Another problem would be that Pedrosa wouldn't be able to reach the bars standing on the ground!
Casey Stoner to retire....
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The last thing I would want to see Stoner do is race in the Island. He's a track racer. Roads are a different kettle of fish. Hailwood was that talented that he could pull it off. That Hailwood and his daughter were killed in a car accident was certainly unfortunate. Not that I would wish such a fate on Stoner but if he drives a car on the road the possibility of such an accident exists.
Swivel said:
That's just plain offensive..the accident was caused by a lorry crossing accross Mike's path doing an illegal U turn - in actual fact not 5 miles from where I live.
Swivel let's hope you're not so unfortunate as to have an accident doing something mundane that kills you and your nearest and dearest - and if that unfortunate accident should happen, let's hope we don't make such crass remarks about that event.
Dale
Coast to Coast
1. "Rossi’s comments, made to Italian television media post race, included statements such as “we’ve run out of hope.” He also stated that he can’t ride the Ducati in its current form, and even considered pulling into the pits during the Qatar race. "
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/839/12750/Motorcycle-Article/Valentino-Rossi-Vents-Qatar-Frustration.aspx
If this report is true, he's obviously going to move.
2. "Stoner cited a lack of passion for the sport and disappointment in the direction MotoGP is heading as driving his decision to leave. The announcement comes after Stoner denied media accounts of his retirement at the previous Estoril round. "
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/839/13145/Motorcycle-Article/Casey-Stoner-Announces-MotoGP-Retirement.aspx
3. Somebody said somethingabout SBK being boring etc...
Race 2 at Donington last week will go down in history as one of the greatest motorsport events of the last decade, if not all time. Start watching it. Youll be thanking me for the rest of the season.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/839/12750/Motorcycle-Article/Valentino-Rossi-Vents-Qatar-Frustration.aspx
If this report is true, he's obviously going to move.
2. "Stoner cited a lack of passion for the sport and disappointment in the direction MotoGP is heading as driving his decision to leave. The announcement comes after Stoner denied media accounts of his retirement at the previous Estoril round. "
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/839/13145/Motorcycle-Article/Casey-Stoner-Announces-MotoGP-Retirement.aspx
3. Somebody said somethingabout SBK being boring etc...
Race 2 at Donington last week will go down in history as one of the greatest motorsport events of the last decade, if not all time. Start watching it. Youll be thanking me for the rest of the season.
veloracermike
Coast to Coast
Stoner has his first child. Stoner retires. Coincidence? I think not.
I had suspected Rossi to be the first one to retire. Jeremy Burgess is rumored to be leaving at the end of the season. All of Rossi's premier class success has come with Burgess at his side. I suspected Rossi to go to WSBK after a year off to go humiliate Max Biaggi again.
I had suspected Rossi to be the first one to retire. Jeremy Burgess is rumored to be leaving at the end of the season. All of Rossi's premier class success has come with Burgess at his side. I suspected Rossi to go to WSBK after a year off to go humiliate Max Biaggi again.
stroker crazy
crazy as a fox
Poor Max!!
I hope he doesn't read your DTT post, or his nightmares might start again.
Crazy
I hope he doesn't read your DTT post, or his nightmares might start again.
Crazy
veloracermike said:
True....but he wasn't there in 125's and 250's. And now Jeremy is scratching his head trying to work out the Ducati.
Rossi is a great rider. Period. Put him back on a Honda or a Yamaha and he will be back on the podium every round regardless of who's running the garage.
By the way - it was great to see him stuff it under Stoner at Le Mans to take 2nd.
We also saw an interview with Stoner on the local TV - he basically blamed everyone else for making him "disillusioned". What a whining little shit.
custommade
New Member
hillsy said:
So true, It's always someone else's fault.
Last night it was the tires fault not the fact that
he cooked the rear. What ever happend to "he raced better
than me today".
I'm an Ozzie and I have never liked him much because of the
whining even when he wins.
Swivel you must not be watching the same GP's as everyone else if you don't see power wheelies or power slides anymore. They're there every race when I watch it.
Yesterday in the wet there were more highsides and offs than there were finishers in the smaller classes too.
Did anyone see the front end save Vinales did in the Moto3? He had the front end folded in for about 30 metres through the chicane holding the bike up with his right knee. Amazing save. Shame he ended up highsiding later on.....
Yesterday in the wet there were more highsides and offs than there were finishers in the smaller classes too.
Did anyone see the front end save Vinales did in the Moto3? He had the front end folded in for about 30 metres through the chicane holding the bike up with his right knee. Amazing save. Shame he ended up highsiding later on.....
Dale said:
For a change all 3 Moto races were quite enthralling. First win for a Frenchman[ in home race ] in how many years a really good elbows out Moto 2 and Moto GP kept me on the edge of my seat for a change.
You have to admire their courage. Good to see Rossi back to something like his old self. Be great if he can do something similar in the dry. Now then, I wonder just who Suzuki san was tempting with blank cheques for next year?
Dale
Coast to Coast
Agreed. All the races were great. Rossi got the confidence boost he needed: (the sport needs it).
http://blogs.motorcyclistonline.com/thrilling-podium-for-rossi-at-le-mans-determined-sixth-place-for-hayden-16397.html
Valentino Rossi (Ducati Team) 2nd
“I’m really, really happy. We knew we had a special opportunity in the wet today, so I tried to ride perfectly and not throw it away. I started well and immediately made up some positions, and then I passed the two Yamahas to get behind Stoner. I was able to match his pace, but then my visor started to fog and I had to slow down for a couple of laps until I was able to clear it by lifting it a little. Once I could see again, I re-passed Cal and then Dovi. When I realized that I could really push hard and that it was possible to catch Stoner again, I went for it. It was a great race and a nice, fun battle with Stoner to the last lap. I enjoyed myself and I’m happy for my team and all the guys at Ducati, who are working so hard for me. Now we must continue giving our all until we’re also able to be competitive in the dry. We found a good base to work from in Portugal, and it wasn’t bad in the dry here, either, although not as good as in the wet. Now our main goal is to take another step forward and make up some more tenths.”
Having said that, the Workd SBK at Donington Park on May 13 overshadowed the MotoGP in a big way, if you havent seen race 2, try and find it. Amazing event.
http://blogs.motorcyclistonline.com/thrilling-podium-for-rossi-at-le-mans-determined-sixth-place-for-hayden-16397.html
Valentino Rossi (Ducati Team) 2nd
“I’m really, really happy. We knew we had a special opportunity in the wet today, so I tried to ride perfectly and not throw it away. I started well and immediately made up some positions, and then I passed the two Yamahas to get behind Stoner. I was able to match his pace, but then my visor started to fog and I had to slow down for a couple of laps until I was able to clear it by lifting it a little. Once I could see again, I re-passed Cal and then Dovi. When I realized that I could really push hard and that it was possible to catch Stoner again, I went for it. It was a great race and a nice, fun battle with Stoner to the last lap. I enjoyed myself and I’m happy for my team and all the guys at Ducati, who are working so hard for me. Now we must continue giving our all until we’re also able to be competitive in the dry. We found a good base to work from in Portugal, and it wasn’t bad in the dry here, either, although not as good as in the wet. Now our main goal is to take another step forward and make up some more tenths.”
Having said that, the Workd SBK at Donington Park on May 13 overshadowed the MotoGP in a big way, if you havent seen race 2, try and find it. Amazing event.
