The best rider never to win a world title since 1980??? - Page 2

domski · 26-Jan-2006, 00:42

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Originally posted by AGE996
how about Max in 250 if he hadn't knocked his rival off track he would not have won

That was Loris Capirossi taking out Tetsuya Harada in 1998, and Rossi almost won the title at his first attempt.

Argentina 1998.

Same meeting that Marco Melandri tried to take out Kazuta Sakata or Tamomi Manako in the 125 race - Kazuta Sakata won the title.

I hated Capirex for ages after that

GsxrAge · 26-Jan-2006, 00:45

nah that was not loris

I'm sure loris was just musceling his bike around

or he just wanted to get off his bike but had no where else to lean his bike against

domski · 26-Jan-2006, 00:50

Loris was about 50 yards back with a couple of corners to go and he just did not brake!!!!!

Totally wiped out Harada, and I believe he was badly injured, and Capirossi managed to get around to the flag and finish 2nd.

If Capirossi fell off - which he should have done - Rossi would have won the title.

As it was, Harada SHOULD have won the title as he led going in to the last race, and Capirossi knew the only way he would win was by taking Harada out.

At the time I couldn't believe what I saw.

weeian · 26-Jan-2006, 02:22

Randy Mamola !

/ian

doogalman · 26-Jan-2006, 08:37

I know he's a giant knob, but John Koscinski (not sure of spelling). Definatly had the raw talent to win the 500. Sadly for him , he screwed up.

Jasper · 26-Jan-2006, 10:59

Defiantely John Kocinski,250 world champ,WSB world champ.Would/could have been GP world champ if:

1.He'd listen to KR
2.He wasn't an idiot

Now a multi-millionaire estate agent in California

Waste of an awesome talent.Only bloke i've ever seen going through the corkscrew,turning the bike(250) that hard that BOTH wheels were off the ground!!

Steve M · 26-Jan-2006, 11:21

In 500's

Christian Sarron
Daryl Beattie
Kevin Magee
Luca Cadalora

[Edited on 26-1-2006 by Steve M]

webbyc · 26-Jan-2006, 11:55

Could be argued that Steve Hislop - remember he lapped Donnington on a superbike faster than Rossi!!!

Apart from Haga and Mamola

Chris Wood · 26-Jan-2006, 12:05

It reminds me of Suberbike racing in Aus in the 80's had some talent...Gardner, Doohan, Beattie, Magee, Goddard! etc...

Same as fast GB boy's here, I'm sure the euro sponsorship has made it difficult for non euro's to get a WSB?GP? ride.

Money talks now...

Monty · 26-Jan-2006, 12:32

Mamola-no contest!-and he's a fun guy who was/is always enjoying himself.
Kocinski-yeh,brilliant rider but the guy is just so dam weird.
Sarron-complete headcase.
Cadalora-another hardman in the Capirossi mould.

John

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26-Jan-2006, 00:45	#12
GsxrAge Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,868 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wellington somerset nah that was not loris I'm sure loris was just musceling his bike around or he just wanted to get off his bike but had no where else to lean his bike against Reply

26-Jan-2006, 02:22	#14
weeian Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 874 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow Mood: 2 for 1 mmm :) Randy Mamola ! /ian Reply

26-Jan-2006, 08:37	#15
doogalman Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 9,937 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Enjoy as much time without work Mood: No point in working long hours to die early I know he's a giant knob, but John Koscinski (not sure of spelling). Definatly had the raw talent to win the 500. Sadly for him , he screwed up. Reply

26-Jan-2006, 11:21	#17
Steve M Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: north staffs Mood: Sans moto In 500's Christian Sarron Daryl Beattie Kevin Magee Luca Cadalora [Edited on 26-1-2006 by Steve M] Reply

26-Jan-2006, 11:55	#18
webbyc Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,087 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ashtead, Surrey Mood: www.suzukisportingclub.com the only place to be Could be argued that Steve Hislop - remember he lapped Donnington on a superbike faster than Rossi!!! Apart from Haga and Mamola Reply