I'm Obsessed with MotoGP - Page 10

dlockhart · 09-30-2015, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by javadog

I'd like to have a buck for every pain-killing injection the Clinica Mobile has given out over the years.

JR

Colin got a few $$$ worth

Classic

javadog · 09-30-2015, 04:25 PM

I remember that race. He made the podium with a busted collarbone and some hurt ribs.

Gutsy...

JR

javadog · 09-30-2015, 04:31 PM

I figured someone would build something like this, after they ran the Legends race last summer. Kind of thought it would be Harris, though..

They need to put different bodywork on it, it looks far to modern, even with period paint schemes. Now, they need to raise enough money to buy about 10 of them for the series.

JR

javadog · 09-30-2015, 05:07 PM

Dibs on a bike for Kevin...

JR

dlockhart · 09-30-2015, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by peteremsley

I reckon there's 10 of us here, we just need Motion to figure out a business plan

In!

sand_man · 09-30-2015, 06:05 PM

I'd be afraid to ride it, but I'm good with a wrench and could be the pit/team whipping boy!

javadog · 09-30-2015, 06:44 PM

Ah, just keep one finger on the clutch lever and let it rip...

sand_man · 09-30-2015, 06:55 PM

Being that I've never ridden a bike, I imagine myself falling victim to "whiskey throttle"! LOLz!

Flieger · Flieger's Garage

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Originally Posted by dlockhart

Colin got a few $$$ worth

Classic

Wow was that funny! No way he could do that interview in the US though!

javadog · 09-30-2015, 08:38 PM

Oh, he did plenty of them...

He was about the best interview in the paddock.

JR

sand_man · 10-01-2015, 05:42 PM

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/rabat-to-move-up-to-motogp-with-team-estrella-galicia-00-marc-vds-in-2016/

flatbutt · 10-02-2015, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cvmjcbhk

There is just something insanely melodramatic and wonderful about the old man sitting atop the points table right now. ]

Indeed. Not only is he a racing legend but he represents the sport very well. It is my opinion that a champion must treat their sport with respect and Rossi certainly does that. No matter where he is racing there is a sea of yellow.

sand_man · 10-02-2015, 05:47 AM

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sand_man · 10-06-2015, 08:52 AM

Motegi...any predictions? Can't wait!

herr_oberst · 10-06-2015, 09:44 AM

Lorenzo is a little bit of a wild card with his shoulder, Marc broke his hand, he'll probably ride, but can he maintain his spoiler role?

Rossi, Dani, Jorge?

javadog · 10-06-2015, 10:47 AM

I'm going with Rossi, since there should be rain there around mid-day. I'll say MM in 2nd, George in 3rd.

JR

sand_man · 10-06-2015, 11:26 AM

Remember when (not Motegi, but still awesome)?

sand_man · 10-08-2015, 07:44 AM

Hayden confirms move to SBK in 2016:

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After 13 years in the MotoGP™ World Championship, the Kentucky Kid prepares for a new adventure.
On the eve of the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, Nicky Hayden announced that he would be leaving the MotoGP™ World Championship and racing for the Ten Kate Honda team in World Superbikes in 2016. The American joined the premier class in 2003 and scored two podiums in his debut season, his first coming at Motegi.

Multiple years of success with the Repsol Honda team followed, his 2006 World Championship a highlight alongside twice taking victory at Laguna Seca in front of his home fans. After several years with Ducati, Hayden returned to the Honda family with the Aspar MotoGP Team in the Open class.

For 2016 Hayden will be teammates to Michael van der Mark, riding the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP as the America battles to becomes the first rider to win both the MotoGP™ and World Superbike titles.

Nicky Hayden: “Well this will be my last year in MotoGP as I’ll be moving to World Superbike next year with Honda and the Ten Kate team. That’s about all there is to it, not a lot more and nothing too dramatic! These last two years have been not so good and I wasn’t in a position to get the result to keep a high level bike in MotoGP. I’ve always thought SBK might be something I want to try, I liked the racing there, the opportunity felt like a good fit.”

“I’m getting a bit older but I still enjoy the sport and the game. It’ll be a fresh challenge and a new opportunity to go there and have some more fun. Of course I’ll miss MotoGP and I’ve had a great opportunity here and been part of some great teams and worked with some great people but nothing lasts forever and we gotta keep moving, go to SBK with Honda and hopefully have some fun.”

flatbutt · 10-08-2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by herr_oberst

Lorenzo is a little bit of a wild card with his shoulder, Marc broke his hand, he'll probably ride, but can he maintain his spoiler role?

Rossi, Dani, Jorge?

Lorenzo has ridden well when hurt before so he is always in the hunt. IF he is really hurting then Rossi has a better chance. Both Pedrosa and Marquez can spoil but if it rains Rossi is still favored. If it goes flag to flag then all bets are off.

javadog · 10-09-2015, 07:15 AM

Lorenzo had them all covered on day one. His protestations of "I'm fine" seem to be something other than a salvo in the psych war with Rossi. Maybe his injury won't hamper him. Marquez seems off his game though. Rossi did fair in FP1 but faded in FP2. Either he lost the plot or is working on race pace. You never know with him on Friday.

Still, the weather looms on Sunday. Look for Smith to do well. Maybe Nicky will bump the top 10, if conditions are favorable.

JR