Team Texas Tech3!!! ben and colin........

RACER X · 09-18-2009, 09:52 AM

http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...t-tech3-in-10/

American rider Colin Edwards has agreed terms to again race for the Tech3 Yamaha team in MotoGP in 2010 with fellow Texan Ben Spies now appearing as his most likely teammate.

Team Texas at Tech3 Yamaha is now clearly on the agenda with Spies making a late season charge as leader of the Superbike World Championship.

The Edwards deal, and Yamaha's plan to place Spies in MotoGP when he wins the SBK title, means that James Toseland's future is up in the air.

Spies is guaranteed a MotoGP place with Yamaha in 2011 but next year is more likely with Tech3 boss Herve Poncharal told by Yamaha to keep one bike free for Spies next year.

Briton Toseland, like Edwards a former two-time SBK champion, now has few options other than the mad scramble for a Pramac Ducati gig or a return to Superbikes.

"I'm not goinganywhere -- you guys have got to put up with me one more year," Edwards said as he left Misano after the San Marino GP.

"I'm heading home to Texas and I'm going to the break pretty much knowing what I'm doing next year, and I don't have to spend three weeks figuring that out so I'm happy. Going home to get fit, get strong, and be ready for the next race in Estoril.

"It's been a great team this year. My crew chief is awesome, the team owner Herve Poncharal is a great guy, so the whole package fits so why change it? Herve wanted me to stay, we just had to get the funding right.

"This feels like a reward for what I've done, I've ridden my arse off this year but then I ride my arse off every year. I enjoy doing what I'm doing and that's the motivating thing; when you enjoy it is easy to stay motivated."

Dave · 09-18-2009, 09:55 AM

interesting. wonder if toseland will come back to SBK

smileyman · 09-18-2009, 10:11 AM

IF Spies goes to Tech 3 Colin will have to turn it up a notch!

z06boy · 09-18-2009, 10:13 AM

I hate to see Ben leave WSBK so soon BUT that will be an awesome team imho. USA and Yamaha baby !!

Dave · 09-18-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I hate to see Ben leave WSBK so soon BUT that will be an awesome team imho. USA and Yamaha baby !!

i dunno man. The averages say ben is due for another bin session or dnf and haga aint that far back.

z06boy · 09-18-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

i dunno man. The averages say ben is due for another bin session or dnf and haga aint that far back.

Huh ? I just said I hate to see him leave SBK so soon...as in after only 1 season. My USA/Yamaha comment was for MotoGP.

I do hope Ben beats Haga though...since you mentioned it.

Dave · 09-18-2009, 11:46 AM

i know im just saying hes prob gonna rack up another dnf here somewhere and haga has been more consistant. And lets not forget fab and the young brits who have literally nothing to lose.

smileyman · 09-18-2009, 12:43 PM

Its WSBK! aything can and will happen. The only reason I would morn him leaving is that he has the potential to be the most prolific rider ever in WSBK. could be bigger then Fogarty, Bayliss, or Haga or Chili,

All the Wsbk champs run to GP. Edwards ,Toseland, and the rest and give up their true potential as a rider for thd glory of the macine...Most dont bloom there...

Amber Lamps · 09-18-2009, 01:17 PM

Yea I agree. I hope that he will be the odd breaker of that trend. Even Hayden, who won a championship, hasn't really been that great. I hope that Spies can give us a CONSISTENT American champion that we all can be proud of!!!

NeonspeedRT · 09-18-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I hate to see Ben leave WSBK so soon BUT that will be an awesome team imho. USA and Yamaha baby !!

I agree 100%

09-18-2009, 09:52 AM	#1
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	Team Texas Tech3!!! ben and colin........ http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...t-tech3-in-10/ American rider Colin Edwards has agreed terms to again race for the Tech3 Yamaha team in MotoGP in 2010 with fellow Texan Ben Spies now appearing as his most likely teammate. Team Texas at Tech3 Yamaha is now clearly on the agenda with Spies making a late season charge as leader of the Superbike World Championship. The Edwards deal, and Yamaha's plan to place Spies in MotoGP when he wins the SBK title, means that James Toseland's future is up in the air. Spies is guaranteed a MotoGP place with Yamaha in 2011 but next year is more likely with Tech3 boss Herve Poncharal told by Yamaha to keep one bike free for Spies next year. Briton Toseland, like Edwards a former two-time SBK champion, now has few options other than the mad scramble for a Pramac Ducati gig or a return to Superbikes. "I'm not goinganywhere -- you guys have got to put up with me one more year," Edwards said as he left Misano after the San Marino GP. "I'm heading home to Texas and I'm going to the break pretty much knowing what I'm doing next year, and I don't have to spend three weeks figuring that out so I'm happy. Going home to get fit, get strong, and be ready for the next race in Estoril. "It's been a great team this year. My crew chief is awesome, the team owner Herve Poncharal is a great guy, so the whole package fits so why change it? Herve wanted me to stay, we just had to get the funding right. "This feels like a reward for what I've done, I've ridden my arse off this year but then I ride my arse off every year. I enjoy doing what I'm doing and that's the motivating thing; when you enjoy it is easy to stay motivated." __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

09-18-2009, 09:55 AM	#2
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	interesting. wonder if toseland will come back to SBK __________________ TWF Post whore #6

09-18-2009, 10:11 AM	#3
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	IF Spies goes to Tech 3 Colin will have to turn it up a notch! __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

09-18-2009, 12:43 PM	#8
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Its WSBK! aything can and will happen. The only reason I would morn him leaving is that he has the potential to be the most prolific rider ever in WSBK. could be bigger then Fogarty, Bayliss, or Haga or Chili, All the Wsbk champs run to GP. Edwards ,Toseland, and the rest and give up their true potential as a rider for thd glory of the macine...Most dont bloom there... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

09-18-2009, 10:13 AM	#4
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I hate to see Ben leave WSBK so soon BUT that will be an awesome team imho. USA and Yamaha baby !!

09-18-2009, 11:46 AM	#7
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	i know im just saying hes prob gonna rack up another dnf here somewhere and haga has been more consistant. And lets not forget fab and the young brits who have literally nothing to lose.

09-18-2009, 01:17 PM	#9
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Yea I agree. I hope that he will be the odd breaker of that trend. Even Hayden, who won a championship, hasn't really been that great. I hope that Spies can give us a CONSISTENT American champion that we all can be proud of!!!