MotoGP 2013

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th August 2013, 09:25

Originally Posted by Ntoxcated

But didn't he look wrecked at the end! Tough couple of weeks coming up.

I reckon. MM is surely odds on to win the title now I reckon though.

**tail_end_charlie** · 19th August 2013, 12:54

Originally Posted by tail_end_charlie

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Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Boom. Thanks T.A.B.

Dammit!! So close............must have been too much wishful thinking for Dani to win it. Looked like he was in a bit of pain when he got off the bike in parc firme.

**McWild** · 19th August 2013, 13:38

Most enjoyable race at Indy that I've seen. Some awesome scrapping for 4th, and very cool to see the top 3 putting so much pressure on each other, only to have Marquez finish it. I have to say I'm going for MM this year - I want to see some serious history made this season. That will also get JL and whoever else to bring some serious extra game next season (hopefully).

Speaking of next season, Spanish site MotoCuatro have reported that:

- NGM Forward Racing are changing from their current FTR/Kawasaki setup to satellite M1s next season. That's both motor and chassis. The conditions being that they use the spec ECU - but get the 24 litres of fuel, super soft tyres, extra engines and all that CRT stuff. The goss appears to be that they've been talking to Aleix Espargaro, Jonny Rea, and Hayden - but they've reported that A Esp is the strong bet after the Suzuki thing fell through for 2014. They also sound content with keeping Colin Edwards with them thanks to his (paraphrase) "belief in the team since day 1".

- LCR Honda are apparently looking to field a two bike team using another satellite Honda, but with the same kinda deal as NGM, so CRT ECU and other specs. They seem to be talking to Hayden very seriously at the moment.

So that sounds pretty cool. Will be interesting to see what happens with the ART shenanigans, as well as the proddy HRC bikes and rent-an-engine things going on.

Bring on Brno! Fucking love this season.

Oh and how about Alex Marquez in 2nd for Moto3? Sheeeit I wonder what awaits him in his future.

Edit: Also it seems that Moto2 rider Jordi Torres has a handshake agreement with Sito Pons to nick Pol Espargaro's seat next year. That doesn't mean a whole lot to me though... though it does seem to be the pick of the bunch with Esp and Rabat sitting on them as it stands.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th August 2013, 13:40

Been an awesome season. Where are the Bautista knockers? He's going alright...and did well to keep the thing upright after the last lap tangle I reckon.

http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/latest+videos

**Oscar** · 19th August 2013, 15:53

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Where are the Bautista knockers?

Tell you what, you transfer your adoration from CS to Alvaro and we'll take it from there.
I've met him, he's cute - you'd make a lovely couple...

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th August 2013, 16:00

Originally Posted by Oscar

Tell you what, you transfer your adoration from CS to Alvaro and we'll take it from there.
I've met him, he's cute - you'd make a lovely couple...

Nah I'm too busy admiring Stoners replacement mate!

**roogazza** · 19th August 2013, 19:01

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Nah I'm too busy admiring Stoners replacement mate!

I can see you in the pits wearing just a raincoat and carrying a big bag of lollies !

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th August 2013, 19:02

Originally Posted by roogazza

I can see you in the pits wearing just a raincoat and carrying a big bag of lollies !

Good thinking! Can I borrow yours?

**carbonhed** · 19th August 2013, 20:07

It's a tragedy Stoner's not there racing against Marquez. Be great to see them both drifting it through the corners. Has Marquez done a lot of dirt bike riding to get that comfortable with an out of shape GP bike?

**pritch** · 19th August 2013, 20:55

Loved the action and the head games between Redding and Espagaro, it started in qualifying and then carried on in the race. Score one to Redding on both counts. Would like to see him do well, having a Kiwi crew chief and all.

Have no idea what's with #46. After qualifying Rossi was wearing the same expression he wore toward the end of his sojourn at Ducati. Briggs was not his usually ebullient self the night before the race either.

Way down the field until the latter stages of the race then suddenly Rossi's got a rocket up his arse circulating at the same pace as the race leaders. WTF?

Briggs posted that during the first half of the race he felt like stabbing himself in the eye with a screw driver. "During the second half I felt like I was on he edge of my seat watching a Rocky movie." Sure hope he has a better idea what happened than I do.

Lorenzo says the Yamaha needs new parts but he doesn't think he'll get them. If MM wins at Brno he may become mission impossible for the others.

At least we don't have to wait long to find out.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th August 2013, 20:58

Originally Posted by carbonhed

It's a tragedy Stoner's not there racing against Marquez. Be great to see them both drifting it through the corners. Has Marquez done a lot of dirt bike riding to get that comfortable with an out of shape GP bike?

Surely is eh. He's an ex motocrosser that rides dirttrack as practice mate. So a very similar backround to Stoner as well.

**carbonhed** · 19th August 2013, 22:03

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Surely is eh. He's an ex motocrosser that rides dirttrack as practice mate. So a very similar backround to Stoner as well.

Didn't think it looked like a style derived from the GP nursery grades. He's even wilder thatn Stoner though isn't he? I thought treating a GP racer like that would be a guaranteed one way ticket to being wheeled off on a stretcher with your head under your arm

Mind you... he looks like he's half a heartbeat away from it fairly regularly and he did step off that bike at Mugello...

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th August 2013, 22:25

Originally Posted by carbonhed

Didn't think it looked like a style derived from the GP nursery grades. He's even wilder thatn Stoner though isn't he? I thought treating a GP racer like that would be a guaranteed one way ticket to being wheeled off on a stretcher with your head under your arm

Mind you... he looks like he's half a heartbeat away from it fairly regularly and he did step off that bike at Mugello...

You certainly couldn't ride a 250 GP bike like that. I know this from experience! But yeah...the big boys can obviously be ridden a few diff ways...and it's great to see. But yeah...he's a fucking wildman for sure!