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3 Jul 2010, 09:54 (Ref:2721399)
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I thought Rossi didnt want Fag sponsors? Is that why it might be Martini?
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4 Jul 2010, 01:19 (Ref:2721619)
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No ciggy sponsors are shown now on bikes, look at the duke - just take the money guilt free
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4 Jul 2010, 08:02 (Ref:2721683)
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5 Jul 2010, 18:51 (Ref:2722301)
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Imagine Schumacher having some personality, winning races in his first season at Benetton, the championship in 93 for example. Then winning the championship first time out in Ferrari and making them the best, then winning more than losing as Schuey did. Vale did all this and in that time frame, if he would have been in F1 he would have perhaps won 10 world titles. If youa re used to F1 people or motro racing people you wont get Rossi. I met him when he was 17 and was amazed at his confidence, approachability and simple fun for life and being a bike racer. I stood on a pit wall watching a stunt bike and he simply came up and stood with me, we started nattering and I was a fan for life. I don't think he is the nicest guy on track at times, but he has that ruthless streak Schuey has and allied to this he has fun and a smile. If you watch Lorenzo he is a SPanish clone with a bit more arrogance and self hype. He is doing EXACTLY what Criville did when Mich crashed in 98 and 99. I like him, but he aint Vale. He might actually be quicker and even more consistent. But Vale has a lot more history and past tussles to remember! |
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6 Jul 2010, 15:43 (Ref:2722643)
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I'm concerned for the sport, post Rossi. He will leave a huge hole. Not to mention, how many fans tune in just to see him? Case in point, Catalunya suffered a very low turnout. Facts are facts, there are many casual bike fans that don't care about Moto GP if Rossi isn't involved. And think about it, Moto GP is having enough trouble attracting sponsors as it is. What happens in the post Rossi era? And something tells me Dorna has not done much planning for the future...
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6 Jul 2010, 19:39 (Ref:2722751)
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I am hoping that the reason why auduences are still good is that Vale has maybe carried the viewers through these rough times.
Post Vale the racing should be a lot better with 100cc more standard bikes, a nice new 125 replacement class (although j rightly points out that 250MX engines are not really designed to run at palces like Malaysia!! Imagine them at Turkey or China, even indy will test them! |
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9 Jul 2010, 09:27 (Ref:2723917)
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It's official! Casey Stoner will NOT ride for Ducati in 2011.
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9 Jul 2010, 09:29 (Ref:2723919)
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i think the music has started and we got our 1st proper news from Honda, Stoner to Honda is confirmed.
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9 Jul 2010, 09:29 (Ref:2723921)
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It' official! Casey Stoner will ride for Honda in 2011.
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9 Jul 2010, 11:15 (Ref:2723973)
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So looks like:
HRC: Dani, Dovi and Casey (two Repsol, one Red Bull) Yamaha: Jorge and Spies Ducati: Rossi and Hayden or any other random combination of those riders.... 
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9 Jul 2010, 14:45 (Ref:2724063)
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Stoner will be a force for the last 800cc title on that Honda. Considering Dovi, I really hope he gets a third bike, and not a Gresini bike, as we could use the extra entries.
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9 Jul 2010, 23:22 (Ref:2724235)
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Asphault and Rubber are reporting (via their "trusted source" Kevin Ash) that Rossi has come to terms with Ducati to race for them next year. Not sure how reliable A and R is when it comes to breaking big news like this, but it's not as though this was unexpected.
Apparently it will all be official Monday. That sound you hear? The sound of millions of Italians soiling their pants in joy. |
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10 Jul 2010, 14:48 (Ref:2724423)
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Can see maybe Melandrio being dropped and Gresini perhaps running two semi factory bikes for Dovi and the favoured son Simoncelli? Shame for Maio, he seems quicker this year. But Sic has been getting better.
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14 Jul 2010, 11:05 (Ref:2726488)
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I can't imagine Honda giving Scot a bike for 2011, especially if they run 3 factory bikes. Maybe 2012 when they could use the extra data, or 2013 once there are some 2012-spec ones going spare.
Rossi is most of the reason I'm into bike racing now, having only really followed F1, ChampCar (RIP) and BTCC for many years before that. He's got so much talent, charisma and unpredictability that he really draws in fans worldwide. Watching Rossi dominate a race is so different from watchign Schuamcher dominate one. |
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14 Jul 2010, 19:55 (Ref:2726745)
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A lot of what will happen will depend on the world economy. Motorcycle sales are still off by a huge percentage. If you look at Roadracingworld, the only Japanese manufacturer that is advertising there is Yamaha. The others used to advertise, but become of their huge sales drop, they've had to quit.
Unless the economy gets better, worldwide, don't look for larger grids, you might even get smaller grids, when the various factory's contracts with Droma expire. Art |
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22 Jul 2010, 12:39 (Ref:2730602)
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22 Jul 2010, 18:16 (Ref:2730748)
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That really bums me out. Assuming Suzuki stay on the grid, we should see no improvement in numbers, unless they allow some of the 1000cc bikes in early as was mentioned.
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4 Aug 2010, 16:24 (Ref:2739432)
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So the CEO of Ducati let's it slip that Rossi and Hayden will be their riders next year.
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5 Aug 2010, 14:41 (Ref:2739854)
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Ducati say it was a fraudulent news report. Gotta love it.
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5 Aug 2010, 14:52 (Ref:2739865)
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My prediction:
Ducati Valentino Rossi Nicky Hayden Pramac Ducati Aleix Espargaro ? Cardion AB Ducati Karel Abraham Aspar Ducati ? Honda Casey Stoner Dani Pedrosa Gresini Honda Andrea Dovisioso Marco Simoncelli Interwetten Honda Hiroshi Aoyama LCR Honda Loris Capirossi Yamaha Jorge Lorenzo Ben Spies Tech 3 Yamaha Cal Crutchlow Randy de Puniet Suzuki Alvaro Bautista ? |
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5 Aug 2010, 14:55 (Ref:2739868)
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For those that missed it, Karel Abraham was announced for 2011. He will move up with his Moto 2 team. According to the crash.net release he hasn't even scored a lower category podium. That's just great...
 As for my list above, I have no clue on a few of those, but I think the factory seats will shape up like that. |
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7 Aug 2010, 08:12 (Ref:2740836)
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It kmind of saddens me that pay riders are now turning up in MotoGP.
It never used to happen, or if it did they never got factory ish bikes! You used to get the odd rich guy having a go but they were half decent, and the Japanese always put a Taira or Yatsushiro lon one of their bikes. The last proper pay rider i remember was CArdoso? And Rolfo had good money but at least was pretty good. Abraham is there with money alone, I think he has looked like getting the odd top 6, but that isnt enough to get a GP ride. Imagine him incurring the warth of a Lawson or Mick !! We need those dyas back! |
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