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This makes me sad: after topping the charts in FP1, a hard crash in FP2 lands Lorenzo on his broken collar bone. From the MotoGP report, "Just 15 days after breaking his left collarbone at Assen, Lorenzo’s latest accident has resulted in damage to the titanium plate in the champion’s left shoulder; a further operation is now required."

Story at http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2013/Lorenzo%20participation%20in%20doubt%20after%20Sachsenring%20crash (http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2013/Lorenzo%20participation%20in%20doubt%20after%20Sachsenring%20crash)

Sounds like Dovi, Nicky, Iannone and Crutchlow had offs as well, Cal's sounds like the worst but he is not (badly) injured, I couldn't find any word on Dovi, Nicky or Andrea, aside from the fact that the latter's bike broke in half.   [thumbsdown]

all of it in the 2nd half of the track in varied places...

Confirmed, Jorge out for the weekend.

Didn't see Nicky's crash, but Dovi and Cal's were big, and Lorenzo got some altitude.

Today in MotoGP:

Dani crashes hard on his left collarbone. XRay at track shows no break but then Dani is airlifted out for another xRay and CT scan after complaining of "feeling faint".

Aleix Espargaro in 2nd in FP3. Yes...I just said a CRT bike is in second behind only 1 factory Honda (Marquez).

In FP4, Rossi ends up on top with Espargaro back down to 6th but still faster than all of the Ducatis.
Good thing Audi is really flexing their R&D muscle at their "home" race...if your goal is having the most and most spectacular crashes of the weekend.

Screw the Silly Season...this thing is the Silly Race...

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/193472/1/dani_pedrosa_to_miss_sachsenring_qualifying.html (http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/193472/1/dani_pedrosa_to_miss_sachsenring_qualifying.html)

Wish I had the MotoGP subscription to keep up with this weekend.

Seems it's been one hell of a bruiser  :P

edit: oh and Espargaro really deserves a better machine... as in not a Ducati

Brat- Pole
Crusty 2nd
Rossi 3rd
Bradl 4th
Espargo 5th
Hayden 6th

Espargo  :o

MM, Rossi and Crutchlow fighting for the championship?!

I have to say that outside the fact that Lorenzo and Pedrosa are injured, I love the drama that this year has brought. With those 2 possibly missing some races, it allows the others to catch up and make it a real dog fight for points!

Crusty's big chance to win this weekend with those two outtatheway.

He'll need a better start than he's been getting when he's had good grid position.

Yeah he's certainly giving 'em a head start which he can't afford.

Goodness. How things just got interesting in MotoGP. [popcorn] [Dolph] Nothing like a few crash injuries to throw a wrench in the works... that is Championship-wise.

And by the way, where the hell did that fast CRT Aspar come from?

I enjoy hearing Cal's interview's but not a fan.  Despite that, it was a great podium position for Cal.

Very happy Rossi in podium.  Too bad the tyre sliding issue plagued him here.

Dovi - well my other fav, I wonder what he thinks about his move to Ducati.  I am sure the $ is good but....

It was really great to see Esparagro fighting with the first 3 racers in the the first few laps.  Surprised he is not snatched to factory ahead of his brother.

Wishing win or podium for Rossi in Leguna Seca!

He's been that fast all season.  Germany has no long straights, which is where they lose out on most tracks.  They also have softer tires than the factory boys to make up ground in the corners.

well...the 1st few laps were really interesting at least....not parade like as much as some races in the past....

Ducati fighting (and losing) to a CRT is embarrassing

Knew the CRTs got some rule breaks but did not know/or forgot the tire deal. He has done fairly well this season. Maybe the Esparago boys can be the first all brother team next year! ;) [popcorn] [beer] Hopefully not on Ducs. :P

Dear Mr. Ben Spies,

Save yourself much heart ache and physical pain.  Stay home and wait for the season to end.

The Concerned Fans




Dear Jorge and Mr. Low Blood Pressure,

You should stay home also. The races seem to be more enjoyable without you.   It is a pleasure seeing happy winners on the podium.

Me


Not a bad race.

Yes, Aleix needs a real bike, Honda or Yamaha.

That seems like a brutal track. Too many lefts and few straights.

I think I figured it out...

I don't dislike Marquez.
I hate Repsol Honda.
The kid is stonkin' fast.
He tends to show a racecraft beyond his experience.
He has his moments.
He would still put his grandma in the kitty litter if it meant a position.
But what one of those top riders wouldn't?

Well...maybe not Cal. Even though his pass on Rossi was agressive for the particular corner, Cal gave Vale ample warning that he was coming around and showed him more than enough tire. Rossi acknowledged that Cal had the better pace and didn't try all that hard at being defensive beyond a couple of laps.

Aleix needs a better bike. Those Espargaro boys are flat out amazing.
What are they putting in the water in Spain?

Haven't watched Moto2 or 3 yet.

Haven't watched Moto2 or 3 either, but I'm hoping that they will be as exciting as the first few laps of the MotoGP race.

Torres put on a clinic. Anyone who can school Pol in the Moto2 arena has my respect.  :o