Assen GP...

[DidJit]

Score 1 on the hype machine to Ducati (http://motomatters.com/news/2011/06/20/ducati_to_bring_radically_revised_gp11_f.html). More here (http://www.gpone.com/index.php/en/201106154009/Ducati-GP12-technical-analysis.html).

[Crasherfromwayback]

Won't change the result of the race though...

[bogan]

Won't change the result of the race though...

Probly not this one anyhow, unless they have got a lot a of testing done with it on the sly... guess there will be more speculation on that after the practice sessions get underway.

But an interesting developement none-the-less :yes:

Hoping for some good weather and close racing this weekend.

[DidJit]

And in Moto2 news (http://www.bikesportnews.com/news-detail.cfm?newstitle=MotoGP-Assen:-Aspar-wheels-in-Elena-Rosell-for-Moto2&newsid=4871)...

[Shaun]

Won't change the result of the race though...


Do you mean SIMO to win

[Crasherfromwayback]

Probly not this one anyhow, unless they have got a lot a of testing done with it on the sly... guess there will be more speculation on that after the practice sessions get underway.

But an interesting developement none-the-less :yes:

Hoping for some good weather and close racing this weekend.

Think the chassis is more of a problem than the tranny, as the Ducati hasn't really looked slower than the Honda in a straight line.


Do you mean SIMO to win

Not yet I don't think. Maybe Mugello?

[rachprice]

And in Moto2 news (http://www.bikesportnews.com/news-detail.cfm?newstitle=MotoGP-Assen:-Aspar-wheels-in-Elena-Rosell-for-Moto2&newsid=4871)...

Fuck! No shit!! I have never seen a chicky on the grid! Awesome

Stoner
Lorenzo
Simoncelli

[SPman]

Do you mean SIMO to win
Maybe - if he doesn't fall off......and Casey does.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Maybe - if he doesn't fall off......and Casey does.

Seeing as Stoner hasn't crashed (himself) in a race so far this season...don't see it happening.

[Shaun]

Seeing as Stoner hasn't crashed (himself) in a race so far this season...don't see it happening.


agreed, and with his talent and the Brilliant Honda ( Again) I cannot see that happening either

[DidJit]

... the Brilliant Honda (Again)...

Be interesting to see what Aoyama can do on Pedrosa's bike.

[steveyb]

Interesting to see a woman rider on the grid. She is the first woman since Katja Poensgen (spelling?) in 2004 or so.
However, as was suggested on another forum, teams racing in the MotoGP classes really should be targeting the best riders from wherever, not space fillers and marketing exercises.
There are dozens of riders with better credentials (e.g. Damien Cudlin) but maybe without the connections or the budget.
I would hazard a guess that right now even Ska Chill would do a better job than this chick will be able to do. I'll let her do naughty things to me if she qualifies.
Discuss.
worms, can, open

[CHOPPA]

Interesting to see a woman rider on the grid. She is the first woman since Katja Poensgen (spelling?) in 2004 or so.
However, as was suggested on another forum, teams racing in the MotoGP classes really should be targeting the best riders from wherever, not space fillers and marketing exercises.
There are dozens of riders with better credentials (e.g. Damien Cudlin) but maybe without the connections or the budget.
I would hazard a guess that right now even Ska Chill would do a better job than this chick will be able to do. I'll let her do naughty things to me if she qualifies.
Discuss.
worms, can, open

I would agree.... Maybe Glenn could get some surgery?

[gixerracer]

Interesting to see a woman rider on the grid. She is the first woman since Katja Poensgen (spelling?) in 2004 or so.
However, as was suggested on another forum, teams racing in the MotoGP classes really should be targeting the best riders from wherever, not space fillers and marketing exercises.
There are dozens of riders with better credentials (e.g. Damien Cudlin) but maybe without the connections or the budget.
I would hazard a guess that right now even Ska Chill would do a better job than this chick will be able to do. I'll let her do naughty things to me if she qualifies.
Discuss.
worms, can, open

Couldnt disagree with you more BOB or is that BooB.
They have just lost a world class rider and no doubt have some serious sponsorship commitments to up hold. I dont no anything about here do you? I assume the team putting her on there bikes does. Good on them I say if nothing else it will give the team/sponsors some good coverage.
I was lucky enough to watch Katja Poinsken? race European Superstock on the Corona Suzuki 750 at Donnington Round in 2000 and she was very very good would have run at the front of any domestic championship no problems at all but when she went 250gp she did not go so good but different playing feild.

[pritch]

I see the big discussion is about the lady in Moto 2. Titillating. I found the new Ducati GP11.1 more interesting, but then I'm old.

New frame, gearbox, swingarm and suspension is a major gamble, they'll basically have no setup data until Rossi gets in to the pits during FP1.

Here's hoping it all hangs together and Rossi can at least make a race of it.

[pritch]

241238241239

Allow me to introduce Elena Rosell.

[Brian d marge]

I see the big discussion is about the lady in Moto 2. Titillating. I found the new Ducati GP11.1 more interesting, but then I'm old.

New frame, gearbox, swingarm and suspension is a major gamble, they'll basically have no setup data until Rossi gets in to the pits during FP1.

Here's hoping it all hangs together and Rossi can at least make a race of it.

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Thats the tweet I got , its an old Idea the rear suspension , got some good points , but I ..there is something telling me that the Dukes problem is fundamental the the engine layout ,,and this is another bandaid fix
Good call with the testing ducati ,,,, nice interpretation

Stephen

[gixerracer]

I see the big discussion is about the lady in Moto 2. Titillating. I found the new Ducati GP11.1 more interesting, but then I'm old.

New frame, gearbox, swingarm and suspension is a major gamble, they'll basically have no setup data until Rossi gets in to the pits during FP1.

Here's hoping it all hangs together and Rossi can at least make a race of it.

It is not that much of a gamble when he cant ride what they have got at the mo and he seems to like the new 1000cc bike so why not? And if they go no good then at least they have a decent reason for the press HAHA.

[Brian d marge]

May have been posted but

Honda have just said Pedrosa will be replaced by Aoyama and thanks to the gresini team ....

Also Motegi has been resurfaced after the earthquake damage, so all good there.

Enfield Is still there.

Stephen

[DidJit]

Motorcycle porn... GPOne.com has some pics of the GP11.1 (http://www.gpone.com/index.php/en/201106224089/Ducati-GP11.1-first-pics.html).

[Crasherfromwayback]

The exhaust on the right side is an interesting change

[DidJit]

Due to the 'upside-down' swingarm perhaps?

Edit: David Emmett (http://motomatters.com/analysis/2011/06/22/2011_motogp_assen_wednesday_round_up_the.html) has had a peek at it and reckons,
“The rear swingarm appears to be attached to a carbon fiber subframe rather than the crankcases, and the shock is mounted at the top on the same subframe, rather than the bottom of the engine casing via a linkage as it was on the GP11.0. The fairing is now the double-gill side vent version rather than the large single vent, and the swingarm bracing is underneath rather than above. The lower front exhaust is now large, vaguely trumpet shaped, and emerging from the side, altered from the elegantly tucked away side exit as it was previously.”

[Brian d marge]

241317

Take your pick , all been done before. The thing still need money spent before you will see Rossi up the sharp end

Stephen

[steveyb]

Couldnt disagree with you more BOB or is that BooB.

That is Dr Boob to you, Crash.

They have just lost a world class rider and no doubt have some serious sponsorship commitments to up hold.

Absolutely correct on both counts, hence my comment. Sponsors will not thank the team if she does not qualify.

I dont no anything about here do you?

Yep, had a look. She rides for Kawasaki in the Spanish Formula Extreme type series. That is not the CEV Buckler national series, but one down from it. Currently in top 10 but only just.

I assume the team putting her on there bikes does. Good on them I say if nothing else it will give the team/sponsors some good coverage.

The coverage up to the race will be plenty. During the race, maybe not so much.

I was lucky enough to watch Katja Poinsken? race European Superstock on the Corona Suzuki 750 at Donnington Round in 2000 and she was very very good would have run at the front of any domestic championship no problems at all but when she went 250gp she did not go so good but different playing feild.

Right again (shit, how come you are right??). Katja was an excellent rider, but we both know how hard it is to come into a world championship race and do well, let alone on an old bike with no budget as Katja had. Her team had to withdraw from races due to lack of budget.


Elena will not have that problem, but all in all good luck to her. Any chance to do this would be welcomed by any rider I would suggest.

[pritch]

Well tonight while we are sleeping the action gets underway. By morning we should have a hint how things are shaping up for Stoner, the GP11.1, for Elena, and whoever else takes your fancy. Or just how the weather was for FP1?

Qualifying tomorrow night, races Saturday night. Bring it on.

[Kiwi Graham]

New frame, gearbox, swingarm and suspension is a major gamble, they'll basically have no setup data until Rossi gets in to the pits during FP1.

Here's hoping it all hangs together and Rossi can at least make a race of it.

Agreed, they certainly have nothing to loose and of course they could learn from valuable data for next season :innocent:

[puddytat]

Free feeds on www.leaguetv.net if anyones interested....:2thumbsup

[boostin]

The thing still need money spent before you will see Rossi up the sharp end

Stephen

I guess you meant during the race, right?

FP1 Times

1SIMONCELLI M.San Carlo Honda Gresini1:49.036
2ROSSI V.Ducati Team+0.360
3STONER C.Repsol Honda Team+0.491
4DOVIZIOSO A.Repsol Honda Team+0.604
5CRUTCHLOW C.Monster Yamaha Tech 3+1.350
6ABRAHAM K.Cardion AB Motoracing+1.377
7LORENZO J.Yamaha Factory Racing+1.813
8EDWARDS C.Monster Yamaha Tech 3+1.932
9SPIES B.Yamaha Factory Racing+2.858
10HAYDEN N.Ducati Team+3.192
11BARBERA H.Mapfre Aspar Team MotoGP+3.610
12BAUTISTA A.Rizla Suzuki MotoGP+4.128
13ELIAS T.LCR Honda MotoGP+4.287

[CHOPPA]

Good start! Lets hope its the same in the dry.

Imagine if he turns this Ducati around, his stocks are gonna go up even more!

[Brian d marge]

I guess you meant during the race, right?

FP1 Times

1SIMONCELLI M.San Carlo Honda Gresini1:49.036
2ROSSI V.Ducati Team+0.360
3STONER C.Repsol Honda Team+0.491
4DOVIZIOSO A.Repsol Honda Team+0.604
5CRUTCHLOW C.Monster Yamaha Tech 3+1.350
6ABRAHAM K.Cardion AB Motoracing+1.377
7LORENZO J.Yamaha Factory Racing+1.813
8EDWARDS C.Monster Yamaha Tech 3+1.932
9SPIES B.Yamaha Factory Racing+2.858
10HAYDEN N.Ducati Team+3.192
11BARBERA H.Mapfre Aspar Team MotoGP+3.610
12BAUTISTA A.Rizla Suzuki MotoGP+4.128
13ELIAS T.LCR Honda MotoGP+4.287

Ha HA ha ... I hope ( also would like to know how ! ) he stays up the pointy end ... I sort of ummmmed and arrred thought about the frame and swing arm ,,,,then those little voices ( no the ones I hear normally, they go with the meds, but the other ones)
and I had the feeling there was still " something aint right with that bike "....

We will see. I hope it IS up the pointy end and we find out how ....

Stephen

[yod]

Ha HA ha ... I hope ( also would like to know how ! ) he stays up the pointy end ... I sort of ummmmed and arrred thought about the frame and swing arm ,,,,then those little voices ( no the ones I hear normally, they go with the meds, but the other ones)
and I had the feeling there was still " something aint right with that bike "....

We will see. I hope it IS up the pointy end and we find out how ....

Stephen

It could be the wet making (part of) the difference too. He's not shabby in the wet and was fairly close to the pace at Jerez, until the Stoner incident anyway. Be hard to say how much difference the mods to the bike have made until we see a dry race. Should be a hell of an interesting round!

[BMWST?]

It could be the wet making (part of) the difference too. He's not shabby in the wet and was fairly close to the pace at Jerez, until the Stoner incident anyway. Be hard to say how much difference the mods to the bike have made until we see a dry race. Should be a hell of an interesting round!

when the grip is low there aint the forces feeding into the frame and suspension to show up the problems

[steveyb]

Quick Skunk, get over there, they need your expertise to clean up the oil on the track!!

[steveyb]

241238241239

Allow me to introduce Elena Rosell.

Hmmm, crash (possibly in the oil??) and 11 sec off pace.

Hope she can bounce back.

[denill]

He's Back?????????????????

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Jun/110623a.htm

[Shaun]

He's Back?????????????????

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Jun/110623a.htm




Not bad for an old has been eh, now fek off Honda

[White trash]

First (and only) practice session in extremely shitty conditions is a far from conclusive look at what's what.

[NZsarge]

First (and only) practice session in extremely shitty conditions is a far from conclusive look at what's what.

Assuming the conditions were the same for everyone it's not bad though but yes it's early days..

[Crasherfromwayback]

Assuming the conditions were the same for everyone it's not bad though but yes it's early days..

I hope like hell he is back to his best. More going for it at the front the merrier!

[NZsarge]

I hope like hell he is back to his best. More going for it at the front the merrier!

Agreed and agreed, now here's hoping Spies can get that little bit quicker and be consistent with it.

[Shaun]

First (and only) practice session in extremely shitty conditions is a far from conclusive look at what's what.



Fuk off ya dick, just because you can use a computor does not mean you have a brain cell:tugger:



PS, luv ya Bro, PM me a Land line for ya

[Shaun]

I hope like hell he is back to his best. More going for it at the front the merrier!




U an Me both Pete. He will only be back to his best when he has the best bike again, and that is not far away now i think

[DidJit]

... when he has the best bike again, ...

Speaking of which, I love this:
... when asked by reporters what parts from the GP11 were used for the GP11.1, Ducati team boss (and head of the test team) Vito Guareschi reeled off a very short list: "The wheels, the brakes and the front forks."

Source. (http://motomatters.com/analysis/2011/06/23/ducati_gp111_two_parts_different_to_the_.html)

[DidJit]

Today is full of funny quotes... Simoncelli (http://www.gpone.com/index.php/en/201106234104/Sic-Valentino-L-ho-visto-meglio.html) on Rossi:

... And what about this controversy that the Ducati is more a 1000 than an 800?
"Either he wasn't opening the throttle all the way, or it's not a 1000cc."

[yod]

Today is full of funny quotes... Simoncelli (http://www.gpone.com/index.php/en/201106234104/Sic-Valentino-L-ho-visto-meglio.html) on Rossi:

:rofl: that's mint

[pritch]

First (and only) practice session in extremely shitty conditions is a far from conclusive look at what's what.

Ahhh but it's a lot better than thirteenth or whatever last week in similar shitty conditions.

Time to koock off and head home for a bottle of vinho tinto and hopefully still compis mentis, watch qualifying...

[Kiwi Graham]

I think it is showing Vale's ability at developing a bike is starting to glean results, even if it is wet!

He's developing next years bike at the same time too and all within the rules :lol:

[Shaun]

I think it is showing Vale's ability at developing a bike is starting to glean results, even if it is wet!

He's developing next years bike at the same time too and all within the rules :lol:


Vale has the feel YES, JERRY is the King Pin I reckon! Without Vale Jerry WON WON WON, with Vale hid did also, Vale has cemented his Awsome Talent and special skills together with Jerry, they are a TEAM

[Crasherfromwayback]

together with Jerry, they are a TEAM

Civil Union is the correct term I believe.

[rachprice]

Vale has the feel YES, JERRY is the King Pin I reckon! Without Vale Jerry WON WON WON, with Vale hid did also, Vale has cemented his Awsome Talent and special skills together with Jerry, they are a TEAM

Dude I think the sypho from rooting all those bitches in your hey day of racing has gone to your head

I didn't understand most of that! Apart from Rossi needs Jerry?

[Brian d marge]

Theres oil on the track from a moto2 bike and the track is very messy , they might have canceled a practice because of it

Dovi has just left the medical centre , haven't heard why....

Stephen

[White trash]

Not bad for an old has been eh, now fek off Honda


First (and only) practice session in extremely shitty conditions is a far from conclusive look at what's what.


Fuk off ya dick, just because you can use a computor does not mean you have a brain cell:tugger:



PS, luv ya Bro, PM me a Land line for ya

Hmmmmmmmm.........

Guess I do have a brain cell after all.

"Go Spies ya cunt!!!!"

[Kiwi Graham]

Am lovin the 50th anniversary colours on the Yamaha, go Spies!
The changes Ducati made for Rosi don't appear to have worked.
Simo does it again!

[DidJit]

Some of the riders are reportedly having trouble with the Bridgestones (http://www.gpone.com/index.php/en/201106244120/Simoncelli-a-tutto-gas-Rossi-11.html). More (http://superbikeplanet.com/2011/Jun/110624rydernotes2.htm) on that and an insight into Rossi's issues (http://www.gpone.com/index.php/en/201106244123/Rossi-nuova-moto-vecchi-problemi.html). But, wow, SuperSic and Spies just nine thousandths of a second apart!
:gob:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Three trashed factory Hondas. Very expensive weekend...

[DidJit]

Three trashed factory Hondas. Very expensive weekend...

Oh yeah, meant to add that (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/170613/1/repsol_trio_recall_assen_crash_sequence.html) in.

[NZsarge]

"Go Spies ya cunt!!!!"

Farkin' A!!!!

[NZsarge]

The changes Ducati made for Rosi don't appear to have worked.


I think Ducati need to buy some Yamaha customer bikes and put the Ducati Fairings on them....:D

[Crasherfromwayback]

I think Ducati need to buy some Yamaha customer bikes and put the Ducati Fairings on them....:D

I think Ducati need to hire Stoner. Oh hang on...

[merv]

Some had been bagging Karel Abraham at the beginning of the season but once again he is fastest on a Ducati lol!

[pritch]

From Alex Briggs

Very disappointing for all of us. We expected 2 do better. But the fat lady has not sung yet. Lots of discussion & brainstorming tonight.

4 whatever reason, we have yet 2 give the rider the feeling he needs 2 ride how he wants. When we do it will be like a switch....

Until we find the thing that flicks the switch 4 us...we will just keep working like dogs......

And from Cal Crutchlow:

Bridgestone were to bring us all softer tyre for tomorrow as we are all complaining of no heat again, but now wont as 1 manufacturer disagrees

[denill]

Some had been bagging Karel Abraham at the beginning of the season but once again he is fastest on a Ducati lol!

No matter what happens this weekend - that is a BAD look................... :( :(

[BMWST?]

dont forget that the race is TONIGHT not tomorrow night

[SPman]

When will Simo get it into his thick head, to watch it on those first corners!

Sheesh!

Well done Ben on his first win - he was so excited, he almost looked awake.....

[Brian d marge]

Americans they can surprise you

interesting

Rossi ,,,,,,,,,,

Stephen

[James Deuce]

The 125 race was the best racing I've seen in ages. RIP 125GP. All hail the Briggs & Stratton Lawnmower challenge that will replace it. Moto2 was an incomprehensible jumble of visibly slow Formula Honda racers as usual.

MotoGP was weird. Looks like late '80s/early '90s 500GP. Small fields, only a couple of people who can win consistently and dwindling fields and spectators. Stop criticising Simoncelli. He's the only rider out there pushing limits. Reminds of some dude called Doohan in '90.

[Kickaha]

The 125 race was the best racing.

It just about always has been but it tends to be ignored by the dickheads who think bigger and faster is better

[denill]

When will Simo get it into his thick head, to watch it on those first corners! Sheesh!

Simo's going to cop it - but if the 'experts' stop and think they may remember, it is an exact carbon copy of the 'racing incident' in Jerez when Rossi passed Stoner cleanly, but toooo hot and then binned it, taking out the rider he had just passed. :yes:

[James Deuce]

It just about always has been but it tends to be ignored by the dickheads who think bigger and faster is better

Not only that but Vinales is looking like something special. Best race, best racer. I also admired the way he openly ogled Paris Hilton's tits at the team launch.

[Big Dave]

Stop criticising Simoncelli.

Nah. Reminds me of Xaus.

[Shaun]

Americans they can surprise you

interesting

Rossi ,,,,,,,,,,

Stephen



No surprises in BEN SPIES winning a race Stephen, he is extremelly talanted and focused

[James Deuce]

Nah. Reminds me of Xaus.
Nah. When Xaus crashes he does it by himself and he and the bike are so poked neither of them can continue.

[White trash]

Pleased to see Spies get his maiden win. I hope it'll give him the confidence to go toe to toe with the front runners more often.

[BMWST?]

The 125 race was the best racing I've seen in ages. RIP 125GP. All hail the Briggs & Stratton Lawnmower challenge that will replace it. Moto2 was an incomprehensible jumble of visibly slow Formula Honda racers as usual.

MotoGP was weird. Looks like late '80s/early '90s 500GP. Small fields, only a couple of people who can win consistently and dwindling fields and spectators. Stop criticising Simoncelli. He's the only rider out there pushing limits. Reminds of some dude called Doohan in '90.

he is only pushing the limits because he doesnt seem to know where they are yet...and he should seeing his contemporaries have learned,either that or he doesnt care which is dangerous for him and those around him.
He is obviously fast becuase left to his own devices he doesnt actually crsh much but once he is surrounded by other rider he cant seem to control his urge to be in front of them immediately

[yod]

Not only that but Vinales is looking like something special. Best race, best racer. I also admired the way he openly ogled Paris Hilton's tits at the team launch.

she's got tits?

[James Deuce]

he is only pushing the limits because he doesnt seem to know where they are yet...and he should seeing his contemporaries have learned,either that or he doesnt care which is dangerous for him and those around him.
He is obviously fast becuase left to his own devices he doesnt actually crsh much but once he is surrounded by other rider he cant seem to control his urge to be in front of them immediately

You're repeating my point why? He cares about not crashing. He just cares about winning more. As it should be.

[LMFAO]

The 125 race was the best racing I've seen in ages. RIP 125GP. All hail the Briggs & Stratton Lawnmower challenge that will replace it. Moto2 was an incomprehensible jumble of visibly slow Formula Honda racers as usual.

MotoGP was weird. Looks like late '80s/early '90s 500GP. Small fields, only a couple of people who can win consistently and dwindling fields and spectators. Stop criticising Simoncelli. He's the only rider out there pushing limits. Reminds of some dude called Doohan in '90.

Showing your ignorance as usual I see. Lets bring back the old 2 strokes on gravel tracks, wire wheels and open face helmets. What a spectator marvel that would be! Remember how fast those guys were? wow! Imagine the spectators?!

Hey with your visionary responses you should think about organising events??
Maybe you could start things moving into the past and hopefully run everyone broke with the huge prices of not having restricted classes. Maybe everyone could pool there resources and we could have 3 people in each race?

[LMFAO]

You're repeating my point why? He cares about not crashing. He just cares about winning more. As it should be.

Obviously winning is not high on his list. He hasnt even got a podium. No points for qualifying.

[k14]

Simo's going to cop it - but if the 'experts' stop and think they may remember, it is an exact carbon copy of the 'racing incident' in Jerez when Rossi passed Stoner cleanly, but toooo hot and then binned it, taking out the rider he had just passed. :yes:
It was quite different to the Rossi crash. He outbraked Stoner and lost the front carrying too much corner speed through the corner. Simo highsided cause he was too keen with the throttle and the traction control couldn't help him. He did exactly the same thing at estoril, first left hand corner highside. He nearly collected Stoner that day, Lorenzo was the unlucky one last night! I reckon Simo will win this weekend in Italy.

[Shaun]

Simo;s win is coming and I luv his attach attitude

[LMFAO]

It was quite different to the Rossi crash. He outbraked Stoner and lost the front carrying too much corner speed through the corner. Simo highsided cause he was too keen with the throttle and the traction control couldn't help him. He did exactly the same thing at estoril, first left hand corner highside. He nearly collected Stoner that day, Lorenzo was the unlucky one last night! I reckon Simo will win this weekend in Italy.

He obviously has the pace. I would put money on him to win at Mugello

[slowpoke]

Simo, Simo, Simo.....thanks for rooting a perfectly good championship.

"He'll definitely win the next round".......the whole premise that built the TAB into what it is today!!

Congrats to Speez, nice to see a humble guy without a a Rossi wannabe attitude doin' good. Now that he's ticked that box I reckon he'll be at the front or very close to it a lot more often.

[Shaun]

Simo, Simo, Simo.....thanks for rooting a perfectly good championship.

"He'll definitely win the next round".......the whole premise that built the TAB into what it is today!!

Congrats to Speez, nice to see a humble guy without a a Rossi wannabe attitude doin' good. Now that he's ticked that box I reckon he'll be at the front or very close to it a lot more often.



Agree re Spies mate, the same thing happened with him when raced against Matt Malladin ( Better than any WSB Rider) in the USA a few years back, once he got started, he could not be stopped, I just hope Yamaha can build him a good 1000cc for next year so no machine let downs for next years championship, be bloody great to see a Yank back up there all the time

[SPman]

Simo;s win is coming and I luv his attach attitude What - to attach himself to someone at the beginning of each race.....?

No doubt, the boy's fast - just has to learn when to be fast and when to hold it for a few seconds.
'Twould be good to see a full field of fit riders on a dry track, going for it........

[Shaun]

What - to attach himself to someone at the beginning of each race.....?

No doubt, the boy's fast - just has to learn when to be fast and when to hold it for a few seconds.
'Twould be good to see a full field of fit riders on a dry track, going for it........


Shwantz CRASHED his brains out ( A Hero Of mine) GARDENER CRASHED HIS cell OUT, WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL NOW, GOOD ON HIM FOR PULLING THE TRIGGER, HE IS NOT THERE TO MAKE FRIENDS

WOOPS TO THE CAPS

[eelracing]

Shwantz CRASHED his brains out ( A Hero Of mine) GARDENER CRASHED HIS cell OUT, WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL NOW, GOOD ON HIM FOR PULLING THE TRIGGER, HE IS NOT THERE TO MAKE FRIENDS

Yeah,who was it who said "The day I stop going for the gaps,is the day I retire from racing"?

By the way your comment deserved CAPS.

[Shaun]

Yeah,who was it who said "The day I stop going for the gaps,is the day I retire from racing"?

By the way your comment deserved CAPS.



Cheers, most of the comments about his riding style are being said with this new soft cock PC world we live in now

[bogan]

Cheers, most of the comments about his riding style are being said with this new soft cock PC world we live in now

And at least he's racing, not like the pillock who pissed oil all over the track during practice and took a number of bikes out.

Good to see Spies get a win though.

[SPman]

Cheers, most of the comments about his riding style are being said with this new soft cock PC world we live in now
Hey - I'm a Simo fan - it's great that he sticks it to the others - reminds me of how I used to ride when I was his age - I just wish he would stay on for more than the first corner!

[Shaun]

Hey - I'm a Simo fan - it's great that he sticks it to the others - reminds me of how I used to ride when I was his age - I just wish he would stay on for more than the first corner!


He will learn that trick soon man, and then he is going to be an amazing weapon

Go back 2 3 years and take a look at Lorenzo Crash Crash Crash etc Time will tell