Rossi Stoner 2007-2008 CURRENT RESULTS with prior year comparison SPOILER

[Capo]

I think you are definitely right about that - this year is gonna go down to the wire. 

Like I've said all along, Stoner is an amazing rider and he will win races for sure.  I just am of the opinion that last year was an anomaly and I think he will be lucky to win 4 races this year (which is still great by any standard, but far shy of last year's total).

The first post says he already has won 4, the last 3 on the trot.

[jswledhed]

The first post says he already has won 4, the last 3 on the trot.

The OP updates the opening post after every round.

[COWBOY]

The OP updates the opening post after every round.

That is correct sir. 

I wish I was that good predicting races; I wouldn't have to work and I'd have a stable of bikes.

[darylbowden]

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#1.  That's hilarious you would pick that because I have that bookmarked under EPIC FAIL at work.
#2.  He still has only won 4 (which is a great year and many times enough to win the championship).
#3.  Yeah, he probably will win more than 4 (and if he does, congrats cause that's a good year for anyone).
#4.  As long as the racing and the championship stay this exciting, I'm gonna be a happy man.


Oh, and someone kick Toni Elias' ass - he ruined what could've been an epic last lap battle between Rossi and Stoner cause he was riding around like Johnny Rock Page in last place not paying attention to the flags.  And he almost make the beast with two backsed up Vermuelen too right at the end there...

[jswledhed]

I just wanted something that would say neener-neener without being taken too seriously.

He could go the rest of the season without a win, but don't think that'll happen.

Of course, I thought Melandri was going to really whomp ass this year, too.

[COWBOY]

Oh, and someone kick Toni Elias' ass - he ruined what could've been an epic last lap battle between Rossi and Stoner cause he was riding around like Johnny Rock Page in last place not paying attention to the flags.  And he almost make the beast with two backsed up Vermuelen too right at the end there...

Actually I don't think it mattered not the Elias didn't have his head up his ass.

Once Rossi got into second he was never able to cut more than .5 second into the lead and never made it stick for a lap.  By the last lap Stoner had extended it from 3.5 seconds to just shy of 7 until backing off on the last 1/2 lap winning by 3.6 or so.

Pedrosa would have dominated if he hadn't grabbed too much brake though so Stone's and Rossi both lucked out there points wise.

[darylbowden]

Actually I don't think it mattered not the Elias didn't have his head up his ass.

Once Rossi got into second he was never able to cut more than .5 second into the lead and never made it stick for a lap.  By the last lap Stoner had extended it from 3.5 seconds to just shy of 7 until backing off on the last 1/2 lap winning by 3.6 or so.

Pedrosa would have dominated if he hadn't grabbed too much brake though so Stone's and Rossi both lucked out there points wise.

Check this out: http://resources.motogp.com/files/results/xx/2008/MotoGP/GER/RAC/analysis+by+lap.pdf

Now, it might not have made a difference, but Rossi likely would've had the gap down to < 4 seconds if it weren't for this lap (he was on a hot lap til he got held up).  Not saying he could've passed him, but he would've prolly had Stoner in sight and we know how much it helps to be able to see the rider you're chasing.  Of course, catching Stoner and passing him are two very different things, but it would've been nice to see what battle might have been.

Anyhow, the real point here is you never want to see a backmarker influence the race and if you're putting around like Elias, you damn well better be looking for those flags, especially in those kind of conditions.

[Super T.I.B]

OMFG!

Stoner's bike won again!

[desmoquattro]

OMFG!

Stoner's bike won again!

 

(BTW - ^^ comes from an Aussie )

[IZ]

OMFG!

Stoner's bike won again!

 

[Pakhan]

Check this out: http://resources.motogp.com/files/results/xx/2008/MotoGP/GER/RAC/analysis+by+lap.pdf

Now, it might not have made a difference, but Rossi likely would've had the gap down to < 4 seconds if it weren't for this lap (he was on a hot lap til he got held up).  Not saying he could've passed him, but he would've prolly had Stoner in sight and we know how much it helps to be able to see the rider you're chasing.  Of course, catching Stoner and passing him are two very different things, but it would've been nice to see what battle might have been.

Anyhow, the real point here is you never want to see a backmarker influence the race and if you're putting around like Elias, you damn well better be looking for those flags, especially in those kind of conditions.

5 laps to go and Elias cost him 1.2 seconds according to the announcers on the GP feed.  I think that could've have made a serious difference.  Whose to say that if Rossi got closer Stoner wouldn't make a mistake from the pressure?

I feel really bad for Hayden.  That guy can not get a break this year.

[gm2]

I feel really bad for Hayden.  That guy can not get a break this year.

no kidding.

but maybe at laguna we'll find out he got a break, of sorts, for next year.  or a new red bike anyway.

[Templar]

OMFG!

Stoner's bike won again!

Yeah, the bike was just lucky that it didn't have a rider making numb nut decisions in the wet, grabbing too much brake in the wet causing it to go down.  It was all the bike being super smooth in the wet and maintaining total control.  I am quite certain Casey was just asleep on the back for most of the race knowing that the bike was going to do everything right without him.  :rolleyes:

[Pakhan]

no kidding.

but maybe at laguna we'll find out he got a break, of sorts, for next year.  or a new red bike anyway.

Seems Gibernau will be taking the spot on the red bike, at least for the remainder of this year.  But I hope Hayden makes it to Duc next year.

BTW did anyone hear about Guintoli on the Duc?  He got 6 place in the rain after he lost all TC on the bike within the first 5 laps.  That's impressive! 

[darylbowden]

Yeah, the bike was just lucky that it didn't have a rider making numb nut decisions in the wet, grabbing too much brake in the wet causing it to go down.  It was all the bike being super smooth in the wet and maintaining total control.  I am quite certain Casey was just asleep on the back for most of the race knowing that the bike was going to do everything right without him.  :rolleyes:

Do we need to start a separate thread for everyone who loves to beat the same dead horse?