Bike No.: 27Background
Young Casey tested his skills among the best riders in the world. He finished 12th in the standings, leaving plenty of room for improvement. Yet, you still have to give him credit for finishing just outside the top 10 in this ultra competitive series.
Stoner had an eventful rookie campaign in 2006. During the early rounds, it looks like Stoner just might eclipse Pedrosa as Rookie of the Year. His season included a second-place podium finish and a pole-position victory. That was the good news. The bad news came when Stoner developed a penchant for crashing his LCR Honda machinery. Stoner's DNFs didn't stop him from finishing a very respectable eighth in the title chase, however.
Casey Stoner has appeared unstoppable, taking the 2007 title in dominating fashion. employer overseeing his development, having switched from the LCR Honda/Michelin combo to his current factory Ducati/Bridgestone ride. Aside from stepping up to full factory status, Stoner should benefit under the tutelage of a veteran teammate like Capirossi, whereas he went solo during his rookie season. If a year's worth of experience turns the right switch under the helmet, Stoner made the jump to contender status in 2007.
In fact, with his Ducati and Bridgestone combination, the talented Aussie decimated the competition en route to the '08 title. Stoner even made Valentino Rossi look inept. An unthinkable situation heading into the '09 season.
Career Highlights:
Stoner had an eventful rookie campaign in 2006. During the early rounds, it looks like Stoner just might eclipse Pedrosa as Rookie of the Year. His season included a second-place podium finish and a pole-position victory. That was the good news. The bad news came when Stoner developed a penchant for crashing his LCR Honda machinery. Stoner's DNFs didn't stop him from finishing a very respectable eighth in the title chase, however.
Casey Stoner has appeared unstoppable, taking the 2007 title in dominating fashion. employer overseeing his development, having switched from the LCR Honda/Michelin combo to his current factory Ducati/Bridgestone ride. Aside from stepping up to full factory status, Stoner should benefit under the tutelage of a veteran teammate like Capirossi, whereas he went solo during his rookie season. If a year's worth of experience turns the right switch under the helmet, Stoner made the jump to contender status in 2007.
In fact, with his Ducati and Bridgestone combination, the talented Aussie decimated the competition en route to the '08 title. Stoner even made Valentino Rossi look inept. An unthinkable situation heading into the '09 season.
Career Highlights:
- 2008: 2nd, MotoGP World Championship
- 2007: MotoGP World Championship
- 2006: 8th MotoGP Series
- 2005: 2nd 250 MotoGP Series
- 2004: 5th 125 MotoGP Series
- 2003: 8th, 125 MotoGP Series
- 2002: 12th,250 MotoGP Series
- 2001: 29th, 125 MotoGP Series
