MotoGP 2013

[denill]

A good interview with Nakamoto about the Honda boys.

Another good find TEC....................

Seems that Stoner was an OK rider?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Perhaps MM will incite just enough controversy that it will swing back to the good old knock down drag out kinda of fights.

Yeah only seen a few 'harsh but fair' moves over the last few years. Rossi on Stoner at Laguna. Rossi on Lorenzo at Montegi. Simo on Pedro at Le Mans? Stoner on De Puniet at Mugello.

[tail_end_charlie]

Another viewpoint on Stoner's skill from Frank Melling. He puts Stoner right up there with Mike Hailwood as "The World's Most Naturally Talented Motorcycle Racer".

Anyways, after he gets done talking about Stoner he drones on a bit about some Moto Guzzi cruiser which I couldn't really be bothered reading, and there is a bit of an interesting satire at the end.

[trev]

I hope it is OK to put this in this section

I'm going to the Catalunya GP this year & I'm after advise about whether to :-
- book through Pole Position travel
- just arrange myself. If this option, any advice as to which stand to book etc.

Would appreciate a PM if anyone has helpful advice

TIA

[Crasherfromwayback]

I hope it is OK to put this in this section

I'm going to the Catalunya GP this year & I'm after advise about whether to :-
- book through Pole Position travel
- just arrange myself. If this option, any advice as to which stand to book etc.

Would appreciate a PM if anyone has helpful advice

TIA

Fucking AWESOME!

Rach and I went to Valencia in 2010, but we stayed in Barcelona for a week first. Would've loved to have gone to Cataluya, but the timing was wrong obviously. Dunno if you've been to Barcelona before, but if not, stay in the Gothic part I reckon. We booked our own pad through 'Pillow Apartments' and had a fantastic place of our own. Happy to PM you more details if you'd like.

Pete

[roogazza]

I hope it is OK to put this in this section

I'm going to the Catalunya GP this year & I'm after advise about whether to :-
- book through Pole Position travel
- just arrange myself. If this option, any advice as to which stand to book etc.

Would appreciate a PM if anyone has helpful advice

TIA

Only been to this one once, in 05. It's far cheaper than say the Italian and is about one third the price !
I got a hotel 5 mins from the Rail Station which worked out great. (it was four days then) A train each day to Montmello and a 20 minute walk from there, easy.
I prefer not to be in a Stand and just wander around, though you can try the various Stands for nicks on the practice days.
Very F1 ish and well organised.
I'd do it again no worries.

[trev]

CFW,

Yep it is awesome especially as I'm spending 8 days at the IOMTT beforehand - I'm excited as hell.

I'll spend at least a week in Barcelona. I looked up "Pillow Apartments" & they seem to have a few. I see people complained about the safety of the stairs for their "Calle DES Tallers" apartment. Which one did you stay at?
I recall Rach(el?) getting pit access at a MotoGp meeting (Brno was it) last year. How did she organise that? - or was it the good looking woman in the right place at the right time factor?

RG,

Generally I like to organise my own package but one of the things I most enjoy when going to a race meeting is looking at the set-up each racer has-fascinates me for some reason. The attraction of using Pole Position travel is that they offer pit access. On race days & qualifying I reckon everyone will be too busy/focused to give us time so I thought I might book for the practice / testing day on Monday - not that they'll be any less occupied.
You obviously pay a premium (their ticket prices are +10%) but hey if I spend an extra $1k or so to make it an extraordinary experience what the hell, but like anyone I like to get value for money spent.

[roogazza]

CFW,

Yep it is awesome especially as I'm spending 8 days at the IOMTT beforehand - I'm excited as hell.

I'll spend at least a week in Barcelona. I looked up "Pillow Apartments" & they seem to have a few. I see people complained about the safety of the stairs for their "Calle DES Tallers" apartment. Which one did you stay at?
I recall Rach(el?) getting pit access at a MotoGp meeting (Brno was it) last year. How did she organise that? - or was it the good looking woman in the right place at the right time factor?

RG,

Generally I like to organise my own package but one of the things I most enjoy when going to a race meeting is looking at the set-up each racer has-fascinates me for some reason. The attraction of using Pole Position travel is that they offer pit access. On race days & qualifying I reckon everyone will be too busy/focused to give us time so I thought I might book for the practice / testing day on Monday - not that they'll be any less occupied.
You obviously pay a premium (their ticket prices are +10%) but hey if I spend an extra $1k or so to make it an extraordinary experience what the hell, but like anyone I like to get value for money spent.

Hi Trev,
yes I believe Rachel got up close at Brno from what I have read, but pete will be along to enlighten on that front.
I have been really lucky in that I met a French bloke years ago in 05. He has been involved with GPs for over 33 yrs doing commentary on 125 and 250 and knows everyone ! The pass he slips me gets me everywhere. Like you, a big part for me is the Pits. Enjoy your trip. G.

[Crasherfromwayback]

CFW,

Yep it is awesome especially as I'm spending 8 days at the IOMTT beforehand - I'm excited as hell.

I'll spend at least a week in Barcelona. I looked up "Pillow Apartments" & they seem to have a few. I see people complained about the safety of the stairs for their "Calle DES Tallers" apartment. Which one did you stay at?
I recall Rach(el?) getting pit access at a MotoGp meeting (Brno was it) last year. How did she organise that? - or was it the good looking woman in the right place at the right time factor?

.

Very jealous! We stayed in the 'Borne' area...can't seem to see the place we stayed at listed now. But it was a fucking fantastic location for what we wanted to do/see. Rachel paid for a paddock pass through pole (snigger snigger) position. Obviously got better looked after than I ever would've been cause she's a hot young chick. Here's our wee pad...the courtyard to our place. Inside. Just across the road from this place!

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[DidJit]

A good interview with Nakamoto about the Honda boys...

Another viewpoint on Stoner's skill from Frank Melling...

Couple of good articles there. Cheers.

[Reckless]

yeh they where good thanks from me to

Nicky Hayden did a good one in the last cycle world but I cant find it on their site to do a linky??
Might have to scan it out of the magazine?

[eelracing]

Yeah only seen a few 'harsh but fair' moves over the last few years. Rossi on Stoner at Laguna. Rossi on Lorenzo at Montegi. Simo on Pedro at Le Mans? Stoner on De Puniet at Mugello.

If they curb Marquez' agression then the "show" will be the biggest loser in the long run.Some are proclaiming him as the second coming/alien/god,whatever you want to call him.
I just want to see a knockdown dragout rivalry brew up that can bring some sanity and spectators back to the races.
The best champions thrive on it.

If this clip does'nt get the blood pumping then at the least it serves as a reminder that some are still wondering why the 500's were abandoned...all in the name of the show???

[tail_end_charlie]

If this clip does'nt get the blood pumping then at the least it serves as a reminder that some are still wondering why the 500's were abandoned...all in the name of the show???

..............if that clip doesn't get you blood pumping then check your pulse, you may be dead.

[onearmedbandit]

If this clip does'nt get the blood pumping then at the least it serves as a reminder that some are still wondering why the 500's were abandoned...all in the name of the show???

It wasn't 'in the name of the show', it was because Honda couldn't see the relevance of two-stroke engineering to their road bikes, and pushed for the change to four strokes.

And while I grew up watching the early 90's battles on TV, I remember the reduced grids of the 500's, or the domination of Doohan, and to a degree Rainey.

Want to see a return to big budgets and full grids? Bring back tobacco sponsership. Or find another manufacturer of a legal additive substance who want to further glamourise their product by chucking huge amounts of cash at 'manly' pursuits. Red Bull do this to a degree already.

[roogazza]

[QUOTE=eelracing;
If this clip does'nt get the blood pumping then at the least it serves as a reminder that some are still wondering why the 500's were abandoned...all in the name of the show???

Valeeee ! Thanks for that eelracing.