Comments on: Casey Stoner Looks for Sixth Straight Phillip Island Win as He says Goodbye to Australian Fans (News)

By: Neutron73

Neutron73 — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:55:39 +0000

Good riddance, Stoner. Take your inflated sense of self-worth and talent with you.
Stoner is a good rider, but in no way shape or form the “most talented”, so I must disagree with Lorenzo on this point. Stoner has been nothing but a crybaby and a self-centered jerk ever since he won his first championship. He won that, and thinks he’s the G.O.A.T. He seems to believe he can snipe at Rossi with impunity, not noticing that Rossi has accomplished far greater achievements than Stoner ever will.

Go away already, Stoner. MotoGP won’t miss you. There are other riders who will replace you, and won’t have the same terrible attitude.

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By: Ricardo

Ricardo — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:15:09 +0000

Dorna, this is a strong message for your organization, one of the best riders like Stoner is leaving (I still don’t he he will fully retire) motoGP because of your inefficiencies to improve the sport and making the top category a second place, behind world SBK, and not paying attention to what the riders say, I think Rossi is pissed off as well but he loves racing more than anything else that he has been and will cotnnue to wait for change to happen.

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By: frostbite

frostbite — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:25:51 +0000

Thanks for the memories Casey – You will be missed … I wish you well with your future where ever that takes you… You have given hope to some other young Aussies coming up through the ranks – well done for that.

I just wish that the sport of MotoGP had more manufacturers represented like the days past had … then we might see some close competitive racing – DORNA please LIFT YOUR GAME !!!

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By: BergDonk

BergDonk — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:55:48 +0000

Lorenzo was on national ABC breakfast television being interviewed in their studio yesterday morning here in Oz. He stated his dissappointment that Stoner was leaving because he’d forced him, and Pedro in particular to lift their game. He said that Stoner was the most talented rider he’d ever seen. From my perspective on the sidelines for 40 odd years, I’d have to agree.

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By: Roadrash1

Roadrash1 — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:36:18 +0000

I came of age in the 70′s, and every small town in the US had a “Stoner Corner” back then!
I wish him all the best, although it’s unusual to see someone walk away at his age, while so competitive…

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By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:50:35 +0000

re: “27 seems a little young to retire.”

but the perfect age to start a family.

re: “Surely he has a plan for doing something else with his time besides playing with the baby.”

yup, making sure alessandra grows up with brothers and sisters. gotta do sumptin’…?

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By: bikerrandy

bikerrandy — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:03:12 +0000

MotoGP is already boring compared to World Superbike. All the hype with not much to match it as a spectator. If Hayden, Spies can get consistently competitive next year that would help.

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By: vince

vince — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:40:20 +0000

Good Luck to Casey!

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By: Vrooom

Vrooom — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:47:17 +0000

Crutchlow, Rossie or somebody best be running with Lorenzo and Pedrosa next year or GP is going to get really boring. Hate to state the obvious, but at least 3 guys vying for the podium left some mystery to my fantasy racing league!

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By: John

John — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:05:23 +0000

“Surely he has a plan for doing something else with his time besides playing with the baby.”

V8 Supercars

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