 Shaghai Free Practice and Quali discussion, ***SPOILERS**** |
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 Apr 30 2008, 04:19 PM
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 Resident JT fanboy  Group: Members Posts: 2,231 Joined: 1-November 06 From: North Wales Member No.: 777 Favourite Rider: Ducati + British riders Favourite Track: Sachsenring   |
I'm starting this up early because I'm not entirely sure how the times work out, and because it's my thing.
 Let's hope the racing at the end of it is as good as the WSS race at Assen.
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Apr 30 2008, 04:52 PM
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MotoGP Rookie Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 20-March 08 From: California Member No.: 1,629 |
QUOTE (phleg @ Apr 30 2008, 08:19 AM)  I'm starting this up early because I'm not entirely sure how the times work out, and because it's my thing. Let's hope the racing at the end of it is as good as the WSS race at Assen. Not likely, all 3 forecast I've checked show rain on sunday. Doesn't look good for Pedrosa and Lorenzo to come out of this weekend with the points lead. Most likely Stoner or Rossi. |
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Apr 30 2008, 06:17 PM
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 Factory Rider Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 16-April 08 From: Cameron Highland, W.Msia Member No.: 1,694 Favourite Rider: Rossi, Biaggi, Bayliss, Toseland, and all ex- WSBK, BSB, AMA SBK Riders Favourite Track: Sepang, Silverstone, Istanbul, Laguna Seca  |
QUOTE (projekZERO @ May 1 2008, 12:52 AM) Not likely, all 3 forecast I've checked show rain on sunday. Doesn't look good for Pedrosa and Lorenzo to come out of this weekend with the points lead. Most likely Stoner or Rossi. If its going to rain I go for no 46 and 52 plus Edward and Nicky..  ops and Stoner 
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Apr 30 2008, 09:00 PM
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 Team Manager Group: Members Posts: 1,522 Joined: 12-March 07 From: Texas Member No.: 976 Favourite Rider: 1. Hayden 2. Elias Favourite Track: Jerez, PI  |
QUOTE (V5Stroker @ Apr 30 2008, 10:17 AM) If its going to rain I go for no 46 and 52 plus Edward and Nicky.. ops and Stoner Nick doesn't stand a chance in the rain. He's not a half bad wet rider, but he can't ride with TC on so he bins it.  Maybe this year will be different? -------------------- Next DORNA rule: Rider minimum weight = 60kg. If Ezy thinks I'm going to idolize a 5' emaciated horse jockey he's sadly mistaken. Enough broken bones and sunken in faces, this is getting disgusting.
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Apr 30 2008, 09:53 PM
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On yer Bike Group: Members Posts: 1,765 Joined: 24-June 07 From: Oz Member No.: 1,159 Favourite Rider: All the Aussies plus some of the others Favourite Track: PI  |
If it's raining then I'm going the Aussie trifecta.
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Apr 30 2008, 10:52 PM
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MotoGP Rookie Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 20-March 08 From: California Member No.: 1,629 |
What does everyone make of this? Dovi says he's going to China with a new bike. Did I miss something? Honda already letting the customers have the 08?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Dovizio...eastern+promise |
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Apr 30 2008, 10:59 PM
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Team Manager Group: Members Posts: 1,522 Joined: 12-March 07 From: Texas Member No.: 976 Favourite Rider: 1. Hayden 2. Elias Favourite Track: Jerez, PI |
QUOTE (projekZERO @ Apr 30 2008, 03:52 PM) What does everyone make of this? Dovi says he's going to China with a new bike. Did I miss something? Honda already letting the customers have the 08? http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Dovizio...eastern+promise Where does this article say he is getting THE new equipment  It just says, a new bike. Not the 2008 Repsol spec RC212V. -------------------- Next DORNA rule: Rider minimum weight = 60kg. If Ezy thinks I'm going to idolize a 5' emaciated horse jockey he's sadly mistaken. Enough broken bones and sunken in faces, this is getting disgusting.
My crystal ball is made by Mattel. Is it accurate? Concentrate and ask again. |C|L|A|I|R|V|O|Y|A|N|C|E| |
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Apr 30 2008, 11:26 PM
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MotoGP Rookie Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 20-March 08 From: California Member No.: 1,629 |
QUOTE (mylexicon @ Apr 30 2008, 03:59 PM) Where does this article say he is getting THE new equipment It just says, a new bike. Not the 2008 Repsol spec RC212V. Um....which is exactly what I said, he said he's getting a new bike, and all the little curly things with the dot at the bottom.... yeah, those mean I'm asking a question or in other words making an inquiry, not making a statement. That means I'm not sure what the comment he made meant, I'm asking here trying to find out. I don't think I could have made it more clear. |
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May 1 2008, 03:46 AM
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Factory Rider Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 16-April 08 From: Cameron Highland, W.Msia Member No.: 1,694 Favourite Rider: Rossi, Biaggi, Bayliss, Toseland, and all ex- WSBK, BSB, AMA SBK Riders Favourite Track: Sepang, Silverstone, Istanbul, Laguna Seca |
QUOTE (projekZERO @ May 1 2008, 07:26 AM) Um....which is exactly what I said, he said he's getting a new bike, and all the little curly things with the dot at the bottom.... yeah, those mean I'm asking a question or in other words making an inquiry, not making a statement. That means I'm not sure what the comment he made meant, I'm asking here trying to find out. I don't think I could have made it more clear. Pedrobot gotta have all the "new equipment" first. Nicky goes second and the rest "when they are available"  Puuig can confirm this  shame you HRC..No wonder Nicky said win or bin..
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May 1 2008, 06:11 AM
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The temperature is about 80 today, man if it rains I will hit the Main Grandstand.
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May 1 2008, 07:35 AM
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 Ghostrider Group: Members Posts: 5,961 Joined: 27-February 06 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 188 Favourite Rider: Alex DeAngelis Favourite Track: Brands Hatch GP circuit |
QUOTE (projekZERO @ Apr 30 2008, 11:52 PM) What does everyone make of this? Dovi says he's going to China with a new bike. Did I miss something? Honda already letting the customers have the 08? http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Dovizio...eastern+promise If Dovi does get an 08 bike then Nicky will be under pressure right away. -------------------- To consider Kevin Schwantz an equal rider to Rainey, Doohan and Lawson is to overrate him. His entertainment value, popularity and legendary status can be compared (and is arguably superior) to those he rode against, but he achieved significantly less on the track.
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May 1 2008, 07:43 AM
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Ghostrider Group: Members Posts: 5,961 Joined: 27-February 06 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 188 Favourite Rider: Alex DeAngelis Favourite Track: Brands Hatch GP circuit |
QUOTE (projekZERO @ Apr 30 2008, 05:52 PM) Not likely, all 3 forecast I've checked show rain on sunday. My two favorite riders are relatively weak in the rain, and ride Michelins. Their two main competitors are relatively good in the wet and ride the right tyres. I hope its dry. -------------------- To consider Kevin Schwantz an equal rider to Rainey, Doohan and Lawson is to overrate him. His entertainment value, popularity and legendary status can be compared (and is arguably superior) to those he rode against, but he achieved significantly less on the track.
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May 1 2008, 10:52 AM
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World Champ Group: Members Posts: 557 Joined: 22-May 06 From: UK Member No.: 355 Favourite Rider: Rossi & Toseland  |
QUOTE (V5Stroker @ Apr 30 2008, 07:17 PM) If its going to rain I go for no 46 and 52 plus Edward and Nicky.. ops and Stoner As well as I want Toseland to do I've noticed his wet times haven't been at the sharp end during testing and this season so far. Let's finally get this elusive win then Rossi! |
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May 1 2008, 11:53 AM
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 Track Legend Group: Members Posts: 776 Joined: 26-June 07 From: Herts, UK Member No.: 1,163 Favourite Rider: Rossi, Stoner, Toseland, Dovizioso, Lorenzo and Elias Favourite Track: Brno, Sachsenring, Mugello, Brands Hatch and Estoril! |
QUOTE (Tom @ May 1 2008, 08:35 AM) If Dovi does get an 08 bike then Nicky will be under pressure right away. Dovi can keep riding the 07 bike and Nicky would still be under pressure from him.... If Dovi is getting new parts/bike then Nicky needs to be finding his new 09 team now... -------------------- Cheers
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May 1 2008, 02:48 PM
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Resident JT fanboy Group: Members Posts: 2,231 Joined: 1-November 06 From: North Wales Member No.: 777 Favourite Rider: Ducati + British riders Favourite Track: Sachsenring |
QUOTE (mjpartyboy @ May 1 2008, 11:52 AM) As well as I want Toseland to do I've noticed his wet times haven't been at the sharp end during testing and this season so far. Where do people get this notion from? Yes he was slowest in the wet Estoril free practices, but if you looked at the IRTA test times in the wet, he was still right up there in fifth. -------------------- http://www.discovolantemoto.co.uk
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May 1 2008, 02:49 PM
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 MotoGP Whore Group: Members Posts: 2,446 Joined: 27-June 05 From: Ispra, Italy Member No.: 48 Favourite Rider: Spaniards + Kawa riders ! Favourite Track: Valencia !  |
Would be interesting to have a wet race to see where everyone is standing. I would bet on Vermeulen. Rossi should be good too, and maybe West will be on the opposite side of the grid for once.
I don't think Dani will struggle particularly, no idea what Lorenzo can do in those conditions. If it stays dry then the usual suspects will be up there, Dani, Lorenzo, Rossi and Stoner and no one else. |
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May 1 2008, 02:58 PM
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MotoGP Guru Group: Members Posts: 1,442 Joined: 21-May 07 Member No.: 1,093 Favourite Rider: casey stoner, mick doohan, kevin schwantz, wayne rainey, garry mccoy Favourite Track: phillip island  |
QUOTE (Teomolca @ May 1 2008, 03:49 PM) Would be interesting to have a wet race to see where everyone is standing. I would bet on Vermeulen. Rossi should be good too, and maybe West will be on the opposite side of the grid for once. I don't think Dani will struggle particularly, no idea what Lorenzo can do in those conditions. If it stays dry then the usual suspects will be up there, Dani, Lorenzo, Rossi and Stoner and no one else. Stoner will win if it is wet. Not so sure if it is dry. |
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May 1 2008, 03:14 PM
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Factory Rider Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 2-October 06 Member No.: 671 |
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F*CK HRC!!!! THEY'RE SCREWING NICKY !!! MAKING HIM TEST ALL THESE NEW PARTS BEFORE PEDROSA GETS THEM !!!!! WTF !!!?!?!? 2007/2008: F*CK HRC!!!! THEY'RE SCREWING NICKY !!! MAKING HIM WAIT TO GET ALL THE NEW PARTS AFTER PEDROSA TESTS THEM !!!!! WTF !!!??!?! |
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May 1 2008, 03:22 PM
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MotoGP Whore Group: Members Posts: 2,446 Joined: 27-June 05 From: Ispra, Italy Member No.: 48 Favourite Rider: Spaniards + Kawa riders ! Favourite Track: Valencia ! |
QUOTE (drumfu @ May 1 2008, 05:14 PM) 2006: F*CK HRC!!!! THEY'RE SCREWING NICKY !!! MAKING HIM TEST ALL THESE NEW PARTS BEFORE PEDROSA GETS THEM !!!!! WTF !!!?!?!? 2007/2008: F*CK HRC!!!! THEY'RE SCREWING NICKY !!! MAKING HIM WAIT TO GET ALL THE NEW PARTS AFTER PEDROSA TESTS THEM !!!!! WTF !!!??!?! Spot on! I guess they can't see the irony! |
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May 1 2008, 03:50 PM
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VIP Member Group: Members Posts: 3,964 Joined: 16-October 06 Member No.: 714 Favourite Rider: Travis Pastrana & Nicky Hayden, The King & Son, Mr. Schwantz & Mr. Rainey, and Rossi/Stoner (cuz they're equal) & Benito Solis Favourite Track: Laguna Seca |
Do you think they are giving Pedrosa some underachieving shit? Ever?
Flush out your headgear. Wake up and smell the reality Teo & Drumfu. All that preference and he’s riding the #2 as if it means something. -------------------- If you live in a glass house, don't throw rocks!
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