Rossi's the only rider on the grid to have ridden 500cc 2 strokes, so it's not as impressive as it sounds...
Motogp 2013
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Rossi's the only rider on the grid to have ridden 500cc 2 strokes, so it's not as impressive as it sounds...
Hayden's got a world title, how does he not have a killer instinct? He's qualified that Ducati very well on several occasions. I think he trys very hard and just doesnt get the respect he deserves. Pedrosa has been on the best bike for around 8 seasons now and hasn't won the title. Crutchlow is fast without a doubt but that guys got more excuses then anyone, i couldnt believe he said this after qualifying “This is clearly a Honda track, we know that. You never usually see (Stefan) Bradl and (Alvaro) Bautista being able to challenge and Marc (Marquez) is incredible, with the speed he is going at on a new circuit.” He talks a big talk but i bet if Dovi had have stayed in Tech3 he still would have been handing it to crutchlow every weekend.
All I have to say is that I'm not surprised who won... Kudos to him.
Big weight off the shoulders of second place rider.
Both Pedrosa and Lorenzo were smart to race this weekend, championship is still close.
Summer break now and next stop Indy, counting down the days until I get to see the action in person and hopefully learn the future of some riders.
I leave you with this entertainment (if you haven't seen it yet)
http://youtu.be/-sGRXnbQPh4
Big weight off the shoulders of second place rider.
Both Pedrosa and Lorenzo were smart to race this weekend, championship is still close.
Summer break now and next stop Indy, counting down the days until I get to see the action in person and hopefully learn the future of some riders.
I leave you with this entertainment (if you haven't seen it yet)
http://youtu.be/-sGRXnbQPh4
Winning 500 two strokes isnt impressive???
Regardless, there were comments about versatile riders....that seems to fit the bill.
The student becomes The Master.
In both passes, I think that cutting the corner should have resulted in a giving up of the spot, regardless of how impressive (and dangerous) the maneuver is. I know it's not the romantic side of the argument, but am I wrong?
It is actually a good point, I just think that if you are pushed off the track by the other competitor like Marquez was he should not be penalized for it. Good question
Guess it's not all paradise when you're home all the time or playing with V8's....
interesting indeed.
A lotta people I know are excited. I just can't forget this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lboSRZT2XxI
7seven7
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Totally agreed with this statement ..
Rossi commented "it's racing" when he did it to Stoner .. He took it like a good sport when it was done back to him ..
I think Rossi must feel flattered that Marquez thinks highly of him.. That's two moves Marquez has already used from the Rossi play book.
Last turn in Jerez against Lorenzo
Now the corkscrew against Rossi.
I predict Marquez will in Philip island !!
Hmmm, that's quite a bold prediction, you must have a crystal ball or something ... LOL
So many people doubted the kid before the season started, now everybody is trying to catch a spot on the band wagon. I bet you were one of those who thought that 46 has a shot at the title, eh?
I'd like to see a wild card given to Stoner for PI ... then I would predict the order as Stoner, Marquez, Crutchlow ... the rest doesn't matter.
redridernl
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I was on the bandwagon from the start. He's not a shoe in but he's got a legitimate shot at the title. I also predicted that Rossi would win at least one race and a maximum of three...
I am just going to leave this over here and go...
http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforu...-Motogp-2013&p=1950897&viewfull=1#post1950897
http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforu...-Motogp-2013&p=1950897&viewfull=1#post1950897
7seven7
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Never doubted the kid.. Actually, he's been my first pick to win this year
46? Guilty!! I still think he can be a contender.. Seasons only half done.
Win or lose, at least he's been battling it out in the last few races plus the first.
I watch GP for entertainment factor..
Most fun to watch: (as of late)
Marquez..Rossi .. Crutchlow..
Crutchlow to Ducati for 2014 and 2015.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/motogp/23536326
If Ducati doesn't redesign the bike properly in the off-season with Audi's budget, it'll be the end of Cal's GP career. At least he'll get factory salary for 2 years and I hope he would be smart to stash it away.
If Ducati finds the source of their problem and fix it for 2014, it's going to be epic for Cal if he can regularly be amongst the aliens with the red machine. That would be good news for Dovi as well. His talent is not being spotlighted properly on the Duc.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/motogp/23536326
If Ducati doesn't redesign the bike properly in the off-season with Audi's budget, it'll be the end of Cal's GP career. At least he'll get factory salary for 2 years and I hope he would be smart to stash it away.
If Ducati finds the source of their problem and fix it for 2014, it's going to be epic for Cal if he can regularly be amongst the aliens with the red machine. That would be good news for Dovi as well. His talent is not being spotlighted properly on the Duc.
Funny part is he's not even in the premier league. He's running the Dunlop series which is their development cars. Only 6 races throughout the season, and they're all short.
He's recently complained on twitter, now removed, about his dislike in the series.
A few retired GP riders have recently shared their opinions that it is very likely Stoner attempts a comeback to GP. He's still young and the talent will surely still be there. I think Pedrosa's spot will become vacant soon if he doesn't win more, although last year he was very strong in the second half of the season.
There's also Suzuki in 2015.
