MotoGP 2012

[DidJit]

Speaking of engines... it seems HRC is turning up the wick on theirs: 16,500+ revs apparently.

[tail_end_charlie]

Speaking of engines... it seems HRC is turning up the wick on theirs: 16,500+ revs apparently.

Interesting. Looks like maybe JL will make it though the season on 5 engines. Though that does mean lots of engine swaps in the last two race weekends, which is more opportunities for things to go wrong. I know that his crew is probably some of the best in the world, but the more work you do on stuff, the more likely you are to screw something up. That and the fact that he's using well used engines could mean a failure at a particularly bad spot, resulting in a crash. All in all though, he's still got the odds in his favor that everything will go ok and he'll take out the championship this year.

In other news, Ben might just be done for the season. Its been a difficult season to be a Ben Spies fan.

[Drew]

shit steering troll for a laugh who got his meal

Oh right. Win

With two rounds to go, I think Yamaha have done what they need to, in order to not have a pit lane start.

A motor failure would be a fuck of a way to lose the title, but it's more likely than him having to start from the back. Which even if he did, I'm pretty sure he could cut far enough up the field to get enough points for the pound spot of the season.

[SimJen]

Interesting the one ecu rule in BSB is not working as well as everyone thought:
courtesy of fastbikes:
"Uh ho, Team WFR have pulled out of BSB for 2013, and it looks as though Swan Yamaha may be about to follow suit. As Shaun Muir told us back in April, electronics may be a spec' unit now, but Swan still spent just as much and maybe a little more this year, on the staff to make the most out of all those zeroes and ones. That means the top teams are still top, as they can afford the best, which almost makes a mockery of the spec' ECU in the first place, even if the idea remains sound. Carmelo Ezpeleta, take note!"

[Shaun]

Oh right. Win

With two rounds to go, I think Yamaha have done what they need to, in order to not have a pit lane start.

A motor failure would be a fuck of a way to lose the title, but it's more likely than him having to start from the back. Which even if he did, I'm pretty sure he could cut far enough up the field to get enough points for the pound spot of the season.

A Pit lane start wont stop him from obtaining enough points, a 4th would do it for him

[Drew]

A Pit lane start wont stop him from obtaining enough points, a 4th would do it for him

Yeah, that's what I mean.

If this round Pedro get second, it's 20 points. Third is 18 points I think, so the gap drops to 21 if Lorenzo gets that. So as little as five points in the final round is still winning.

I might be a point or two off on third place, but it's not even a stretch for Jeorge to pull it off either way.

[roogazza]

Back to the GP. I reckon even money says Stoner doesn't just walk away with it like he has previously. Pedro and Lorenzo are kinda motivated right now, to do the bizzo.

I think you have it in a nutshell there. He's had a great run at the Island, but he's not on top form for whatever reason and probably thinking of retirement and his family right now.
Why would he risk it all ?

[Shaun]

Yeah, that's what I mean.

If this round Pedro get second, it's 20 points. Third is 18 points I think, so the gap drops to 21 if Lorenzo gets that. So as little as five points in the final round is still winning.

I might be a point or two off on third place, but it's not even a stretch for Jeorge to pull it off either way.

Exactually and as Jeorge is riding to win a championship not just races, it would take a major dissaster for him and Yamaha not be NO1 Again

I have been extremelly impressed with Pedos form and attitude though, he really has come of age, and hope he carries it on into 2013

[Shaun]

I think you have it in a nutshell there. He's had a great run at the Island, but he's not on top form for whatever reason and probably thinking of retirement and his family right now.
Why would he risk it all ?

CS will go for it I reckon, I can see a win coming for him there with 100% commitment and Pedro 2nd and Jorge 3rd

[denill]

Riders are remembered for the Championships they have won - not the races they have won. George is riding smart and will continue to ride smart, so Crasher, don't expect to see him in a ding dong.

Stoner will try for the win, but as Gazza says, he's still riding damaged. However I would take a small bet on him winning at PI.

PS: Turn 3 will be known as Stoner Corner:

[Drew]

Riders are remembered for the Championships they have won - not the races they have won. George is riding smart and will continue to ride smart, so Crasher, don't expect to see him in a ding dong.

Tell that to the hordes of people who think Nicky Hayden didn't deserve his title.

[denill]

Warning: Do not watch this video if you hate to witness a determined and successful racer. It may cause some to suffer severe loathing and frothing of the mouth.

[denill]

Tell that to the hordes of people who think Nicky Hayden didn't deserve his title.

I think he deserved his title. Don't you?

[Maido]

CS will go for it I reckon, I can see a win coming for him there with 100% commitment and Pedro 2nd and Jorge 3rd

agreed.

[DidJit]

Stoner is gonna give it his absolute all. This is the last time that he's going to be racing a GP bike at Phillip Island, so there won't be anything left in the tank. Like he said just after his ankle injury, they can duct tape him to the bike if it means him riding his last race at home. Look at what home ground emotion did for Khairuddin and Syahrin last weekend. If Stoner stays on the bike and the race remains dry, I reckon this could well end up being one of his best rides ever. CFWB and all you other folk at the Island this weekend: enjoy!