPEEDtv.com

WOW, cool livery and a little surprised that Yamaha is letting Sterilgarda slap their name on the bike!


Anyone know yet if Ben is bringing his WSBK team with him to the GP?

[Dezmo]

Originally Posted by XFBO

WOW, cool livery and a little surprised that Yamaha is letting Sterilgarda slap their name on the bike!


Anyone know yet if Ben is bringing his WSBK team with him to the GP?

I bet Sterilgarda paid handsomely for that.

Last I heard, House was going with him, he wants a few other guys to go with him but they arent for sure.

[dj_wawa]

Originally Posted by nomo

On the other hand , don't MotoGP and other forms of racing need outwardly arrogant and loud characters to bring more excitement and humour to the sport . 'Modest' and 'down to earth' make for boring interviews with little info . If I hear another , "I'm still learning..." or "These guys are all fast.." I'm going to stick an ice-pick in my eye !

I immediately thought of pedrosa and gibernau
is it a spanish thing?

[RAZR51]

Originally Posted by XFBO

WOW, cool livery and a little surprised that Yamaha is letting Sterilgarda slap their name on the bike!


Anyone know yet if Ben is bringing his WSBK team with him to the GP?

I heard Yamaha let Sterilgarda keep the logo on to promote Ben's WSBK title....

[nomo]

Originally Posted by dj_wawa

I immediately thought of pedrosa and gibernau
is it a spanish thing?

Seems to be , but they would no doubt describe it as "passionate." Weren't Sheen and K. Roberts Sr. thought of as jerks , as well as Nikki Lauda , Alain Prost , and Ayrton Senna in F1 ? There seem to be fewer and fewer characters in racing b/c corporate sponsors want you to be neutral , polite , quiet , a blank slate on which they can display any message they want . I blame Jacky Stewart for this change to "professionalism" and therefore boredom . When he was in F1 , he had behaviour seminars for his drivers . Fvck off !

[20_RC51_00]

spies, stoner, rossi, lorenzo, pedrosa..... gonna be a hell of a season

[drthompson65]

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