Ducati pull out of WSB

http://www.crash.net/World+Superbikes/news/162741/1/ducati_withdraws_fac
tory_support_for_2011.html

 

"The Italian manufacturer, the most successful brand in the history of the
production-based series, has made the shock decision as part of plans to
transfer its resources into product development instead."

and no mention if the Rossi factor, which will generate them more publicity
and sales than 10 years of WSBK racing...

 

What they don't say is the products in question are hoodies, trainers,
stickers and keyrings.

 

Very good point that. Makes a lot of sense really.

 

If the rules aren't in your favour, why bother competing?

Besides, they've got to pay for Rossi somehow!

 

Good point, well made.

 

Well, I was being a bit more subtle than that, but that's
exactly what I meant. If the rules are such that everyone
else has an advantage over you, why bother putting all the
money into being an 'also ran' on the grid?

You may as well spend the money somewhere you have a chance
of winning ... such as on Rossi in MotoGP!

 

It certainly wouldn't be the Ducati way.