HOUSTON - Casey Stoner's brilliant performance throughout the MotoGP season make legendary racers Kevin Schwantz lift the cap. According to him, Repsol Honda rider was able to exceed the Australian compatriot and former world champion, Mick Doohan.MotoGP title winner in 1993 is predicted, Stoner and Honda's racing will dominate the competition this season. Special Stoner, Schwantz believes 25-year racers get past perennial powerhouses Doohan who became world champion in the period 1994-1998, together with Honda.
"It's like the first racing season Mick (Doohan). Honda started the competition with a dominant and very tough on the track. Casey (Stoner) is still very young, so he could still beat the record of Mick's as long as he is able to maintain fitness, "said Schwantz, as quoted by Motorcycle News, Saturday (08/06/2011).
"As has been shown Stoner this season, he was able to seal the victory quickly and he still had plenty of time (for a career)," he continued.
"The worst thing is when a rider Mick Australia who beat his record. Casey has been only 25 years and I won the first race in 1988, when aged 24 years. However, Casey has won 28 races at the age of 25, "said U.S. drivers are using the number 34 is sacred.
As far as the first half of this season, Stoner was able to prove his dominance. Briefly appeared less convincing in the two races (Italy & Germany), Stoner again proved his mental with the last series win at Laguna Seca, USA. The victory made him comfortable in the top standings with 193, or 20 points ahead of nearest rival Jorge Lorenzo, champions last season from Racing Yamaha team.



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