MotoGP 2013

**Crasherfromwayback** · 22nd October 2013, 07:40

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

I don't particularly like the guy, definitely wouldn't say I'm a fan. But he seems to draw a lot of flak for being a skinny pasty white balding Pommy ginga and that's not on. He's had better results this season than others that have had that seat before him so he does deserve to be there and doesn't deserve the shit he gets.

Funnily enough I'm the opposite. I think he seems like a really nice kid and I quite like him. Just think he's out of his depth.

**roogazza** · 22nd October 2013, 09:02

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

If you strive for mediocrity that's all you'll ever acheive I guess. Two rounds to go and it'll cost either you or I beer. I'm still feeling good about it. You?

God help us,and surely not but ? This year is starting to feel like another Americas Cup ! Horhay clawing his way back to what 18 points from MM.
Surely it belongs to MM ? Sillier things have happened ?

We've just had the same edge of the seat stuff in BSB.

**tail_end_charlie** · 22nd October 2013, 13:32

CEII is never one to be PC, case in point: "I never saw my pitboard to come in, I was focussed on the pr**ks in front of me. I was hunting [the] Ducatis & they pitted, I followed".

**Bender** · 22nd October 2013, 13:34

Originally Posted by roogazza

Surely it belongs to MM ?

If Lorenzo does successfully defend his world championship it's because he refused to give up. He's been in the trenches, fighting bare knuckled for it. Remember how he ignored a broken collarbone and scored points in two races and they pretty much had to lift him off the bike at the end?

I do think it's bullshit that MM lost a bunch of points because he broke a rule that had been instituted that morning (a start from the back of the grid or something like that would have been appropriate in my view).

But "handing" it to Lorenzo? No way, not at all.

**Tony.OK** · 22nd October 2013, 14:06

At the end of the day, all teams were playing to the same "new rule", MM's team cocked up, simple!
Would anyone be bothered if it was anyone other than MM?

**steveyb** · 22nd October 2013, 14:08

Yeah, no one is saying Staring and Cudlin (?? not sure about that) should not have been penalised.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 22nd October 2013, 14:22

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

At the end of the day, all teams were playing to the same "new rule", MM's team cocked up, simple!
Would anyone be bothered if it was anyone other than MM?

Originally Posted by steveyb

Yeah, no one is saying Staring and Cudlin (?? not sure about that) should not have been penalised.

Prob you have is that the other peanuts can't change the face of the championship. MM being black flagged may well. And that'd be a shame.

**onearmedbandit** · 22nd October 2013, 14:29

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

At the end of the day, all teams were playing to the same "new rule", MM's team cocked up, simple!
Would anyone be bothered if it was anyone other than MM?

If it was Lorenzo, yes. If it was Pedrosa, no one would be surprised lol.

**Tony.OK** · 22nd October 2013, 14:48

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Prob you have is that the other peanuts can't change the face of the championship. MM being black flagged may well. And that'd be a shame.

And they'll have to live with it if it goes tits up. I remember ppl crying when Rossi was shown "special" attention for certain actions.

One thing is for certain, next weekend is gonna be bloody good, lots of fires being lit this close to the end is going to make for some exciting racing!

**DidJit** · 22nd October 2013, 14:51

Hard passes coming up (if they can be made)...

**Crasherfromwayback** · 22nd October 2013, 15:17

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

And they'll have to live with it if it goes tits up. I remember ppl crying when Rossi was shown "special" attention for certain actions.

One thing is for certain, next weekend is gonna be bloody good, lots of fires being lit this close to the end is going to make for some exciting racing!

Yeah when Rossi blatantly cheated at PI he got a 10 sec penalty not black flagged eh!

But yep...last two rounds gonna be as exciting as fuck. Can't wait.

**Tony.OK** · 22nd October 2013, 15:45

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Yeah when Rossi blatantly cheated at PI he got a 10 sec penalty not black flagged eh!

But yep...last two rounds gonna be as exciting as fuck. Can't wait.

Hopefully they'll blame the traction control for overheating tyres and will order them to not use it

Did ya get to see your ex (Stoner) riding the parade laps? You could tell he wanted to let rip..................sounds like he's quitting the tin tops to take his "year off". I reckon he'll be back after that............2015, bring it on!

**Crasherfromwayback** · 22nd October 2013, 15:58

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

Hopefully they'll blame the traction control for overheating tyres and will order them to not use it

Did ya get to see your ex (Stoner) riding the parade laps? You could tell he wanted to let rip..................sounds like he's quitting the tin tops to take his "year off". I reckon he'll be back after that............2015, bring it on!

Yeah that'd be great! And yeah...looked like parade laps were the last thing on his mind. Dunno if his pride will let him come back mate. Think he's jealous I've moved on so quickly.

**Drew** · 22nd October 2013, 17:04

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

Hopefully they'll blame the traction control for overheating tyres and will order them to not use it

Did ya get to see your ex (Stoner) riding the parade laps? You could tell he wanted to let rip..................sounds like he's quitting the tin tops to take his "year off". I reckon he'll be back after that............2015, bring it on!

Maybe he'll come back on a Suzuki.