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Jaimec
Posted on Monday, June 26, 2017 - 07:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Absolutely amazing. 38 years old and he still finds ways to win.
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Jaimec
Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 07:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Interesting. In a post race interview, Rossi said the only back marker who looked back and let him through was Lorenzo.
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Jaimec
Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 10:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If at first you don't succeed... Quit.
http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/261694/1/mahindra -withdraws-from-moto3.html
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Pwnzor
Posted on Sunday, July 02, 2017 - 09:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

8 pole, 8 wins, now leading in the championship.

Class was in session this morning.
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Jaimec
Posted on Saturday, August 05, 2017 - 05:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Summer break is over!
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Pwnzor
Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2017 - 04:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)



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Fresnobuell
Posted on Monday, August 07, 2017 - 03:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This wasn't any tactical genius stuff by 93, it's boneheaded mistakes made by the Yamaha team. Exactly how many times do they have to get burned before they learn. It ain't rocket science, it's common sense.

It's almost like Rossi thinks he's extending his lead when Marquez pits to change bikes. Bottom line, Rossi had maybe a 7-8 second lead when Marquez pitted on lap 2. Marquez was 10 seconds a lap faster on slicks. Rossi didn't pit until lap 5. Uh, by my calculations that's about 30 seconds lost after having a 7-8 second lead. The proper thing was for Rossi to come in as soon as Marquez did, which would have been Lap 3. Might have been a race then.....

I can't believe the stupidity of Yamaha. It happens every stinking time.
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Pwnzor
Posted on Monday, August 07, 2017 - 07:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I can't believe Marc ever went out on rain tires to begin with.

Anyways.
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Fresnobuell
Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2017 - 12:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I was surprised to see anyone on rain tires. The track was nearly dry. Brno is a low grip surface and maybe they were expecting the rain to begin again.

Now we get to look forward to that horrible Red Bull Ring. Maybe Lorenzo will show up for this one.
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Jaimec
Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 02:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

mumble mumble Marquez on the pole mumble mumble...

But it looks good for another Dovi win tomorrow.
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Pwnzor
Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 09:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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Crusty
Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2017 - 09:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It looks like Very Bloody Likely to me.

Then again, I'm about to head over to the Peoria TT where the odds on favorite is Henry Wiles. He was running away with the Sturgis TT last week, when he landed hard and opened up his engine and dumped oil all over the track. Hopefully, his crew has put a bash plate under his engine this week.
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Pwnzor
Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2017 - 03:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

LOL... he did it, but Marquez made him work for it.

One hell of a race, and good sportsmanship displayed at the end.
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Jaimec
Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2017 - 04:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not THIS time, Marky-boy!

Way to go, Dovi!!!
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Fresnobuell
Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 05:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wow, after seeing a weekend long filled with dismal racing in person (what's up Motoamerica?) it was a treat to see that great MotoGP race on DVR !!! It wasn't too long ago that MotoGP had terrible racing, but it was still worth watching because of the spectacle. Now the racing is the most compelling of any all moto sport on the planet.

That Bonzai pass at the end reminded me of the pass Marquez tried on Rossi at Assen (IIRC) that forced Rossi to blow the chicane on the the way to victory!

Dovi did great to not get blocked and was able to turn inside of MM on his way to the line. Loved the hand gesture as well.
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Jaimec
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2017 - 11:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Maybe it's just me but... from certain angles this thing reminds me of my old 1125R.

Pods, baby!!

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/danny-aldr idge-ducati-aerodynamic-fairing-legal/
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Fresnobuell
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2017 - 03:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

1125R is better looking. That Duc is UGLY.
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Figorvonbuellingham
Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - 01:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anyone going to be at Silverstone this weekend? I'll be there. Went to Cadwell Park last weekend .
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Pwnzor
Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 10:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Howdya like them apples!

Another track record, under 2 minutes!

Rossi looked like he was going to trump it, but lost a bit of time in the last sector.

Helluva front row.
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Pwnzor
Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 01:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Holy smokes.... literally.

Stroke of luck for Dovi.
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Figorvonbuellingham
Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 05:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Shoulda heard the crowd cheer when Marquez engine let go!
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Jaimec
Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 09:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have to admit, I am LOVING this headline from Crash.net:

Crash.net
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Figorvonbuellingham
Posted on Monday, August 28, 2017 - 04:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very appropriate but I was pulling for Rossi as was most of the spectators. That Duc is brutal on the straights.
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Pwnzor
Posted on Monday, August 28, 2017 - 01:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Shoulda heard the crowd cheer when Marquez engine let go!

Yeah, when there is so little hope of anybody else winning, they probably pray for something like that to happen.
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Fresnobuell
Posted on Monday, August 28, 2017 - 03:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anyone catch the Moto 3 insanity? Really disappointed it was red-flagged on the last lap...P1-P23 were within 3 seconds most of the race.

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Jaimec
Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 07:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

300 starts. Over the weekend in Pittsburgh, Josh Hayes had starts 300 and 301, and managed a podium on 301.
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Pwnzor
Posted on Friday, September 01, 2017 - 06:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That red flag in the Moto3 race was seriously BS... last damned lap and they were clear of the track.
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Jaimec
Posted on Friday, September 01, 2017 - 12:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rossi's challenge is done. He re-broke his leg in an enduro accident while training with the VR46 Academy. How many times do these guys have to injure themselves riding off-road before they figure out how much that jeopardizes their season???

It's up to Maverick and Dovi now. I wouldn't mind if either one won the title this year.
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Figorvonbuellingham
Posted on Friday, September 01, 2017 - 03:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dovi
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Fresnobuell
Posted on Saturday, September 02, 2017 - 02:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Totally agree Jaime. But as we can see with Rossi making the same mistake during the flag to flag races, he may not be very bright. I am astounded these guys are allowed to "train" in this manner during the season.
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