MotoGP 2013

**Crasherfromwayback** · 28th July 2013, 23:17

Originally Posted by pritch

Schwantz at 49 made the podium in third at Suzuka. Brilliant.

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Pretty good effort for sure. But if we're to talk about personalities...I hear from good authrority that KS is actually a redneckedbiggottedcunt.

**tail_end_charlie** · 28th July 2013, 23:18

Originally Posted by pritch

Schwantz at 49 made the podium in third at Suzuka. Brilliant.

On the other hand Van der Mark won at his first attempt age twenty, with Leon Haslam and another. Also brilliant.

'another' = T. Takahashi

**onearmedbandit** · 28th July 2013, 23:21

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

1: He tells it like he sees it.

2: He doesn't do gay wee pantomimes after each race win.

3: He has a smoking hot wife.

4: He's Australian.

5: He dared to beat up on Rossi.

6: The haters have all been proven wrong about his bike setup skills.

7: He had the balls to tell the oroganisers of the Moto GP Championship that they're going down the wrong path.

8: He dared to try and have a quiet/private life.

9: He was a fucking pussy for getting chronically ill and sitting out some races.

10: He's a million times better than any of the jealous fucks.

Pretty straight forward really.

Fark, not bad Pete. For me, you got 10 out of 10 wrong.

Talent is of course the most critical aspect, I've been following the premier class since sitting in my bedroom in the late 80's watching the 500's on a 14" B&W set. Talent win championships. But personality still plays a part to me at least, hence why to me there are riders who stand out not only for their talent but also what they bring to the sport.

**Mental Trousers** · 28th July 2013, 23:22

Originally Posted by tail_end_charlie

And therein lies the problem. Too many MotoGP 'fans' seem to be more worried about a riders public relation abilities than their bike riding abilities.

Anyone in MotoGP definitely has the ability to be there, except for the odd one or two who have managed to buy their rides over the years. But pure riding ability doesn't pay the bills unfortunately and nobody goes racing if the bills don't get paid. So smile for the camera boys .....

**Crasherfromwayback** · 28th July 2013, 23:28

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Talent is of course the most critical aspect,

Talent win championships.

But personality still plays a part to me at least, hence why to me there are riders who stand out not only for their talent but also what they bring to the sport.

And good for you mate. But I don't watch the sport for personalities. I watch Shortland St for that. By the way...have you actually been to a GP meeting yet Fraser? You'll be fucking hard pressed to see their personalities at the track if you have. I've been to over 20 now. The action on track is where it's at mate...not in the pits or on the camera after the fact. Check one out sometime!

**onearmedbandit** · 28th July 2013, 23:52

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

And good for you mate. But I don't watch the sport for personalities. I watch Shortland St for that. By the way...have you actually been to a GP meeting yet Fraser? You'll be fucking hard pressed to see their personalities at the track if you have. I've been to over 20 now. The action on track is where it's at mate...not in the pits or on the camera after the fact. Check one out sometime!

It's funny, you actually don't need to go to the race to see the on track action, you can actually see that on TV. And despite it being TV, personality doesn't show there either. So I fail to see your point. However we all see the interviews, read the articles etc. Unless just because you've been to over 20 you don't need to read or watch anything more about it.

Look we won't agree on this. I never said Stoner wasn't a great rider. All I've ever said is I don't like his personality. Hang me.

(Maybe 'cunt' was taken a bit too harshly)

And I'm not at all surprised by the Shortland St thing.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 29th July 2013, 00:01

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

It's funny, you actually don't need to go to the race to see the on track action, you can actually see that on TV. And despite it being TV, personality doesn't show there either. So I fail to see your point. .

And there you have it. How the fuck would you know having never been to one? Seeing it on TV...is nothing like being there I'm sorry.

So my point is this...if GAY pantomimes on TV after the race are your thing (I know you want to bum Rossi)...then cool...stick to watching from the confines of your sofa. But if you'd actually like to go to a GP...see first had in real life what it's all about..experience the speed/sound...and not give a fuck about anything other than the racing...go to a GP and get back to me. If you still prefer the theatrics...you wasted your money.

**onearmedbandit** · 29th July 2013, 00:09

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

And there you have it. How the fuck would you know having never been to one? Seeing it on TV...is nothing like being there I'm sorry.

So my point is this...if GAY pantomimes on TV after the race are your thing (I know you want to bum Rossi)...then cool...stick to watching from the confines of your sofa. But if you'd actually like to go to a GP...see first had in real life what it's all about..experience the speed/sound...and not give a fuck about anything other than the racing...go to a GP and get back to me. If you still prefer the theatrics...you wasted your money.

Pete you have no idea what I'm talking about, Rossi's antics post race are not what I'm referring to. And while I do like Rossi as a racer and personality, I have no one-eyed view on it. Fuck I was hoping to see Pedrosa win this year, or Marequez in his rookie year. Rossi will cut me off if he reads that.

Fair enough you've been to the races, I'm happy for you. But does that mean you appreciate what they do on the track more than me? What is it supposed to mean?

**Crasherfromwayback** · 29th July 2013, 00:18

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Fair enough you've been to the races, I'm happy for you. But does that mean you appreciate what they do on the track more than me?

Yep. And yep. Go to one. Get back to me. Words simply cannot describe what you will see/feel when you go to your first GP. My point being...your crush on certain riders will fly right the fuck out the window as they have no relevance once there. THAT's my point. So all the shit I've been given for being such a Stoner fan...is worth it because I've actually seen him do things on a motorcycle I've never seen done before. Not on a TV...but 100m away in person. Where I can hear the bike's engine change pitch...where I can see the rubber being laid down,....see that no other cunt dares go through the same corner with anything like the commitement he had. You'll never see that on your TV I'm sorry mate.

**onearmedbandit** · 29th July 2013, 00:28

No doubt being there live is an amazing experience. The intensity of seeing the riders pushing that hard only 100m away would be incredible.

However my point is when watching the racing I very rarely root for any particular rider, yes sure I've been a fan of Rossi and still am, but what I want to see is close hard racing. Something whether you are there or in the confines of your sofa we can all appreciate. However when the helmets and leathers are off these guys do have personalities. And just like in your normal day to day experiences you find personalities you like and those that you don't. I'll make it clear again though, their personalities have no bearing on me when actually watching the racing. How do I know this? Because I loved watching Stoner ride, and enjoyed the way he dominated like he did. A true champion and great racer.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 29th July 2013, 00:54

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Because I loved watching Stoner ride, and enjoyed the way he dominated like he did. A true champion and great racer.

I saw him first!

**roogazza** · 29th July 2013, 10:16

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/194...ka_podium.html

**BMWST?** · 29th July 2013, 11:23

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Fark, not bad Pete. For me, you got 10 out of 10 wrong.

Talent is of course the most critical aspect, I've been following the premier class since sitting in my bedroom in the late 80's watching the 500's on a 14" B&W set. Talent win championships. But personality still plays a part to me at least, hence why to me there are riders who stand out not only for their talent but also what they bring to the sport.

Bring to the sport?
How about a virtual unknown rookie on a previously unsuccessful brand hand the arses out for all the current champions and factories .
Thats done more for the sport than all your personalities. Then everyone judges him on dome theoretical yardstick when the guy has had the most unusual upbringing in the pursuit of his goal
I don't think it was his goal,i think it was his father's

**onearmedbandit** · 29th July 2013, 12:09

Originally Posted by BMWST?

Bring to the sport?
How about a virtual unknown rookie on a previously unsuccessful brand hand the arses out for all the current champions and factories .
Thats done more for the sport than all your personalities.

Really? In what way has it done more for the sport? I'm honestly interested to hear how he's, for example, raised the profile of the sport higher than say Rossi (here comes the arrows)?