MotoGP 2012

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http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2012/Sep/12091846.htm

Interesting viewpoint on Rossi and Ducati. I'm all for Ducati becoming more competative next year, not really sure they will be but one can wish......

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http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/raci...er/#more-35311

And another viewpoint on the Pedrosa incident. Scott Jones makes a good point about the pit crews and how they only get really noticed when they screw up.

[Oscar]

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/raci...er/#more-35311

And another viewpoint on the Pedrosa incident. Scott Jones makes a good point about the pit crews and how they only get really noticed when they screw up.

Yup, anyone that's ever worked on a pit crew will emphasise with that. We were at the Castrol Six Hour one year and the TV crew turned up to interview the crew chief. As they were filming, the hose clamp failed on the refuelling hose at the highest point on the tower, dumping 20l of gas from eight feet. Fortunately it wasn’t live, coz all they got was a lot of screaming & swearing.

If yer lucky, you get to work for some good guys (and for me it was Peter Clifford and Mike Webb), who appreaciate the work you do.

[denill]

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/raci...er/#more-35311

And another viewpoint on the Pedrosa incident. Scott Jones makes a good point about the pit crews and how they only get really noticed when they screw up.

That's a great link to Scott Jones. Everyone, yes everyone will appreciate his (Facebook) pic of CS - I think....................

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

[McWild]

I wish no bad luck on Pedrosa, in fact at this point in time I would be equally happy to see him or Lorenzo take the championship, but...

This kinda evens out the fairness of the championship in a way, doesn't it? No doubt Pedrosa has had an amazing season thus far, but the whole time Lorenzo's has been that little bit better.

In fact the only point in which Lorenzo's championship contention has really suffered was, well, when he was taken out in the early stages by someone without a hope of beating him.

So now, Pedrosa has one DNF due to a less experienced rider, and so does Lorenzo. If everything goes well for the two of them, in terms of finishing, for the rest of the season, wouldn't that be a slightly more "fair" championship than one where Pedrosa had the chance to catch up largely because of a Lorenzo DNF?

[Crasherfromwayback]

I wish no bad luck on Pedrosa, in fact at this point in time I would be equally happy to see him or Lorenzo take the championship, but...

This kinda evens out the fairness of the championship in a way, doesn't it? No doubt Pedrosa has had an amazing season thus far, but the whole time Lorenzo's has been that little bit better.

In fact the only point in which Lorenzo's championship contention has really suffered was, well, when he was taken out in the early stages by someone without a hope of beating him.

So now, Pedrosa has one DNF due to a less experienced rider, and so does Lorenzo. If everything goes well for the two of them, in terms of finishing, for the rest of the season, wouldn't that be a slightly more "fair" championship than one where Pedrosa had the chance to catch up largely because of a Lorenzo DNF?

I kinda sort of agree. But that's racing as it were. Just lucky it's worked out that way.

[Reckless]

I wish no bad luck on Pedrosa, in fact at this point in time I would be equally happy to see him or Lorenzo take the championship, but...

This kinda evens out the fairness of the championship in a way, doesn't it? No doubt Pedrosa has had an amazing season thus far, but the whole time Lorenzo's has been that little bit better.

In fact the only point in which Lorenzo's championship contention has really suffered was, well, when he was taken out in the early stages by someone without a hope of beating him.

So now, Pedrosa has one DNF due to a less experienced rider, and so does Lorenzo. If everything goes well for the two of them, in terms of finishing, for the rest of the season, wouldn't that be a slightly more "fair" championship than one where Pedrosa had the chance to catch up largely because of a Lorenzo DNF?

As you all know I've been hoping Pedro would prove everyone's pre season's predictions wrong but gotta agree wtih you also McWild.
Looks like it might be story of the little guys career just not quite got that last 1%. ??
ah well I wont give up on him Racin is racin anything can happen ya never know Lorenzo might bin it on his own on the last lap of the last race

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Racin is racin anything can happen ya never know Lorenzo might bin it on his own on the last lap of the last race

From what Jorge said after the race at Misano, he almost binned it there all on his own. Lap 3 or 4 he had a moment in turn one where he had to pull out the 'ol elbow save just to keep the rubber side down. Wouldn't that have been something? Dani and Jorge crash out, Stoner not there, Rossi wins................oh well, coulda, woulda, shoulda.

It ain't over till the fat lady sings.

[Crasherfromwayback]

It ain't over till the fat lady sings.

Aye. She's sung for Stoner...but not Pedro quite yet!

[Oscar]

Aye. She's sung for Stoner...but not Pedro quite yet!

It ain't over till it's over.
Don't forget that Gorgeous George is short of engines. He's only a couple of pieces of bad luck away from starting from pit row.

[Crasherfromwayback]

It ain't over till it's over.
Don't forget that Gorgeous George is short of engines. He's only a couple of pieces of bad luck away from starting from pit row.

100% agree. Becomming a habbit.

[tail_end_charlie]

It ain't over till it's over.
Don't forget that Gorgeous George is short of engines. He's only a couple of pieces of bad luck away from starting from pit row.

Aye. She's sung for Stoner...but not Pedro quite yet!

Oh yeah, Dani definately still has a shot. Granted, pretty slim when JL has a 38 point lead, but it will look a lot better when JL has to start from pit lane and thread through everyone else. Still five races left........

[Crasherfromwayback]

but it will look a lot better when JL has to start from pit lane and thread through everyone else. Still five races left........

And if anyone can...he can! Like a hot knife through butter!

[Scouse]

lol. Sorry! He won't get third either then.

Humble pie much

[Crasherfromwayback]

Humble pie much

Not in the slightest. And he would've even won if Lorenzo crashed. How 'bout that!!?? Just like he would've been a distant fourth had Stoner and Pedro been there. But it doesn't matter. Check my posts remarking how I think it's great he got second. Fair and square. Pity it's taken nearly two years.