Ducati Monster Forum

Well, since the only other obvious thread to do with racing on NMMR seems to be dedicated to MotoGP, let's just start a set of thread fors ALL racing related matters.  This thread will be a place to discuss all things which WILL NOT compromise someone else's enjoyment of later televised or recorded racing, hence the ****NO NO NO SPOILERS!!!**** in the title. 

If there is even a question as to whether or not an item might ruin someone's enjoyment of a race they haven't seen yet, then post it THERE!  Such items include race results (duh), qualifying results, preliminary qualifying results (I've been pregnant doged at for posting these before, so let's just keep 'em here), and any statements that include aggregate season scoring (series points totals or leaders, as this info might give away the winner of a race).

This thread is for non-spoilers, so feel free to discuss pre-race thoughts, silly-season rumors, rider gossip, and other non-spoilers here!

Well...I posted some of what Vicki said over in the SPOILERS section, but some of it's safe here, so I'll drop it here.

Vicki is walking around at Daytona and she says she's meeting some very interesting folks.  She's met Michael Jordan (owner of Jordan racing....yes...that Michael Jordan), hung around with Larry Pegram and his sponsors, and just when she thought it was cool and mellow Nicky Hayden showed up.  She knows Nicky pretty well and she said he has obviously been training like a madman, as he's lost a significant amount of weight and is "seriously fit looking" and "ready to race".

He'll never be as small as Pedrosa or Stoner, but here's hoping Nicky is ready to duke it out with the big boys this year.  GO NICKY!!!!

Since I failed to post it in the NO SPOILERS thread, the Daytona races are tonight.  All are welcome to the Casa de Cloner for racing and hell raising.  Motocross starts at 6:00, road racing from 8:30 until 10:30.

PM if you need a phone number or directions.  I'm in the FAR NW corner of ABQ, virtually in Rio Rancho.

Don't forget, World Superbike this weekend from Portugal!!!

Who's hosting this week?

20 to go!!   [evil]

Door will be unlocked.

so feel free to steal anything you wishy  [thumbsup]

Sunday party at KB's joint!  You know I'm down.  Anybody know what time the broadcast starts?

19 and counting!   [evil]

1-3

Take over the payments & it's all yours   ;)

So if it's paid for, it's free!  I always wanted a miniature pinscher.  Lance won't eat Maisy, will he, Bonfy?

18.......... [evil] [bacon] [bacon] [evil]

Is it sunday or saturday?  I have it recorded, but for some reason thought it was today.  Maybe that is the ama race?

AMA is today, WSBK is Sunday.

ah yes.  you are wise.

I sooo wish I could be there.

 [moto]

me too  [moto]

but u were in spirit

WEEELLLLL  this weekend will be the first GP race of the season...so what we all gonna do guys...do we wana go and take over a place...like buffalo wild wings  [moto]

but im ready for this my nicky has been doing so great and i wana see him do some spanking  [evil]

well its looking like its WSBK and MOTOGP this sunday...starting at 11-12 race 1 then 12-1 for race 2 and then GP will start at 6 pm......

Don't miss WSBK in Monza  ;)

Stoner to Honda in 2011!!!!!!!!

http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/4354/bombshell-casey-stoner-signs-with-honda (http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/4354/bombshell-casey-stoner-signs-with-honda)

interesting!!!

Wanker!!!

AMA on now.  SBK on @ 1 (in 30min.)  Speed Channel

TV will be fired up @ 3 for SBK @ Miller if anyone wants to come hang out.

(http://www.igelior.de/pictures/co/spoiler.jpg)

Wow.  All I can say is, Wow.

Thanks for the invitation, KB, but as time is short and I'm still cleaning up dog puke (Emma isn't well) I'll have to skip.  Have fun, though!

Valentino Rossi crashed in Free Practice this morning and broke his leg.  He won't race this weekend (first race he's missed since 1996) and might miss up to four races!!!

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-racing-news-moto-gp/rossi-breaks-leg-at-mugello/11814.html (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-racing-news-moto-gp/rossi-breaks-leg-at-mugello/11814.html)

Video of Vale's crash here....

http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2010/FREE+EXCLUSIVE+VIDEO+Rossi+crash+in+Mugello+FP2 (http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2010/FREE+EXCLUSIVE+VIDEO+Rossi+crash+in+Mugello+FP2)

More speculation of Rossi to Ducati for 2011!

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/160818/1/valentino_rossi_heading_to_ducati.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/160818/1/valentino_rossi_heading_to_ducati.html)

More details about a possible Ducati/Rossi marriage for 2011....

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/160931/1/rossi_and_ducati_-_more_details_emerge.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/160931/1/rossi_and_ducati_-_more_details_emerge.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss)

PJs email blast for those not on the list.

Hi Everyone,
We'll be sponsoring the upcoming SMRI Trackday on Saturday July 24th. We have tickets here for sale now so either stop in or call for yours. The cost is $75 per ticket, the price includes the new rider training school for first time trackday attendees. We'll also be having a tech seminar on Friday July 16th at 5:30 to answer any questions about bike and rider prep. This tech seminar will allow you to be well prepared for the trackday. There's no need to bring your bike to the seminar just your ears. We'd like it if we got a lot of our riders out but this trackday is open to the public so if you'd like to have a mostly Triumph, Ducati and Husky event call and reserve your tickets ASAP. Trackdays are a lot of fun and are the best way to improve your riding skills so please don't hesitate, get out and ride.

Rossi vows a return for Indianapolis, and maybe sooner:

http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/redbullindianapolisgp/news/show/38290-rossi-vows-to-return-in-time-for-red-bull-indianapolis-gp/?j=11210391&e=seven@reach.net&l=525416_HTML&u=99783482&mid=64646&jb=0 (http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/redbullindianapolisgp/news/show/38290-rossi-vows-to-return-in-time-for-red-bull-indianapolis-gp/?j=11210391&e=seven@reach.net&l=525416_HTML&u=99783482&mid=64646&jb=0)

GP from Germany is on tomorrow @ 6am & 4pm. All are welcome to come hang out for the afternoon showing. 6am is a bit early to start drinking. But I'm not against all of us curling up in my bed & watching at that time I guess.

Wait...I don't have a TV in my bedroom.   :P


Laguna is next Sunday. We may need to DVR that one. Skinner & I have promised to drink ourselves into oblivion next weekend.

3pm. Door is unlocked if any of you want to come. We are going to get NYPD pizza, so a head count would help. mouse, is you are coming, I'll get you something from Flying Star. I doubt pizza is on your list of things you can eat.   

Why I even point this out anymore is beyond me, but, WSBK is on @ 3 for 2hrs. on Speed.  Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Wish I had felt better this afternoon, KB.  I wanted to head down that way for a little race viewing and face time. 

Next time fo sho, if you're available!

No factory Ducati team in WSB in 2011!!!!

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Aug/100827a.htm (http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Aug/100827a.htm)

Wonder if they're paving the way for a V-4 superbike given BMW and Aprilia's virtually instant success with 4-holers?  They're definitely NOT telling us the whole story in their press statement.

maybe thats what happens when u want rossi to ride and devolpe the moto for ya 8)


just a thought

On a channel called HD Theatre, I've been DVR'ing the Isle of Man TT. This week's show was about the practice runs; next week willl be the actual races. The video is real interesting.

MotoGP Qualifying from Indy at 6:00 Mountain Time.  Come on out if you don't have Speed (or if you just wanna hang out).

I'm in....  but need a ride.  Anyone?!?

We're headed to Outback for food if anyone wants to join, but then back home for Qual.

According to weather.com we have a 10% chance through 11 p.m. (on their "hour by hour" forecast), then it goes up to 40%.  Ride the Trumpet on out, Killer.  We'll do some Aermacchi wrenching whilst you're out.

Rollin' out on the Heavy-Dumpster...  See ya soon!  [thumbsup]

I understand some of you got together for GP, hope you saw Moto2.

I didn't, K.B., but I have it recorded.  Is it worth watching?!?

Ooooh yeah. Buncha crazy bastards.

Squadrons of motorcycles on their sides...

Now Now, let em see.

Nic, Not sure if a 99 st4 @ that price is a good deal (couldn't find the thread about this...sorry). Just my .02

Thread Jack continued: Bike has 9000 one-owner, carefully maintained miles. Includes hard luggage. Kelly blue Book is a little less than $4200. Throw in the luggage and ultra low mileage and I'm going to offer him $5,000.

Ever wonder what Valentino Rossi looks like in Ducati livery?  Well....wonder no more:

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2011/January/jan1011-rossi-in-ducati-colours/ (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2011/January/jan1011-rossi-in-ducati-colours/)

the pic is my new wall paper on my comp and on my phone  [drool]

That pic lasted a whole day....until you saw the new paint scheme for Ducati's 2011 MotoGP team.  Who'd have thunk a red/white/yellow Ducati for the Doctor?!?

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2011/January/jan1211-rossi-2011-ducati/ (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2011/January/jan1211-rossi-2011-ducati/)

not the best looking bike i have seen....but then again it may look make the beast with two backsing bad ass as its passing by  [popcorn]

Rossi and The Kid
They're Rossi and The Kid
Yes, Rossi and The Kid
One is a genius, the other's insane
They're Motocycle Gods
Their genes have been spliced
They're dinky
They're Rossi and The Kid, Kid, Kid, Kid
Kid, Kid, KId, Kid, Kid

Before each night is done
Their plan will be unfurled
By the dawning of the sun
They'll take over the world

They're Rossi and The Kid
Yes, Rossi and The Kid
Their twilight campaign
Is easy to explain
To prove their Godly worth
They'll overthrow the Earth
They're dinky.
They're Rossi and the Kid, Kid, Kid, Kid,
Kid, Kid, Kid,Kid , NARF!



 ;D

Wow!  Just, frikkin wow!  Welcome to MotoGP 2011.  This from testing at Sepang this week.   [drool]

(http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/276484/images/simoncelli.jpg)

Gawddamn!!!!

Wait till next year when they get the 200cc's back!  [evil]

That's freakin' sick!

Holy Mother!!!  :o Which planet are these guys from???  [thumbsup]

Planet Italy. I think it's in their blood.  [moto]

The Japanese Grand Prix, scheduled for next month, has been postponed until October....so get your fix this weekend at Qatar, 'cause it'll have to last until May!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/mar/15/japanese-motogp-postponed-earthquake-tsunami (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/mar/15/japanese-motogp-postponed-earthquake-tsunami)

Don't we have Spain April 3?  [popcorn]

A little something to wet your appetite:
Ducati MotoGP team intro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rROi7bfp-sg&feature=rec-LGOUT-exp_stronger_r2-2r-2-HM#normal)

I stand corrected, DM!  Get your fix this weekend and on Apr 3, then suffer a month's absense.

Thanks for actually looking at the schedule.   ;)

A story analyzing the first day of free practice at Qatar.

http://motomatters.com/analysis/2011/03/18/2011_motogp_qatar_day_1_round_up_the_dra.html (http://motomatters.com/analysis/2011/03/18/2011_motogp_qatar_day_1_round_up_the_dra.html)

Ok guys we have another race this weekend...so anyone wana come over and watch it? maybe after the ride on sunday?  [beer]

I've got a question. Wtf is wrong with Speed? I've tried to record the Japan GP 3 times and all 3 times there was something else on instead of the race. Did anyone actually see it on Speed?
I'd like to ride with you guys but I'll probably be at the track. It might be my last one here so I have to take advantage of it while I can.

Craig- Japan GP was canceled due their natural disasters! The next one is this weekend in Portugal on Speed. I'm attending the race school on Friday night and Saturday morning. I'm flying out on Saturday so no track day!  :'(

Oh :P I guess I forgot about that. You should miss your flight and come out to the track and  [moto] What do you say? Sounds like a great idea to me.

Yeah...it was a great race and Rossi's first win on a Ducati.  Sucks you missed it.   ;D

Wtf is wrong with Speed?  Now that's a whole other can of worms.  We'll start with excessive Nascrap coverage and work down the list if you want to take time.

See you Sunday...and you on Saturday, JJ.

"For me, the problem is that big part of MotoGP riders now are pussies," Rossi declared. "In the past, this is normal, the riders were more like real men."

http://www.motomatters.com/analysis/2011/05/03/2011_estoril_post_race_motogp_test_round.html (http://www.motomatters.com/analysis/2011/05/03/2011_estoril_post_race_motogp_test_round.html)

It's official....Dovi to Ducati for 2013 and 2014!  The contract is signed.  The ink is dry.  Done deal!

I saw that!! I really hope the Duc doesn't break his spirit.....

Now only waiting to hear word about Crutchlow and Spies  [popcorn]

Wasn't one of his "conditions" on signing with Ducati that there would be more support for GP racing from big brother Audi? I've also saw an article about Ducati's racing department seeing some reorganizing. I guess it's all just words until something actually happens. Here's to hoping for a good 2013.

We have word about The Ben

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/183878/1/ben_spies_iannone_secure_2013_motogp_seats.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/183878/1/ben_spies_iannone_secure_2013_motogp_seats.html)

this should be interesing

Just saw it on the front page of the online NY Times of all places: "Ben Spies to Race MotoGP for the non-factory Pramac Ducati Team".

Biaggi retires!

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2012/November/nov0712-Biaggi-retires-from-racing (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/World-Superbikes/2012/November/nov0712-Biaggi-retires-from-racing)

If you missed it, WSBK started this past weekend and is now broadcast on beIN Sports (DirecTV 620) and the new coverage is awesome.  beIN allocated five hours to coverage on Sunday and it was absolutely awesome and virtually commercial free.

I have it recorded if any of you need to experience it.

Raises hand.

Reviving an old thread.......

World Superbike begins its 2104 season this weekend at Philip Island!  WSB is broadcast on the BeIn network, which many of you don't get as the network has no agreement with Comcast.  With that in mind I thought I might extend an invitation to the group to come over to the house Saturday evening to watch a bit of racing.  DirecTV does broadcast BeIn network and we use DirecTV's service.

Races start at 5:30 and 8:00.  I'll record them both and I think we should begin watching at around 7:00.  That way we can fast forward through the fluff and concentrate on the racing!

For what it's worth, after early qualifying Suzuki is running out front with Ducati a tenth of a second behind and last year's champion Kawasaki another three tenths back.  Three Ducatis in the top ten.  The Ducati factory's return to WSB after a three year absence seems to be showing results already!

No takers?  Tap tap tap.

maybe sounds interesting. I will see how work goes

MotoGP is looking up for Ducati this year.  The GP15 is on the top of the time sheets in free practice this week.  Qatar on the 29th....can't wait!!!

WSBK this weekend (the 22nd) in Thailand...the Australia round was CRAZY with Davies (on a Panigale) standing on the box after both races.  The Thai round looks to be at least as good.  Bayliss is running the Thai round just as he did in Australia, and has qualified top ten!

As a guy who doesn't follow racing too closely, didn't Bayliiss "retire" a few years ago?

He did.  Then he came out of retirement for a couple races...  And then "retired" again.  For now.

Ducati 2 and 3 at Qatar.  Austin this weekend.  Stay tuned!

Tell me again how Rossi is done.   [thumbsup]