MotoGP 2012

[onearmedbandit]

Like I said, this is only an issue because there wasn't an air fence there. Had there been, it would've done its job and everyone would be commenting 'wow see Nicky hit that air fence and walk away, bet he was glad that was there'. Think about it. If it was a major issue this would be a major topic of debate. I've been watching MotoGP and other racing for years and I've not heard anyone involved complain about air fences.

[Crasherfromwayback]

How many other tracks on the international major race scene do people complain about? I see plenty of cars/bikes hit air fences and no one moans, in fact they praise them.

I hear ya mate...and I agree. Laguna Seca would scare the fuck out of me.

[Mental Trousers]

The way he hit it he quite possibly would've gone over the air fence as they're only as tall as the wall behind them. I don't recall seeing anyone hit an air fence while still vertical and on the bike.

[onearmedbandit]

Just watched Nicky's crash again, I really don't think he hit it that fast. Even hitting something like that at 30km/h would have you over the bars and it would look pretty nasty. Had there been an air fence there his crash wouldn't have even rated. I just watch a vid online of a bike racer hitting an air fence at 260km/h with virtually no run off, it looked violent but he looked to be ok (although the clip ended but the rider was looking around).

[onearmedbandit]

The way he hit it he quite possibly would've gone over the air fence as they're only as tall as the wall behind them. I don't recall seeing anyone hit an air fence while still vertical and on the bike.

I doubt that, I'd guess the air fence would've absorbed most of the impact. Like I said just watched a rider punch an air fence at 260km/h and it looked far nicer than Nicky's crash.

[Drew]

You no understad wot I say big boy.

Didn't say anything about sand traps at the very side of the track. I don't dig that at all.

I'm talking about there being a very clear difference between being on the track, and being off the track though.

People used to use the grass exiting the final turn at Phillip Island, didn't slow them down much.

It's moot anyway I reckon, because it's the same track for everyone, and if they wanna try using it, eventually the shit will hit the fan for them.

I hear ya mate...and I agree. Laguna Seca would scare the fuck out of me.

Yeah, but you're getting on a bit.

[Crasherfromwayback]

People used to use the grass exiting the final turn at Phillip Island, didn't slow them down much.

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Yeah, but you're getting on a bit.

I've seen a geezer come unstuck BIG TIME using the grass there too!

That is true. Even my old dirt bikes scare me now.

[Drew]

I've seen a geezer come unstuck BIG TIME using the grass there too!

I couldn't believe the 1989 race there aye, Doohan, Raney, and Gardner all hopping into the dirt to get the run down the straight. Just to be outbraked into turn one anyway.

Still the best GP race ever.

[Oscar]

I've seen a geezer come unstuck BIG TIME using the grass there too!

That is true. Even my old dirt bikes scare me now.

There was a Aussie Superbike race there in '89 (at the first Aussie MotGP race there), where Slight, Robbie Phylis and two other legends whose names escape me came around that corner crowded together only to have Robbie lose it. Slight went off the track, jumped a drain and rode on the grass before gaining control and getting back on track near the start line...awesome.

[Crasherfromwayback]

There was a Aussie Superbike race there in '89 (at the first Aussie MotGP race there), where Slight, Robbie Phylis and two other legends whose names escape me came around that corner crowded together only to have Robbie lose it. Slight went off the track, jumped a drain and rode on the grass before gaining control and getting back on track near the start line...awesome.

Think I've seen that somewhere. Slighty was in yesterday. Tried to sell him a new Harley.

[BMWST?]

He was hardly moving (all things considered), silly bugger should have at least tried to turn away from riding straight into the wall.

Looked bad, till you look at the bike as they push it away. Broken fairing, and bike still rolling sweet as they push it.

Cos you can turn real well on the grass with slicks

[Rcktfsh]

Think I've seen that somewhere. Slighty was in yesterday. Tried to sell him a new Harley.

Now thats just plain sad.

[Drew]

Cos you can turn real well on the grass with slicks

Astroturf. No a bike doesn't turn that well on it either. It does slide and fall over though, so you don't get thrown over the fuckin wall though aye?

Now thats just plain sad.

He bought his first (I think it was his first), while he was still racing superbikes.

[speights_bud]

I couldn't believe the 1989 race there aye, Doohan, Raney, and Gardner all hopping into the dirt to get the run down the straight. Just to be outbraked into turn one anyway.

Still the best GP race ever.

The 5:00min mark

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7d...hillip-is_news

Cool stuff from 7min, nice onboard of a powerslide

Shame about the video quality of some of these old races

[Crasherfromwayback]

Now thats just plain sad.

Only if you're one of the sad fucks that thinks Harleys are shit simply because you don't like them. Slighty loves his. Doohan has one too. Perhaps they don't know shit compared to you!

Tell me what you think Aaron should own and ride? I'll be sure to pass on your advice next time I see him.