Stoner calls it a day

http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-sports/moto-gp/australian-two-time-motogp-champion-casey-stoner-to-quit-at-end-of-the-season-for-family-reasons/story-fn2ms4i4-1226359849514

Granted if I had a wife like Adriana, I wouldn't be doing much motorcycle riding

Looks like I might have to pull the P I GP trip forward to this year. just so I can see the little champ before he quits.

Hammy wrote:Looks like I might have to pull the P I GP trip forward to this year. just so I can see the little champ before he quits.

That might get a few extras through the gate Hammy. Including me.
In that game if you don’t enjoy it you have to bail I reckon.
The risk factor is justifiable until the fun goes out of it.

Lets hope that by the time they get to PI it will be the race he needs to clinch the title. YES ! Jan, Honey, Darling, Sweety P.........

Hammy wrote:Lets hope that by the time they get to PI it will be the race he needs to clinch the title. YES ! Jan, Honey, Darling, Sweety P.........

Hey Jan, Can Hammy come and play?
BYO Sombrero though

2wheelsagain wrote:

Hammy wrote:Lets hope that by the time they get to PI it will be the race he needs to clinch the title. YES ! Jan, Honey, Darling, Sweety P.........

Hey Jan, Can Hammy come and play?
BYO Sombrero though

Hammy wrote:Looks like I might have to pull the P I GP trip forward to this year. just so I can see the little champ before he quits.

+1....i`ve been putting this off for to long,this year must be done.
I heard this a couple of hours ago and didn`t see that coming..not yet anyway. I know he`s been talking about v8 supercars, so maybe thats it?

I think he is making the right decision. With the death of Marco simoncelli last year I think there are a few riders in the field that it affected. Casey wants to be able to watch his child grow up, I doubt he is moving away from all Motorsport forever. Still backing him to take it out this year. My wife was talking about driving from Wa with the camper to Phillip Island this year now. If it happens then I will have my bike gear ready to go for the afterburner session the following day on one of them 600s

Didn't one of our members live on Pi?

If anyone is desperate enough I'm currently about 220km from the island. Its a lovely mornings ride through some hill and coastal country with about an hr of freeway to be had first. We have 1 spare room, a garage and lawn if you want to tent it. First come first served.

reddog wrote:I think he is making the right decision. With the death of Marco simoncelli last year I think there are a few riders in the field that it affected. Casey wants to be able to watch his child grow up, I doubt he is moving away from all Motorsport forever. Still backing him to take it out this year. My wife was talking about driving from Wa with the camper to Phillip Island this year now. If it happens then I will have my bike gear ready to go for the afterburner session the following day on one of them 600s

Didn't one of our members live on Pi?

Could be a trip/convoy from Perth if you decide to go