Adieu '08..

 Here's wishing all the RMR faithful (yes, even you too Mark) a happy,
safe and prosperous New Year...

 

Same to you, Tom.  Have a good one.  I'll be heading to the pub
shortly...  :-)

As a last gasp of 2008, and a bad omen for 2009, this was passed to me
yesterday:
http://www.motogpmatters.com/news/2008/12/30/kawasaki_out_of_motogp.html

Unfortunately, I think it's indicative of the sort of year 2009 is
likely to be - not enough money to go round.
--
Champ

 

New Year's eve is mostly amateur night here in the states, so, I'll be
partay'n real close to home, 'sides, waaay too many cops about!

Yeah, I saw somethin' about that and as bad as that is I doubt that'll
be the last shoe to drop. Heh, let's just hope M/C racing in '09
doesn't end up looking like the front patio of a mosque at prayer
time...

 

it's not like kawasaki has been a major force, so maybe it's their
lack of success combined with budget stuff that triggered the
decision.

it's a shame for the riders, though. i am sure they'll get most of
their $ given the fact they have a valid contract, but nevertheless it
is a tough break, plus it means an even more shallow starting grid.

 happy new year to team RSB.

may 2009 be prosperous (despite a scary outlook) to all group members,
and may fate protect our health as well as the riders' who entertain
us.

...pablo