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Leon Haslam: It was a big change for me, because coming from a two-stroke to a four-stroke was big, while I was in England. In my opinion, for the last few years, unless you're Spanish or Italian, to go through the ranks of 125, 250 and then 500s, it's pretty much near enough impossible. And Ducati brought out the new 1200cc bike.

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And even though it was a private team, you know, I was really happy. But we actually stayed at the circuit in an RV over the race weekend and the atmosphere wais fantastic. Moderator: Are you thinking that the championship is a realistic goal? I was a challenger for the podium until the last lap, and it was basically a mistake of my own which obviously wiped me out of that. A lot of people have asked me this because, obviously, it's come out very strong this year where the last few seasons they've had some hard times. So, if it means I can move to MotoGP and compete against those guys, then I'd love that as well. Ktm-bound miller appreciates ducatis unusual motogp update plan for him he’s. So, race by race we kind of just had the bike that we had the weekend before, with no gearboxes or suspension set-ups, even just general information — what gears I should be using in the corner. Is there any truth to that? The first thing you want to do is win, and that's what everybody wants to do.

And actually, I signed an extended contract with them after three or four races. He was looking to go with the factory the year after. We've all worked together before. Ktm-bound miller appreciates ducatis unusual motogp update plan for him to resign. You were going to be in World Championship the next, but you went back British Superbike. Moderator: When you went to the first test, were you surprised? And this is our third teleconference with participants in the HANNspree Superbike World Championship leading up to the Utah USA round, which will be held at Miller Motorsports Park over Memorial Day weekend, May 29th to the 31st. And basically, after I won the first British title on the motocross, I broke my leg the following two seasons quite badly.

So I was more than happy to sign an extended contract with him. And as I say, it was — in Spain and Italy, they do breed them young. So from 2004 onwards, I felt that all the hard years of being bad in GPs and learning four strokes and moving back to World Superbikes, that it was finally all coming into place. And you know, the season started off great. And when I actually signed up and got to the first test, I asked all the boys when Francis showed an interest in me. So, we are catching them up. Ktm-bound miller appreciates ducatis unusual motogp update plan for him song. Chris Jonnum: So, it's almost like a cultural thing, do you think, where you're talking about with Grand Prix, with the support classes that you have to be Italian or Spanish. Just filled up with fuel and kept stopping at all these camps in these pajamas, which was was a pretty cool road trip. And is there a part of you that's sad to see him move on? And I've heard rumors about there's a really strong rivalry among the UK riders. Operator: Our next question comes from David Swarts from Roadracing World. Then you went back to the British Superbike Championship for three years and you've come back sort of since then. Chris Jonnum: You mentioned that you did some training with some supercross guys, and I'd just like to know a little bit more about your dirt bike background, who the supercross guys are that you train with and how that came about. Chris Jonnum: I think with the exception of David Emmett, you're probably talking mainly to Americans here.

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Do you think that helped you make the switch from a Ducati, from a V-twin, to a four? And hopefully we can see each other in the future and have some more good battles. But people do see what you're doing and what package you run. Leon Haslam: Hey, Chris. And he said, "Well, do you want to? "

And I know for a fact that there's seven or eight other guys that are definitely going to be capable of winning and will be winning throughout the year. And I don't think me and my girlfriend got out of them for, like, three days. And that was the kind of thing that got me into road racing, obviously, from my dad having been involved. And it's not because they've turned down a GP option, it's just that that's where the opportunities lie. So for me, it was a no-brainer to get me back into World Championship on a bike that I'd ridden in the UK anyway. And I think that gave him peace of mind that I wanted to do it for me rather than for him type of thing. Leon Haslam: I'll come out whenever I can. And the factory status alone, you know, with the help of the Japanese and the information, I think that's the biggest factor that everybody's looking for. It's not because of him, it's just — it's kind of me. But right now, I'm really happy with Suzuki and World Superbike because the championship is just getting stronger and stronger. You know, if I win a race the first thing he'll say is that, you know, I wasn't very good there or I could improve here.

And if there was an option to winning MotoGP and World Superbike, then obviously that's something that I'd have to look at. There's not a lot of old guys, as such, that's been there for a lot of years, you know, late 30s, even down to your Baylisses who won it two years ago in their early 40s, that are super, super fast. And I could jump on the four and kind of learn it and still try and win races. You just gotta look at people that's left from GP, you know, like your Vermuelens and your Toselands and people like that.

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But in the second half of the season we kind of won eight of the last 10 rounds. What was the relationship with your dad like when you started racing? We're happy to have you here. Moderator: I think we can go ahead and wrap this up. And they did the whole season and we got through it.
But you know, I was disappointed because that's where I wanted to be for my first season. Chris Jonnum: Hi, Leon. We have now on full-time Ohlins suspension which they ran the end of last year. But all the teams and sponsors wanted their nationality rider on their bikes. And the only way that is a possibility is if you become a World Superbike Champion. I was 10th in the first race, and then the second race I DNF'd. So, as far as the track goes, I really enjoy riding it. And I wanted to come back to World Superbike as quick as I could. And then the paddock was great.

And from the age of 14 to probably 19, he's always been there and he's always helped me 110 percent. David Swarts: Thanks, Leon. It's quite difficult now I'm in World Superbike because there's a lot of rules and regulations on where you're not allowed to ride at a track before you race there. He is currently leading the championship, having come out of the first round at Phillip Island, Australia with a win and a second place.

So, he honored my contract for 2008 and he released me from my future contract that I'd signed with him. David Emmett: You said also about making the switch from the — was it the Stiggy Honda that was the owner — it was Honda in BSB that was the first time you were on a four, right? So, it was the first year for me at Miller and everything was a little bit new. I made the switch to the four-cylinder bikes a couple of years ago with Honda and obviously was given the opportunity into World Superbike. Leon Haslam: Yeah, it was. Leon Haslam: All the guys that have gotten to ride in World Superbike on factory bikes have not just been given those rides. And from my side of things, I got my first win and my first Superpole and the feeling, the confidence, is really high. And basically, it was only down to the team, and it got into financial difficulty.

Chris Jonnum: We've talked about Spies. Just little things, like the weight distribution, changed a little bit. Is the first time you've ever raced a Suzuki? It was tough, but it was definitely a good learning curve for me. That was kind of part of my road trip last year. So hopefully, it'll open out to a lot wider range of people for the future to get into MotoGP. Why is that, do you think?