INTERVIEW
P96
TROY BAYLISS
BY GORDON RITCHIE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GOLD & GOOSE
T
roy Bayliss never really
wanted to retire from the
World Superbike paddock
that has been a racing home for
the three-time World Champion.
Although he took away none of
the top-10 finishes he thought he
could score at his home circuit
of Phillip Island last weekend,
he did prove to himself that he
could compete, at least if he had
more track time.
"I know I didn't finish in the top
10, but I know I had the pace to,"
said Bayliss after his two rides.
"Honestly, in the second race
I felt I could run with the guys.
So even though I am old, I am
angry. So I must still be a racer—
because I am pissed off."
He spoke at great length
before the race about how lucky
racers were because they had
the best job in the world.
"You do not realize it until you
stop that all these guys are living
a dream job, the best job in the
world," said Bayliss. "There are
some guys out there that do not
appreciate it at all. And a lot of
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