motogp rocked yesterday.... ( spoiler )

[cdc]

They should have a baby face contest between Stoner and Pedrosa!

Stoner will win that too.  He has bigger teeth.

Pedrosa has a dour, pained look to him.  Besides, he took Nicky Hayden out in an important race.

cdc

[svoloch]

What is with all the Stoner bashing?  I LIKE Stoner.  Take a look at last week's race, and tell me who could have ridden that bucking bronco of a desmo like he did?  Jake, I think it was you that was complaining that Ducati had put a bike out there that only Stoner could manage to ride?  Well, now they fixed it, and he's shooting around the track like a bat out of hell.  Think the Yamaha that Rossi rides doesn't have traction control?  Would he ride it as well if it was all bonkers and the bike was bouncing and sliding around on it?  I'm a Rossi fan also, but I think the answer is pretty clear...

As for Pedrosa taking out Hayden, come on...  that can't be the complaint with Pedrosa, lots of people have wiped out other riders.  This is motorcycle racing, kids...  I would pregnant dog more that Pedrosa can't hang in with a corner battle like Rossi and Stoner can.  Pedrosa runs like a bat out of hell if he gets far enough out front to do it...  but he can't pull off a corner battle.  Rossi LOVES that shit....  you can almost see him smiling when Pedrosa shoots by him, and Rossi rockets back around in front of him.  he gets a little italian stiffy every time, I guarantee.  But if Pedrosa ever figures that shit out, I hope we have him on a duc....

Anyway, it all makes for good racing.  No strong lockins yet, although if they have settled the bike in, look out kids, and prepare to just enjoy the battle for 2nd and 3rd like we have for the last two races

Just my 2cents, you may have your own wrong opinions...
-Svoloch

[calscrazy]

i also like stoner but you can't blame the kid for his age. he grew up in a different time.  i also root for all the americans just because their american. there is no questioning the greatness of rossi it's proven facts. i don't really have a fav but if and when spies gets up and going i will definitely pull for "elbowz" he will become my fav in gp. i do like t2 (bayliss and corser) in wsb. 

[cdc]

Just my 2cents, you may have your own wrong opinions...
-Svoloch

Pedrosa sucks vegan.  Ooops! 

cdc

[never2loud]

...  As for Pedrosa taking out Hayden, come on...  that can't be the complaint with Pedrosa, lots of people have wiped out other riders.  This is motorcycle racing, kids  ... 

Pedrosa ran into his teammate (Hayden) in the race that should have crowned Hayden champion.

In most premier series' that'll get you fired.  Not in this case, obviously, so I'll "fire" him!  Hayden all the way   

Anyone know the prognosis/details on the phneumatic valve situation in Hayden's Honda, post-race?  Will he continue with it or go back to the "regular" Honda motor?



Cher

P.S.  Never said nuttin' bashing Stoner; he's the best of the new crop clearly.  Now as far as putting a second Ducati on the track with him...    Looks like a damn one-bike effort this year 

[DesmoLu]

What is with all the Stoner bashing?  I LIKE Stoner. 

Yes, no more bashing my future husband (it's in the works as soon as he leaves that damned wife!)

[Jester]

Anyone know the prognosis/details on the phneumatic valve situation in Hayden's Honda, post-race?  Will he continue with it or go back to the "regular" Honda motor?

Prior to the race, Honda told Hayden that if he indeed changed engines, then there would be no going back.  I would imagine they'll stick to it.  They asked him to qualify in the top four to get the rights to use it, which he did, and also made the other claim.  Hayden told them to "box up the other bike and send it back" because he doesn't want it anymore. 

I'd imagine he'll stick with it and they'll use him as a "tester" to get it set up for their love child, Pedrosa.  Hayden gets the axe at the end of the year and takes a ride with Ducati to replace the axed Melandri.  Those are my predictions!    I also think that under this scenario, Hayden will become the first successful rider on the Ducati after Stoner.  Not championship form, but successful.  The Duc suits his dirt background and riding style.

[fastwin]

I agree. He's better off with the Italians than the Japanese. He's been their red headed stepchild for years. Pedrosa is their golden boy. Hell, the year he won the freaking championship he was on a never ending experimental bike. He tested during races all the shit that Pedrosa ended up with! make the beast with two backs Honda. Nicky would be better off and more appreciated anywhere. The guy is a trooper. There is a damn good reason Rossi likes him, he himself said if anyone was to beat him for the '06 championship he wanted it to be Hayden. It's just not said any better than that and who better to say it?

[Ideapimp]

I would, but...
I'm waiting for TW to provide services at my apt complex.  Looks like the end of this month at least

Don't even bother. Call up AT&T uverse. It's da bomb. 

[caffeinejunkee]

Don't even bother. Call up AT&T uverse. It's da bomb. 

Yup, that's what we have at home. 

I have the race recorded as well. I would have to tranfer it to VHS.

[svoloch]

I agree. He's better off with the Italians than the Japanese. He's been their red headed stepchild for years. Pedrosa is their golden boy. Hell, the year he won the freaking championship he was on a never ending experimental bike. He tested during races all the shit that Pedrosa ended up with! make the beast with two backs Honda. Nicky would be better off and more appreciated anywhere. The guy is a trooper. There is a damn good reason Rossi likes him, he himself said if anyone was to beat him for the '06 championship he wanted it to be Hayden. It's just not said any better than that and who better to say it?

NOT a Hayden fan.  I don't think the raw talent is there.  Hopefully, Ducati figures this out.  Developing someone like Pedrosa has much more promise, as he knows how to go fast, and doesn't whine nearly as much.  Honda!!  you can keep Hayden!!!

[Jester]

Developing someone like Pedrosa has much more promise, as he knows how to go fast, and doesn't whine nearly as much

I agree with you that Pedrobot is the talent to bank your future on.  He has the pedigree and experience having taken the traditional path that Hayden lacks.  Hayden has reason to whine though.  He's never been given the respect or the resources from Honda to excel the way Pedrosa has.  I'm not claiming he's a better rider, but even when he was championship hunting, Honda spoke outright that he was not their priority.  I'd be pissed too if my factory sponsor used me as a testing bed for another man.  Honda could at least take a more subtle approach with him.  See, Colin Edwards knew he was essentially Rossi's wingman.... hell Edwards is everyone's wingman, he simply can't win anything in GP, but Hayden didn't sign on for that role initially.

[fastwin]

Agreed, what he said.

[svoloch]

Anyone wants to come by tonight to watch the race again is welcome....

Thinking around 7:30-ish, but flexible... 

[♣ McKraut ♣]

Anyone wants to come by tonight to watch the race again is welcome....

Thinking around 7:30-ish, but flexible... 

my ride isn't 100% yet, or i'd be there for sure.