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MOKE1K · 09-02-2010, 02:11 PM

After Crutchlow's brief stint in the World Superbike class and a couple poles and podiums I think he needs to show more top finishes before this alleged move to Motogp. We'll see but I don't think it's going to pan out for him although I hope I'm wrong!

Crutchlow Closing In On Tech 3 Deal
Submitted by David Emmett on Thu, 2010-09-02 18:16.
in Yamaha Cal Crutchlow MotoGP
The return of a British MotoGP draws ever nearer. Cal Crutchlow has been linked to a MotoGP ride for several months now, but the Englishman now looks set to finalize the deal in the next couple of weeks, with an announcement possibly coming as early as this weekend at Misano. Talks are expected to take place here in Misano to settle the last few details with Yamaha bosses, but a deal now looks to be certain.

Crutchlow is so sure of securing the deal that he has broken off talks with World Superbike teams, and is focused on switching to MotoGP with the Monster Tech 3 Yamaha squad, MotoMatters.com understands. An announcement by the Sterilgarda Yamaha rider is now merely a formality.

Crutchlow has made no secret of his desire to move up to MotoGP. The Englishman came close to signing a Moto2 deal with Fausto Gresini in the middle of last year, while Crutchlow was still racing World Supersport, but Yamaha held him to the second year of his two-year deal, which saw Crutchlow join the Sterilgarda Yamaha team in World Superbikes. Crutchlow has an option to stay with Yamaha's WSBK squad, but has decided to turn it down for a shot in MotoGP with Tech 3.

The risk for Crutchlow is embodied by his current Sterilgarda Yamaha teammate. James Toseland left the World Superbike paddock for a stint in the Tech 3 team, and after a stunning start, Toseland's progress seemed to stall on the MotoGP bike. The Yorkshireman made a reluctant return to World Superbikes with the Yamaha factory squad, and has taken his time to adapt back to WSBK machinery.

Crutchlow also has big boots to fill. The Englishman will take the place of Ben Spies, who is leaving the Monster Tech 3 Yamaha team to move up to the factory squad for 2011. Spies has exceeded Yamaha's expectations of his performance, scoring two podiums and a pole after just 11 races in the series. Crutchlow would not be expected to match that level of performance, but he will certainly be under pressure to exceed the results of James Toseland.

Yamaha manager Lin Jarvis told Motorcycle News earlier this week that he believed that Crutchlow would be better off spending another year in World Superbikes. The pressure is on for Crutchlow to prove him wrong.

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acecycleins · 09-02-2010, 06:20 PM

I am of the opinion that he will be another JT on the Tech 3 bike. He surely needs one more season in WSBK.

MOKE1K · 09-03-2010, 04:22 AM

Don't understand why many riders get sucked in like this.

acecycleins · 09-03-2010, 07:39 PM

if he'd wait for the 1000 he'd be happier with failure.

MOKE1K · 09-04-2010, 06:08 AM

I think many riders have experienced this riders such as John Hopkins, Norifume Abe, Alex Criville, and I'm sure there's others.

09-02-2010, 02:11 PM	#1
MOKE1K Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kalapana, Big Island Posts: 3,956	To soon,... After Crutchlow's brief stint in the World Superbike class and a couple poles and podiums I think he needs to show more top finishes before this alleged move to Motogp. We'll see but I don't think it's going to pan out for him although I hope I'm wrong! Crutchlow Closing In On Tech 3 Deal Submitted by David Emmett on Thu, 2010-09-02 18:16. in Yamaha Cal Crutchlow MotoGP The return of a British MotoGP draws ever nearer. Cal Crutchlow has been linked to a MotoGP ride for several months now, but the Englishman now looks set to finalize the deal in the next couple of weeks, with an announcement possibly coming as early as this weekend at Misano. Talks are expected to take place here in Misano to settle the last few details with Yamaha bosses, but a deal now looks to be certain. Crutchlow is so sure of securing the deal that he has broken off talks with World Superbike teams, and is focused on switching to MotoGP with the Monster Tech 3 Yamaha squad, MotoMatters.com understands. An announcement by the Sterilgarda Yamaha rider is now merely a formality. Crutchlow has made no secret of his desire to move up to MotoGP. The Englishman came close to signing a Moto2 deal with Fausto Gresini in the middle of last year, while Crutchlow was still racing World Supersport, but Yamaha held him to the second year of his two-year deal, which saw Crutchlow join the Sterilgarda Yamaha team in World Superbikes. Crutchlow has an option to stay with Yamaha's WSBK squad, but has decided to turn it down for a shot in MotoGP with Tech 3. The risk for Crutchlow is embodied by his current Sterilgarda Yamaha teammate. James Toseland left the World Superbike paddock for a stint in the Tech 3 team, and after a stunning start, Toseland's progress seemed to stall on the MotoGP bike. The Yorkshireman made a reluctant return to World Superbikes with the Yamaha factory squad, and has taken his time to adapt back to WSBK machinery. Crutchlow also has big boots to fill. The Englishman will take the place of Ben Spies, who is leaving the Monster Tech 3 Yamaha team to move up to the factory squad for 2011. Spies has exceeded Yamaha's expectations of his performance, scoring two podiums and a pole after just 11 races in the series. Crutchlow would not be expected to match that level of performance, but he will certainly be under pressure to exceed the results of James Toseland. Yamaha manager Lin Jarvis told Motorcycle News earlier this week that he believed that Crutchlow would be better off spending another year in World Superbikes. The pressure is on for Crutchlow to prove him wrong. Source:* August \| Motorcycle Sport \| MotoGP News \| MotoGP Results \| MCN... __________________ "YOU CAN'T BOLT ON SKILL" "The only thing limiting your bike, is you" We survived Bush you'll survive Obama! "the most fundamental fact about the ideas of the political left is that they do not work. therefore we should not be surprised to find the left concentrated in institutions where ideas do not have to work in order to survive." --thomas sowell

09-02-2010, 06:20 PM	#2
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,125	I am of the opinion that he will be another JT on the Tech 3 bike. He surely needs one more season in WSBK. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

09-03-2010, 04:22 AM	#3
MOKE1K Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kalapana, Big Island Posts: 3,956	Don't understand why many riders get sucked in like this. __________________ "YOU CAN'T BOLT ON SKILL" "The only thing limiting your bike, is you" We survived Bush you'll survive Obama! "the most fundamental fact about the ideas of the political left is that they do not work. therefore we should not be surprised to find the left concentrated in institutions where ideas do not have to work in order to survive." --thomas sowell

09-03-2010, 07:39 PM	#4
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,125	if he'd wait for the 1000 he'd be happier with failure. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

09-04-2010, 06:08 AM	#5
MOKE1K Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kalapana, Big Island Posts: 3,956	I think many riders have experienced this riders such as John Hopkins, Norifume Abe, Alex Criville, and I'm sure there's others. __________________ "YOU CAN'T BOLT ON SKILL" "The only thing limiting your bike, is you" We survived Bush you'll survive Obama! "the most fundamental fact about the ideas of the political left is that they do not work. therefore we should not be surprised to find the left concentrated in institutions where ideas do not have to work in order to survive." --thomas sowell

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