Rossi the moaner!

[Crasherfromwayback]

he looks pretty gay in these pics

Looks like he's kissing his mum in pic number two mate.

[Metastable]

I have seen those pics before....Maybe she's sporting a "package"

But in all seriousness.... with all the other racers you see some hot chick in the pits... and with Rossi you see Uccio! It still doesn't mean anything.

[SimJen]

Perhaps Uccio is a ladyboy, not a very pretty one but!

[slowpoke]

WOA THERE YOU LOT.-- how many of you know EXACTLY where the track in Japan is located?
Fukashuma presents a real and ever present danger.Ignoring the simple risk from a bloody big explosion.
Actually I'll rephrase that.-- How many of you WOULD go spend a week or more in the shadow of Chernoble before it was capped off?

An independent report has verified there is no imminent threat from Fukishima, nor are there any dangerous effects lingering near Motegi. They are going to be there for a matter of days not living there as people continue to do, and as stated previously they will absorb more radiation from a simple X-ray or from flying at altitude.

They've all been handsomely supported by Japanese manufacturers at some stage, and now it's time to stop being such pussies, and do a lil' more than just wack a sticker on their bike. I'm losing a lot of respect for these guys over this, fuckin' prima donna's need to get out in the real world.

[Brian d marge]

I have already posted the FIM report which says ok , Also ummm I live here 60km from motegi all ok
Wibble Wibble

snakes a comming ,,,wooooo badger badger

Stephen

[onearmedbandit]

An independent report has verified there is no imminent threat from Fukishima, nor are there any dangerous effects lingering near Motegi. They are going to be there for a matter of days not living there as people continue to do, and as stated previously they will absorb more radiation from a simple X-ray or from flying at altitude.

They've all been handsomely supported by Japanese manufacturers at some stage, and now it's time to stop being such pussies, and do a lil' more than just wack a sticker on their bike. I'm losing a lot of respect for these guys over this, fuckin' prima donna's need to get out in the real world.

Top post right here folks.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Top post right here folks.

I'm with you there! But...each to their own as far as choice goes.

[Metastable]

Read today that there are grumblings suggesting the entire Ducati team might not go. IF that happens I wonder if it is more of a protest against something the Japanese teams are influencing Dorna with..... or if they'd take the time and do some testing at home instead.

Hopefully it's all journalistic BS.... it would be a sore eye for Rossi if it went down like that.

[SimJen]

its personal choice though isn't it. Everyone has the right to decide if they do or don't go.
While the reports state that its safe, at least for short term exposure some people still wouldn't want the risk.
Given Japans handling of the nuclear situation you can see their point?

Personally I'd go, all those glowing grid girls

[Crasherfromwayback]

Personally I'd go, all those glowing grid girls

As I've said in another post...I'd be more worried about peeling into turn one when they get another big shake!

And yes...lil Japanese girls are well cute!

[Metastable]

Hell ya it's everyone's choice, but... there is a certain expectation that if things are safe and you participate in something.... then you should participate in it if you can. These days it isn't about the racers anymore, it is about the show... that's why they get the big bucks. Will he take a 1/17ths or how-many-ever races they compete in salary cut. Let's say it is 17 races so.... say the kid makes $50mil/year..... so that's a $3mil pay cut and give it to the residents of the area instead. I think that would be looked upon more favorably for everyone. Just saying.

[SimJen]

Sounds like the whole team is looking at pulling the plug on Japan, maybe because the bikes not performing and it would be embarrassing in front of the Jap manufacturers??? Or just because they can save some money by not travelling and do a bit of testing elsewhere on a new chassis???

[Metastable]

Sounds like the whole team is looking at pulling the plug on Japan, maybe because the bikes not performing and it would be embarrassing in front of the Jap manufacturers??? Or just because they can save some money by not travelling and do a bit of testing elsewhere on a new chassis???

All very valid points, but it isn't that simple. Ducati is a part of the commission (forget name... Grandprix commission maybe?) made up of well.... Ducati, Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki.... and they agree with Dorna (the rights holder to MotoGP) to have a certain # of bikes on the grid, unless something unforeseen happens like a rider getting hurt and there not being a suitable replacement, etc.

Since the commission is mostly Japanese, I think there would be some SERIOUS pressure from them to penalize Ducati if they don't show up.... like maybe barring them from next year's Japanese GP too (this is just me talking out loud). Dunno.... but the easy thing would be for the Ducati team to go.... even if it is just Hayden's side of the garage. Then they have less pressure from Dorna... hey at least they tried, but their dude didn't want to go.

It's all very speculative right now. Here is the article I read:

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Aug/110823n.htm

[slowpoke]

The've got that Duke closer to the Honda's and Yamaha's than they've been all season after making a good step forward at Brno. Rossi was right on Speez klacker for most of the race. So I can't see any performance fears being part of the equation, if anything I'd have thought they'd see it as a great opportunity to explore more setup options and get even closer.

Engines are a worry for them though, they're well into their allocation. But any miles are good miles for them and with testing restrictions even a start from the back of the grid is still well worth the effort if they have to resort to an extra engine.

I'm hoping sanity prevails and it's just a marketing thing to gain a bit more exposure. As it stands I'm starting to wonder why they bother wearing back protectors.........

[cowpoos]

The've got that Duke closer to the Honda's and Yamaha's than they've been all season after making a good step forward at Brno. Rossi was right on Speez klacker for most of the race. So I can't see any performance fears being part of the equation, if anything I'd have thought they'd see it as a great opportunity to explore more setup options and get even closer.

Engines are a worry for them though, they're well into their allocation. But any miles are good miles for them and with testing restrictions even a start from the back of the grid is still well worth the effort if they have to resort to an extra engine.

I'm hoping sanity prevails and it's just a marketing thing to gain a bit more exposure. As it stands I'm starting to wonder why they bother wearing back protectors.........

If I were ducati...I would be more concerned with the speed at which the majorly underfunded suzuki is gaining on them!!!! or do we believe alvro bautista is an AMAZING rider?