MotoGP 2016

[EJK]

Flag and crash crews are separate teams, as are bike recovery. You get some choice as to where you work (previous experience at c;ub level etc helps). Turn 10 points at phillip Island got the most action when I was there. Although when Dani threw it away (in the southern loop I think) one of the crash crew guys got 3rd degree burns on his thumb and finger. Picked up a rogue brake pad off the track that was fairly warm. One of the boys even souvineered it for him, he passed it around while we had a beer one evening. It weighed almost nothing

The Paramedic chicks are on point that is until some of them Aussie girls start talking

Some snaps from my trip, I've put these up before but just in case you needed convincing for next year...

2013? Wow, that does look like a real memorable once-in-a-lifetime weekend!

[speights_bud]

2013? Wow, that does look like a real memorable once-in-a-lifetime weekend!

Sure was, couldn't believe when I saw the black flag's coming out for the pit change mistakes The key is to befriend the big Island boys on the camp security, then they'll give you the first selection of beer from the confiscated pile and drive you anywhere in their golf cart, including pit lane .

[Dadpole]

A little conundrum for Suzuki. It seems that another podium this year means they will lose any extra concessions that allow them to develop their engine and more freedom to test during next season.

[ecko_nzed]

Can't see there 2 current riders being too concerned about that if they have a chance of a podium.

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[Black Knight]

An Oz mate just e-mailed me with the latest weather-not looking good guys-thunderstorms and hail-oh well.

[pritch]

There's serious whinging about the weather at PI, with suggestions being made by all and sundry that the race needs to be moved to the start of the season. Of course they aren't aware of, or couldn't care about, the WSBK race which would need to be moved, or the Formula 1 race which would be a competing attraction.

David Emmetts look at prospects: https://motomatters.com/analysis/201...preview_a.html

Back to the future? This from 2006, #69 in the Repsol box.

[roogazza]

There's serious whinging about the weather at PI, with suggestions being made by all and sundry that the race needs to be moved to the start of the season. Of course they aren't aware of, or couldn't care about, the WSBK race which would need to be moved, or the Formula 1 race which would be a competing attraction.

Moving it would be great pritch,its a prick of a place for weather.
Let them move F1 too as they love their pit stops n shit.(who cares !)
Americans flag racing in the rain,which ain't a bad idea but not practical for television.
I'd be pissed to fly off to a GP only to have it flagged,it makes it an expensive exercise.

That said on a lovely day P.I. is a pretty place.

[Dadpole]

Currently cold and a wet track, but a bit of sun appearing. Probably due for hail next.

[Dadpole]

And - the rain flag is out...

[Dadpole]

FP3 Drying track and dark clouds overhead. Who would want to be a GP rider?

[Dadpole]

And... The rain in Spain is falling at Phillip Island.

[Moise]

An Oz mate just e-mailed me with the latest weather-not looking good guys-thunderstorms and hail-oh well.

Forecast for the race is dry, but that may be the first time they run slicks all weekend.

Pleased I didn't go this year.

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[Crasherfromwayback]

Oh no! An unemployed bike salesman on the internet whom I've never met is impugning my self worth and credibility.....

Whatever shall I do...?

Seriously, Sport - you should chill the fuck out. Your hysterical reaction to any bait with VR on it is getting embarrassing.

Never been unemployed for a day of my life you docile old cunt. Still being head hunted by other shops to this day. And bait? You simply get bitchier, and more personal every time you're up against it. From the very moment Stoner came onto the scene, gave your BF a hiding...you've had this massive chip on your shoulder ever since I stated that *Stoner is the fastest guy I've ever seen on a Moto GP bike!*

"No he isn't" you cried (and are still crying about). Rossi is! He's won more races you said. Used all sorts of stats to try and back you and hence, win a losing argument. But as time went by, and the stats even turned Stoners way...no...you still weren't even close to man enough to admit that yes, Stoner was indeed faster on a Moto GP bike. I was right...you were wrong. But to this day, you can't admit it. So Stoner was my BF, and Rossi never yours (Hypocrisy is incredibly feeble).

But the main difference between you and I Oscar? You don't have to go back that many posts of mine...to see my actually praising Rossi and his skill set. Yes I think he's a fuckwit. But I've never been shy in saying how good the guy is on a motorcycle.

You should try it sometimes. Who knows, you may even one day admit, that MM is the new Stoner. But I fucking doubt that.

Meantime...here's a lil Sat reading for your pleasure.

http://superbikeplanet.com/2016/Oct/161021mknsxza.htm

[Oscar]

Never been unemployed for a day of my life you docile old cunt. Still being head hunted by other shops to this day. And bait? You simply get bitchier, and more personal every time you're up against it. From the very moment Stoner came onto the scene, gave your BF a hiding...you've had this massive chip on your shoulder ever since I stated that *Stoner is the fastest guy I've ever seen on a Moto GP bike!*

"No he isn't" you cried (and are still crying about). Rossi is! He's won more races you said. Used all sorts of stats to try and back you and hence, win a losing argument. But as time went by, and the stats even turned Stoners way...no...you still weren't even close to man enough to admit that yes, Stoner was indeed faster on a Moto GP bike. I was right...you were wrong. But to this day, you can't admit it. So Stoner was my BF, and Rossi never yours (Hypocrisy is incredibly feeble).

But the main difference between you and I Oscar? You don't have to go back that many posts of mine...to see my actually praising Rossi and his skill set. Yes I think he's a fuckwit. But I've never been shy in saying how good the guy is on a motorcycle.

You should try it sometimes. Who knows, you may even one day admit, that MM is the new Stoner. But I fucking doubt that.

Meantime...here's a lil Sat reading for your pleasure.

http://superbikeplanet.com/2016/Oct/161021mknsxza.htm

As I said, chill out - it's the internet.

[Crasherfromwayback]

As I said, chill out - it's the internet.

Well...if you wanna make claims that I'm a full of shit cunt, talk a good race etc etc...expect some backlash. Simple as that. Don't forget...it's only the internet . So we (all of us on this site, and this thread especially), have our opinions. You wanna get all personal and bitchy because I express mine...that's cool. But as I say, don't go crying when you get it back.

The (never been in my life) unemployed salesman, qualified Mechanic.