Overnight the Brit pundits were divided over Rossi's penalty. Some were concerned that lawyers could take over GPs and we will have to wait months until the court hearings conclude to find out who won the race. In the spirit of the America's Cup. Others were concerned at the ground Rossi made on Marquez by riding over the paint. Some favoured gravel traps although even that doesn't always stop Rossi.
Oxley was totally opposed to the penalty but has since had a chat with Race Direction and is happier now, but he didn't mention the detail of the explanation he received.
This particular penalty is the result of a recentish rule change. Previously the penalty would have been to drop a place. There was an instance where Folger was told to drop a place but the next bike was ten seconds back, which was a disproportionate penalty for his offence. Thus the change.
Re Nick Harris, He may be in the process of being phased out? He doesn't seem to do commentary on Moto 2 or 3, just the GPs. Maybe I should write and tell him how much I'm enjoying retirement to encourage him to take the leap..
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
Nick Harris has not done Moto2 & 3 for a couple of years. Just as well too. His head would probably explode trying to keep up with the leader changes in Moto3.
BTSport commentary for me... Most entertaining team, and the bonus of Colin Edwards at most rounds.
The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear tight underpants.
Good grief, have ya read the comments on that piece?
The ones I saw seemed mild rather than wild. People who write items for papers and magazines are advised never to read the public comments, there is a percentage of the population is unhinged. Some people though can be very witty, and if you haven't got a dog in the fight it can be highly amusing.
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
Intersting read.
Kevin used to be all over the bike not only for leverage and because he was lanky, but because it was set up with a long wheelbase than the other bikes.
it may not have been the fastest way arround a corner, but it did allowed him great braking stability which he used to pass people by out braking them.
Unhinged or not I raised the same point about using body-language in reply to one of his articles on fairing wings last year,so maybe he does read em.
As an aside thank fuck they were banned as the Ducati looked like it had a bad case of genital warts by the end.
The Rainey/Schwantz battle at Assen footage included I didn't think was a good representation of just how much those 500's could snap sideways let alone keep the front hoop on the deck.
Their Suzuka showdowns are legendary and for a laugh check out Gardener rearranging the jewels after a particularly nasty tank landing...
Maybe the Dear George dude got it right, the Germans are pissed off with Jorge after all. There is speculation on Bloomberg that VW are going to sell Ducati, or float it on the sharemarket, or something, or anything?
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
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