Thanks for the Mr Magoo section

As the good lord says 'ask and you shall receive'

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tassiedevil wrote : As the good lord says 'ask and you shall receive'

Thank you Oh Lord!!

Kevin Magee (born July 16, 1962) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Australia. His career began with production and Superbike racing, at home and in Japan. In 1987, he got his break in the 500cc world championship with three races on the Kenny Roberts Yamaha team. He raced full time for Roberts as a team-mate to Wayne Rainey in the next two seasons. He also teamed up with Martin Wimmer to win the 1987 Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race. In 1988 he returned to the Suzuka 8 Hours race, teaming with Wayne Rainey to claim another win.
Magee won his first Grand Prix at the 1988 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix at Jarama and the future looked bright for the young rider. However, at the 1989 United States motorcycle Grand Prix, he was involved in a terrible crash with Bubba Shobert on the cool off lap after the race. Magee was performing a burn out, where the rider spins the rear tire while keeping the bike stopped with the front brake. The smoke from the burning rubber made it difficult for Shobert to see and he collided with Magee’s bike. The accident ended Shobert’s career. Ironically, Magee would crash at the same spot during the 1990 race, having joined team Suzuki as Kevin Schwantz’ team-mate, suffering head injuries that put him out for the season. In 1991 he appeared a couple of times for Suzuki and once for Team Roberts, and had another wildcard GP appearance in 1993. He also entered a few World Superbike races, winning twice. Magee was never able to capture the early brilliance of his career after his accident with Shobert. He raced in the AMA Superbike series in 1994, for Smokin’ Joe’s Racing with a Honda, before his retirement.  

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Kevin MageeGrand Prix CareerNationality AustralianActive years1987 - 1993Team(s)Yamaha, SuzukiGrands Prix36Championships0Wins1Podium finishes 3Pole positions1Fastest laps1First Grand Prix1987 500cc Dutch TTFirst win1988 500cc Spanish Grand PrixLast win1988 500cc Spanish Grand PrixLast Grand Prix1993 500cc Japanese Grand Prix

Australian Aprilia importers, John Sample Automotive, are delighted to announce a new direction in the expansion of the Aprilia name with the creation of Team Magee Aprilia Racing to contest the 2006 Australian Supermoto Championships.

It is a momentous occasion for JSA, Aprilia and Kevin Magee. After an illustrious career as one of the world’s top riders during the ‘80s and ‘90s including two victories in the prestigious Suzuka 8 hour, Kevin Magee is making the natural progression to team manager.

Jim Caruso, manager of Aprilia’s Motorsport Division is excited with this latest development. “We at John Sample Automotive are delighted to commence this relationship with Kevin Magee and it marks a historic development of Aprilia in Australian competition”.

“This latest development will compliment the release of Aprilia’s Offroad range of motorcycles that was such a huge attraction at the Sydney Motorcycle Show late last year”.

“We feel this will be of further benefit to expanding the Aprilia name in Australia”.

As more people learn of the passion and commitment of Aprilia it can only help expand the name of motorcycling and the Aprilia brand.”

I must say that Kevinis looking rather yummy tonight for the Superbikes!!  

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grizelda wrote : Maree you are either pissed or demented.

I don't have a Bundy in my hand at the moment so I'll go with Demented for now!!    

You all need glasses.. and you need them NOW  

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grizelda wrote : Its ok Maree I understand, I think my husband is handsome as well.

Well from what I've seen of him..He is...

Unless that was some one else you had with you at The Island last year!

I didn't write this!! Someone on another forum did...So there!!    


Magee ( Magoo ) was / is an absolute legend. He is the only bloke ( and will be the only bloke ever ) to have won in 500cc ; World Superbike ; World Formula One ; and World Endurance :

He rode for The Factory Suzuki and Yamaha teams in the 500's and a head injury severely curtailed his career.

Check out some of his achievements:

World 500cc Grand Prix - Spanish GP 1988 1st
World Superbike Championship - 1991 Phillip Island 1st
World Superbike Championship - 1992 Phillip Island 1st

'85 Yamaha Master's Series - 1st
'86 Castrol Six Hour - 1st 750cc & 1st Outright
'86 Bathurst 500km - 1st Australian Unlimited. 1st Grand Prix
Swann International Series - 1st

World IT Formula One Championship - Sugo, Japan 1st
World Endurance Championship - Suzuka 8 hour 1987 1st
World Endurance Championship - Suzuka 8 hour 1988 1st

'85 Nippon Denso 500km Endurance -1st750cc & 1st Outright
'86 Nippon Denso 500km Endurance -1st 750cc & 1st Outright
’87 Castrol Six Hour - 1st Outright
Japanese TT Formula One Championship Series – 1st

See I'm not alone!! Although Jack doesn't actually say he thinks Magoo is cute does he??  

Oh the head injury explains the stutter!

Yeah.. He is really lucky to be here..

I like Magoo and the guy how was on with him last Saturday not the other dude who did something like the last 5 rounds last year!

You mean David Murdoch?? He usually commentates with Kevin.

Andy Raymond did the last few races I think. He also sometimes does teh Boxing on Fox sports on Friday nights.  

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Mr Magee talks to Valentino!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1UnilPAYcU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aeb_w45k2Kg&feature=related

           


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw8vfqVHMgg

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Maree wrote : You mean David Murdoch?? He usually commentates with Kevin. Andy Raymond did the last few races I think. He also sometimes does teh Boxing on Fox sports on Friday nights.

Thats him! He knows more about the sport them Andy. Andy can't say their names correctly and that pisses me off!