MotoGP 2012

[roogazza]

Something to gaze at until the next GP.

The odd wheelie happening here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7_WA...layer_embedded

[denill]

Seems the only thing that can be confirmed about Ben Spies next year is that he won't be riding a Yamaha or a Suzuki in any series. Other than that, who knows.

And he won't be riding a BMW WSBK either.

http://motomatters.com/news/2012/09/...h_bmw_for.html

[tail_end_charlie]

http://www.motomatters.com/interview...le_racing.html

Really interested to see where Ben ends up racing next year and all that Moto Matters can ask about is Doping in MotoGP? Seriously?!?!

[DidJit]

David Emmett often digs out interviews when there's a bit of a gap between races. Ben's not giving anything up anyway (even though the Italian media have almost taken it as a given that Elbowz and Crazy Joe will be on Ducs in Pramac colours next year).

[slowpoke]

http://www.motomatters.com/interview...le_racing.html

Really interested to see where Ben ends up racing next year and all that Moto Matters can ask about is Doping in MotoGP? Seriously?!?!

I dunno, it's kinda interesting. Look at say WSBK where the top 15 at the last round qualified within 1 second of each other, prior to Superpole. Tiny fractions of a second here and there can be the difference between a satellite and a factory ride, or 3rd row vs front row. People must be exploring their chemical options, surely.

[Crasherfromwayback]

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2012/Sep/120910a.htm

[Ivan]

I dunno, it's kinda interesting. Look at say WSBK where the top 15 at the last round qualified within 1 second of each other, prior to Superpole. Tiny fractions of a second here and there can be the difference between a satellite and a factory ride, or 3rd row vs front row. People must be exploring their chemical options, surely.

I dont think it would benifit to be honest, at the gym an rugby we use super pump or a gym pre workout designed just to help you have the energy to get one more rep out and most guys play rugby with it I have to as you can run quick bursts real easy

id never race with it because i dont think enhancing things are safer for people around me i took my motox bike out to a local track and on my own tested it took super pump and rode and my focus was alot less my muscles pumped up which its designed to do but gave me arm pump etc and overall my riding was really shit

but thats just my own opinion i wont do drugs so cant give you a run down on that

[slowpoke]

I dont think it would benifit to be honest, at the gym an rugby we use super pump or a gym pre workout designed just to help you have the energy to get one more rep out and most guys play rugby with it I have to as you can run quick bursts real easy

id never race with it because i dont think enhancing things are safer for people around me i took my motox bike out to a local track and on my own tested it took super pump and rode and my focus was alot less my muscles pumped up which its designed to do but gave me arm pump etc and overall my riding was really shit

but thats just my own opinion i wont do drugs so cant give you a run down on that

There are alot more chemicals/drugs out there than just the stuff that makes ya big and angry...though I can well understand why that would be your focus in Featherston (joking)

Nah, if golfer's can take beta blockers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_blocker) to control nerves yet not compromise motor functions, then there must be more gear available that will heighten awareness or reduce reaction times without compromising your physical performance. We're only talking fractions of a second that all add up during a lap/race.

No good for me, I need a helluva lot more than fractions of a second....still, if you can by it by the kilo.........

[Trudes]

Ahhh, if only I could find talent and balls in pill form.

[denill]

http://www.motomatters.com/interview...le_racing.html

Really interested to see where Ben ends up racing next year

Done and dusted

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/183...ogp_seats.html

[roogazza]

Done and dusted

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/183...ogp_seats.html

Wonder if Ducati are getting 4 for the price of Rossi Bill ?
I suppose getting in with a factory is Spies best chance of a decent pay cheque, where else could he go ?

[tail_end_charlie]

Done and dusted

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/183...ogp_seats.html

Yep, will be interesting to see if Ducati can pull their finger out of their a$$ and get some results. Course, I guess people have been saying that since Rossi joined in 2011, but eventually it will have to happen............hopefully.

Will be interesting to see how 'Crazy Joe' does on the Duc as well. Ducati should have a pretty good team next year. There is no denying that Ben, Dovi and Nicky are some pretty fast riders, maybe not the top aliens, but definately the best of the rest. Throw in Crazy Joe and things will hopefully be a little more exciting.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Throw in Crazy Joe and things will hopefully be a little more exciting.

Yeah he's a hard charger for sure!

[tbs]

Next year is shaping up to be a very interesting season. Looking forward to it.... but first, the remainder of this season... and the new track season..... hooray.

Happy to see Spies staying on, and Crazy Joe should make things very interesting.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Next year is shaping up to be a very interesting season. Looking forward to it.... but first, the remainder of this season... .

I'm looking forward to the rest of the season for sure! I've missed the action over the last few weeks.