afm199
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Sounds like you're ready for WSBK, Ernie!
I would have passed him but I highsided.
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Sounds like you're ready for WSBK, Ernie!
It will be interesting, that's for sure. Nicky's not the kid he was 12 years ago. And as much as I like him, he's never been a top world class rider. I rode with him at trackday 11 years ago, and I easily kept up with him in the hot pits on the outlap.
You make a good point.
11 years ago is along time for Hayden but its less than 1/10th of your life Ernie.
How is this a big deal?
He grew up racing ten races a day or more. in his AMA Superbike years, he did a bunch of AMA Flat Track which included at least one heat and one main. He still trains relentlessly and has always had a reputation for putting in the most laps on test days. If anything, he's probably looking forward to it. These guys love to race. More racing is better.

I rode with him at trackday 11 years ago, and I easily kept up with him in the hot pits on the outlap.

It's a big deal because now I get to see him race twice a day, hopefully inside the Top 10 instead of farting around in 22nd place.
See, sometimes the simplest reasons are best.![]()
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