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The great thing about bike racing is that you are in awe of the guys up front just riding around the circuit quickly, they don't even have to be passing each other. Going from stoppie to flat on the ground to wheelie, powersliding at 150mph. They always seem to be right on the edge, and frequently overstepping the limit. F1 just doesn't have that- you have to go back to the 60's and watch jumps and slides at the Nordschliefe to get that kind of action. On top of that you have way more close battles for position than with F1 because you don't have downforce. And the element of danger certainly makes them much more heroic. Like Lorenzo breaking his collarbone and racing the next weekend - I think he finished 4th or something. Then falling on it again, getting more surgury, and right back on the bike.
F1 I think "I could do that with a bit of practice". MotoGP I can't fathom ever being that brave and skilled. And then there is the Isle of Man...
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1971 911S, 2.7RS spec MFI engine, suspension mods, lightened
Suspension by Rebel Racing, Serviced by TLG Auto, Brakes by PMB Performance
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