MotoGP 2014

[Drew]

I reckon Yamaha and Suzuki should go to 'open'.

Even 9 motors and 22.5 liters of gas is better than now. And it's more in keeping with a grand prix class because they can test and change the bike.

Fuck Honda, they're all gay anyway. Need their ego put in check, and told to shut up and play like everyone else.

[Mental Trousers]

Bit of a stir...

More here.

Now they're doing a half arsed implementation of what I thought the MotoGP rules should've been in the first place, ie EVERYONE starts on 24 litres and 12 engines and if a rider wins a race they lose a litre and 3 engines until they're down to 21 litres and 6 engines.

Just had a chat with Sommet Sports, they will be making an announcement at the end of the month re their channel being made available through the sky decoder

Tumeke

[roogazza]

I reckon Yamaha and Suzuki should go to 'open'.

Even 9 motors and 22.5 liters of gas is better than now. And it's more in keeping with a grand prix class because they can test and change the bike.

Fuck Honda, they're all gay anyway. Need their ego put in check, and told to shut up and play like everyone else.

Yes Drew, more engines and MORE fuel ! Bugger this economy trip.
I'm not a fan of race within a race.

[merv]

Sheesh, handicap racing, who'd a thought?

[Shaun Harris]

The rules were agreed too and written then some one saw a loop hole and good on them for chasing it and getting approval to enter a TRUE factory team in the open class. Boohoo it is seriously not fair nor within the spirit of the rules or sport, but at this level spirit morrels etc do not enter the equation. Personally I would ask Ducati to feild 2 bikes as factory still for this season and let the other 2 do the gynnypig work and get the massive advantages from it for 2015

[BMWST?]

Just had a chat with Sommet Sports, they will be making an announcement at the end of the month re their channel being made available through the sky decoder

Sommett reckon they are going digital,as well as UHF.I guess once its digital and free to air it will be available on sky,or any free view satellite box

[pritch]

The rules were agreed too

Except that Dorna are now talking about three classes: factory, open and factory 2. This has not been greeted with acclaim.

[denill]

Except that Dorna are now talking about three classes: factory, open and factory 2. This has not been greeted with acclaim.

They will have to make a rostrum to fit three winners

[Shaun Harris]

Except that Dorna are now talking about three classes: factory, open and factory 2. This has not been greeted with acclaim.

Which is another bloody Joke. Dorna knew what they were doing in the first place working as close as they obviously have with Ducati on this. How the hell do you change the rules/structure of a world championship after the rules have been written, simply WOW is all I can say Pritch.

PS mate, latest book you gave me is bloody awsome and very interesting thankyou

[pritch]

A little something to learn before the first race?



Where green equals extra soft
White equals soft
Black equals medum
Red equals hard

[pritch]

They will have to make a rostrum to fit three winners

I didn't particularly like the group "Hot Chocolate" but now I've got that tune "everyone's a winner" stuck in my head.

[roogazza]

They will have to make a rostrum to fit three winners

Yeah Bill, I've suggested that will be needed lol

So , you going to any rounds this year ?
I just confirmed bookings Wednesday for May/June to take in the Italian as usual.

[denill]

I just confirmed bookings Wednesday for May/June to take in the Italian as usual.

Good on ya Gaz. That's something to REALLY look forward to

[denill]

Aleix Espargaro - faster than MMs' fastest race lap last year: That's rubbing it in a bit?

[Metastable]

Why not:
- Spec Tires
- Spec ECU with no traction control or nanny aids.
- No quick shifters
- No ABS

Other than that.... no rules. Turbo, 2-stroke, whatever. I'd expect teams would get to un-manageable HP pretty easily..... so the development of power should be relatively cheap. Then it would be a matter of getting a decent frame, swingarm, etc... which is also expensive, but you take away the huge $$$ of engine development costs and electronics. Might not work.... but it would be nice to see something other than the Honda/Yamaha show which has happened since Suzuki won the 500gp crown (aside from the Stoner "the only guy that could ride a Ducati" blip).