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  1. BartonWorkman

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    #1 BartonWorkman, May 17, 2012
  2. 2000YELLOW360

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    #2 2000YELLOW360, May 17, 2012
    He just had a kid, and his bride has been working on him. He still resents that Rossi is still getting a lot of press, and feels that Rossi is the Golden Boy in MotoGP, and that nobody respects him (Stoner). I suspect he might change his mind if he wins the championship this year, maybe.

    Art
     
  3. tundraphile

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    #3 tundraphile, May 17, 2012
    I hope he can stay away if this is his decision.
     
  4. SPEEDCORE

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    #4 SPEEDCORE, May 18, 2012
    Yeap it's been big news all day here.

    Rumours already that he might join the V8Supercar circuit next season.

     
  5. PSk

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    #5 PSk, May 18, 2012
    Respectively disagree. Stoner is not interested in the press at all, in fact I believe he hates that side of the sport.

    If you don't want to do it anymore, the safest thing is to walk away before you hurt yourself.
    Pete
     
  6. BartonWorkman

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    #6 BartonWorkman, May 18, 2012
    A completely neutral observation, but it all seems
    like a cop out.

    When a driver gets to this level of the sport, he
    knows full well going in that when manufacturer's and
    their associated sponsors are involved, there is a
    built-in global media following. Like it or not, it's
    part of the game and, in part, is what helps pay
    driver's salaries.

    The issue of including non-prototype bikes in the equation
    seems to go along with current economic times. We see
    in nearly every major racing series now inclusion of
    second tier classes to help fill out fields (IE: GT Challenge
    in ALMS or even "Start & Park" cars in NASCAR). The starting
    grids of MotoGP last year was rather paultry especially compared
    to FIM Superbikes.

    And, then Rossi. With Rossi, we have a multi time
    World Champion and as flamboyant a personality (regardless
    of sport) anywhere. With Rossi's personality, on track
    accomplishments and a walking quote machine, naturally
    the press is going to be drawn to him, he deserves the attention.

    I personally root for Stoner and if he wants to let his
    driving do the talking for him, that's fine but he's well
    advised to not alienate himself from the media as that's a
    battle he's surely not going to win.

    Hopefully, all this won't distract from the great season
    he's having so far.

    BHW
     
  7. Whisky

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    #7 Whisky, May 19, 2012
    Come with the territory.
    You want money, backing, then you do the press work.

    I could not have said it any better, well done Barton.
     
  8. PSk

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    #8 PSk, May 20, 2012
    It appears I might be incorrect as I saw a short for an interview with Stoner and he seemed to indicate that he was not happy with the way people view him ... but this really does go both ways. If you are not prepared to play the press then the press are not going to roll out the red carpet.

    Real shame if this is the reason ...
    Pete
     
  9. 2000YELLOW360

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    #9 2000YELLOW360, May 20, 2012
    He's been pissing and moaning about Rossi and the press he gets along with what Stoner believes is preferential treatment by Dorna. Away from the press he's more outspoken about these slights, real or imagined.

    Great talent , but a sniveler.

    Art
     

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