EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE: Capirossi crashes in the second free practice session at Assen?

Question

what does bad weather on Friday have to do with Ben racing in Assen? I thought he new this track?

Answer 1

Maybe Capirex felt a little pressure to ride, because Spies was there. I also can see why Spies would not want the ride with so little setup time left for him....would have liked to have seen it, but I understand why he won't ride.

I just hope the race is not like last weeks Stoner chase...

Answer 2

I would have like another look at Ben amongst the big boys, But I think I can understand the thinking that he has lost a days testing and the damp conditions will make any set-up decisions irrelevant. so he would be jumping onto a bike with half an hours warm up on Saturday to get a set -up to race. which could turn dangerous.

I think they could have let him ride anyway just for bike time. from the back with no real chance, just experience. he would not get in the other riders way, hes too quick.

It was probably a bad decision to go with loris so soon. but these guy like to be out there even when injured.

Edit... The reason Ben decided not to ride is that he is going to do a 2 day test at Indy. the rules say regular riders cant. so he will get a 2 day testing advantage over the whole field. with the exception of Nicky who did a short exhibition lap at the indy 500.

Good move by Ben and Suzuki. Tomorows race is shaping up very nicely. cant wait.

Answer 3

After Caparex putting a hole in arm, it means that Ben will be a full day behind everyone else.

Dont forget, young Peg Scrape dude, Assen race on Saturday.