When you good, your always good.................?

Question

After reading this from Soup : http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Jun/080604-jk.htm

It got me thinking.

Out of all the retired riders, who do you think could still make a semi decent shot at their chosen world title????

They have to at least finish the title race in the top 50% of the runners.

My list would be :

Mick Doohan [ MotoGP ]

Tetsuya Harada [ 250cc ]

Kazuto Sakata [ 125cc ]

Scott Ru$$ell [ AMA ] (Scott is back riding I know )

Sir Carlos of Fogness [ W.S.B ]

Just a little fun, before the Spanish MotoGP question come in thick and fast !!

Answer 1

Instead,my list would be:

Barry Sheene

Kevin Schwanz

Carl Fogarty

Answer 2

Hi wiggysan

I'd love to see an in form Freddy Spencer race again. Some of the things he achieved and the people he beat to acheive them are incredible. I suppose its unrealistic to think he could still cut it in the top 50%, but the guy was a racing genius. (Burnt out far too early in his racing career)

And like proc says, it would be interesting to see Randy Mamola race again.  I cant believe he was never champ. And also as proc mentioned, he has kind of kept his eye in with the 2 seat Ducati. Someone with his talent must surely be in with a chance of a few decent results.

I would also have to agree with your and procs list. Sorry, cant think of anyone else offhand.

Good question, but tough.

Answer 3

Hi Wiggysan. I think your right with Mick.

I would like to see Randy Mamola get a go. he gets practise with the 2 seater. I wonder how quick he would be on a full works machine now.

How about giving Sete another go.  with him in it again i might get to like Jorge. or just love to hate them both.  got to have someone to throw the teddy at.

Answer 4

none.

they are all used to bikes that no longer exist.

the current crop of riders are really hungry and would eat these guys alive....

(and they know it too)

Answer 5

Kevin Schwantz- GP

KR jr- AMA

(a clean) Anthony Gobert- Australian?????????