*Spoiler alert* Indianapolis Moto GP (Qualifying and Race)

**NZsarge** · 29th August 2010, 08:35

Qualifying: Interesting for sure, Rossi still struggles, his replacement at Yamaha next year shines.
Stoner didn't look to happy and results show he's down on where you might expect him to be while Hayden looked great. Lorenzo solid performance.
Discuss...

**White trash** · 29th August 2010, 08:53

I'll discuss it alright. Spies FTW!!!!

Unfortunately there's no points for qualifying but he's obviously got good pace and hopefully can run at that pace from early in the piece.

**NZsarge** · 29th August 2010, 09:25

Originally Posted by White trash

I'll discuss it alright. Spies FTW!!!!

Unfortunately there's no points for qualifying but he's obviously got good pace and hopefully can run at that pace from early in the piece.

Agreed, he was outstanding, hope it carries through to races end as well. He's gonna be a force to be reckoned with on a factory bike, maybe not straight away but eventually.

**cmoore** · 29th August 2010, 09:33

I knew Spies was going to do well when i heard after Brno that he had felt the bike go fast and now knew how it should feel...that could only mean he was getting into the zone...my guess is once you are there then you know how to get there and that can only mean he will be faster and more consistant then he has been.....

he is a fantastic rider and a good fit for Yamaha, good to to have a Yank up there...

**Matt Bleck** · 29th August 2010, 10:22

America.... fuck yeah!!!

**rachprice** · 29th August 2010, 10:51

Spies you little champ!!

I love you

Rock on his first win!

**Gwinch** · 29th August 2010, 11:34

Could Spies be the first satellite rider to win a race since Elias pipped Rossi by 0.002 seconds at Estoril in 2006?

Which incidently was a fantastic race, there's a video on youtube. Also the race where Wee Man took out Hayden, you can vividly see the rage on his face! Definitely rooting for Elias in Moto2, go that man. Top rider and personality, been cheering for him all year. Fingers crossed he picks up a ride in MotoGP next year... perhaps the spot Spies is going to vacate?

**pritch** · 29th August 2010, 13:49

Originally Posted by Gwinch

Definitely rooting for Elias in Moto2, go that man. Top rider and personality, been cheering for him all year. Fingers crossed he picks up a ride in MotoGP next year... perhaps the spot Spies is going to vacate?

That train might've already left the station? Crutchlow seems to be the choice for Tech 3.

During qualifying today the commentary team raised the question as to whether there was something different under the plastic on Spies' bike. I think when Rossi announced his departure to Ducati, Yamaha gave Spies Rossi's bike and vice versa.

**boman** · 29th August 2010, 15:05

Originally Posted by pritch

That train might've already left the station? Crutchlow seems to be the choice for Tech 3.

During qualifying today the commentary team raised the question as to whether there was something different under the plastic on Spies' bike. I think when Rossi announced his departure to Ducati, Yamaha gave Spies Rossi's bike and vice versa.

Yes, an interesting theory. Makes you wonder, does it not?

**Wingnut** · 29th August 2010, 16:24

Originally Posted by pritch

That train might've already left the station? Crutchlow seems to be the choice for Tech 3.

During qualifying today the commentary team raised the question as to whether there was something different under the plastic on Spies' bike. I think when Rossi announced his departure to Ducati, Yamaha gave Spies Rossi's bike and vice versa.

If that is the case - I hope Rossi manages to win on that Desmo from the get go..

Is there a similar case going on with Stoner - he had good pace at practise but dropped off a bit come qualifying. Or are we reading into it all a bit much. Its just set up issues - thats all!

**Bren_chch** · 29th August 2010, 17:41

Originally Posted by Gwinch

there's a video on youtube. Also the race where Wee Man took out Hayden, you can vividly see the rage on his face!

Epic... thanks!

**carbonhed** · 29th August 2010, 17:45

Great lap by Spies.

So what's your picks for the race?

Pedrosa
Lorenzo
Stoner
Dovizioso
Spies

**AllanB** · 29th August 2010, 17:45

Actually I'm surprised that Yamaha has not put Rossi on the bench for the rest of the season - Japanese honor etc.

Bet they have him on a lemon.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 30th August 2010, 08:27

Originally Posted by carbonhed

Great lap by Spies.

So what's your picks for the race?

Pedrosa
Lorenzo
Stoner
Dovizioso
Spies

Not too shabby for someone who was only ever gonna be a superbike rider!

**roogazza** · 30th August 2010, 08:55

Originally Posted by carbonhed

Great lap by Spies.

So what's your picks for the race?

Pedrosa
Lorenzo
Stoner
Dovizioso
Spies

Not a bad guess Carbon, Spies put on a good show in his homeland.
My hero had three offs for the weekend but as usual raced well. G.

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