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« Reply #60 on: August 30, 2009, 06:46:10 PM » |
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Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar kicked me out of the band..... they said I didnt fit the image they were trying to project.
So I went solo. -Me
Some people call 911..... some people are 911
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« Reply #61 on: August 30, 2009, 08:47:17 PM » |
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how's that working out for ya?  and +1 on the description of leathers. That was right up there with the carbon fiber swingarm from laguna seca. |
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« Reply #62 on: August 31, 2009, 12:17:36 AM » |
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+11 w00t Hayden/ DUCATI ! Man, what happened to Rossi on that turn? His bike dropped out from underneath him almost like Lorenzo when he hit the white stripe in Donington. Crazy! Hopefully Lorenzo pulls this win in and we got ourselves a championship!!!!!!!!!!  Ya that was crazy. wtf happened? -BIF- happened. PS - WTF is that trophy  Was that designed by the local grade school kids? |
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« Reply #63 on: August 31, 2009, 12:33:04 AM » |
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« Reply #64 on: August 31, 2009, 06:56:48 AM » |
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Go Nicky!!! Unbelievable how fast Rossi and Lorenzo were going.  Too bad about Rossi crashing, but good for the championship race. Rossi's crash seemed weird with the way his rear tire lifted off the ground...seemed kind of violent for a typical low side...almost like his brake locked or something. Lorenzo climbing the fence was awesome!  |
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« Reply #65 on: August 31, 2009, 07:08:22 AM » |
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i did go to the race in indy last year. was on the top bleacher row letting my poncho whip the guy next to me in the face.
hey... me too! i'm certain that the leathers bit was not g white's fault, but it was still... awful. again. i have nothing else to say that hasn't been said..  - totally bizaare rossi crash - nice show of heart from pedro; passing in the last corner no less. guess he really wants to keep puig in the garage.. - deA... umm, were were you back when you had a job? - hellz yeah nicky. super happy for him, even with that retarded new fauxhawk. but one more lap and dovi woulda had him. - i really do hope that seals the deal with ducati picking up his option.. he deserves another year on that bike - goodbye jt. |
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« Reply #66 on: August 31, 2009, 08:33:43 AM » |
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was it my imagination... did Lorenzo's helmet look a lil like Captain Americas hood?
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Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar kicked me out of the band..... they said I didnt fit the image they were trying to project.
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« Reply #67 on: August 31, 2009, 08:38:36 AM » |
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was it my imagination... did Lorenzo's helmet look a lil like Captain Americas hood?
that's exactly what it was |
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« Reply #68 on: August 31, 2009, 08:40:29 AM » |
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that's exactly what it was
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Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar kicked me out of the band..... they said I didnt fit the image they were trying to project.
So I went solo. -Me
Some people call 911..... some people are 911
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« Reply #69 on: August 31, 2009, 08:56:21 AM » |
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was it my imagination... did Lorenzo's helmet look a lil like Captain Americas hood?
That's why he sported the Captain America shield around his victory cool down lap... although it tore off his arm when he popped a late wheelie. It sounded like he was planning to take it to the podium with him. Lorenzo is definately the next "Rossi" in skill and celebration style. If he stays healthy, the sport will have its next ambassador and showman. I'm happy for this as losing Rossi will be a big hit for GP when he retires, but having a capable person to take his place will ease the transition. |
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« Reply #70 on: August 31, 2009, 08:57:37 AM » |
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was it my imagination... did Lorenzo's helmet look a lil like Captain Americas hood?
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« Reply #71 on: August 31, 2009, 09:08:08 AM » |
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Lorenzo is definately the next "Rossi" in skill and celebration style.
....did you see his 250 celebrations? |
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« Reply #72 on: August 31, 2009, 09:09:22 AM » |
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I was a little disappointed he didn't plant the Lorenzo Land flag.  |
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« Reply #73 on: August 31, 2009, 10:01:20 AM » |
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I missed all the cool down stuff
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Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar kicked me out of the band..... they said I didnt fit the image they were trying to project.
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Some people call 911..... some people are 911
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« Reply #74 on: August 31, 2009, 12:08:28 PM » |
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Rossi crash...the way the wind blows into that end of the track tends to dump alot of silt and sand and dirt onto that little straight between 1 and 2. Rossi said that he got out onto a "dirty" part of the track and the front ent just let go. You could see how the dust was pushed to the outside of that corner and he was running wide and hit the dirt.
Pedrobot...Still hate the guy but his crash and subsequent finish gained him ALOT of respect in my book. Crashing and remounting in 17th to finish 10th is no trivial feat. But he is still an emotionless lump. And his handler, Puig, is still a douchenozzle.
Lorenzo...like the guy...sorta. Saw him mature alot this race. He made a very good pass on Rossi and props to him for the win. I need to post up the pics of his wheelie coming onto pit lane after his victory lap. CLASSIC!
Nicky...Props to the kid. He held off a very determine Dovi for the final podium spot. That was probably one of the better battles going on after Rossi crashed out. He is a very modest guy from what I saw "backstage" in the pits.
Colin...He came up to our suite for a while before the 125 race and talked a bit about things. He said his bike wasn't feeling right in warmup and his post race interview confirms it. He definitely wasn't on pace with even Dovi or Nicky after the Rossi crash. Don't think I have ever met a more fun rider to chat with. When he first got up to the suite, no one was talking to him at all but I went over to him and started chatting with him about his dethroning of the Ducs while he was in WSBK...after that, he signed my pit pass, my Road RacerX magazine article about him and took a few pics with me and me and the umbrella girls. I then talked to him a bit about the track asking how he liked it etc since I do track days but would never have a chance to ride it. He showed genuine interest in my track bike and which tracks I had ridden. Wish the guy could have finished better.
Kevin Schwantz...the guy chatted with me and my roommate for like 25 minutes after the MotoGP race. He signed our tickets and also gave me props on my choice of track bikes. Hehe. Very down to earth and one of the easiest racers to just chat with.
Kel Carruthers...I think he was shocked I actually knew who he was and wanted his autograph. Chatted with him for about 15 minutes while waiting for Rossi and he is most likely the reason Rossi signed my helmet and took a picture with me. Rossi laughed when I called him il Maestro and bowed to him. I peed myself.
Vermulen and Capirossi...those guys are pretty danged cool. Capirossi Hi5ed me as he rode by me on his scooter. I peed next to Vermulen.
King Kenny...Meh...I suppose he has every right to be douchebaggy...but why would you be?
All in all it was a great weekend. I took over 1000 pics. Will have to get them sorted and some posted up...
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