Bones <(E-Mail Removed)> Fri, 4 Sep 2009 06:47:22
>Who else of the remaining unsigned riders? Hayden in a known
>commodity, good or bad he did test a lot of parts that Pedrosa and
>Dovi are using now in the 800 development process and always puts a
>lot of laps in on test days testing new parts. Given the current bikes
>record, a top rider with a another good offer would be crazy to take
>it (Ducati). It has certainly hurt more careers than it has helped but
>I guess money talks!

FWIW, in terms of wins and podiums on the 800 Ducati, Elias comes in 3rd
behind Stoner and Capirossi. And he's available again. As is De Angelis.

Assuming Stoner does return and Canepa leaves, there's a Pramac ride and
potentially a 5th Ducat ride.

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On Sep 4, 10:18*am, Julian Bond <julian_b...@voidstar.com> wrote:
> Bones <ddavis1...@gmail.com> Fri, 4 Sep 2009 06:47:22
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> FWIW, in terms of wins and podiums on the 800 Ducati, Elias comes in 3rd
> behind Stoner and Capirossi. And he's available again. As is De Angelis.

Your exactly right leading out with "FWIW" The bike hasn't made anyone
and has broke or nearly broke several!

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