Comments on: Wayne Gardner Calls Stoner’s Absence “Suspicious”

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:56:34 +0000

No one is questioning Stoner’s talent. There is just no way Doohan, Rainey,Gardner or Schwantz would miss three rounds because they were tired or fatigued. Does he have the talent of these guys maybe ,the HEART now thats questionable.

By: breza

breza — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:36:23 +0000

Stoner just can’t give the proper reason, and that sounds fishy to you and me, not mentioning Schwantz (which rode injured through the WHOLE career) and the typical Hard-knock Gardner. Remember the times when Doohan even couldn’t get on his NSR without help of his mechanics. If you got your head, legs and arms in place-you ride! Lorenzo had his share last year with some pretty rough injuries (broken heels amongst others…), but he didn’t took the vacation in Spain…Sorry Casey, but that’s just lame!
KS34ever!

By: Asphalt_Rubber

Asphalt_Rubber — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:22:30 +0000

Wayne Gardner Calls Stoner's Absence "Suspicious" – http://bit.ly/xmZ0x #motorcycle

By: Don Zielke

Don Zielke — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:35:02 +0000

I’m sick of the whole debate. He was obviously ill, at doctor’s request took time off (presumably for treatment & recovery), and now he’s back, end of story. Who cares what it was? Is it going to make a difference if we know or not?

This is starting to border on invasion of privacy, at least in my opinion. If Stoner had wanted to share more, he would have.

By: Jake

Jake — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:55:24 +0000

This is nothing more then another no story that the press needs to sell copies or generate hits. The “issue” with Stoner was between him and his team. It’s apparent that Ducati didn’t have to much of a problem with Stoner because obviously he’s back on the bike and with the team. Just because Stoner hasn’t decided to provide exact details to the public about his illness doesn’t make it a mystery. He had health issues and did what he thought was best to get over them. End of story.

But people need something to talk about even if the facts don’t bare out the conversation. And that fact is that Stoner even when not completely fit is one of the best riders on the planet. But because many don’t like his personality because he doesn’t act like Rossi or Lorenzo too many are just looking for excuses to tear him down.

He wins races and a title and people constantly say it’s the bike or tires despite the fact that no one else on the same bike and tires are anywhere near him. He can’t do this or that, despite the fact that he is up front running with Rossi and Lorenzo.