Times from day one of the Qatar test

[Crasherfromwayback]

The midget is obviously well motivated by having Stoner as a team mate...

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/final+report+day1+losail

[codgyoleracer]

The midget is obviously well motivated by having Stoner as a team mate...

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/final+report+day1+losail

Slight improvemnet from that skinny italian dude too

[bogan]

could be a close one, hope the ducatis get their settings sorted out in time for race day

[White trash]

Someone should tell Rossi that he just to needs ride the Ducati a little harder.......

[fatzx10r]

good to see spies going quicker than lorenzo.

[Wingnut]

Someone should tell Rossi that he just to needs ride the Ducati a little harder.......

I'm sure Casey would be willng......:rolleyes:

[Wingnut]

Personally I am happy to see Spies on the pace and with a bit of luck he can upset that homo of a team mate:baby:

[White trash]

Fucken oath! Let's see Spies handing out some lessons this season, Texas stylz!!!

[scracha]

Fucken oath! Let's see Spies handing out some lessons this season, Texas stylz!!!

I don't normally gamble but putting $10 on Dovvy at 71 to 1 was just too tempting.

Spies might be worth a couple of dollars punt at 13 to 1.

If only we could put on punt on NZ Superbike results.

[Wingnut]

If only we could put on punt on NZ Superbike results.

Stroud paying $1.10?????? I know where my $$ would be if they did. Not that there would be much of a return with his current form.

[Crasherfromwayback]

End of test. He may put on a brave face...but I'd say Rossi will be shitting himself being 1.3 secs off the pace with the first round about to happen.

http://www.motogp.com/en/TestResults/MotoGP+Qatar+Test+2011

[codgyoleracer]

Its interesting to see the likes of Lorenzo, Rossi & Hayden all pretty much doingt he same times in both test sessions. The top guys all gained though....., makes me wonder about tyres & whats being endurance tested.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Gonna be well interesting come Monday morning...

[codgyoleracer]

Gonna be well interesting come Monday morning...

Gonna B Orrsum

[Crasherfromwayback]

Stoner 1st

Lorenzo 2nd

Pedrosa 3rd

Spies 4th

Dovi 5th

[White trash]

Fucken Spies FTW!!!

Dani will do to Casey what he did to Nicky, taking both the front running Repsol men into the litter. Mr Spies will capitalize and take the win, Dovi hot on his heels.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Fucken Spies FTW!!!

Dani will do to Casey what he did to Nicky, taking both the front running Repsol men into the litter. Mr Spies will capitalize and take the win, Dovi hot on his heels.

I reckon Spies will win a race or two this year...but not this one.

[Reckless]

There's a shit load of Honda's up front! Your right Rossi won't be happy although Randy has got his Duc 6th on the list?

[Crasherfromwayback]

There's a shit load of Honda's up front! Your right Rossi won't be happy although Randy has got his Duc 6th on the list?

Maybe you've just gotta ride the Ducati like a mad cunt to make it work!

[Mental Trousers]

It's quite telling that 4 of the top 5 are on Honda's (combined times would've seen Hiro Aoyama 6th which would've made for Honda filling 5/6 of the top). Could be a good year for Honda.

One thing that would be interesting to find out is who was there to put in a good time and who was there to test shit. Some cagey bastards keep a fair bit in reserve on test days, doing things like having a blinder for half a lap then slowing a fraction for the 2nd half etc, using sector times instead of complete lap times.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Could be a good year for Honda.



Needs to be. Big egg on face if they don't win an 800cc world title. Having won multiple 500cc two stroke, then 1000cc moto gp titles...pushing so hard for an 800cc limit and not winning one? They want it real bad!

I'm no huge Honda fan...but I must say it's pretty impressive how many motors they had spare last season compared to the others. Especially when they were quite obviously more powerfull to boot...

[White trash]

Some cagey bastards keep a fair bit in reserve on test days, doing things like having a blinder for half a lap then slowing a fraction for the 2nd half etc, using sector times instead of complete lap times.

That's what I used to do. Only because I couldn't stay on a full lap, so had to compare sector times.....................

[Reckless]

Looks like Stoner is the man and Honda's aren't gay anymore LOL!!!

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/final+qatar+day+2

Bet ya he's glad he's not in the Duc :rolleyes:

OH and Randy on First Ducati beating the hell outa the factory team!
Excuse my lack of knowledge (so I turn to KB) but just a thought, is he on the same year duc as Rossi or last years one??

[Wingnut]

OH and Randy on First Ducati beating the hell outa the factory team!
Excuse my lack of knowledge (so I turn to KB) but just a thought, is he on the same year duc as Rossi or last years one??

He is on the GP11 - same year as the factory fellas. I believe Randy has a few mods in the testicular dept. that Rossi and Hayden have yet to acquire....

[denill]

I will be pretty pissed off if VR doesn't get on the pace - as I was really looking forward to a Stoner Rossi all year shit fight.

With Stoner coming out on top, of course.

But - I'm not ready yet to believe that the JB/VR package is not going to work. :( :(

[Crasherfromwayback]

I will be pretty pissed of if VR doesn't get on the pace - as I was really looking forward to a Stoner Rossi all year shit fight.

With Stoner coming out on top, of course.

But - I'm not ready yet to believe that the JB/VR package is not going to work. :( :(

There's a lot at stake for Rossi if he can't win on the Ducati...

[Tony.OK]

I will be pretty pissed off if VR doesn't get on the pace - as I was really looking forward to a Stoner Rossi all year shit fight.

With Stoner coming out on top, of course.

But - I'm not ready yet to believe that the JB/VR package is not going to work. :( :(

Has Vale even showed his hand yet? He's as cunning as a fox so wouldn't be surprised to see something extra come raceday.

He wasn't the quickest when he went to Yamaha either but that changed on the 1st meeting..........................will be interesting for sure........can't wait :banana:

[Mental Trousers]

Has Vale even showed his hand yet? He's as cunning as a fox so wouldn't be surprised to see something extra come raceday.

He wasn't the quickest when he went to Yamaha either but that changed on the 1st meeting..........................will be interesting for sure........can't wait :banana:

Exactly. He'll be testing right up until the lights go out for the 1st race, then he'll bring his A game.

In past years he wasn't the fastest in testing, but on Sunday's he does the deed.

The first year he was on the Yamaha he rode the arse off the thing even though the bike wasn't quite up to it yet and I'd expect him to do the same on the Ducati.

End of the day Rossi rides to win and if he thinks he can do it on the Ducati then this year is going to be spectacular.

[onearmedbandit]

There's a lot at stake for Rossi if he can't win on the Ducati...

Is there? Multiple world champ, taken victories in 250's, last rider to win a 500cc championship, first to win in the 990's etc etc etc. If he doesn't perform on the Duke that ain't going to take anything away from him. If this thread was posted 5-6yrs ago all money would be on him, but the new crop of riders are here, it had to happen.

[eelracing]

Has Vale even showed his hand yet? He's as cunning as a fox so wouldn't be surprised to see something extra come raceday.

He wasn't the quickest when he went to Yamaha either but that changed on the 1st meeting..........................will be interesting for sure........can't wait :banana:

Agreed, and now he's on a highly strung Italian hottie that would have any red blooded male salivating.Surely a tempestuous relationship to be savoured,eh boys?

Sometimes hell aint a bad place to be...

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[Reckless]

Has Vale even showed his hand yet? He's as cunning as a fox so wouldn't be surprised to see something extra come raceday.

He wasn't the quickest when he went to Yamaha either but that changed on the 1st meeting..........................will be interesting for sure........can't wait :banana:

yeh Tony but if not showing your hand is being back in 13th, 1.3secs down, that would really take balls!

I'm with Denhill I was looking for a good battle with Rossi taking another tight title before he decides to quit. Dunno what it is about him probably his ability to laugh at himself (with the donkey helmet etc) and never coming across being a premadonna! I personally think given the above he's one of the greatest Motor racing sportsmen of our time? Maybe all time? I guess his record speaks for itself LOL!!

Stoner is certainly making the move away from Ducati to Honda look like its the bike that held him back? We probably should be cheering for our Aussy cousin anyway!

Watch out for Spies to get faster over the season as he learns. Got talent that boy!

Looking forward to the first race that will sort out all the theories! yeeeha!!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Is there? Multiple world champ, taken victories in 250's, last rider to win a 500cc championship, first to win in the 990's etc etc etc. If he doesn't perform on the Duke that ain't going to take anything away from him. If this thread was posted 5-6yrs ago all money would be on him, but the new crop of riders are here, it had to happen.

Mainly the guys pride mate. After calling Stoner out last year by saying he simply wasn't trying hard enough on the Ducati...when Stoner was winning on the thing. This'll get me shot down in flames...but in the last few years, Rossi has been beaten in the championship by Hayden, Stoner and now his own team mate in Lorenzo. If those guys had been there from the start with Rossi...how many would he have won? Is he REALLY that good...or has he to a certain extent won as many titles as he has by beating below par racers? Beating up on Melandri, Gibernau etc...

That's not to say I don't think he's awesome...but simply that maybe he's not THE best ever like most think.

[onearmedbandit]

That's not to say I don't think he's awesome...but simply that maybe he's not THE best ever like most think.

Broken leg last year, poor performing machine (he threatened to leave Yamaha) when Stoner took the championship, and a poor start to the first half of the season when Hayden took the championship. He's not a god, but he is one of the best riders in recent history. Look what he did with the Yamaha when he left Honda. When was the last time prior to that they won a world championship? You'll be going to back to Rainy in the early 90's.

[Mental Trousers]

Winning the Championship on the Ducati (maybe not this year but definitely next year) is all about being THE G.O.A.T.

If he wins it this year that just adds another 1st to the long list of things that make him the best ever. But if he doesn't win a championship on the Ducati I guess he'll never ever feel he's earned The G.O.A.T. title.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Broken leg last year, poor performing machine (he threatened to leave Yamaha) when Stoner took the championship, and a poor start to the first half of the season when Hayden took the championship. He's not a god, but he is one of the best riders in recent history. Look what he did with the Yamaha when he left Honda. When was the last time prior to that they won a world championship? You'll be going to back to Rainy in the early 90's.

Well hate to say this...but he's fucking lucky that after all of the nasty high speed biffs he's had over the yerars that the leg is the first and only thing he's ever broken, else he once again, may not have as many titles. He really has had incredible luck with the lack of serious injuries he's had. But threatening to leave Yamaha? Like crying like a baby when he couldn't have Bridgestones so badly he threatened to quit unless he got them? Which he did get...unlike his team mate. So the nest year Rossi had already had an unfair advantage over Lorenzo, because he'd had plenty of races with them already? I think you'll find that Stoner has had to ride that heap of shit for the last few years and won more races in the 800cc era than anyone else...so it's not gonna look that good in my opinion if Rossi can't win on it.

You also forget to mention one VERY important thing. Rossi was born into GP racing, and has ALWAYS had THE very best equipment and crew chief in Jerry Burgess. Don't think he would've won on the Yamaha as quickly as he did without Jerry!

I think the guy in pretty incredible though don't worry...and we could (and do!) argue for weeks and months about who is the best and why. This is just my opinion. As awesome as he is, he's also been incredibly lucky. Some don't manage that much luck in a lifetime, let alone a career.

[denill]

Stoner is certainly making the move away from Ducati to Honda look like its the bike that held him back?

Now if Stoner had moved to Yamaha........................ :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[eelracing]

Come on Crasher widen those blinkers mate winning a Championship is the easy part compared to retaining it.Something Stoner has found out and Lorenzo is going to find out.
Rossi has the pedigree and nothing left to prove at this point, by moving to Ducati you know the hunger is still there and that should put the fear of god into the pretenders over what is going to be a long season.

If he's in the ball park come qualifying then those repsol fairings are going to get a rub-up that still has Lorenzo waking up in cold sweats.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Come on Crasher widen those blinkers mate winning a Championship is the easy part compared to retaining it.Something Stoner has found out and Lorenzo is going to find out.
Rossi has the pedigree and nothing left to prove at this point, by moving to Ducati you know the hunger is still there and that should put the fear of god into the pretenders over what is going to be a long season.

If he's in the ball park come qualifying then those repsol fairings are going to get a rub-up that still has Lorenzo waking up in cold sweats.

Nah...don't have blinkers on mate. Just putting it out there for consideration! But regardless...I reckon it's gonna be one of the best, most exciting seasons we'll get to see in a long long time.

[Mental Trousers]

Nah...don't have blinkers on mate. Just putting it out there for consideration! But regardless...I reckon it's gonna be one of the best, most exciting seasons we'll get to see in a long long time.

Indeed. It has the potential to be one of the best seasons yet.


Rossi trying to develop and win on the Ducati
Lorenzo showing he's as good at developing the bike as Rossi
Stoner trying to show it was the bike that held him back
Pedrossa looking to retain his position as top Honda rider and show recruiting Stoner wasn't the right move
Ben Spies showing he's the farken man (in a humble sort of way)
Randy De Puniet wants show he still has the biggest balls in the paddock
Dovizioso pushing to show he's got what it takes
Aoyama showing what he can do when he manages to hold onto the thing long enough
Simoncelli showing everyone he's a nutter


That's a lot of testosterone and ego's.

[Reckless]

Well hate to say this...but he's fucking lucky that after all of the nasty high speed biffs
He really has had incredible luck with the lack of serious injuries he's had.
..........and has ALWAYS had THE very best equipment and crew chief in Jerry Burgess. Don't think he would've won on the Yamaha as quickly as he did without Jerry!

This is just my opinion. As awesome as he is, he's also been incredibly lucky. Some don't manage that much luck in a lifetime, let alone a career.

Ah the old he wins because he's lucky line :rolleyes:

Same as he/she is successful because of luck?

In the high pressure racing world his relationship with Jerry probably takes quite a bit of hard work on both their parts I'd guess? No doubt Jerry has had some big offers to go! And Rossi some big offers to leave him! And they get pissed off with each other from time to time. No luck there!

Sorry crasher mate we've never had a clash on KB or anywhere but I have to call you out on the old "luck" one!

Do agree though that Rossi better win (or do better) on the Duc especially if Randy keeps putting one further up the time sheets! The Rossi fans will be shitting that's for sure!!
But the first race could shoot all of the theories down I suppose!
Gosh its getting exciting! Even if the duc's are shit the Yammy vs Honda battle will be good!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Ah the old he wins because he's lucky line :rolleyes:


Not what I said mate. He's won a shitload because he's fantastic. BUT he's also been very lucky. That's totally different.

[Reckless]

Not what I said mate. He's won a shitload because he's fantastic. BUT he's also been very lucky. That's totally different.

Fair enough Crasher! Point taken.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Place your bets!

https://www.tab.co.nz/sport/#991

[White trash]

Place your bets!

https://www.tab.co.nz/sport/#991

Randy's worth a tenner I reckon :D

[Crasherfromwayback]

Randy's worth a tenner I reckon :D

More like a sneaky $10.00 on Aoyama @ $100.00!

But barring a crash...I'd have to think Stoner at $2.25 is safe (as betting gets anyway) money

[wharfy]

Not what I said mate. He's won a shitload because he's fantastic. BUT he's also been very lucky. That's totally different.

Champions make their own luck :first:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Champions make their own luck :first:

That'll be why three times 500cc GP champion Wayne Rainey ended up in a gravel trap with a broken neck then I guess...it's pure luck, or lack of it mate.

[george formby]

I reckon VR will be happy with top 3 finishes, just racking up points at the beginning of the season. As mentioned their is a huge amount of testosterone on the grid & points to be proved.
I've always thought one of his great strengths is tactics & I doubt he will want to be clashing fairings at the beginning of the season, I bet he will by the end though. Once the dust has settled and the other riders have shown their cards he will start to charge.

Expect to hear " We have a few liddle probolems wid de bike today, Jorge, he a ride very well & I have a great battle wid Casey, the Onda is a very fast, I am a happy to be on de podiem, I am a reely looking forward to my next a race"

[Crasherfromwayback]

Expect to hear " We have a few liddle probolems wid de bike today, Jorge, he a ride very well & I have a great battle wid Casey, the Onda is a very fast, I am a happy to be on de podiem, I am a reely looking forward to my next a race"

Nice effort!

[Reckless]

Expect to hear " We have a few liddle probolems wid de bike today, Jorge, he a ride very well & I have a great battle wid Casey, the Onda is a very fast, I am a happy to be on de podiem, I am a reely looking forward to my next a race"


Nice effort!

Agreed nice effort gave me a good laugh!

[Brian d marge]

Does that Honda have a different engine note , sounds a bit of a screamer !

Stephen

[denill]

Expect to hear " We have a few liddle probolems wid de bike today, Jorge, he a ride very well & I have a great battle wid Casey, the Onda is a very fast, I am a happy to be on de podiem, I am a reely looking forward to my next a race"

Yeah, we will get to read that next week................

Rep added :niceone:

[denill]

Can I make a prediction?

Jerry Burgess will give Val a package he will use to get on the top step in 2011.

Not saying how many times though. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Can I make a prediction?

Jerry Burgess will give Val a package he will use to get on the top step in 2011.

Not saying how many times though. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Be very surprised if he didn't win a few sooner or later. If he wins at Mugello the wops will wet themselves!

[codgyoleracer]

1) Lorenzo
2) Pedrosa
3) Rossi
:rolleyes:

[Crasherfromwayback]

1) Lorenzo
2) Pedrosa
3) Rossi
:rolleyes:

Stoner

Pedrosa

Spies

[Mental Trousers]

Spies
Stoner
Rossi

[White trash]

Spies
Stoner
Rossi


Fuck yeah!!!!!

[denill]

1. Don't know
2. Don't know
3. Don't know
:rolleyes:

[Latte]

1. Don't know
2. Don't know
3. Don't know
:rolleyes:

What are the TAB odds on that..... :rolleyes:

[k14]

Stoner

Pedrosa

Spies
Second that

[Reckless]

Via Facebook off moto Gp.com

Valentino Rossi, (Ducati Team)

“We’re all pretty satisfied with this first free practice because we worked well throughout the entire session, progressively improving with each outing. We modified the setup a little compared to the test, and we immediately found it to be better, to the point that within just a few laps, I improved on my time from Monday. The last run was particularly positive and my final lap time, done with a hard tyre that had 19 laps on it, was my best. It was just a bit more than a tenth off second place. We know that if we want to have a good race on Sunday, we have to cut another five tenths, and we’ll try to do that tomorrow. Anyway, although we still have to improve some more things on the bike, now I don't have to push so hard and it is turning better. The shoulder is holding up well. It was only at the end that it started to lose a little strength, and tomorrow we’ll see how it reacts with two practice sessions. In any case, we’re happy today.”

[White trash]

Via Facebook off moto Gp.com

Valentino Rossi, (Ducati Team)

“We’re all pretty satisfied with this first free practice because we worked well throughout the entire session, progressively improving with each outing. We modified the setup a little compared to the test, and we immediately found it to be better, to the point that within just a few laps, I improved on my time from Monday. The last run was particularly positive and my final lap time, done with a hard tyre that had 19 laps on it, was my best. It was just a bit more than a tenth off second place. We know that if we want to have a good race on Sunday, we have to cut another five tenths, and we’ll try to do that tomorrow. Anyway, although we still have to improve some more things on the bike, now I don't have to push so hard and it is turning better. The shoulder is holding up well. It was only at the end that it started to lose a little strength, and tomorrow we’ll see how it reacts with two practice sessions. In any case, we’re happy today.”

He's a cagey muthfucker that one and I have a sneaking suspicion I'm going to have egg on my face more than once this season.....

[Crasherfromwayback]

He's a cagey muthfucker that one and I have a sneaking suspicion I'm going to have egg on my face more than once this season.....

I don't mind. I like eggs.:baby:

[White trash]

I don't mind. I like eggs.:baby:

Dude! I'm not asking ya to lick them off!!!!!!

Edit: I remember what our pissed bet was. I bet you that Pedrosa was going to finish the season ahead of Stoner on points. Ahhh fuck, I'm no good at this prediction shit..............

[Crasherfromwayback]

Dude! I'm not asking ya to lick them off!!!!!!

Edit: I remember what our pissed bet was. I bet you that Pedrosa was going to finish the season ahead of Stoner on points. Ahhh fuck, I'm no good at this prediction shit..............

A carton of Steinies.

[rachprice]

Stoner
Pedrosa
Lorenzo
Rossi
Spies

[merv]

He's a cagey muthfucker that one and I have a sneaking suspicion I'm going to have egg on my face more than once this season.....

Yeah cagey alright, didn't take him long to get away from being a slow 13th fastest.

[White trash]

A carton of Steinies.

Season aint over yet homo.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Season aint over yet homo.

It is for you Noddy.

[carbonhed]

Stoner
Lorenzo
Pedrosa

After that it's going to be carnage. Spies has got to get off the line and into his work straight away otherwise he'll be in the bloodbath with Simoncelli, De Puniet, Dovizioso, Rossi and Hayden.

Gonna be mega.

[denill]

Stoner tops first practice but hey, look at Rossi...............

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Mar/110317mgp.htm

[Crasherfromwayback]

Stoner
Lorenzo
Pedrosa

After that it's going to be carnage. Spies has got to get off the line and into his work straight away otherwise he'll be in the bloodbath with Simoncelli, De Puniet, Dovizioso, Rossi and Hayden.

Gonna be mega.

I'm just hoping like fuck Stoner gets away cleanly and doesn't get taken out in turn one by the loonies!

[denill]

Mmmmm, Pedrosa more half a second from Stoner. :cool:

[scracha]

Spies
Stoner
Rossi


Barbera
Pedrossa
Dovi

[carbonhed]

I'm just hoping like fuck Stoner gets away cleanly and doesn't get taken out in turn one by the loonies!

Simoncelli on a really quick bike in amongst the aristocracy plus De Puniet... the first five laps are going to be... :banana: :drool:

[denill]

By julian ryder on the ground in the desert
Thursday, March 17, 2011

So Casey's fastest—that's not a surprise. Neither was the way he set about the Losail track: into the 1min 55sec bracket on his third flying lap, and then put in five more. No one else got within half a second (actually 0.610sec if you want it to three decimal places).

Surprises? Hector Barbera in third and fastest Ducati, and Spies in front of Lorenzo. I don't want to draw too many conclusions from one hour at the start of a four-day meeting, but Rossi and Burgess seem a little happier than they were before the session, and although Lorenzo was slower than his team mate he was in better shape than he'd been in testing. Spies ran his least preferred tyre, Pedrosa seems to have got a duff tire.

The one conclusion we can draw is that Moto2 is going to be even more competitive than last year. The first practice was frantic, heaven knows what the race will be like.

[Reckless]

What time is it on (NZ time)! Easier to ask one of you bright sparks will know! :clap:
I haven't got sky so will download the torrent and what it on the projector and big screen!

Unless someone in Aucks is having a Kiwibiker motoGP gathering??

[Brian d marge]

That honda sounds different

Cross plane crank and a shorter stoke

slower piston speeds???

there is something quite radical from last year , and not just the gear change

Also all the ducatis crashed ,,, something aint right somewhere

Hrc riders are confident ( just reading between the lines) spies is worried about the hondas

yes today we improve alot ..buta im appy ....

pramac aint turning in to the corners

hurry up Rossi I want to go to the bog ..................

Danny and Casey seem to be getting a mention , reading between the lines , the honda is going to be interesting ,,,

sod off Jorge

Though he is saying that on a soft tyre towards the end of the race the tyre is going off , suspension , electronics

Enfields are on the pace

Rossi touched the white line over, under steer?? Rossi saying the Hondas are on another planet and he hopes to stay with the second group

Yes there is something different in those honda engines as I have said

Stephen

Watch Virgin racing ( f1 ) all done on computers very clever decision mr virgin

[Wingnut]

Yea I watched the testing last night. Was interested to see that Rossi appears to still be physical in pain with having the shoulder surgery. Regardless - to beat the Repsol boys - especially the midget and the dingo - is going to be quite a task in the first few rounds..... The Honda does sound significantly different!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Champions make their own luck :first:

Here's how easily it can all go REAL bad really quickly for ANYONE.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Mar/110318fp3.htm

[roogazza]

Here's how easily it can all go REAL bad really quickly for ANYONE.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Mar/110318fp3.htm

Wasn't Hopper at testing, maybe he's still there and can jump on ?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Wasn't Hopper at testing, maybe he's still there and can jump on ?

He's their official back up rider mate. Be real surprised if he can get back on the pace though. Looks like Stoner and Pedrosa may yet break into the 54's eh!? Your man still has to find some more time...but we all know he may yet pull it out of a hat!

[roogazza]

He's their official back up rider mate. Be real surprised if he can get back on the pace though. Looks like Stoner and Pedrosa may yet break into the 54's eh!? Your man still has to find some more time...but we all know he may yet pull it out of a hat!
I'm trying to ignore the times,lol, but yeah looks like he can do a 54 ?

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'm trying to ignore the times,lol, but yeah looks like he can do a 54 ?

No Suzuki on the grid this weekend...Hopper is back in the States. The rest of this is well interesting too!

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Mar/110318rydernotes.htm

[carbonhed]

No Suzuki on the grid this weekend...Hopper is back in the States. The rest of this is well interesting too!

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Mar/110318rydernotes.htm

"I haven't pushed the front once" :laugh:

[Crasherfromwayback]

"I haven't pushed the front once" :laugh:

Tui anyone??

[Tony.OK]

Here's how easily it can all go REAL bad really quickly for ANYONE.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Mar/110318fp3.htm
Suzuki just can't catch a break eh?
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[denill]

Bwin odds are:
Stoner 1,50
Pedrosa 3,75
Lorenzo 8,00
Rossi 11,00

Gazza will make some money :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Suzuki just can't catch a break eh?


Poor old Bautista's had a fucking tough time of it...

[k14]

Poor old Bautista's had a fucking tough time of it...
Seems to be a pretty common theme with riders that go to suzuki. Good way to end your career. Capirossi is the only rider that managed to keep in the game and he had a pretty solid career before going to them.

[BMWST?]

stoner pedrosa dovi

[Crasherfromwayback]

http://www.motogp.com/en/Results+Statistics

[Shaun]

http://www.motogp.com/en/Results+Statistics


W TRASH is gunna hate parting with his box of beer come season end.

Stoner is the most confident rider on the grid full stop! And that is what it takes to win races and championships


With a name like "STONER" though, I would like to see him Drug tested more:cool:

[Crasherfromwayback]

W TRASH is gunna hate parting with his box of beer come season end.

Stoner is the most confident rider on the grid full stop! And that is what it takes to win races and championships


With a name like "STONER" though, I would like to see him Drug tested more:cool:

I'm not gonna share it with the fucking poofta either.

I've been watching all of the free practice rounds, and qualifying on MotoGP.com, and I've never seen Stoner smile and laugh so much. Looks like he's starting to enjoy things at Honda very quickly. Obviously a huge relief to get off the Ducati eh?

That Honda sounds FUCKING angry this year!!!!!!!!!

[k14]

I'm not gonna share it with the fucking poofta either.

I've been watching all of the free practice rounds, and qualifying on MotoGP.com, and I've never seen Stoner smile and laugh so much. Looks like he's starting to enjoy things at Honda very quickly. Obviously a huge relief to get off the Ducati eh?

That Honda sounds FUCKING angry this year!!!!!!!!!
Gee Rossi is really keeping his form close to his chest. 1.5s, he'll be able to find that in the race....

[Tony.OK]

That Honda sounds FUCKING angry this year!!!!!!!!!

Ya not wrong...................best sounding bike out there IMO!

Don't like Stoner much anymore but shit the kid is one hell of a rider...........my real concern is that the 2 Repsol boys play nice and don't take each other out. Could be a rematch from their 250 days together............very close racing!!

Too exciting already and the season hasn't begun :woohoo:

[carbonhed]

Have you ever seen Pedrosa hanging it out as much as this? I wonder if he'll make it to the end?

First into turn one and looking to check out... whos's going to go with him other than Stoner?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Have you ever seen Pedrosa hanging it out as much as this? I wonder if he'll make it to the end?

First into turn one and looking to check out... whos's going to go with him other than Stoner?

Nope! Maybe.

No body. They're too fast for anyone else here. Repsol one two unless they take each other out. I've got $200.00 riding on Stoner at the tab, so the little fucker had better do the bizz.

[Mental Trousers]

Nope! Maybe.

No body. They're too fast for anyone else here. Repsol one two unless they take each other out. I've got $200.00 riding on Stoner at the tab, so the little fucker had better do the bizz.

Now I've got a reason to laugh if he lobs it while out in front (again).

[Crasherfromwayback]

Now I've got a reason to laugh if he lobs it while out in front (again).

Stranger things have happened! Remind me NOT to buy you a beer if we meet ya nasty cooooont!

[carbonhed]

Nope! Maybe.

I've got $200.00 riding on Stoner at the tab, so the little fucker had better do the bizz.

Bold move! I reckon a leftfield punt on Pedrosa for the title could be the way to go... but I can only stretch to $7.50.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Bold move! I reckon a leftfield punt on Pedrosa for the title could be the way to go... but I can only stretch to $7.50.

Problem is...you have to bet off shore for that. Fucking tab don't do odds for the winner of the season. I dare say you could ask them to though. Pedrosa sure is, and always has been fast enough. Just not often enough I reckon. Stoner will be there or there abouts at every single round I think.

[puddytat]

Jeez that Marc Marquez aint doin' to bad to qualify second , for his 1st race in Moto2:yes:
The kids got talent no dout about it

[cmoore]

so what are the predictions??...

should be

1. stoner
2. Pedrosa
3. Lorenzo

but that honda might chew a tyre or two....still it is looking very good...I know stoner can do it...but he just pushes too far sometimes and fails..

my picks are

1. Pedrosa
2. Lorenzo
3. Spies / Stoner / Simoncelli

[carbonhed]

Jeez that Marc Marquez aint doin' to bad to qualify second , for his 1st race in Moto2:yes:
The kids got talent no dout about it

Brilliant effort wasn't it. Moto2's going to be epic.

[Brian d marge]

Ok

Just come back from talking with a test engineer at Honda today

Hrc , here in saitama is ok , basically all is fine even with the power cuts

Utsunomiya ( just up north about an hour by train ) took a hit , but thats a production facility so shouldn't affect the racing

Stephen

[Mental Trousers]

Sounds like it's the suppliers that HRC rely on that could be the problem. A few of them took a hit and are having problems apparently.

[Brian d marge]

Sounds like it's the suppliers that HRC rely on that could be the problem. A few of them took a hit and are having problems apparently.

Which ones ?

Most if not all of Honda's race teams , the work is all in house

Some of the axillary parts but Im racking my brain as to who and where

Stephen

[del-solider]

Once again coverage is delayed on sky :mad::mad:,
Wanted to watch motogp before work but cant now, race probably wont be on till 845ish now.
What got have possibly been on before that they had to delay it!

[eelracing]

What got have possibly been on before that they had to delay it!

PGA Golf Euro Tour...delayed coz of rain.Then to complete the misery called off due to getting dark,the poor dears.

Could you imagine the frustration if your a golf fan:facepalm:

[Mental Trousers]

Which ones ?

Most if not all of Honda's race teams , the work is all in house

Some of the axillary parts but Im racking my brain as to who and where

Stephen

Not sure. It may have been the 3 Japanese factories in general. They were going on about it on the Eurosport coverage. Talking to Team Managers, such and such said blah.

[Brian d marge]

Not sure. It may have been the 3 Japanese factories in general. They were going on about it on the Eurosport coverage. Talking to Team Managers, such and such said blah.

Found out today

Hitachi Denso and one other I forgot have suffered , with Hitachi I think in the no fly zone
So Hitachi make materials and of course will not be supplying other medium size companies

Thats the scuttlebut i heard today

Stephen