Ducati Monster Forum

              [popcorn]                             [popcorn]                               [popcorn]
  Just a reminder that Moto Gp is on tonight at 10.30 from Qatar, with spoiler alert in case anyone wants to post something up later. 

           

Moto GP and Formula 1 will be on channel 10 free to air all season @ 9:30pm each Sunday night.
Qualifying will be on One HD still the day before.

Beaudy Matty.Knew i could rely on you to come up with the goods ! ;)

    Qualifying tonight on One HD at 9.30.

    Then Moto 3 and Moto 2 at 7.30pm Sunday on One HD ,  and Moto GP on 10 at 9.30pm.

    Moto GP replay on One HD at 10.30pm Monday.

    Well, could be a great race tonight, best news is Nicky Hayden got the Ducati onto the front row qualifying 3rd behind Lorenzo and Pedrosa, then Crutchlow 4th and Stoner in 5th. I really thought Stoner would just ride away with the championship this year but it looks like he could have a battle on his hands. Very early days of course.
     Rossi is down in 13th, if only Ducati had listened to Stoner, appreciated what he did for them and kept him on, he'd be winning races if not the championship for them this year (if only, if only)  :)

 

So Stoner battled through in what was quite an interesting race, lots of place changes to start with and it was an interesting fight in the pack for 2nd to 5th most of the race, with a couple of paint-swap incidents but thankfully everyone stayed upright. Glad to see Hayden was competitive but where was Rossi??? Aren't they riding the same bike?? Has the Doc lost his bottle maybe?

Unfortunately I couldn't stay to the finish, the broadcast kept skipping and blacking out for seconds at a time and I lost patience with it and went to bed. Did others get that problem or was it just local to my reception?

According to the studio commentary it was a satellite issue ... same for everybody apparently.

Hayden finished 8th and Rossi 9th although I think there was about 5 seconds between them. Hayden was challenging up the pointy end for the first few laps but couldn't keep the pace up.

I hope Ducati sort out their issues but the fact that it hasn't happened by now doesn't fill me with confidence that they ever will.

I'm guessing that things won't improve with the GP12 bike and Ducati focus on Super stock and then WSBK with the Pana, which should pwn anything put up against it for a couple of seasons at least.

In a recent interview Claudio Domenicali stated that they didn't need racing to keep their profile up but the new Audi ownership could change all that if they want to somehow have their name associated with the GP circuit, so there may be life in the Desmosedici yet.

What I found interesting was Doohan's comments that since Rossi has decided he has 'nothing to prove' and that Nicky is the one 'pushing' the bike ... that Ducati may now be developing the bike with/for Nicky rather than Rossi.

Yes it was great to say Nicky pushing hard up the front , I just hope they can sort out  some of the issues
as to why he dropped off the pace in the later part of the race. Tyres maybe ?
On the Panagali found this
Oh hell yeah !!

Ducati 1199 Panigale first ride (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-7gDVmdiDY&feature=relmfu#)

  I happily eat my words, I thought he dominated the race. Also nice psychological move, not bothering to come out for the warm-up.

   On again this weekend from Estoril, Portugal.
                 10.30pm Sat  Qualifying         one HD
                  8 pm Sun  moto 2                 one HD
                  9.30  Sun  moto GP               10

     

Cool     [popcorn]





                                            Mmick

Gee moto2 bloody exciting at the last couple of laps

  Anyone who wants to watch what will apparently, sadly, be Casey's 15th last MotoGP should turn to Channel 10 at 9.40 tonight. From Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans.
  One HD is showing Moto 2 & 3 from 7pm.

                                        [thumbsup]  Good Luck Casey   [thumbsup]   

  MotoGP from Catalunya this weekend, Sat 9.30 pm  Practise   OneHD

                                                       Sun 9.30 pm MotoGP    Channel 10.

  Moto 2 and 3  are on 7pm to 9.30 Sun OneHD or after the MotoGP on 10.

  Should be a great race with Lorenzo and Pedrosa in front of their home crowd and Stoner desperate to win in his last year.

  Also noticed some Isle of Man TT on One HD but not too sure if its the actual race or practise or what.                                     check guide for times

   

   

                                             

   Tonight from Silverstone, OneHD has Moto2 live from 8pm and MotoGP on channel 10 from 9.30.
    Casey's gotta pull his finger out and start winning if he wants to retain the world title in his last year, so should be a great race.

Rendang? ? ? ?

MotoGP  9:30pm-11:00pm | ONE HD,  qualifying  Round 7 tonight [popcorn]

   Yes Paul, just getting round to it   ;D

 From Assen this weekend, so everything is 24hrs earlier than usual, (for what reason I never understood) which has caused me to miss a few good races over the years.

  so FRIDAY night is MotoGP practice 9.30  on One HD

  SATURDAY night is MotoGP race 9.30pm  Channel 10, and Moto2 an 3 racing at 7pm OneHD.

 I so hope Stoner can get his Honda sorted and start winning,full credit to Lorenzo though, he's riding like a machine.

 

 

Photo Link to poor old Val's never ending shit season

 hmmmm Bridgestone making awesome tyres  [laugh]

http://blog.photozac2.com/weblog/gigi/ (http://blog.photozac2.com/weblog/gigi/)

    Looks like someone went at it with a holesaw.   

    But last race when Stoner mentioned that he was given a dud tyre that was useless after four laps, it was all "there's Stoner moaning again" and Bridgestone announced everybody was happy, one race later Bridgestone are going to conduct a full investigation, what a circus !

  This weekend from Sachsenring   Sat night 11.15 - 12.30  practice

                                                Sun night 7  Moto 2. followed by Moto GP at 8.30 then Moto 3

                                    All races are showing on One HD.

                                                               

Beaudy Steve, thanks for keeping us posted mate !Long time no see . hows it all been going?Lets catch up soon dude! [evil] [cheeky] [drink] [Dolph] [thumbsup]

   Hi Gino
 How are you ?  Everything fine here, just this bloody weather keeping me off the road pretty much, could be out and about next Sunday if your interested.
 Stoner on pole tonight, next to Spies and Pedrosa with Crutchlow,Lorenzo and Bradl on the 2nd row, should be an exciting race tonight.     [popcorn]     [clap]



 

Wow that was exciting!Yep no worries ,Sunday. [Dolph] Gotta take it easy though .Had the Flu for a while!

Yep, 5 days and counting!!  [roll]   Koff, splutter, wheeze , spit!!   :(

  I just get a flu jab every year now.  Yeah ! that was exciting, I enjoyed the battle immensely but I kind of wish Stoner had of taken the soft option and been leading the championship, anyway full credit to him for trying.      [bow_down]

 

    
    Three weeks in a row, this is too good.    [popcorn]

     This week from Mugello.  Sat  9.30pm  Qualifying  One HD
                                  
                                        Sun  7pm      Moto 2@3  One HD

                                               9.30      Moto GP     Ch. Ten

   Could be some good things happening for Ducati next year  
 http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/181870/1/rossi_to_discuss_ducati_future_in_next_week.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/181870/1/rossi_to_discuss_ducati_future_in_next_week.html)

    Nice Speech, I hope he means it !
http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/181865/1/audi_ducati_remains_ducati.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/181865/1/audi_ducati_remains_ducati.html)

  

  From Laguna Seca, USA this week so its early mornings,late night replays or set your recording devices.
                                One HD, Sunday morning 6.30am  Qualifying and
                                            Monday morning 6.30am  MotoGP race 10

                                repeats are ch 10 Monday 11.15 pm and
                                                 One HD Tues  10.55 pm an     
                                                             Wed   12.00 pm.

 
                               

 No race! What happened?

 ??? run and won apparently

   When I looked at the program guide on Sat morning it said the race was on channel 10, now it say's it was on One HD this morning, not sure what happened, I couldn't watch it due to work.

   Here's a race report    http://www.crash.net/motogp/race+report/182464/1/stoner_breaks_lorenzo_for_us_motogp_victory.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/race+report/182464/1/stoner_breaks_lorenzo_for_us_motogp_victory.html)

now  looks official Rossi to Yamaha   :-\

Yep, Rossi to Yamaha is official.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/101761 (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/101761)

I think it has damaged his reputation. Earlier this month he was denying such rumours. Now he has chucked it in, resigned to the fact he couldn't sort the Duc out. I'm sure this is making Casey grin inside his helmet.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/101683 (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/101683)

Casey is truly the big winner in all this. His reputation and legacy are solid now.

    Indianapolis
             http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

So that means 3.30 tonight for moto gp live.

That was one ballsy effort by Casey.

     Ducati signs Dovi for two years . . .http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/183050/1/official_andrea_dovizioso_to_ducati.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/183050/1/official_andrea_dovizioso_to_ducati.html)

      This weekend from the spectacular Brno circuit, Czech Republic.
    http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

I cannot believe Ducati is not going to put another rider on the GP this race... they could at least use the track time for testing.

Seems like Stoner is out for maybe 5 of the remaining 7 races.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-24/stoner-to-undergo-surgery/4219946 (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-24/stoner-to-undergo-surgery/4219946)

We will have to get used to his absence a lot earlier than expected.

Damn. That just sux.  Hope he heals fast and avoid permanent damage.

I guess this means he needs to cancel retirement and make a go for it one more time (yes I know unlikely)

How about for his last race we drop him back on the Ducati, to show Rossi how to ride it!

   San Marino this weekend.
              http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

Hey Stopintime I think they are calling your name out to get on the track

 :o  you heard that too?  My PC must have bugs - I haven't gotten their invitation.

With Hayden and Dovisioso lined up for 2013, and Rossi sucking wind, I think you'd be a welcome addition.  you have my full support, and I'm happy to commit that to writing.

Don't even talk to me about Spies.  I'm not sure that the good folks at Pramac are thinking clearly taking full factory support from the team and bike that couldn't make Rossi win.  I'm not sure when the light is going to come on, and they are going to just redesign that bike from scratch.  Something is fatally flawed there.

    Ooops, with all this Grand Final action I nearly forgot the Aragon MotoGP, final practice tonight and Rossi talking up the desmosedici  http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/184495/1/rossi_result_doesnt_reflect_our_potential.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/184495/1/rossi_result_doesnt_reflect_our_potential.html)

    Times an channels  http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

I had a delicious tofu one of you just the other day.  and no one says "Rossi result doesn't reflect our potential" with a straight face.  rebuild the bike, Ducati.  ground up.  I'll be over here waiting to cheer you on again.   [thumbsup] [drink]

  From Motegi,Japan this weekend so its on during the day and followed by Formula One from Korea.
                 http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

  Moto 3 starts at 1pm on One HD Sunday.

   Nothing to do with motor racing, but could be interesting  http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=Puppetry+of+the+Penis+-+Live+at+the+Forum&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=Puppetry+of+the+Penis+-+Live+at+the+Forum&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

    From Sepang, Malaysia.          Rossi say's "We were pretty slow".

             http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)
           

   Congratulations to Ant West,its been a long time coming but a well deserved Podium place !

Yeah, that was a bit unexpected, but pleasant surprise.  As was Stoner's run.

    I hope its the start of a turn around, he's been plugging away for years without much joy.

Yeah go Westie
The crowd was going crazy for Ant in the last six laps it was absolutely electric , fantastic for him he pushed Mark the whole way.
Great result with Aussies on all three GP podium's  [thumbsup]

Rendag, the finale?? 

   oops !     http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

   

Hay Rendang
update please ,
what time is the Jerez GP on this weekend ?

     Dunno, I'm a bit fractured from nightshift these past few weeks.  ??? :-\ ??? :-\ ??? :-\, oh right its Saturday huh ?   :)

      Not till next weekend, May 5th.




 

     

http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

Oh dear moto3. Hope all is good

North West 200 Live

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/northern-ireland/13455884 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/northern-ireland/13455884)

Saturday
Roads close 10.00am to 6.30pm  (7.pm to 3.00am Aus)
Supersport race 4 - Sponsored by McKendry Fabrications fm Ltd
Superbike race 5 - Sponsored by EventServ
Supertwin race 6 - Sponsored by Anchor Complex, Portstewart
Superstock race 7 - Sponsored by CP Hire
NW200 Superbike race 8 - Sponsored by Vauxhall

   From Le Mans this weekend.

http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

   

 [thumbsup]
Thanks for that Steve
will enjoy sitting back and watching that just in time after my return from the Oxley Hwy

  No worries, you better get an early start Sunday morning or you won't make it home in time !  (I am totally envious have a great weekend)



 

   WOW, Ducati fighting for the lead, exciting times indeed !   Go Dovi !  I hope every race is a wet race from now on.

  This weekend from Mugello

                   http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

                                    (hoping for a wet one)

Wet track  :-\

Hmmm might see a dmf guy there too

        ?

   Also this weekend . . . . . . http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/northern-ireland/22714406 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/northern-ireland/22714406)

                                        http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/motorsport/22703625 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/motorsport/22703625)



 

   Sunday's Superbike TT - Michael Dunlop wins, Cam Donald 2nd, Josh Brookes an amazing 10th.

 http://www.iomtt.com/ (http://www.iomtt.com/)

   
    http://www.iomtt.com/News/2013/06/07/Senior_joy_for_john.aspx (http://www.iomtt.com/News/2013/06/07/Senior_joy_for_john.aspx)

    This weekend from Mugello.

                 http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

   " The lab bike is very similar to the present bike, but Ducati will get it right eventually. "     :'(

                  http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/192308/1/exclusive_hayden_ducati_will_get_it_right.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/192308/1/exclusive_hayden_ducati_will_get_it_right.html)



                      

Steve, I expect a reminder txt 30 minutes beforehand for practice then the race please..............    [coffee]

    Of course I will Brian, and is there anything I can order for you from the Chuckwagon to enjoy during the race ?

             http://www.chronicleoftheoldwest.com/chuckwagon.shtml (http://www.chronicleoftheoldwest.com/chuckwagon.shtml)





 

   This weekend from Assen, so don't forget practice is tonight and racing is SATURDAY night

           http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

    probably, unfortunately without Jorge

                http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/192831/1/successful_surgery_for_jorge_lorenzo.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/192831/1/successful_surgery_for_jorge_lorenzo.html)

well another non event for ducati at assen  [bang] why are they
so far off the pace. ducati must start questioning why there out there
very dissapointing maybe bring back stoner

   Yes, tragic isn't it ?   I'm sure even Stoner wouldn't be able to get them on the podium. Its still the same front end steering problems apparently.

   http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-ducati-development-woes-continue/ (http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-ducati-development-woes-continue/)

   This weekend from Germany,       http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

   Dovi, Pirro and Ionnone are on the lab bikes and Nicky is staying with the standard Desmo.    http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/193426/1/dovizioso_explains_new_ducati_spec.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/193426/1/dovizioso_explains_new_ducati_spec.html)

and two of the three crash big on the new bikes
Nicky nearly on the old one.

   You were a little early Raux, all four Ducati's fell during Friday practice.   :'(

Shoot name a rider that hasn't at this point

 
   Ummm, maybe Rossi ?   Lorenzo out and Pedrosa starting injured from 12th on the grid. Marquez on pole, Crutchlow and Rossi making up the front row. Actually, could be a really exciting race between those three tomorrow.

   From Laguna Seca this weekend   http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

   Ducati sacks Nicky Hayden   http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/193633/1/nicky_hayden_confirms_ducati_motogp_exit.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/193633/1/nicky_hayden_confirms_ducati_motogp_exit.html)
 
    I really liked his relaxed, laid back personality. It must be a bitter pill to swallow after all those years on the Desmosedici. I hope he does well wherever he ends up.

 

    This weekend from Indianapolis
   http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

     Interesting article on Crutchlow's move to Ducati and the changes taking place there, (even bringing in Warren Willing in an advisory role).
 http://www.motomatters.com/analysis/2013/08/11/a_leap_in_the_dark_why_cal_crutchlow_s_m.html (http://www.motomatters.com/analysis/2013/08/11/a_leap_in_the_dark_why_cal_crutchlow_s_m.html)

    This weekend from the spectacular and very scenic Brno.

     http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

     Friday Free Practice 1     http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/194770/1/lorenzo_halts_honda_run_in_first_brno_practice.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/194770/1/lorenzo_halts_honda_run_in_first_brno_practice.html) 

     
                       

  British round from Silverstone, practice tonight.   

         http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

   
   Can anyone beat the amazing Marc Marquez ?  ?  ?

   Yes !  In in one of the best races of the year, Lorenzo did beat the amazing M M. Can he back it up at . . .
             
               Misano this weekend 

   http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

 cmon yong marquez im glad u know how to spell his name rendang  this time of the night i cant even spell me own  by the way hi long time no hear cheeeeeeeeerrrrsssss b--------z

    Cheers Baz, usually this time Friday night I'm in a similar state,  [wine]  but got to go to work soon, save it for tomorrow.

   This weekend from Aragon.

               http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)


                    http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/196226/1/marquez_pedrosa_talk_early_lorenzo_speed.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/196226/1/marquez_pedrosa_talk_early_lorenzo_speed.html)

well that was fun  [bow_down] go marquezzzzzz i  dont a speak a spanish

   Would have been more fun if he hadn't taken out Pedrosa !  Looks like the very minor contact tore a rear wheel speed sensor cable which led to the highside seconds later.
   More here
                      http://motomatters.com/analysis/2013/09/30/2013_aragon_motogp_sunday_round_up_part_.html (http://motomatters.com/analysis/2013/09/30/2013_aragon_motogp_sunday_round_up_part_.html)

     

RUBBING IS RACING ,AND KARMA IS A pregnant dog  HOW MANY TIMES DID SAD SACK DO THAT  CASEY

   
  Just say'en Baz, just say'en.   :)

Very true

i reckon its the best thing thats happened in the gp it was starting to get boring with hooray winning and every one else just making up the numbers , look back when tossi how do u say tossa in Italian first started in the big boy class and how many did he bump ,lean on  and intimidate i love the boy m93  [laugh] [clap] [bow_down] hope he wins 


sorry rendang didnt mean to yell  just mucking around cheers bazz 

Steve can handle it !

   This weekend from Sepang in Malaysia, so note the different times. Been thinking about a trip to Malaysia next year if anyones interested ? ? ? Spend a week or so touring on hire bikes then finish up at Sepang for the MotoGP, would be a lot of fun and a bit different to the usual DMF ride. Anyway something to think about over the next year.  ps GO LORENZO !

                       http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

Shouldn't it be GO MILLER, SISSIS, STARING, CUDLIN, WEST

always had my doubts about you Steve

 [beer]

I think he is a communist .............

       Do not doubt me Paul I will be cheering them on trackside        [thumbsup]

                              Damn right I am Comrade Two Dogs.

   Front row - Marquez, Rossi, Crutchlow.

    2nd  row - Lorenzo, Pedrosa, Bautista.

          http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/196905/1/marquez_wins_enticing_sepang_pole_battle.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/196905/1/marquez_wins_enticing_sepang_pole_battle.html)

Too tough a penalty on Honda/Marquez you reckon?

I do! Here's why. First time this sort of thing was done. It would be all too easy to miss your pit board the first time round. Perhaps M93 thought that he would wait for one lap longer than Lorenzo, thinking Lorenzo went in on lap 9 (not the actual 10).

In any case, what's done is done and M93 will have to work hard the next few races.

It's certainly going to increase the gate takings and TV ratings.

GK

The penalty suited his track entry exiting from pit lane. Poor timing and across JLs line. Mind you he had a look and saw him. Nearly RIP for both of them. Missing his pit board and getting in late was more technical and that was harsh. Maybe the two infringements were put together.
Trying to understand the race officials is like trying to understand the AFL tribunal.

So how many people after watching that (aren't) going out Monday morning and buying a set of Bridgestone tyres for their motorcycle  [cheeky]

What delaminates on Sunday dont sell on Monday. ;D

True! LOL!

GK

   Couldn't agree more, the penalty was to harsh for missing his Pit Board but was fair for wandering onto JL's line.



 

    From Motegi, Japan this weekend. Could be interesting all Friday practice cancelled due to bad weather and possibly same again tomorrow. BUT !  they have a plan A, a plan B and even a plan C. Here's hoping for good weather.

     http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

   ( Note those afternoon viewing times)

    http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/197424/1/new_motegi_motogp_schedule_announced.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/197424/1/new_motegi_motogp_schedule_announced.html)

    http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/197386/1/we_have_nothing_to_lose_-_lorenzo_ready_to_take_risks.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/197386/1/we_have_nothing_to_lose_-_lorenzo_ready_to_take_risks.html)

Holy crap what happened to Espagro in the GP today in Japan  :o

   OK race fans, last round for the year at Valencia, championship decider. Barring some disaster M n M should take it but I would not begrudge JL another championship he has been amazing.

               http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

    Really hoping Ducati can come up with a competitive machine next year.

    Not Motogp, but superbikes this weekend at PI. and a ducati on the front row.

   http://www.crash.net/wsbk/results/200518/1/phillip-island-superpole-qualifying-results-2.html (http://www.crash.net/wsbk/results/200518/1/phillip-island-superpole-qualifying-results-2.html)

       but it doesn't appear to be on free tv   [bang]   very annoying.



       

thats sucks will go next year now that i have free accomadation on the island go ktm  [cheeky]

   I might go next year too, especially if Ducati start winning   :o  races again.

               http://www.crash.net/wsbk/news/200571/1/ducati-has-arrived-says-giugliano.html (http://www.crash.net/wsbk/news/200571/1/ducati-has-arrived-says-giugliano.html)

       "testing testing testing"

      http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/200629/1/sepang-ii-motogp-test-times-wednesday-final.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/200629/1/sepang-ii-motogp-test-times-wednesday-final.html)

        2014  Calendar

         http://www.crash.net/motogp/calendar/race/content.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/calendar/race/content.html)

         Results from day 3 test at Sepang, with our DOVI in THIRD ! ! !   Dare we hope, dare we dream ?

   http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/200716/1/sepang-ii-motogp-test-times-friday-final.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/200716/1/sepang-ii-motogp-test-times-friday-final.html)

          and Ducati goes Open

         http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/200720/1/official-ducati-goes-open-class-for-motogp-2014.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/200720/1/official-ducati-goes-open-class-for-motogp-2014.html)

              (jeeez I hate to see that aluminium frame)



 

U can tell now that when they took aprillas top man things would change he told them straight no change no gigi 

              (jeeez I hate to see that aluminium frame)

I couldn't care less about the style of the chassis as long as they win. I wouldn't want ducati to get stuck in a time warp like Harley. Ducati has a proud racing history and if the trellis frame doesn't cut it, it's time to move on

 
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              (jeeez I hate to see that aluminium frame)

I couldn't care less about the style of the chassis as long as they win. I wouldn't want ducati to get stuck in a time warp like Harley. Ducati has a proud racing history and if the trellis frame doesn't cut it, it's time to move on

 
[/quote]

well said don  [thumbsup]

I tend to agree with Rendang a bit ... and not just because of the aesthetics. For me the bigger issue is the reason for the change.

My understanding of how motorcycles work is something like: petrol, key, starter button. My understanding of design & dynamics is obviously even more limited ... but I remember reading that an old retired Aussie bloke (well he's 28 now) had a lot of faith in Filippo Preziosi's ideas - the problem was having them implemented. I think he was actually talking about that confidence after he had left the fold too, which makes it more genuine for me.

Sadly they are both gone now.

Ducati's proud racing history is not founded in doing what everyone else has been doing for longer.

ducati have gone there own way but to competitive theses days u have to be running the lastest and best technology  the old trelis frame is just too stiff , now with the twin spar it should go around corners there engine has all ways be competitive with out  having to go to air solidnoid actuated valves so nothing wrong with desmotronic   operated valves so thats a big plus the engine provides the sole of a bike u dont look at while riding and to me thats the biggest thing providing grin factor comes first with me thats why i just love twins , but ducati do sit on there lorals too much and are loosing sales  and races , take the new monster  i read nothing but bad reviews it too small for most rider who have a foot bigger than a size 5 , 2 people dont fit , the engine is still belt driven , and with other naked bike putting another forty horse power and with better elctronics for far less money dont get me wrong i love ducatis all ways will but in todays wold people want bang for buck  cheers bazz

   
     Above all else I want them to win to, but I don't think Ducati is in any danger of being stuck in a time warp. Aluminium frames predate the Desmosedici trellis frame anyway and at least they used win on the trellis. But if it doesn't cut it yes it has to go. I was actually thinking more of the carbon fibre nonframe frame. I guess having no frame is fairly cutting edge  :) but unfortunately as Betty said they never had the money to develop it. Here is a long but very good article on Ducati's motogp problems, definately worth a read.

                       http://www.motomatters.com/analysis/2011/08/08/the_trouble_with_the_ducati_desmosedici_.html (http://www.motomatters.com/analysis/2011/08/08/the_trouble_with_the_ducati_desmosedici_.html)

       

       

               

    First round of the season this weekend from Losail

             http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

    Oops, totally forgot, 
 
        ]http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide[ftp]][/ftp]]http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide[ftp][/ftp] (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide[ftp=ftp://[/ftp)

Strange race #2
Lorenzo WTF  :o
But  [thumbsup] for a Ducati on the podium.

   Didn't watch it, some of us have to work.      [roll]

Rendang where are you  ;D
Must be out looking for fencing wire  [laugh]

Moto GP tonight Argentina round 3

http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AwrSyCTJdFxTcUsA1SJUvYlQ?ei=UTF-8&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&section=tvguide%5Bftp%3Dftp%3A%2F%2F%5B%2Fftp&section=tvguide&p=MotoGP (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AwrSyCTJdFxTcUsA1SJUvYlQ?ei=UTF-8&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&section=tvguide%5Bftp%3Dftp%3A%2F%2F%5B%2Fftp&section=tvguide&p=MotoGP)
Or if you dont want to get up in the middle of the night......
repeat 8am Thursday mornring

   Oops, no just slacking and forgetful.   :-[

Apparently there is some sort of motorcycle race on Monday morning that may have some fast Ducati's and
other bikes in it.

Monday  Channel 1 @ 4:30 am - 6:30 am

   Hey, thanks for reminding me and as I am having a day off Monday I will be able to watch it.

   French Motogp, this weekend.
          http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

Ducati is smashing them in practice and qualifying , this next race in Mugello should be worth watching
Both Duc's on the front row Dovi recorded 350.01 kph  :o smash those Honda's lads  ;D
But Im still backing Rossi for the win and fingers crossed for the Title at end of year .


I have a vested interest in Yamaha  ;)

 This week at Assen, Dutch MotoGP.
     Don't forget,  SATURDAY evening.

http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

Rendang ......Assen....... Dutch........ Tangarine

Anyone else see a theme going on here  ;D

Hell I had me son record the assen round(o.s)arrived Sunday morning,wife went to bed and I stayed up,warmed the telly,iced the beer and hollered myself silly.great moto3 as usual,moto2 well Zarco is so cool and MotoGP,man what a champ the old dog.Rossi he is so cunning make no mistake he had that planned.Iannone is doing us proud on the Duc,never was going to be easy but he is putting in every race,no hiccups on his Ducati.

  Yes Rossi has been incredible and I find it amazing that MM is struggling after last years performance, Honda must have fallen asleep during the off season.

   OOps nearly forgot . . . again    [roll]       This weekend from Brno

    http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

 

Who has been going well so far Steve?

  Well it could be a really exciting race, Jorge on pole with a qualifying lap record, Marquez "I have nothing to lose" second and Rossi, inspiring old codgers world wide, make up the front row.  I have nothing to lose sounds ominous I hope they all make it across the finish line.
   Two Ducs are on the second row.

I hope the weather doesn't play a role in this weekends racing.

   Ok, well that wasn't the most exciting race I've ever seen, but there is something quite awe inspiring to see Jorge just reeling off lap after lap of clockwork precision. Puts him equal in the world championship with Rossi.
 
   " starts from zero " 

Will be an interesting run home now! I wonder if we'll see the tension within the team somewhat?

Hope the Ducatis can do a bit better.

  Tension ?   I was wondering if the fence might go back up  !

Perhaps Lorenzo might get into Rossi's face ala Stoner!

Rossi would have to do something to provoke that of course.

How many races left?

  Seven races to go, next round is the British on Aug the 30th.

 [popcorn]                                  [popcorn]                                      [popcorn]

    Silverstone this weekend.
http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

     Lorenzo  "better to fight on the same bike"     
 http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/222384/1/lorenzo-better-to-fight-on-same-bike.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/222384/1/lorenzo-better-to-fight-on-same-bike.html)

Even though it's breakfast time, Silverstone has made me hungry for silverside! Lol!

Hope the Ducatis do well.

   
          So do I, Iannone will race with the new engine and "feels tranquility for tomorrow".

         http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/222419/1/iannone-to-use-new-engine-for-sundays-race.html][url]http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/222419/1/iannone-to-use-new-engine-for-sundays-race.html (http://[url)[/url]

Can you feel the tranquillity??  [thumbsup]

Boags Premium  x  4  =  I am feeling the tranquility.

But Ion, maybe not so much, Free Practise 3 only 10th place. Dovi 3rd.

 http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/222427/1/motogp-silverstone-free-practice-3-results.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/222427/1/motogp-silverstone-free-practice-3-results.html)




 

Well, let's see what the new engine can do!

GK

   Not much unfortunately.    http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/222441/1/motogp-silverstone-full-qualifying-results.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/results/222441/1/motogp-silverstone-full-qualifying-results.html)

Early days I guess.

Let's hope they get on top of it soon.

GK

Ducati fared quite well!
👍🏻👍🏻

  Yes that was an exciting race, is it wrong to wish for every race to be a wet race for the rest of the season ? 

Nope! 👍🏻👍🏻

if the results are the same...NO... Vale is the MAN... [thumbsup]

I know that a lot of you guys and gals from down under will be Stoner fans but wouldn't it be great if Rossi won the world championship for a tenth time... [bow_down] Oh well there go's the lid off the can of worms... ;) ;)

watched the race unfold minute by minute on my i-pad as being a tight barstool I won't pay for extra channels... [bang]

Geoff... [coffee]

     I wouldn't mind if the old fella won another world championship he deserves it after that ride !       I wouldn't pay for extra channels either, but we still get it on free to air, sorely miss watching WSB though.

 

I'm cheering for Lorenzo.

It will be a great run to the end of the championship though, whoever wins.

GK

Can opened.

I'm not really into racing but I'll admit to being more of a Stoner fan ... and never really liking Rossi ... it's a personality thing - although he does seem to be less of a dick nowadays.

I actually think it would be terrible for the sport if the old man won. Every race has massive 'Rossi Only' sections in the crowd. 'Fans' that would probably walk away with the GOAT (self-proclaimed or not) when he leaves. Another title would only further convince people they will never see any better so what's the point.

No doubt the bloke can ride ... but that doesn't make him unique. His longevity is a point of difference ... but relatively speaking he has had a pretty easy ride.

Agreed on the easy ride/run.

He had the might of Michelin making custom tyres for specific tracks and having them flown in overnight. Gave him a heck of an edge over the competition.

  RIP  Warren Willing.
  Passed away after a battle with cancer. Watched him race many times at Bathurst,Oran Park,Amaroo before he began his international career as a racer then engineer.
      http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2015/Sep/150905willing.htm (http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2015/Sep/150905willing.htm)
                 http://www.smh.com.au/comment/obituaries/motorcyclist-warren-willing-nurtured-a-string-of-talent-20150909-gjifhj.html (http://www.smh.com.au/comment/obituaries/motorcyclist-warren-willing-nurtured-a-string-of-talent-20150909-gjifhj.html)

  This weekend Misano.
   http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

   Lorenzo,Marquez,Rossi on the front row,Ducs in 5th,7th,8th and 9th, here's hoping for a race long three way battle.

Ripper race! 👍🏻👍🏻

  Yes, plenty of excitement. Pity the ducs couldn't capitalize on the mayhem.   

Indeed.

  This weekend from Aragon.

    http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide (http://au.tv.search.yahoo.com/search?p=MotoGP&fr=tvguide-au-ss&fr2=type&ei=UTF-8&section=tvguide)

Hopefully another good race.

Every time they race there, I think of Lord of The Rings! Lol!

My precious!!!

   
  Yes I would love to see JLo and Rossi pull away then just battle it out between the two of them.

 http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/223429/1/lorenzo-wary-of-rossi-despite-explosive-pace.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/223429/1/lorenzo-wary-of-rossi-despite-explosive-pace.html)

   I reckon Rossi would do anything to get that 10th world championship.

It'd be an amazing feat for sure!

If a battle Rossi wins. I think Jlo will get a jump and be gone. Hope not however.

   Well, lets see what happens, MM on pole then JLo, Rossi on 6th.

  What happened ?   Pedrosa finally grew a pair.

Wow! He out punched Rossi.

Championship race back on!

Lorenzo must have been uber grateful to DP for taking a few extra points off Rossi.

It was a great bounce back after his crash last race.

   Bloody hell !   Just channel surfing and "Closer to the Edge" is on SBS 2 right now !

Did you record it??

   This week from Motegi, Japan,   Sunday afternoon  3.30 pm ,   One HD.

Lorenzo on pole, Rossi, then Marquez.

Should be a ripper! Great that we don't have to stay up with the owls to see it on  free to air! Lol!

Hope De Angelis is okay.

go ahead rub it on me nose  . . . I need to wake up before the sun comes out for this

   Should be well worth it though.

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/223981/1/rossi-we-can-fight-with-jorge.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/223981/1/rossi-we-can-fight-with-jorge.html)

Hey Carlos!

It's usually us Southern Hemispherians who need to lose sleep, so I guess the MotoGP paddock needs to share the love around somehow!! Lol!

How's the leg?

Agreed Steve!

Great race! 👍🏻

    Friday roundup.

https://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/10/16/2015_phillip_island_friday_round_up_on_d.html (https://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/10/16/2015_phillip_island_friday_round_up_on_d.html)

 Ducati on the front row . . . nice !

        https://motomatters.com/results/2015/10/16/2015_phillip_island_motogp_qp_result_the.html (https://motomatters.com/results/2015/10/16/2015_phillip_island_motogp_qp_result_the.html)

Will be a good race...

Interesting to see how Miller goes.. appears to be some improvements...

  If Moto 3 is anything to go by .  .  .

Moto 2 - 11 laps to go!

  Wow, that was one of the best races I have ever seen !  What a move by Iannone, I let myself dream of a Ducati victory for a few seconds.
 I love it when I hear the commentators say things like "That Ducati is a rocketship" and "The power of that Ducati just blitzes them down the straight".   
  And it closes up the championship a few points, but I reckon Rossi will get it in the end.

Agreed! It was a cracker of a race! 👍🏻👍🏻
Iannone rode the wheels off the Ducati! It's straight line speed was simply awesome.

Great that Ducati is moving in the right direction.

I'd prefer Lorenzo to take the championship, but reckon that save a crash or DNF from Rossi, he'll get it.

Best. Race. Ever.

Someone counted and it was FIFTY TWO passes among the top 4. Brought a tear to my eye  [clap]

52? Really? That's incredible!

What a race! Ducati 3rd, but could have almost been 1st!

   
  Malaysian MotoGP, note the time, lock it in !    Channel ONE,     Sunday    5.30 pm.

  Plenty of pre-race jousting, jostling and positioning going on.
                     
http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/224458/1/rossi-accuses-marquez-of-helping-lorenzo.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/224458/1/rossi-accuses-marquez-of-helping-lorenzo.html)

    [popcorn]           [popcorn]           [popcorn]           [beer]           [popcorn]           [popcorn]        [popcorn]

 Pedrosa on Pole  ?   ?   ?    MM 2nd, Rossi ahead of Lorenzo 3rd, Lorenzo 4th then Cruchlow, Iannone and Dovi ! Will be crowded at the first corner !       
   Should be a great race  !

    In Qualifying Marc leads out Jorge and Andrea leads out Vale.

https://motomatters.com/results/2015/10/24/2015_sepang_motogp_qualifying_practice_r.html (https://motomatters.com/results/2015/10/24/2015_sepang_motogp_qualifying_practice_r.html)

   Wow, Rossi lost the plot   :o .  I never usually watch the post race press conference, but this one should be interesting.

Brain snap from Rossi. Could quite easily cost him the championship.

Rendang, who's your tip for the championship?

It'll be a nail biter!

   Last race this weekend  Valencia.  Obviously JL has got to be the favourite to take the world championship but one would never discount Rossi he may just pull a rabbit out of a hat, this is racing and anything could happen !

     Chanel One   Sunday   11.30 pm

And there it is!