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highly unusual failure leaked out at Le Mans,
as more bad weather offered another
chance to the Suzuki GSV-R, which is disadvantaged when dry track puts the emphasis
on acceleration and speed. The rattling failure was a disaster, ending a rare chance of
glory for the dealer-run team, but it was
perversely an easy day for Roberts, who
proved his speed conclusively but was not
called upon to do so for full race distance.
Colin Edwards has had a hard time with
critics, especially since the China Gp, when
the forum of his personal website was
overladen with accusations of underperformance. The Texan has suffered also at the
hands of the press, who expect more than
occasional brilliance from the double World
Superbike Champion. After qualifying second, the Tornado hit back. "There've been
a lot of comments around the place and
from journalists who said I should be doing
better," Edwards said. "Now they can kiss
my ass." The invitation was declined, but
later the wisecracking Colin enlarged on his
dislike of "armchair World Champions."
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