Fab Four Hits Daytona

[MG-242]

Pretty funny video from Yamaha for the show in Daytona this weekend. I like the comment about Josh not having a Rolex.....maybe next year when the superbike class finally returns to being the Daytona 200.

Enjoy!

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[Erci]

LMAO!! That was excellent :thumbup:

 

[FB400]

I don't get the part about the rolex. who the heck wears a watch anymore anyway?

 

[MG-242]

I don't get the part about the rolex. who the heck wears a watch anymore anyway?

The rider who qualifies the fastest and wins the pole position for the Daytona 200 wins a Rolex. It's a very prestigous award among the raceers. The Daytona 200 used to be the fastest and meanest bike class. Several years ago around the time the AMA sold the series to the NASCAR boys, they felt the tires (Dunlop) weren't up to the task (speeds and endurance) any more so they made the Daytona 200 the 600 class. So, Josh Hayes who only races superbike, didn't have a chance to win the Rolex. The past few years he has probably won more poles than anyone else in the superbike class. So, the comment was from one of previous pole sitters who won the Rolex on a 600 (I think it was Gerloff). But, for next year, they've announced they'll be going back to the liter bikes for the 200 and Josh (assuming he's still racing superbikes in the US) should have a shot at a Rolex.

There ya' go!:thumbup:

 

[FB400]

Hey thanks MG. That's all I ever need to know about Daytona bike racing!! Great post!!

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