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Noriyuki Haga has been competing in World Championship motorcycle racing for over a decade. He’s competed in World Superbike during 10 seasons. He’s established himself as one of the best riders of all time, able to win races at virtually any track, any season on any bike. But the guy just can’t seem to put a Championship season together. I like the man and hope he finally get’s a Championship before he retires.

This year, Ben Spies (rookie season - American) foiled Haga’s latest (and most likely best chance) attempt and is moving on to MotoGP next season. Watch out Valentino, you may have one mare competitor able to make Championship #10 even more difficult.

Here’s Haga’s final position season standings for every year he’s raced WSBK:

Year       Position

2009     2nd

2008     3rd

2007     2nd

2006    3rd

2005    3rd

2004    3rd

2003    didn’t compete in this series this season

2002    4th

2001    didn’t compete in this series this season

2000    2nd

1999    didn’t compete in this series this season

1998    7th

1997    6th

 Talk about a bridesmaid!

Wonder who will show up next year to spoil his party?

James Toseland (former champ)

Johnny Rea

Cal Crutchlow

Max Biaggi

 I sure hope Nitro puts it all together soon. Besides being a fan favorite and deserving, he ain’t gettin’ any younger.

Rhino