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http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl Member Run Boards >> Sport >> Casey Stoner retires http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1337338095 Message started by nairbe on May 18^th, 2012 at 8:48pm

Title: Casey Stoner retires
Post by nairbe on May 18^th, 2012 at 8:48pm

What a shock or maybe not. He is young but has been at it all his life. It would be interesting to see him in V8's though.

http://www.skynews.com.au/sport/article.aspx?id=751611&vId=

Title: Re: Casey Stoner retires
Post by philperth2010 on May 19^th, 2012 at 12:02pm

I think anyone who retires at the peak of their career inevitably regrets their decision.....Casey Stoner could have been one of the greatest but instead has decided he has had enough.....Good luck to him but I do not think he will succeed in the V8 Supercars!!!

8-) 8-) 8-)

Title: Re: Casey Stoner retires
Post by nairbe on May 21^st, 2012 at 6:37am

Listening to Stoner last night he was pretty clear that the MotoGP world is what he has gotten sick of. He seems to feel it is very cold and not a supportive family. Not sure he isn't being a bit precious but that's his choice. He has done V8 testing so it would seem an announcement is not far away.

Title: Re: Casey Stoner retires
Post by The tolerator on May 23^rd, 2012 at 11:52am

Respect Casey.
He's got a wife and a little 'un now, and Moto Gp ain't the safest of sports around. I guess it probably hit home after the death of Simoncelli.
Best of luck with whatever he does.

Title: Re: Casey Stoner retires
Post by PoliticalPuppet on May 23^rd, 2012 at 11:59am

Going from having enough room to park a semi, to going 3 or 4 cars wide into a tight corner is a HUGE difference.

I am looking forward to see where his career goes, and certainly have a lot of hope for him.