pritch
18th June 2005, 15:57
Faster
This movie depicting the world of Moto GP has been receiving rave reviews and when it became available I wanted to see it. Released by Hopscotch Entertainment, the first of the two discs covers the Moto GP series over the period 2001 2002. The last year of the 500cc two strokes and the first of the 1000cc four strokes.
The commentary is provided by the riders, team managers, design engineers, mechanics, truck drivers, former champions, journalists and even parents. This is the story of the racers rather than of the races. You can obtain those stories elsewhere. The commentary provides insights into the character and background of some of the major players and of what it takes to succeed in Moto GP.
The action shots are amazing and I'm in awe of the skill levels exhibited.
“Don't try this at home kids” as they say on TV.
As Rossi (who is a practitioner) says of riding on the roads:
“Is dangerous. Not only you, but all the fucking idiots ride the car.
Because don't look at bike. Car is bigger than bike - no problem.”
Amen.
The second disc entitled “Faster and Faster” covers the 2003 season and introduces the new riders and the new bikes. It covers the technology (if anyone offers you a bike with a "fly-by-wire" throttle run for your life). There is discussion of Jeremy Burgess' 80/20 theory: ”In Formula One it's 80% car, 20% driver. In Moto GP it's 80% rider and 20% bike.” As the guy who managed the Repsol Honda team and moved with Rossi to Gauloises Yamaha, Burgess literally put his money where his mouth was.
The story finishes with Rossi's history making win in South Africa in 2004. One of the closing comments is Troy Baylis's, “If he can do this, he will be one step closer to God. - It's a big step”.
Both discs contain additional material. Among others , “multi angle interactive racing”, and there are sections on: Wheels and Tyres, Physique, The Limit, and last but by no means least.... Crumpet.
“Faster” is available for rent from Blockbuster video in New Plymouth (at my suggestion, so if you live here please hire the bloody thing). Or you should be able to order it from all the usual places for $29.95.
I can't think of a better way to spend a rainy afternoon. Well, on your own anyway.
This movie depicting the world of Moto GP has been receiving rave reviews and when it became available I wanted to see it. Released by Hopscotch Entertainment, the first of the two discs covers the Moto GP series over the period 2001 2002. The last year of the 500cc two strokes and the first of the 1000cc four strokes.
The commentary is provided by the riders, team managers, design engineers, mechanics, truck drivers, former champions, journalists and even parents. This is the story of the racers rather than of the races. You can obtain those stories elsewhere. The commentary provides insights into the character and background of some of the major players and of what it takes to succeed in Moto GP.
The action shots are amazing and I'm in awe of the skill levels exhibited.
“Don't try this at home kids” as they say on TV.
As Rossi (who is a practitioner) says of riding on the roads:
“Is dangerous. Not only you, but all the fucking idiots ride the car.
Because don't look at bike. Car is bigger than bike - no problem.”
Amen.
The second disc entitled “Faster and Faster” covers the 2003 season and introduces the new riders and the new bikes. It covers the technology (if anyone offers you a bike with a "fly-by-wire" throttle run for your life). There is discussion of Jeremy Burgess' 80/20 theory: ”In Formula One it's 80% car, 20% driver. In Moto GP it's 80% rider and 20% bike.” As the guy who managed the Repsol Honda team and moved with Rossi to Gauloises Yamaha, Burgess literally put his money where his mouth was.
The story finishes with Rossi's history making win in South Africa in 2004. One of the closing comments is Troy Baylis's, “If he can do this, he will be one step closer to God. - It's a big step”.
Both discs contain additional material. Among others , “multi angle interactive racing”, and there are sections on: Wheels and Tyres, Physique, The Limit, and last but by no means least.... Crumpet.
“Faster” is available for rent from Blockbuster video in New Plymouth (at my suggestion, so if you live here please hire the bloody thing). Or you should be able to order it from all the usual places for $29.95.
I can't think of a better way to spend a rainy afternoon. Well, on your own anyway.