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Originally Posted by Dr. Curve
While that true Ralf, the forward momentum of a race effort is psychology reinforced with a finish in the top ten, and/or a podium finish. This is why this first race out is of such importance to BMW. They have already experimented quite a bit, as have their riders. Foremost is that both bikes finish and that one gets in the top ten. Anything beyond that is icing on the cake. Its only been a few years since people were telling us diehards that BMW would NEVER be able to compete on a "real track." They were wrong then and they are wrong now. While we all realize that BMW has a lot to learn, that can only occur in actual race time, lets rest assured that BMW is way ready to surprise the regular dogs as they all hunt for the fox at the finish line. No telling how much RWHP they have dialed into Corser's bike.
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As I said before, Jim... I have no doubt (and lots of hope) that they will show good results... but I don't EXPECT any... not this year.
Of course it is good to go in to the season with a positive momentum but, don't kid yourself, these guys are ABSOLUTE pro's and they can deal with good and bad as well as with indifferent... else they would not be where they are.
BMW goes into this season with the realistic expectation of "trying to learn lots and to learn fast, in order to be competitive next season"... ANYTHING on top of that would be added bonus.
With the riders they have, anything is possible but the other manufacturers have not been sleeping.
Here's to a great season in WSBK and lot's of respectable results for BMW!