Rossi down

[Shaun]

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/160361/1/valentino_rossi_injured_in_mugello_crash.html

Originally Posted by r1ryder424
ankle looks mangled

he looked like he was in a lot of pain for sure.
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[discodan]

Might as well hand Lorenzo the championship trophy now, Rossi won't be riding this weekend.

[k14]

Only 2 weeks to get ready for next round too!

[discodan]

He's officially out of this round now: http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/160364/1/valentino_rossi_out_of_italian_motogp.html

[EJK]

Yamaha Motor Company Limited share will sky dive!

[piston broke]

link for practice,live now
not in english tho sorry.
http://www.p2pstream.info/2010/06/moto-gp-grand-prix-italy-mugello.html

[gixerracer]

He should have had YSS suspesion in the rear would a ben mint
http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/160361/1/valentino_rossi_injured_in_mugello_crash.html

Originally Posted by r1ryder424
ankle looks mangled

he looked like he was in a lot of pain for sure.
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[Pussy]

He should have had YSS suspesion in the rear would a ben mint

Yeah, but the bloke who does that stuff was probably on some secret covert mission for the USAF.....

[discodan]

This will be the first GP race he has ever missed since he started in 1996. Looks like he has been flown out in a YELLOW helicopter!

[carbonhed]

Broken shin. Fuck fuck fuck and double fuck. That's got to be the championship handed on a plate to Lorenzo. Get well soon Rossi. Really screws the season.

[discodan]

More info: http://www.motomatters.com/news/2010/06/05/valentino_rossi_out_of_mugello_motogp_li.html

Yamaha will need a replacement rider...

[hayd3n]

:shit::bye::scooter:

[TOTO]

Rossi down ! Out of mugello race ! Depression sets over italy !

[quickbuck]

Broken shin. Fuck fuck fuck and double fuck. That's got to be the championship handed on a plate to Lorenzo. Get well soon Rossi. Really screws the season.

Not over yet.... Their Doctors get paid a lot more than ours....
Michael Schumacher broke his leg (Both Tibia and Fibia) the same time I did mine (Same bones).. He was racing two rounds later, while I couldn't walk properly for 11 months... Yes, we both got pins in them.

Granted though, it is the busiest part of the season to do it.....
For Lorenzo to win the championship, he still has to race..

[rapid van cleef]

Gutted.......

[quickbuck]

Gutted.......

Yes, just realised it seriously stuffs up my Fantacy Road Race league.....
Get well soon Rossi.

[SPman]

Nasty highside! Aaron Yates did the same late March and is just now starting to walk.......So - end of Rossi for the year - he's got nothing to prove......

[Corse1]

Ouch! that was one mean high speed high side. Bugger for the season but as SPman says. ..Nothing to prove

[wysper]

Not over yet.... Their Doctors get paid a lot more than ours....
Michael Schumacher broke his leg (Both Tibia and Fibia) the same time I did mine (Same bones).. He was racing two rounds later, while I couldn't walk properly for 11 months... Yes, we both got pins in them.


Yeah I have done that break too, I was out for Just over 9mts too. Shows what specialty care can achieve aye.

I am gutted Rossi is out. It will be hard to recover in the championship now, unless some misfortune befalls Lorenzo.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Bad Buzz. I'm sure he'll be back, and he's had an amazing run so far. With racing...you can only go for so long without some sort of nasty injury.

[Cleve]

Nasty nasty high side at speed. Totally gutted.

[NZsarge]

Farkin' aye! High siding a some 200kph is not MINT!!! Hope his recovery is swift and good but fer christ sakes don't come too soon Rossi, flag this season I reckon and get better properly get back into racing hard later on in the season, as has been said he has nothing to prove.
Will be very interesting to see who rides his bike in the next few races, will it be Edwards? Will it be Spies or perhaps Toseland or even Crutchlow? Or someone much more random..
And even more interesting how with this spin out in contract negs later in the year?

[Movistar]

Nicky Hayden made a good point:
"He’s bigger than just the competition, the whole sport just isn’t the same without Rossi. If you do get on the podium tomorrow you’ll be thinking in the back of your head, ‘well if Rossi was here it might not be like that.’ Nobody wants to see a guy in a lot of pain"

Interesting image here - just before the defining moment (great to see he had his 'poker face' on. Mind you, given his current hair-doo, I'd suggest he should leave his helmet on...):

http://www.motogp.com/en/photos/2010/Rossi+crashes+during+FP2+in+Mugello+11

http://www.motogp.com/en/photos/riders/Valentino+Rossi#Rossi-crashes-during-FP2-in-Mugello-510295

[crazyhorse]

He won't be out for long. Can't keep a good man down :yes:

[CHOPPA]

You can see his leg broken in the crash pics, ouch!!!

[carver]

I say Raj should step into his shoes for sure

[rachprice]

Poor poor Rossi, that looked like a nasty crash!!!

[Okey Dokey]

Gutted to hear the news of a nasty crash. Get well soon, Rossi! The racing won't be the same without you.

[trailblazer]

that was a huge crash no one wants to high side at over 200kph. That is his season over so he might aswell make sure he is 100% well before he returns. Get well soon rossi. ( dam i will have to change riders on the fantasy league now. )

[Crasherfromwayback]

If Lorenzo goes on to win the title (which I'm sure he will do) everyone will say it's only because Rossi crashed. Which is a shame. While I'm sure he won't want to win the title that way, it's the way it goes sometimes. Gotta stay on the bike to win. Ask Stoner.

[gsxr&crf450]

thats really mucked up the seasons entertainment...gutted.... hope get healthy soon

[quickbuck]

You can see his leg broken in the crash pics, ouch!!!

Yes, I noted that too Choppa... Amazing how I can still feel a twinge of pain when I see an image like that...
The worst part for Rossi, is that he was still tumbling when it was already broken.

I wonder exactly what part of the sequence it broke.

[Peter Smith]

If Lorenzo goes on to win the title (which I'm sure he will do) everyone will say it's only because Rossi crashed. Which is a shame. While I'm sure he won't want to win the title that way, it's the way it goes sometimes. Gotta stay on the bike to win. Ask Stoner.
Lorenzo was ahead of Rossi on points, and he has come from behind and passed Rossi in the past races. If Lorenzo wins the champs most people will give him the credit he deserves.
The big surprise to me was that it was Rossi that has crashed out, I was expecting Lorenzo to throw it away, as he has been pushing really hard this season.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Lorenzo was ahead of Rossi on points, and he has come from behind and passed Rossi in the past races. If Lorenzo wins the champs most people will give him the credit he deserves.
.

The Rossi fans won't.

[Peter Smith]

The Rossi fans won't.
Rossi has told Yamaha (earlier this season) he doesn't want Lorenzo as a team mate, so one of them has to go for next season.
If Lorenzo wins the championship Yamaha will have a tough decision to make.

[Crasherfromwayback]

So I've read.Seems odd to me. If you're the greatest of the great...you should back yourself to beat anyone else no matter what they're riding. Maybe even better if you're on the same equipment. Better than having your opposition on a better bike if you're already worried about him. I'll be interested to see who they put on Rossi's bike now.

[boman]

Saw the crash, on the qualifying show on Sky. Looked fast and painful. 200 the comentators said.

[Cleve]

knowing how superstitious Rossi is - I doubt we will ever see that hairstyle and that helmet design EVER again.

[SlowHand]

Farkin' aye! High siding a some 200kph is not MINT!!! Hope his recovery is swift and good but fer christ sakes don't come too soon Rossi, flag this season I reckon and get better properly get back into racing hard later on in the season, as has been said he has nothing to prove.
Will be very interesting to see who rides his bike in the next few races, will it be Edwards? Will it be Spies or perhaps Toseland or even Crutchlow? Or someone much more random..
And even more interesting how with this spin out in contract negs later in the year?

Hahahahaha classic!!! :rofl:

[SlowHand]

Farkin' aye! High siding a some 200kph is not MINT!!! Hope his recovery is swift and good but fer christ sakes don't come too soon Rossi, flag this season I reckon and get better properly get back into racing hard later on in the season, as has been said he has nothing to prove.
Will be very interesting to see who rides his bike in the next few races, will it be Edwards? Will it be Spies or perhaps Toseland or even Crutchlow? Or someone much more random..
And even more interesting how with this spin out in contract negs later in the year?

Hahahahaha classic!!! :rofl:

[cmoore]

If people say Lorenzo only won becuase Rossi crashed then he would only be getting his own shit back...since he said rossi only won becuase of tyres...bike...anything he can think off....It will be interesting to see how he handles the pressure of being the leader....I would pick Spies to come in for Rossi...

[wysper]

.I would pick Spies to come in for Rossi... I would like to see that. With Rossi out I have much less interest in the MotoGP. Bring back Haga!

[denill]

Don't know if you guys saw what I saw (On Aussie TV)??

But he had only just, and only just started to tip it into the corner and bang, it was the scariest hi-side you'd ever wanna see............ Val doesn't do things like that!

Makes me wonder if it ws mechanical.

Get well soon Val - it's not going to be the same....................

[NZsarge]

I would pick Spies to come in for Rossi...

Kinda agree, in fact i'd be slightly surprised to not see Spies in the Fiat Yamaha team next year one way or the other, ideal opportunity for an impromtu test.

[Crasherfromwayback]

If people say Lorenzo only won becuase Rossi crashed then he would only be getting his own shit back...since he said rossi only won becuase of tyres...bike...anything he can think off.......

MMmmmm...I can't recall Lorenzo being a sore loser that makes excuses mate. Seem to remember Rossi blaming his shoulder of late though.

Don't think from memory Lorenzo blamed his physical state even when he had two broken ankles?

[Mully]

Ben Spies on a Factory Bike?

Yes please.

[MIXONE]

Fark no more Rossi..,
Who rides a Ducati then whorf following...

[NZsarge]

MMmmmm...I can't recall Lorenzo being a sore loser that makes excuses mate. Seem to remember Rossi blaming his shoulder of late though.



So where was Rossi actually a sore loser?
If you wan't to see a winger look no further than Stoner, he as good as anyone else in the paddock at pulling out the excuses. Even if Rossi was complaining of a sore shoulder you can't say he was'nt out there giving it his best shot. Whatever, it's kinda mute at this point. Lets see if ya mate Stoner can get his shit together and start winning again, he's got one less rider to deal with out there for a while at least, now is the time to make hay. If he does well i'd say good on him too...

[eelracing]

Ben Spies on a Factory Bike?

Yes please.

I'd like to see it as well but it may be ruled out by the "rookie rule"

With Rossi out now it's time for the other's to step up.So really you could look at it as an early introduction to MotoGP's future.

Someone better step up tho.

[discodan]

With Rossi out now it's time for the other's to step up.So really you could look at it as an early introduction to MotoGP's future.


I agree.
This will be a good case study as to how popular motogp will be without Rossi.

The series is not at its strongest as it is - will it suffer low viewership (less sponsorship) as a result of one rider not being present over the next few monthes?

[NZsarge]

I agree.
This will be a good case study as to how popular motogp will be without Rossi.

The series is not at its strongest as it is - will it suffer low viewership (less sponsorship) as a result of one rider not being present over the next few monthes?
Yeah i'm kinda umming and ahhing wether i'll bother watching it.

[Mully]

I'd like to see it as well but it may be ruled out by the "rookie rule"

He did OK as a WSBK Rookie - and Moto GP needs another rock start with Rossi out.

Plus I heard he's up for a factory ride next year anyway, Yamaha will probably be keen to get him on the factory bike ASAP.

[k14]

He did OK as a WSBK Rookie - and Moto GP needs another rock start with Rossi out.

Plus I heard he's up for a factory ride next year anyway, Yamaha will probably be keen to get him on the factory bike ASAP.
He is referring to the rule that says no factory that has a satellite team is allowed a rookie to race for them. Not sure if that counts on one off rides though. Spies or edwards would be the logical options, not sure who would ride for the tech 3 team then though. Maybe one of their moto 2 riders?

[cowpoos]

More info: http://www.motomatters.com/news/2010/06/05/valentino_rossi_out_of_mugello_motogp_li.html

Yamaha will need a replacement rider...

They will call Ivan...

[wharfy]

Nicky Hayden made a good point:
"He’s bigger than just the competition, the whole sport just isn’t the same without Rossi. If you do get on the podium tomorrow you’ll be thinking in the back of your head, ‘well if Rossi was here it might not be like that.’ Nobody wants to see a guy in a lot of pain"

Interesting image here - just before the defining moment (great to see he had his 'poker face' on. Mind you, given his current hair-doo, I'd suggest he should leave his helmet on...):

http://www.motogp.com/en/photos/2010/Rossi+crashes+during+FP2+in+Mugello+11

http://www.motogp.com/en/photos/riders/Valentino+Rossi#Rossi-crashes-during-FP2-in-Mugello-510295

Holy Shit - you can see the kink in his shin in that photo - !!!!

[wharfy]

The Rossi fans won't.

I'm a Rossi fan and I will - don't confuse the fans with the fanatics - and there is no shortage of them :)

[quickbuck]

Holy Shit - you can see the kink in his shin in that photo - !!!!

Yes... looks like his leg was smashed when it hit the tarmac..... So, lots of timbling with his lower leg broken! OUCH!

[quickbuck]

Holy Shit - you can see the kink in his shin in that photo - !!!!

Yes... looks like his leg was smashed when it hit the tarmac..... So, lots of timbling with his lower leg broken! OUCH!

[SS90]

Don't know if you guys saw what I saw (On Aussie TV)??

But he had only just, and only just started to tip it into the corner and bang, it was the scariest hi-side you'd ever wanna see............ Val doesn't do things like that!

Makes me wonder if it ws mechanical.

Get well soon Val - it's not going to be the same....................

That's how it looks to me....., as far as I can tell, the back wheel locked and it spat him of.

[denill]

This thread is becoming pointless - as individuals are choosing to call 'excuses' for what they couild easily have chosen to call 'explanations''.

Afterall , those that follow the sport (and that's everone here) is interested in knowing the reason for what's happened and why.

So when you read a rider's account, think about whether it's a 'reason' or an 'excuse'. But many just choose to grab the chance to bag the rider they love to hate..............

[NZsarge]

This thread is becoming pointless - as individuals are choosing to call 'excuses' for what they couild easily have chosen to call 'explanations''.

Afterall , those that follow the sport (and that's everone here) is interested in knowing the reason for what's happened and why.

So when you read a rider's account, think about whether it's a 'reason' or an 'excuse'. But many just choose to grab the chance to bag the rider they love to hate..............
Fair call.

[Crasherfromwayback]

The result is the same though. No Rossi for a wee while...and the sport will miss him. Be interesting to see how well he comes back.

[Shaun]

The result is the same though. No Rossi for a wee while...and the sport will miss him. Be interesting to see how well he comes back.

F1 Or Ducati for 2011

[Crasherfromwayback]

Ducati. I'd love to see that.

[Shaun]

Ducati. I'd love to see that.

Now that he has been broken for the 1st time ( WOW) I reckon he will chase money, or fun in F1 Only. The best of Rossi, is now gone. Thanks for the years

[trailblazer]

don't forget wrc. he was better than what kimmi is. The man is brilliant at everything he does.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah it's absolutely incredible that he's not been injured before now. You yourself know that it's generally only a matter of time until you smash something up pretty badly! Sill, Doohan won five titles on the trot after nearly losing his leg. I know he was at the start of his 'time', but was still pretty mentally strong to do what he did. Be interesting to see if Rossi still has the desire to keep throwing himself down the road now he's done this.

[quickbuck]

Now that he has been broken for the 1st time ( WOW) I reckon he will chase money, or fun in F1 Only. The best of Rossi, is now gone. Thanks for the years

Fair point Shaun...
He may well have a goal of becoming only the second person in history to become a World Champ in both...
I might even start watching F1 again if he does.

[denill]

Now that he has been broken for the 1st time ( WOW) I reckon he will chase money, or fun in F1 Only. The best of Rossi, is now gone. Thanks for the years


Good call Shaun, You know better than most what his thought process will be right now.

Who could blame him for saying "Fuck this, I don't need to to go through this crap".

[wysper]

Now that he has been broken for the 1st time ( WOW) I reckon he will chase money, or fun in F1 Only. The best of Rossi, is now gone. Thanks for the years

I really hope that isn,t true, but it feels true in my bones!

[NZsarge]

While some of the above statements have a true enough ring about them and perhaps the best of Rossi has been seen... Never write off Rossi...

[SS90]

Now that he has been broken for the 1st time ( WOW) I reckon he will chase money, or fun in F1 Only. The best of Rossi, is now gone. Thanks for the years

I have never quite considered Rossi the new Doohan, but, IF he does come back strong like Doohan, then Rossi would replace him on my list of people to worship.

[Crisis management]

This guy is usually very accurate with his information, probably worth a read about the crash.

http://www.motomatters.com/node

I reckon Valentino will be back and before the end of the season.

[Reckless]

So I've read.Seems odd to me. If you're the greatest of the great...you should back yourself to beat anyone else no matter what they're riding. Maybe even better if you're on the same equipment. Better than having your opposition on a better bike if you're already worried about him. I'll be interested to see who they put on Rossi's bike now.

He will be back I reckon!!
Here's a twist that interested me crasher - I agree with your comments but what if your having to give way your perceived advantage??
I was listening the the pommy commentators in one round discussing that Rossi was unhappy sharing all his setup info within the team. The implication was that Lorenzo wasn't doing enough or wise enough and riding in on the coat tails of Rossi's bike intuition and development! Whether or not this is true is pure speculation but it will be very interesting for me to see if Yamaha can maintain its place in the order of things without Rossi riding. And Lorenzo can still dominate or be as successful. I credit Schumaker and Rossi's success as much to their garage input as to their on track expertise.
I'll miss Rossi imho he's the greatest rider that ever was! But this could well be a more interesting session from this point on. Let the competition begin!!!

[Crasherfromwayback]

He will be back I reckon!!
Here's a twist that interested me crasher - I agree with your comments but what if your having to give way your perceived advantage??
I was listening the the pommy commentators in one round discussing that Rossi was unhappy sharing all his setup info within the team. The implication was that Lorenzo wasn't doing enough or wise enough and riding in on the coat tails of Rossi's bike intuition and development! I'll miss Rossi imho he's the greatest rider that ever was! But this could well be a more interesting session from this point on. Let the competition begin!!!

Yeah maybe last season...but Lorenzo and his boys seem to have got the hang of setting up the M1 this year. In fact...maybe it was better set up than Rossi's at the two rounds where he smoked him? And for sure Rossi is one of the greatest ever. His results say it all. It's just wether he can come back after a serious injury that intrests me right now.

[roogazza]

For interest sake, Rossi had a second small Operation Monday. Fifteen stitches to close the wound. He is reported to be progressing well.

[codgyoleracer]

Now that he has been broken for the 1st time ( WOW) I reckon he will chase money, or fun in F1 Only. The best of Rossi, is now gone. Thanks for the years

I assume that is a joke....... :-) , he seems to be the kinda guy that thrives on people shooting him down and saying he is finished. Freely admit though he may well be getting to the end of his dominance.
Rossi has taught alot of the others how to 'think" their way around a race track and apply race stategies for the duration of a race. As you know Shaun - balls out at every corner, every lap only last so long aye !, ask Kevin Schwantz......

[Shaun]

I assume that is a joke....... :-) , he seems to be the kinda guy that thrives on people shooting him down and saying he is finished. Freely admit though he may well be getting to the end of his dominance.
Rossi has taught alot of the others how to 'think" their way around a race track and apply race stategies for the duration of a race. As you know Shaun - balls out at every corner, every lap only last so long aye !, ask Kevin Schwantz......


No Joke mate, just my thoughts on the situation. He has NOTHING to prove to anyone

[DidJit]

... He has NOTHING to prove to anyone.

Only himself.

[denill]

<a href=http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/road-racing/2010/06/10/rossi-speaks>Rossi Speaks:</A>

[Mudfart]

depends how much money ducati offer him for his next contract. yamaha reckon they cant afford to pay him anymore than he currently gets due to economic downturn.

[javawocky]

<a href=http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/road-racing/2010/06/10/rossi-speaks>Rossi Speaks:</A>
...

The error was mine.
No bull :first:. Pitty he isn't online, would give him some bling.

[denill]

Maybe Rossi is really going to Ducati?

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Jul/100701a.htm

[NZsarge]

Maybe Rossi is really going to Ducati?

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Jul/100701a.htm

The last two paragraphs could be key clues...

[NZsarge]

Maybe Rossi is really going to Ducati?

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Jul/100701a.htm

The last two paragraphs could be key clues...

[denill]

The MAN is not saying much but <a href=http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-rossi-to-ducati-the-plotting-continues/P1> Jerry Burgess and Lyn Jarvis said:</A>

[NZsarge]

In my dreams: Rossi and Burgess stay with Yamaha and Fiat Yamaha run a 3 bike team and bring Ben Spies onto a works bike.... Was'nt it reported that Repsol Honda were considering doing this with Pipsqueak, Divo and Moaner?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Not gonna happen with the real moaner (Rossi) bitching about who is and who isn't allowed to be his team mate.

[NZsarge]

Thought you'd bite, given that Ben is supposed to be contracted to Yamaha and not Tech 3 I was just wondering out loud but on the subject of 3 bike teams, how would they work the pit garages anyway....? Anyhow, dreams are still free as far as i'm aware.

[Crasherfromwayback]

It's just that if Rossi can't handle having Lorenzo as a team mate...he sure as fuck ain't gonna want Spies AND Lorenzo! Anyway...I think it'll be awesome if he goes to Ducati. Good for the sport in general.

[NZsarge]

I think it'll be awesome if he goes to Ducati. Good for the sport in general.

Perhaps, I think if he goes to Ducati without Burgess he'll be hard pushed to win another championship, not impossible and as we all know by now you'd be silly to write Rossi off but I think it'd definitely be harder.
Speaking of Moaner, did you see his dummy spit during qualifying at Catalunya? And who was it Spies was pissed off with at the end of quallfying?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Doubt he'd go anywhere without Burgess. Dunno...they all bitch and moan when they get held up on a flying lap...it's understandable though.

[roadracingoldfart]

Doubt he'd go anywhere without Burgess. Dunno...they all bitch and moan when they get held up on a flying lap...it's understandable though.


Yer i knew a Kawasaki rider like that , he was always grumbling at others like that lol.

[denill]

<a href=http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Jul/100706rus.htm>For Real????</A>

[NZsarge]

Oh for cryin' out loud, friggin' nutter! If it's true that is...

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yer i knew a Kawasaki rider like that , he was always grumbling at others like that lol.

Can't be referring to me mate...I was always shite at qualifying! Needed the red mist to go well.

[roadracingoldfart]

Can't be referring to me mate...I was always shite at qualifying! Needed the red mist to go well.


No Pete , i was referring to a Slightly :msn-wink:lower number in the food chain , umm maybe not :not:, but hes over the hill now lol.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Here you go Rossi fans!

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Jul/100707rossiupdate.htm

[wysper]

Jesus! Thats INSANE. I have broken my leg and it is bloody impressive to see these top sportmen get back so quick. I was out for 10mts. Course he will get the top help and would be bloody fit at time of accident etc. But still, amazing.

EDIT: I am not a racer... this was just recovery time for me after breaking my leg playing inline hockey.

[Maido]

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Jul/100707rossiupdate.htm

so he has a broken leg (not fully repaired obviously), still in pain, jumps on a bike he hasn't raced before, does 26 laps and sets a time that puts him in the top 15 (race results) at the last wsbk round there. while having a ride to see if he feels comfortable, granted it is a well sort out yamaha factory wsbk bike, but you can't dismiss that the guy is all class.

[NZsarge]

Here you go Rossi fans!

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Jul/100707rossiupdate.htm

Cheers, like I said before... Nutter!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah I've always wondered how he might come back after a nasty injury...as I admire Doohan etc for being as hard as they are. So as good as Rossi obviously is...looks like we can now add 'hard' to his list of achievements!

[TonyB]

Yeah I've always wondered how he might come back after a nasty injury...as I admire Doohan etc for being as hard as they are. So as good as Rossi obviously is...looks like we can now add 'hard' to his list of achievements! Have to wonder if even in this he's having to compete with Lorenzo...

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah I can't see the point in trying to come back so soon. He ain't gonna win the championship...so why rush things? Fuck...if he has another off soon...it could fuck him right up.

[wysper]

I think he just wants to get a feel for where he is.

[denill]

I think he just wants to get a feel for where he is.

It seems more stupidity than bravery.

If I was his manager - I would not allow the 'test ride' or a 'too soon' comeback.

[wysper]

It seems more stupidity than bravery.

If I was his manager - I would not allow the 'test ride' or a 'too soon' comeback.

Possibly, but if he has metal plates in his leg (thats what I have) apparently you can start moving again really soon. (i didn't realise this). If you don't you lose muscle mass and tone. And that takes a long time to get back. The bones won't move once pinned. Sure, he probably shouldn't actually race as I imagine he is still bruised from the crash. But this will give him a really good idea of where he is. If his doctors were seriously concerned he would not be allowed to ride. I bet it was pretty well controlled. And the danger would have been if he came off again. Not so much aggravating the existing injury. I think those guys get far better care than you or I would! Still ballsy though.

[onearmedbandit]

I'm not a surgeon, I don't know what treatment he's receiving, I can't comment on whether it is too soon or the right time, but I can say what a fucking hard cunt he is. Only a month since his accident, and he's considering a return in Germany. And who says he can't win? I don't think he will, but (and I haven't seen Catalyuna yet) if Lorenzo was to have a season ending accident and Rossi had a fantastic return, who could tell huh.

[cowpoos]

inline hockey.

Really...who did/do you play for?? I used to play roller hockey for Hawkes Bay...

[wysper]

Really...who did/do you play for?? I used to play roller hockey for Hawkes Bay...


I was a social player attached to the Devils here in hamilton. I played for the senior social team a couple of times but only to make up the numbers. While good at hockey I was a seriously bad skater!

[NZsarge]

Just saw the man on one news... on crutches. Man that R1 sounded nice.

[lukemillar]

More info and some pics:

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/valentino+rossi+completes+succesful+misano+outing

[cowpoos]

I was a social player attached to the Devils here in hamilton. I played for the senior social team a couple of times but only to make up the numbers. While good at hockey I was a seriously bad skater!

I was a better skater that hockey player...but still a good hockey player. I played hastings juniors a few years. got some silver medals and a championship while in the team.
Awesome sport...god dam physical....you aways knew you had played or practiced!!

[onearmedbandit]

Just saw the man on one news... on crutches. Man that R1 sounded nice.

As in TV1 news? As in here in NZ? As in they didn't have some rugby to show instead? Fuck me.

[NZsarge]

As in TV1 news? As in here in NZ? As in they didn't have some rugby to show instead? Fuck me.

I know, hard to believe innit...

[eelracing]

I know, hard to believe innit...


Last month TV3 sports called him Valentini Rosso...and last week mentioned Jorge's win while showing the Moto2 crash at the finish.

Makes you wonder about corporate news accuracy eh.

[doc]

Another rumour about Rossi

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/June/jun2910-World-Exclusive-Rossi-to-Ducati/

[gixerracer]

Fuk of man thats Orsum good on him you have to remember it is his job and he still wants to win so good on him theres a rod or plate in there so it dosent matter if he crashes on it this month or next.
HE DA MAN
And I dont think his manager can stop him from racing
It seems more stupidity than bravery.

If I was his manager - I would not allow the 'test ride' or a 'too soon' comeback.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Here ya go then. Rossi talking to a girl no less!

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Jul/100709millerrossi.htm

[Cleve]

Another rumour about Rossi

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2010/June/jun2910-World-Exclusive-Rossi-to-Ducati/

Oh gee go MCN... yawn... "Paddock insiders say the move might even be officially announced at the Catalunya GP this weekend." Uha - and was there?

[Crasherfromwayback]

How do you think Toseland feels right about now...

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Jul/100712rossi.htm

[denill]

Looks like Rossi could do OK in WSBK, lol.

[lukemillar]

Looks like Rossi could do OK in WSBK, lol.

Man, that would be sweet- Rossi vs. Biaggi in WSBK. Shame it'll probably never happen

[robertydog]

Just the shear sight of this man on a Superbike would make all the current SBK riders gulp.

[denill]

Man, that would be sweet- Rossi vs. Biaggi in WSBK. Shame it'll probably never happen

Rossi could thrash Biaggi - riding a Kawasaki.........................

[Oscar]

Man, that would be sweet- Rossi vs. Biaggi in WSBK. Shame it'll probably never happen

Biaggi has been spanked so many times by Vale, that he'd wet his leathers if Rossi turned up.

[Matt Bleck]

How do you think Toseland feels right about now...

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Jul/100712rossi.htm

It won't be toselands fault, he prolly had a change made after the race and thats what Rossi is benifiting from....... :laugh:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Then some!!

[cowpoos]

Rossi could thrash Biaggi - riding a Kawasaki.........................

as much as I'm a kawasaki fan....that maybe a bridge to far!! But that is very rapid....what was Spiers lap time last year with 12 less hp?

[denill]

as much as I'm a kawasaki fan....that maybe a bridge to far!! But that is very rapid....what was Spiers lap time last year with 12 less hp?

I shouldn't have made that crack about the Kwackas. I've always regarded them as manufacturers of bikes with serious power. I remember Simon Crafer & co right up near the pointy end of WSBK.

I hope their day comes again and I think it will. They are competitive in the SS class anyhow.

[slowpoke]

How do you think Toseland feels right about now...

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Jul/100712rossi.htm

Impressive but I don't know how much we can read into it: was Rossi on the WSB Pirelli's or his MotoGP Bridgestones? Same weather conditions?

All the same Toseland and Crutchlow will have be ordering smaller helmets in the near future.

[Oscar]

Impressive but I don't know how much we can read into it: was Rossi on the WSB Pirelli's or his MotoGP Bridgestones? Same weather conditions?

All the same Toseland and Crutchlow will have be ordering smaller helmets in the near future.

He's got a busted leg and hasn't ridden for a month - they're halfway through the season - tyres, weather or phases of the moon don't excuse this ass whoopin':yes:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Impressive but I don't know how much we can read into it: was Rossi on the WSB Pirelli's or his MotoGP Bridgestones? Same weather conditions?

All the same Toseland and Crutchlow will have be ordering smaller helmets in the near future.

2 deg cooler. But I doubt very much he would be using the Bridgestones they use for moto gp mate. I'd say he was using the same tyres the Yamaha Superbike team is using. Answers a question someone asked in the Stoner to Honda thread about the moto gp boys turning up to HD and taking on Stroud really dunnit!

Hello...

[wharfy]

He's got a busted leg and hasn't ridden for a month - they're halfway through the season - tyres, weather or phases of the moon don't excuse this ass whoopin':yes:

You don't get to be 9 times world champ unless you are REALLY talented ( and focussed, hardworking, mentally tough, etc. etc. - Oh and lucky too )
Rossi IS a legend !!!

[denill]

Rossi IS a legend !!!

Yeah, I reckon it's fair to say - even if he never rides again, he's a LEGEND!

[Metastable]

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/161595/1/title_battle_reignited_as_rossi_returns_in_germany .html

I'm back B!TCHES!!!! :D Click to open below... you can see him smiling through the helmet.
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/yamiow/image.jpg

[denill]

<a href=http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Jul/100714a.htm>Nah, not quite a done deal"</A>

[javawocky]

Gives new meaning to the phrase "Physician, heal thyself"

[codgyoleracer]

Impressive

[MIXONE]

Vale is going to ride this weekend as long as the Chief Medical Offiver clears him.Alright!!!
One tuff pillow biter!

[WarrenW]

LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING BACK
Latest Word From Rossi

"I'm really excited that my doctors think I can ride this weekend. Tomorrow I will see the medical officer and then we will have the final decision. I felt good on the R1 but I know my M1 at the track is a different thing and it will be hard for me, but I miss my bike and my team and I want to try. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone and being back in the paddock; I was tired of being at home! Wataru will be there as well so if there is a problem he will ride my bike again."

[NZsarge]

Heard on the radio on the way home just now Rossi has been cleared to race! :Punk:

[kittytamer]

Heard on the radio on the way home just now Rossi has been cleared to race! :Punk:

Official stetement from Yamaha:

"Valentino Rossi has been officially cleared to ride at this weekend's German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring, six week's after his accident in Italy.

The Fiat Yamaha rider was examined by the Chief Medical Officer for this event, Dr. Huber Fischer, who found him fit enough to compete this weekend. Rossi will be present at the Official Press Conference at Sachsenring at 1700 CET today. "

[denill]

That is un-fucking-believable :clap: :clap:

[NZsarge]

That is un-fucking-believable :clap: :clap:

Yep, I think he a bit nuts but whatever... I'm looking forward to seeing how he gets on none the less.

[wysper]

Yeah baby, interest restored in MOTOGP.

Go the Doctor.

Even if he finishes it will be bloody impressive.

[NZsarge]

Yeah baby, interest restored in MOTOGP.

Go the Doctor.

Even if he finishes it will be bloody impressive.

I suspect he'll go well in the beginning, maybe run in the top five somewhere but come the latter part of the race he'll tail off somewhat. Just imagine if he podiumed first race back, he'd be granted hero status world wide even among the haters and Italy would erupt!

[Crasherfromwayback]

7th in the first session

[NZsarge]

Cheers.
...........

[denill]

Dunno whether I'll be able to bear to watch the race.

Just keep the fucken thing on two wheels Vale.................... :shit: :shit:

[Reckless]

Dunno whether I'll be able to bear to watch the race.

Just keep the fucken thing on two wheels Vale.................... :shit: :shit:

I was thinking the same!! He's fucken mad! But much respect!!

Says some for the guy! To be that good, still have a sense of humor (even at himself re: the donkey thing), and be this committed!
Even the Rossi haters must respect the man, his achievements and the down to earth way he comes across??

I used to think Schumacher was gifted champion but Rossi leaves him for dead IMHO!!

[DidJit]

At the end of Free Practice 2, Rossi qualified 3rd fastest — just 0.293s behind Stoner and 0.433s behind Lorenzo. Not a bad effort methinks. Go Vale! :sunny:

[trailblazer]

go vale. You are a true legand.

[NZsarge]

I used to think Schumacher was gifted champion but Rossi leaves him for dead IMHO!!

He still is a gifted champion, nothing has changed there, time may or may not have moved on, I think it'll be at least half way through next years season to see wether he still has the magic and needle sharp racing mind and skills he's famed for. He and Rossi too maybe one day will be surpassed but until then Schumacher is the greatest F1 driver ever, Rossi the greatest GP bike racer and Loeb the greatest Rally driver, the facts and figures speak for themselves.

[roogazza]

What about that new gyro camera on the rear of Rossi's bike. Lean angles looked impressive.
Great to see him back. G.

[jellywrestler]

I suspect he'll go well in the beginning, maybe run in the top five somewhere but come the latter part of the race he'll tail off somewhat. Just imagine if he podiumed first race back, he'd be granted hero status world wide even among the haters and Italy would erupt!
Not as hard as Brian Bernard, he crashed his Hayabusa in practice at Paeroa a few years back breaking tibia and fibia. his pit crew rebuilt the bike and he kept his leathers on and managed three thirds that day, then went to the hospital and in plaster for six weeks
Hard Bastard!

[slowpoke]

Not as hard as Brian Bernard, he crashed his Hayabusa in practice at Paeroa a few years back breaking tibia and fibia. his pit crew rebuilt the bike and he kept his leathers on and managed three thirds that day, then went to the hospital and in plaster for six weeks
Hard Bastard!

Fuggin' hell, he must be Scottish or sumthin', amazing what people will do for a coupla hundred bucks!

I dunno if it's just me but I thought he's looked a lot skinnier this season, but last night during a post qualifying interview he looked almost skeletal. It's the first time I've ever thought he looked his age, if not a bit more.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Not as hard as Brian Bernard, he crashed his Hayabusa in practice at Paeroa a few years back breaking tibia and fibia. his pit crew rebuilt the bike and he kept his leathers on and managed three thirds that day, then went to the hospital and in plaster for six weeks
Hard Bastard!

Whilst that is indeed hard...there's breaks and then there's BREAKS. When you put the bone out the front of your shin...you ain't racing nothing till it's fixed.

[NZsarge]

Not as hard as Brian Bernard, he crashed his Hayabusa in practice at Paeroa a few years back breaking tibia and fibia. his pit crew rebuilt the bike and he kept his leathers on and managed three thirds that day, then went to the hospital and in plaster for six weeks
Hard Bastard!

Yeah, there's hard and then there's stupid, what on earth did he think he was proving? What might have happened if he had fallen off again? Does'nt bare thinking about really, i'm sorry but that does'nt impress me and truth be told I don't really think Rossi needs to be out there either, he should be giving his shoulder and leg time to regain full fitness but I guess these guys get paid a shit load of money to race so...

[wysper]

is it timed to go at midnight?

[roogazza]

Wow, what a race (and two for the price of one !)

125's and moto2 were good as well. Sachsenring, a riders track and very well organised, one of my favourites. G.

[rachprice]

Definitely an amazing return!!!