Late season race stuff...

[Giannis]

"Future of the 250cc class

MSMA decided unanimously to propose to the Grand Prix Commission the following as from 2011: 4-stroke, 4-cylinder maximum, 600cc maximum engines, free chassis. A detailed proposal will be studied by the other members of the Commission. "

That is a bummer.  The 250 class has had some of the more truly exciting races this year ( as usual ).  Also, the new rules seem to prohibit the 7-cyclinder 2-stroke 900cc engines I was hoping to see developed...

-P

i dont see the point on keeping 250cc two strokes  and develop them ( Just Aprilia and KTM anymore) when they dont  sell similar bikes for the street.

I also thing 600cc bikes  is a bd idea, 600cc have already a developing filed called World Supersport, do we need two similar  world classes? how about 400cc 4 cylinders  halfway of what the MotoGP bikes are..

125 can be 250 4T up to 2 cylinders

that would bring more new bikes and  technology in production bikes... and maybe some new bikes , No body sells a lightweight sportbikes anymore...

[AndreRA3]

I second the 400cc idea.  Hell, if they're afraid they'll be slow, make them 500cc!

[fastwin]

OK, this is fast!

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=34500

Not road racing but still damn fast!!

[AndreRA3]

by the way, Brian:

I watched motogp's 2nd free practice today, and Chris Vermullen almost pulled a "fastwin"...  He almost took out a seagull with his helmet!  There's some good onboard footage of him ducking and the bird whizzing past him; maybe someone will put it on youtube.

[fastwin]

Lousy Aussie copycat!! Seagulls are lame. I'll start paying attention when he moves up to California condors.

[fastwin]

Lot's of good racing this weekend on Speed. Bayliss could once again lock up his 3rd WSBK title this weekend at Magny Cour and Stoner needs to ride for pride in his home country's MotoGP at Phillip Island. All good stuff. [moto]

[AndreRA3]

Yeah, I already have the DVR set for superpole tomorrow!!! 

[fastwin]

RACE SPOILER WARNING!! STOP READING IF YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE MAGNY-COURS RACE RESULTS!!!!


This is a nice read. I already saw it but just had to read it again. Just gives me a warm IZ_ feeling when I think about the history being made when Troy wrapped it up in race one. Just awesome. To win on three different models of the Ducati superbikes in an incredible feat. And for Ducati to have won the Manufacturers Cup 15 out of 18 years is amazing!!! Think of the cubic tons of money the Jap and other manufacturers have thrown at this series to be in Ducati's position??? Yet, the little factory just keeps on putting them on the trailer year after year. How cool is that? I will dearly miss Troy's presence on the grid next year. But with his friend Nitro Nori on his bike for 2009 I am sure the incredible level of excitement is far from over!! Long live Ducati and long live Bayliss! Nice to go out on top.

http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory.asp?HeadlineID=13077

[svoloch]

agreed.   Troy will be sorely missed.  He's humble, but he hates to lose.  I love that Tardozzi has to constantly tell him to calm down, even at the "end" of his career...

And next year we'll see if Tardozzi can make Nitro Nori consistent.  I hope so, Haga is awesome, and I'd love to see him consistently on the podium...  he's on fire right now, that's for damn sure...

[Giannis]

agreed.   Troy will be sorely missed.  He's humble, but he hates to lose.  I love that Tardozzi has to constantly tell him to calm down, even at the "end" of his career...

And next year we'll see if Tardozzi can make Nitro Nori consistent.  I hope so, Haga is awesome, and I'd love to see him consistently on the podium...  he's on fire right now, that's for damn sure...

he has to learn the bike too. Took him forever to  get along with the R1... He has short Ducati expirience but 999RS for 1098RS are two different worlds...

[fastwin]

Interesting Nicky vs Dani read.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Oct/081010ajl.htm

[fastwin]

I want this picture framed in my garage!! This is a great pic!!

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2008/wsbk/magnycours/1/6.htm

[AndreRA3]

Just saw the last BSB races of the season yesterday. Awesome!

What are we going to do when the MotoGP and WSBK seasons wrap up?  Yeah, Isle of Man DVD... but after that?

[♣ McKraut ♣]

just watched magny cours yesterday.... WTG bayliss!  and 50 wins...how sweet is that....

[fastwin]

Again, he will be sorely missed next year and beyond. But hey, how awesome to go out on top as World Champ for the third time all on Ducatis and a championship each on the Tamburini, the 999 and the 1098! How cool is that? By the way, read an interview this year with him and he said the 999 was by far his favorite! One more thing that Troy and I have in common!