Given that the Factory entry was only entered this week, you would have to think that the GAS boys will have a better sorted bike coming off a years racing in ASBK. BUT, Motologic do have a rich history with the blade, and should be able to build one to run on the pace with their eyes closed you would think.
To be honest I think it will all come down to pit strategy, tyre wear, and who can keep the bike upright until the end.
So in summary, I don't have a clue, but agree, it's gonna be awesome to watch!

Haha I agree TDP, really going to come down to race strategy rather than outright pace. When it comes to strategy and experience, I think Giles will come in handy for Waters at Team Suzuki.

Brookes and Maxwell have recent Suzuka experience to work from though, so that will be to their advantage.

Allerton and Stauffer are both experienced at sprint racing, however they do have a lot to get sorted in very limited time. Maybe we'll spot them testing at a ride day shortly - if they do, we'll have cameras there!

What about PTR 600 duo of Flossy and Elmo as it is not a regular race around the island.
If Flossy and Elmo can keep it consistent don't be surprised to see them on a step at the end of the day.
The bikes lighter, easier to handle and these two kiddies are young and fit and don't smash cans.

smash cans?

jordyburgess33 wrote:

smash cans?

I reckon you can get away with both if your rad enough!

I'm pretty sure both those boys have moments of radness haha.

ssnnnap!

Did I mention weather? There's another factor that could have a massive influence on the outcome.......

It is at PI after all

Long range forcast does not look to bad.cloudy - few showers friday,but around 30 degreesrest of weekend.

Take your wet weather gear then Snowy, and your shorts

Hey snow i hear you have a spot in one off the main contending team. How about a blog on your time down there for us that can't make it? Good luck & have agreat time

go brooksy!!!

Great idea grumpy,will see what i can do.

On second thoughts the weather forcast now looks pretty average.That,s phillip island for ya!Ithought we were going to have a tipping comp.

Sorry guys, been flat out at Super X and also testing at Phillip Island all day yesterday. Will try to get comp together this today or tomorrow.

Thanks Ali G, you busy little beaver!
The RR guys need a Doova to do this sort stuff.

We'll have someone on it next year. The late addition of The 6 Hour tipping means I will just have to do it one more time lol. It will still be okay though, we usually get most tips late in the week anyway.

Hey don't forget the prizes kindly donated by Racegod

It was interesting to note that the Gixxer 600 has a bigger fuel tank than the thou'.
Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rawT61d5LuA

So the demo plus/gas honda racing guys smashed em again.

As was said, it was won and lost in the pits. Team Honda were making time in the pit stops, but at the end of the day, needed 9 stops compared to Demo plus' 8 stops. One less stop and Team Honda would own the trophy. Demo was getting 2-4 laps extra out of each stint, well played!