The best rider never to win a world title since 1980???

domski · 25-Jan-2006, 21:53

The best rider never to win a world championship since 1980 is....

Any thoughts?

I think my money would have to be on Randy Mamola, but I've only just come up the question, so I may change my mind.

Here are some other reminders/suggestions...

Most successful WSB non-winners

Nori Haga - 155 races, 50 podiums, 19 wins, runner-up 2000 (drugs test robbed him of title)
Frankie Chili - 260 races, 61 podiums, 17 wins, finished 4th twice.
Giancarlo Falappa - 106 races, 30 podiums, 16 wins
Aaron Slight - 229 races, 87 podiums, 13 wins, runner-up 1996, 98. Four times 4th and went 7 consecutive seasons in the top 4.
Regis Laconi - 87 races, 28 podiums, 11 wins
Stephane Mertens - 154 races, 45 podiums, 11 wins, runner-up 1989

Most successful GP500 non-winners

Randy Mamola - 151 GPs, 57 podiums, 13 wins, FOUR times runner up and 3rd twice.
Alex Barros - 258 GPs, 31 podiums, 7 wins, five times 4th.
Daryl Beattie - 59 GPs, 14 podiums, 3 wins, runner-up to Doohan in 1995.
Frankie Chili - 102 GPs, 11 podiums, 5 wins, 3rd place in 1992 250GP title.

Other noteables include...

James Whitham
Steve Hislop
Ian MacPherson - runner up in WSS 1999
Vittoriano Guareschi - twice runner up in WSS 1997 & 98

The majority of the other championship runners-up etc. have won world titles in other catergories.

[Edited on 26-1-2006 by domski]

Nigel C · 25-Jan-2006, 22:32

Randy Mamola

watched him at the british Gp a long time ago on a Cagiva.
I have one of his Cagiva Sweaters signed , got it when i met him at Brands Hatch one of my rare moments of hero worship

[Edited on 25-1-2006 by Nigel C]

Twinfan · 25-Jan-2006, 22:37

Tough one, but for sheer attitude I'd vote for Haga

GsxrAge · 25-Jan-2006, 22:59

how about Chris walker ?

as for your list

HAGA

domski · 25-Jan-2006, 23:12

My list isn't the options, just some suggestions.

How about Matt Mladin?

It's tough to pick from outside of WSB or 500/MotoGP - although it could be a WSS or 250/125 rider.

Could do another thread "Least talented rider to win a world title"

yeti · 25-Jan-2006, 23:17

Mamola, no question.

GsxrAge · 25-Jan-2006, 23:18

Quote:

Originally posted by domski
My list isn't the options, just some suggestions.

How about Matt Mladin?

It's tough to pick from outside of WSB or 500/MotoGP - although it could be a WSS or 250/125 rider.

Could do another thread "Least talented rider to win a world title"

Kenny Roberts jr

domski · 25-Jan-2006, 23:23

Quote:

Originally posted by AGE996

Quote:

Originally posted by domski
My list isn't the options, just some suggestions.

How about Matt Mladin?

It's tough to pick from outside of WSB or 500/MotoGP - although it could be a WSS or 250/125 rider.

Could do another thread "Least talented rider to win a world title"

Kenny Roberts jr

and if Rossi hadn't fell off his 500 so much when he was learning, Roberts would never have won it - good one!

GsxrAge · 25-Jan-2006, 23:26

how about Max in 250 if he hadn't knocked his rival off track he would not have won

keefer · 25-Jan-2006, 23:27

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25-Jan-2006, 22:32	#2
Nigel C Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,710 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Worthing Sussex Mood: happy bike passed MOT Randy Mamola watched him at the british Gp a long time ago on a Cagiva. I have one of his Cagiva Sweaters signed , got it when i met him at Brands Hatch one of my rare moments of hero worship [Edited on 25-1-2006 by Nigel C] Reply

25-Jan-2006, 22:37	#3
Twinfan Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,773 Join Date: May 2004 Mood: Proud to own a Ducati :0) Tough one, but for sheer attitude I'd vote for Haga Reply

25-Jan-2006, 22:59	#4
GsxrAge Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,868 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wellington somerset how about Chris walker ? as for your list HAGA Reply

25-Jan-2006, 23:12	#5
domski DSC Club Member WSB Hero Posts: 9,994 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon My list isn't the options, just some suggestions. How about Matt Mladin? It's tough to pick from outside of WSB or 500/MotoGP - although it could be a WSS or 250/125 rider. Could do another thread "Least talented rider to win a world title" Reply

25-Jan-2006, 23:17	#6
yeti Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,207 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In the wilderness Mood: All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing Mamola, no question. Reply

25-Jan-2006, 23:26	#9
GsxrAge Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,868 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wellington somerset how about Max in 250 if he hadn't knocked his rival off track he would not have won Reply

25-Jan-2006, 23:27	#10
keefer Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,518 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hants Mood: Found a CR250. Let the bone braking begin haga Reply