MotoGP 2018

**Autech** · 2nd October 2018, 09:47

Originally Posted by pritch

That's OK, there's enough concerns to go around.

Would actually be an interesting task to find/design a circuit that a moto3 bike would be faster than a motogp bike around (excluding a go kart track of course).

Interesting data: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMHOyLQ6_Lk

**pritch** · 2nd October 2018, 13:51

From Mat Oxley on the topic of Moto2 engine preparation: "the Triumph Moto2 engines are already are being prepared by ExternPro in the MotorLand TechnoPark (next to the DrumAndBasePark). Man in charge is Trevor Morris, who's spannered for everyone: Jon Ekerold, Niall Mackenzie, Nicky Hayden, Mika Kallio etc"

**pritch** · 5th October 2018, 20:36

Poor George. Another high side, another trip to hospital, but he has been declared fit to ride.

**Autech** · 5th October 2018, 22:04

Bike seized apparently. They have got to the the worst as you wouldn't be expecting it at all then flick.

Ouch

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**roogazza** · 6th October 2018, 08:19

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and they didn't worry their tyres were "going off "!!!

**pritch** · 6th October 2018, 10:36

Originally Posted by roogazza

and they didn't worry their tyres were "going off "!!!

Their tyres were never really "on" to begin with. My guess L to R: Ago, Read, Hailwood, but who is the dude with the funny goggles on the right?

Don't forget the GPs have come closer to our time zone. Kickoff tonight is 6.00PM.

Oh, and second hand Ducati, one owner, low miles, needs some parts, going cheap.

**Grumph** · 6th October 2018, 11:39

Originally Posted by pritch

Their tyres were never really "on" to begin with. My guess L to R: Ago, Read, Hailwood, but who is the dude with the funny goggles on the right?

Pasolini, I think. Looks like one of the Adriatic seaside street circuits too.

**pritch** · 6th October 2018, 13:47

Originally Posted by Grumph

Pasolini, I think. Looks like one of the Adriatic seaside street circuits too.

I do believe you are right. And I see why the funny goggles.

**roogazza** · 6th October 2018, 15:48

Originally Posted by pritch

Their tyres were never really "on" to begin with. My guess L to R: Ago, Read, Hailwood, but who is the dude with the funny goggles on the right?

Don't forget the GPs have come closer to our time zone. Kickoff tonight is 6.00PM.

Oh, and second hand Ducati, one owner, low miles, needs some parts, going cheap.

Renzo mate, Renzo Pasolini ! together with Saarinen, both died in the same race at Monza I think ?

**Autech** · 6th October 2018, 16:34

Marquez in Q1? Whoops! He'll find a way to progress but doubt that was on the cards.

Been a while since I've been able to say this but... GO DANI! Hot weather seems to be his niche zone so fingers crossed to see him back where he belongs tomorrow.

**malcy25** · 6th October 2018, 18:08

Originally Posted by roogazza

Renzo mate, Renzo Pasolini ! together with Saarinen, both died in the same race at Monza I think ?

Yes, 250 GP Monza 1973. A lot of words have been written and discussed about that event, a lot of it incorrect. Carnage was a good way to describe it I hear. . Walter Villa got caned as everyone reckoned they fell off on the oil his bike left in the previous race......and a very common view unfortunately.

I have a copy of Saarinen's biography and it has pictures of the pistons from Paso's bike, showing it seized....think first lap, hard on the gas, front / back of piston pin.

**Reckless** · 6th October 2018, 23:22

Originally Posted by pritch

Poor George. Another high side, another trip to hospital, but he has been declared fit to ride.

Give it time He'll blame Mark Marquez.

**onearmedbandit** · 7th October 2018, 19:46

Another stonkin' end to a race. Love the battles between MM and Dovi, and it was on for MV to potentially end Yamaha's drought. Guessing they've found a lttle something something.