Mladin to WSBK???

[BMFR6]

http://www.motomatters.com/news/2009...e_in_wsbk.html

pretty interesting Twitter post he made. I doubt, based on previous interviews, he would make the full time jump. Too much time away from his family. But Yosh Suzuki is running a limited WSBK schedule so it seems on the surface like Mat would be a good fit. Now all we need is for Bayliss to run a couple one-off races against him.

[strgt]

Lol, I think its a joke.

[R7]

He's to much of a pussy to make the move, and if i had to listen to his interview in WSB, I'd stop watching it just like the AMA

[butcher bergs]

I'd be surprised if he made the move knowing he'd be a "middle-rung" rider.

[R7]

I'd be surprised if he made the move knowing he'd be a "middle-rung" rider.

Which is why he's a pussy

[SAB]

I wouldn't mind seeing Nitro and Cal make him cry.

[BMFR6]

eh, to be honest, i think your responses are based on the fact you think he's an asshole. now i don't think he's the greatest guy in the world, but he can ride a bike and i'm willing to bet he can place in the top 5 out of the box. But bergs, middle rung??? seriously? why do you think that?

[butcher bergs]

I predict he'll be mid-pack if he makes the move to WSBK....remember, "if". After a few races like that, I think his frustration will get the best of him and don't see him placing much better than mid-pack or lower top 10 out of the gates and probably for a good part of the season.

I think he's a dick, yes, but I also think he's a much less established rider when compared to the top riders in the WSBK paddock. Just MHO.

[CMG241]

it would go along way keeping us americans interested (and Aussies missing Bayliss) in WSBK with now Spies gone

[BMFR6]

well the rumor has been expanded on saying that the talks are with BMW. i think that takes away some of the validity of the story but stranger things have happened.

i still think saying mid-pack is a stretch. spies had a tough time beating mat when they were together, the guy is no slouch.

but in any event, we can be hypothetical all day and still have no idea.

[scottieducati]

I have to say while I absolutely loathe Mladin... he would definitely be able to mix it up for the rostrum with the right equipment. You have to bear in mind he *has* been in GPs, albeit on the under-powered Cagiva 500. Guy can definitely ride. That said, I'd love to see this happen because it'd finally be a venue where other riders could challenge him on somewhat "equal" terms. You have to remember, not only did Yoshimura run a proper crew, they were the same crew / tracks / relatively the same bikes for nearly a decade. Like Ducati's factory WSBK team, there's something to be said for continuity, experience, etc.... you can show up at any track and know you have a close base line setup... makes things quite a bit easier.

I predict he'll be mid-pack if he makes the move to WSBK....remember, "if". After a few races like that, I think his frustration will get the best of him and don't see him placing much better than mid-pack or lower top 10 out of the gates and probably for a good part of the season.

I think he's a dick, yes, but I also think he's a much less established rider when compared to the top riders in the WSBK paddock. Just MHO.

[Tabby]

Sure, but look what Spies did as a rookie rider, new bike, new team{to him anyways}, new tracks. Home track advantage IS important, but not insurmountable. If Mladin could go over there with his crew, he could be a threat on just about any brand. All he needs is to get pissed off.

[eboos]

According to the WERA site, Matt's latest twits look like he can not get a good enough deal in WSBK.

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=237927

[FAST GSXR750]

I for one would love to see it. Some people think he's a dick but the fact is he can flat out ride. I don't care if he is a dick, I want to see great racing. For his age he is top tier IMO. Wealth of knowledge and expir. to go with it. Haters might be in for a surprise.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

i still think saying mid-pack is a stretch. spies had a tough time beating mat when they were together, the guy is no slouch.

+1 yep, I don't like the guy either, but saying he'd be mid-pack is laughable

[scottieducati]

Something there doesn't surprise me. If he wanted to go, there's zero reason why Suzuki couldn't make it happen, he already has a crew that would go with em. I smell BS.

According to the WERA site, Matt's latest twits look like he can not get a good enough deal in WSBK.

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=237927

[BMFR6]

+1 yep, I don't like the guy either, but saying he'd be mid-pack is laughable

Something there doesn't surprise me. If he wanted to go, there's zero reason why Suzuki couldn't make it happen, he already has a crew that would go with em. I smell BS.

money could be a factor. i could see him asking for huge amounts and huge support. i'm sure suzuki has to draw the line somewhere.

[Paul_E_D]

As much as I hate the guy, his going to WSBK would be the best thing that's happened to them since gaining Ben Spies...