Anthony Gobert

kempy · Post by **kempy** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 10:11 am

Who said "the went show"? I'm with that.

His time has been and gone. Hes only on the way down now, and hes just to slow. It's over.

That said, I still want to see the '96 Phillip Island GP everyone raves on about. Onlyquestion is where the hell do I find it?

gizmo · Post by **gizmo** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 7:59 pm

kempy wrote:Who said "the went show"? I'm with that.

His time has been and gone. Hes only on the way down now, and hes just to slow. It's over.

That said, I still want to see the '96 Phillip Island GP everyone raves on about. Onlyquestion is where the hell do I find it?

He's not that old!!!!

sneakypete · Post by **sneakypete** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:08 pm

one of the most naturally gifted racers we have seen. ever.
pisses me off that he fcuks up all his opportunities as i would give nearly anything to be able to ride a bike like he does, even 25% like he does!!! watched him @ the track, and im overawed by his ability.
he has had so many chances, and has admitted previously: "i know this is my last chance...etc" well, that was 2/3 chances ago...
i will be cheering for him if he races in the ASC, but i just pray that he can outrun his demons first & foremost
COME ON!!
FFS Go-show: just go out enjoy your riding and keep your nose clean, head down & bum up!!

sneakypete · Post by **sneakypete** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:10 pm

by the way, the article was in todays Sun Herald...

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 11:19 pm

we kno he did the wrong thing..damn he wasted a rare talent...but at least he tried to beat it off his own back...and he has admitted the problem, not hid it, or lied about it...thats gotta count for sumthin??
a lot of celebs do drugs etc, its just that he got caught out....whether he fixed it cos he was found out or not..at least hes done something abt it...

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 1:43 pm

the story won't go away

reported in todays ' Age'
and
appeared last night in 'Drive'... the Age's motoring website
with the heading-
Wild child avoids jail but Gobert’s demons persist

http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/article.aspx?id=11078
nice wheelie pic in article..on a GREEN ZX7r too

cheers

smek · Post by **smek** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:25 pm

drug story and the papers are all over it. he wins a race and ... 'anthony who?'

Stace · Post by **Stace** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:42 pm

smek wrote:drug story and the papers are all over it. he wins a race and ... 'anthony who?'

Thats the price of being in the public eye unfortunately

Blackzxr · Post by **Blackzxr** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 10:28 pm

Have always cheered for him and always will.

Yeah he's done some drugs and alcohol, who hasn't ? The problem is, he did more / some that none of us would have done and they took hold of him

Yeah he lived the good life and could have done a lot more with his ability..... Who do you think knows that more? Tippin he does........ Fark being in the spot light, i'd be farked.

Good luck with the recovery champ...

greenmeanie · Post by **greenmeanie** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 7:07 pm

from mcnews.com.au

In a surprise announcement, Australian Anthony Gobert has confirmed that he will compete in the opening two rounds of the 2006 Supersport World Championship in Qatar (February 25) and Australia (March 5).

The immensely gifted 30-year-old, whose victory in the 1994 Australian Superbike Championship first propelled him onto the world stage, will deputise for injured Spanish rider David Checa, aboard the all-new Yamaha YZF-R6.

The New South Welshman, whose battles with alcohol and drugs over the years have been well documented, is ecstatic about the opportunity afforded him by the French-based GMT 94 squad, and is hoping to really put some runs on the board in his home round at Phillip Island.

“The whole deal came together really quickly,” said Gobert. “The GMT 94 team manager rang me over the weekend, and before I knew it the ride was locked in.

“There’s no doubt I’m going to be on a steep learning curve at Qatar, but by the time I get to Phillip Island I hope to have everything sorted and put on a really good show.

“And I reckon I’m on the best Supersport bike at the moment in the new YZF-R6. And one of my bikes will be straight from the Yamaha factory – which I didn’t expect, but I’m delighted with!”

Gobert already knows the fast way around Phillip Island, having won five of his eight world Superbike races at the iconic Victorian circuit.

Gobert, who will turn 31 during the Phillip Island weekend, still longs for a full-time return to the international arena after a couple of season spent back home in Australia.

“I’ve been travelling since I was 20, and to tell you the truth I’m getting a little bored back home in Oz,” said Gobert. “I would dearly love to race in another world title of some description, and if I do well I might be asked to complete in the rest of the Supersport World Championship. That would be awesome.”

However, even if world title incumbency doesn’t eventuate in 2006, Gobert will still compete outside of Australia in the Spanish Formula Extreme Championship, and he’s also struck a deal to compete in the famed Le Mans 24-hour endurance race alongside the rehabilitated Checa. GMT 94 is an endurance specialist, having won the 2004 world title.

“Yep, the Spanish deal is there, which would see me riding a Suzuki GSX-R1000 for one of the top teams (Austin Suzuki) in the Formula Extreme Championship,” continued the former 500cc GP rider. “I have always loved Spain, and I’ll base myself in Madrid during the season.”

In the meantime, the Losail circuit in Qatar beckons, where Gobert will be joined on the grid by four countrymen: Yamaha Motor Germany pairing Kevin Curtain and Broc Parkes, both on YZF-R6s; 2005 Australian Superbike and Supersport champion Josh Brookes (Ducati SC Caracchi 749R); and the UK-based veteran Dean Thomas (Team Gil Motorsport Kawasaki ZX-6RR), who will be replacing the injured Stephane Chambon.

Meanwhile, in the top flight world Superbike division, reigning world champion Troy Corser (Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra GSX-R1000) will lead the Aussie assault in Qatar, as he strives to move clear of a deadlock with American Colin Edwards on the all-time world Superbike winner’s list.

Corser, who won his first world Superbike title in 1996, and Edwards currently reside on 31 wins apiece, behind four-time world champion Carl Fogarty (59).

Corser won race one at Losail in 2005, before going onto win five of his next six outings – including a superb double at Phillip Island.

Meanwhile, 2001 world Superbike champion Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox 999F06), after three testing years in MotoGP, makes a welcome return to the production-based class at Qatar, while former world Supersport champions Andrew Pitt (Yamaha Motor Italia YZF-R1SP) and Karl Muggeridge (Winston Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR) will be eager to hit the ground running after solid rookie years in 2005.

The final Australian in action will be Steve Martin (Foggy Petronas Racing FP1), entering his sixth year of world Superbike competition.

Barrabob · Post by **Barrabob** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:34 pm

Good to hear he got a ride and that yami looked the goods at the Gp should be easy to set up without having to pull the forks out all the time.

Excuse me if i am ignorat and the all lease ohlins gas forks for supersport.

Now all i have to do is find someones boxtell to plant myself in front of and hope mr gobert can behave long enough to get to phillip island for the supers.