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« Reply #15 on: August 13, 2011, 09:10:23 AM » |
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Did you see a noticable change in riding style/technique?
You reckon he"s applying some of Stoners technique?
Watching FP1, he just had the back end hung out more than I remember him doing before. Not out as far or as often as Stoner... but Pedro's always been a wheels-in-line guy like Jorge. Maybe he found the magic zone in bike setup. Or maybe I'm just imagining things.  |
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« Reply #16 on: August 14, 2011, 08:31:06 AM » |
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Interesting enough GP race. Some decent racing and someone new on the podium for a change.  Someone wake me in 21 days for the German WSBK race. |
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« Reply #17 on: August 14, 2011, 09:44:52 AM » |
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Wow, only Stoner came through.
Stoner, Pedrosa and Lorenzo will finish in the top three. Dovi not far behind. Simoncelli will crash or finish 6th. Rossi will pole poorly and move up 5 spots. Nicky will finish in the same position he poles (8th.) And so on, and so on, and so on..........
Good for Dovi and Simo. Have the excuses started to surface? Lorenzo's and Stoner's bobbles were a bit exciting. I wouldn't want to be in their shoes at that moment. |
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« Reply #18 on: August 14, 2011, 10:57:22 AM » |
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Yeah, with all the bad press (and riding  ) lately it is nice to see Super Sic finally podium.  He is a fast, talented rider who deserves a podium here and there. For that matter so is The Ben and he makes a lot fewer dumb mistakes than Simoncelli. I suppose if the Hondas weren't so damn fast Spies might have cracked the top 3 more this year. The Assen win is nice and all I was just hoping for a few podium finishes thrown in there for good measure. I guess there is still some time to get a few. Good for Dovi indeed. I like him as a rider. Hopefully his future is bright. It will be interesting to see what the 1000cc Hondas and Yamahas can do next year. Something tells me it could just be more of the same. And is there any point for Suzuki even showing up in 2012? Why bother? I think we can guess (as in already know ) what the Ducati will do.  Talk amongst yourselves...  |
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I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!
The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."
CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.
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« Reply #19 on: August 14, 2011, 02:54:36 PM » |
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Frankly, I'm getting sick of the Hondas. I know they've earned it with their engineering, blah blah blah, but if someone has to dominate I'd rather it be Ducati |
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« Reply #20 on: August 14, 2011, 03:30:12 PM » |
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Me too. I wouldn't even mind Suzook kicking ass for a while. Maybe Kawi will come back and take a title. Wait a minute... there I go again dreaming in colors! |
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I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!
I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!
The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."
CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.
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« Reply #21 on: August 14, 2011, 04:12:58 PM » |
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Just watched moto2. Wow those guys get a little close.
They really should come up with a new name for moto2.
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« Reply #22 on: August 14, 2011, 05:58:53 PM » |
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That moto2 race was awesome - the top 4 riders exchanged positions on almost every turn in the last 5 laps or so - really exciting stuff.
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« Reply #23 on: August 14, 2011, 08:47:12 PM » |
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They really should come up with a new name for moto2.
Motowaymoreexcitingthanthepremireclass? |
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« Reply #24 on: August 15, 2011, 06:03:28 AM » |
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I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!
I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!
The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."
CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.
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« Reply #25 on: August 15, 2011, 06:06:55 AM » |
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I love how Bautista and Pedro lost the front and BOOM....done....Jorge lost the front and rode it out on his knee till regaining and that is when Casey came underneath him on the inside and took the lead...
I think Dovi is very deserving of some serious credit for his performance and his consistancy...too bad HRC is too damn focused on Pedro because of a Spaniard and Spanish sponsorship and Stoner due to Suppo....
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« Reply #26 on: August 15, 2011, 06:13:43 AM » |
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...or because they're both faster than him.
but i agree, dovi deserves a lot of credit. i'm sure fausto will give it to him next year.
(that was a great save by george!)
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Like this is the racing, no?
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« Reply #27 on: August 15, 2011, 06:49:34 AM » |
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Pretty interesting race. I was glad Simo pulled it out. Lorenzo looked like he was having some issues, but was doing great riding through them...that almost crash looked close though. Great riding. Stoner.  His wobble was pretty crazy though. Rossi looked a bit more comfortable...at least it seemed like it. Not comfortable enough though. And is there any point for Suzuki even showing up in 2012? Why bother? But Hopper said the Rizla bike was a "great package". |
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« Reply #28 on: August 15, 2011, 06:54:17 AM » |
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Of course Hopper said that. He wants to ride it again. |
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I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!
The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."
CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.
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« Reply #29 on: August 15, 2011, 09:05:39 AM » |
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I was impressed with Hooper's interview during the race. I think It's the first time he didn't sound like an ungrateful punk pregnant dog. Almost adult like and thankful to Suzuki.
I would like to see him ride in motogp.
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