[warpedreality]

FCK YEAH~

I'mma throw everything behind Stoner this year.. w00h000!!!

ps: hey everybody..

 

[thunder900ss]

Crap is Stoner looking strong already!!! Repsol should have a STRONG showing on the podium this year.

 

[ducnut]

I think Stoner will do the deed, this year. When he's on, he's on. He has extra motivation to prove his ability against the others. He'll definitely shut up the pundits.

If it weren't for all the goings on, last year, Lorenzo wouldn't have had such an easy time of it; not that his riding wasn't accomplished or riding a MotoGP bike is easy. I just think there were a lot of distractions with silly-season and some unfortunate track incidents.

 

[k473y]

Stoner FTW of course.
So cool Valentino is riding for Ducati now
It will be a great season

 

[SoCalDaytona]

excited... but i wont have cable... where can i watch the races :hmm:

 

[MGFChapin]

Exciting! I don't see a pic of Ben in there though, boo!!

 

[ducnut]

Exciting! I don't see a pic of Ben in there though, boo!!

I don't think he's quite earned the "alien" tag, yet. For sure, he'll do great things.

 

[Jarod725]

Well it looks like Honda has dominated the Sepang testing, with #11 (3rd fastest) being the only non-Honda in the top 6. Can't say this really thrills me to be honest. Something about Pedrosa just rubs me the wrong way and Stoner ... INCREDIBLE talent, but a bit of a whiny baby, IMO.

I think Vale will be especially hungry this year. Not only to prove himself on a new bike (just as someone else mentioned about Stoner), validating his decision to move to Ducati, but also to thumb his nose at his former teammate. Just to kinda say, "You may have won last year when I wasn't 100%, but it won't be so easy this time around." Of course I also expect to see Ben consistently on the podium or fighting for it, but I'm not sure I'm ready to pick him for a Championship just yet. Maybe next year ...

Oh, I'm also hoping Vale's efforts on developing the GP11 will spill over to Nicky's side of the garage ... since there's no wall separating the two and Rossi has vowed to share data. Anyway, looking forward to a good season!

 

[ducnut]

Stoner ... INCREDIBLE talent, but a bit of a whiny baby, IMO.

People say that about him, but, he's a very quiet person who's conscientious of what the press say about him. I think he allows too much to get under his skin. One of the forum members has been his taxi driver/rider at a MotoGP event and said that he's a truly genuine and caring person. I'd rather spend time around him than almost any other GP rider. I think Nicky would be a good time, too.

 

[warpedreality]

I think Rossi will have trouble with his shoulder atleast for a couple of races. Stoner's gonna win Qatar..

Spies - Top 4(or 5) finish..

 

[duff_boy]

I think Rossi will have trouble with his shoulder atleast for a couple of races. Stoner's gonna win Qatar..

Spies - Top 4(or 5) finish..

At least when Rossi has a tough time this season he'll have 2 things to blame it on... Shitty Ducati for one and his shoulder "hurting" as the other.

 

[SoCalDaytona]

Rossi is one of the most talented and entertaining riders to watch IMO... Motegi anyone? Rossi-Lorenzo for 3rd! EPIC! will be watching Spies and Stoner as well!

 

[Pathos]

excited... but i wont have cable... where can i watch the races :hmm:

You need to learn how to use torrent technology, my friend. PM me if you need help.

 

[warpedreality]

Day 2 - Pedrobot leads.. Lorenzo down in 7th.

Spies..w00h000

1 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Team 2:00.770 - - 39
2 Casey Stoner Repsol Honda Team 2:01.434 +0.664 +0.664 44
3 Ben Spies Yamaha Factory Racing 2:01.508 +0.074 +0.738 60
4 Andrea Dovizioso Repsol Honda Team 2:01.512 +0.004 +0.742 48
5 Marco Simoncelli San Carlo Honda Gresini 2:01.522 +0.010 +0.752 42
6 Hiroshi Aoyama San Carlo Honda Gresini 2:01.534 +0.012 +0.764 58
7 Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Factory Racing 2:01.563 +0.029 +0.793 35
8 Alvaro Bautista Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 2:01.687 +0.124 +0.917 63
9 Colin Edwards Monster Yamaha Tech 3 2:01.722 +0.035 +0.952 33
10 Hector Barbera Aspar Team 2:02.093 +0.371 +1.323 45
11 Nicky Hayden Ducati Marlboro Team 2:02.379 +0.286 +1.609 62
12 Randy De Puniet Pramac Racing Team 2:02.426 +0.047 +1.656 50
13 Valentino Rossi Ducati Marlboro Team 2:02.597 +0.171 +1.827 42
14 Kousuke Akiyoshi HRC Test Team 2:02.619 +0.022 +1.849 47
15 Cal Crutchlow Monster Yamaha Tech 3 2:03.032 +0.413 +2.262 38
16 Loris Capirossi Pramac Racing Team 2:03.047 +0.015 +2.277 56
17 Karel Abraham Cardion AB Motoracing 2:03.466 +0.419 +2.696 47
18 T2 Yamaha Test Team 2:03.910 +0.444 +3.140 51
19 Toni Elias LCR Honda MotoGP 2:04.026 +0.116 +3.256 58
20 T1 Yamaha Test Team 2:04.142 +0.116 +3.372 56

 

[MGFChapin]

Jeeeeez look how much faster Pedro is! Curious why HRC would need a test team when they have 3 factory bikes out there in addition to multiple satellites.

 

[old blue]

How have we managed to get this far into the thread without Old Dave chiming in regarding the vast superiority of all things Spanish, and predicting a 2011 walkover by Lorenzo ....






















.... followed by his marriage to Lorenzo in a quiet private ceremony on the outskirts of Barcelona?






O.B

 

[Lindy]

Does anyone else feel Lorenzo using his initials in his #1 plate come off as cocky/brash?? It is really starting to bug me:thumbdown:. I like he's running the #1 plate, but his logo is over the top.
I agree with Faz, Rossi will start the season slow due to the shoulder, but I believe he will come on strong the second half of the season. Spies will win at least one this year and finish ahead of Nicky in the points. Barring injuries from any of the aliens I think this will be the closest finish of the top 3 places and would not be surprised if it comes down to the final race for the title:trophy:,

 

[matt922]

excited... but i wont have cable... where can i watch the races :hmm:

i have cable, but dont get the channel :icon_frown:

// go rossi!

 

[RobNevyn]

If Stoner can stay on the bike this year, he'll win it.

Go Stoner! :thumbup:

 

[duff_boy]

Rossi is one of the most talented and entertaining riders to watch IMO... Motegi anyone? Rossi-Lorenzo for 3rd! EPIC! will be watching Spies and Stoner as well!

Yep, that was one of my favourite moments last season!