Scott Ru$ell will never race again ......................?

Question

.............. So they said. However,

Mr Daytona is back.

Not sure about the loophole he has found in his " pay off never to race again " contract, but it must have worked!

This man :http://www.superbikeplanet.com/yamiow/image.jpg [ image will only work for the next 7 days ] with be racing at Daytona in 2008.

Full report here : http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Feb/080229ym1.htm

As for his crash that [ killed ] him in the first palce : http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nK3lAjLpWzc

This video is not for the faint hearted. If you DONT wont to see a racing motorcycle go in to a human bean almost at standstill, then dont look here.

So, my question ..................... Will Scott Ru$$ell do the business ? My own answer, YES. So much so I have £20 on it at Ladbrooks !

Your thoughts?

Answer 1

I think it will be a tall order to win it. He's not raced since 2001, and the track has been reconfigured twice since he last won there. But you never know, if anyone can do it, "Mr Daytona" can.

The loophole he's found to enable him to race, (and I get the impression it will be more than just Daytona) is that he will pay back the insurance company that payed out for him 12% of his race earnings.

I don't think I would bet on it, but It'll be intresting to see if he can. I'm not sure who he'll be up against in the Superstock. I know the factory teams have pulled out this year, but there are some quality privateer teams involved, inluding Michael Jordans Suzuki Team.

We'll have to wait and see. Good luck to him I say. He's certainly a quality rider. Remember 1995 Daytona 200 Superbike when he crashed on the first lap, remounted and went on to beat Carl Fogarty!

Answer 2

Hi Wiggysan. That's a bad crash. and its 10 yrs since he won there last. by his own admission he has only had a month on the bike. its probably more of a promo thing for his bikes. but the question should be will he qualify to race on the day. I would think so. but with a view to winning. i have to doubt it. good as he was/is.

Answer 3

He is racing for sure wiggy I have met him myself and a friend of mine has ridden with scott . He lives about 30 miles from me and I have been to the ranch. He is a humble man and a all around good dude. I wish him the best at Daytona since I am in Vegas I will not be at bike week this year. I will be at Utah for wsbk to see the boys  for sure . Why don't you road trip it

Scott has been rippin the R1 LE for a few years now

He can be seen on that bike at road a regular

He has also been slingin a supermotard with Yates regular

the dude has talent do not count him out