Rossi vs. Ducati...and more spoilers

[zooom]

speaking of Rossi's swansong...

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/valentino-rossi-post-racing-contract-analysis/#more-30388

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http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/valentino-rossi-post-racing-contract-analysis/#more-30388


 

I think I'll enjoy this season, which is only two-races old, before I start worrying about post-2012 possibilities...

[zooom]

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/valentino-rossi-post-racing-contract-analysis/#more-30388


you derbier....you posted the same link right after me...LOL


 

I think I'll enjoy this season, which is only two-races old, before I start worrying about post-2012 possibilities...

[OT]

Actually, I intended to make a reply to your post of the article but didn't want it to look like I was rolling my eyes at you, just at the story - so I edited out the "Quote from zoom....".  Let that be a lesson to me - don't think too deeply or have any respect for the feelings of others around here 

[zooom]

tis all good....the only problem with not worrying about post season now, is that all of these contracts that expire this year will cause a frenzied silly season and everyone's performance in the meantime dictates the desireability level of their renewal status...so results 2,3,4 races in do mean something...maybe not as weighty as the season as a whole, but when your job is on the line, you bet your ass the manu's are watching to see whom they are protecting as their franchise quarterbacks...Rossi's is just as much a variable based on what and how he does as anyone else's out there right now....

[OT]

Agree....but for the large amount of money they make and the little amount of time they have to work to make it, there's no excuse for not giving 110% all the time...those guys that aren't should be the ones sweating out a job for next year.

[gm2]

... Hoffman who?

[duccarlos]

The problem is also with the young talent from Moto2 and WSBK. There are only 6 factory spots. The satellites are not what they used to be, except maybe for Tech3. The Pedrosas, Spies and Haydens might need to start looking elsewhere for rides.

[OT]

You think?

Those guys are all multiple-title winners.  Only one I see as in-danger is Spies...

[duccarlos]

Pedrosa has not won shit. The only thing saving him is Marquez having to go to a satellite team for his rookie season. Hayden outworking Rossi helps his chances on staying on the hog.

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Pedrosa's practically a cripple, I'm surprised he's still riding.....rumors are he's going sailing after this year, anyway.... 

[triangleforge]

An interesting read:

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/preziosi+press+conference

Does anyone else read those last lines like a response to Rossi's comments that started this thread in the first place?

[zooom]

what I found interesting was this quote...

...The plan is to test with Valentino in May, and Nicky in May, June and July. ....

all of the changes are per Val's request, but Nicky is testing them more than Val?!?!?!?

[duccarlos]

Val expects them to do exactly what he says. he doesn't need to test it.

[OT]

Does anyone else read those last lines like a response to Rossi's comments that started this thread in the first place?

Between the lines, it sounds like "...blame Rossi and Burgess if it doesn't work; we're only doing what they tell us to do..."

Hasn't Rossi's biggest complaint been the lack of feel entering a turn?  How will playing with the torque/hp curve, which Preziosi says will help riders after they're leaned over, address the turn-in issue?

Preziosi washes his hands...

Rossi says he's a rider, not an engineer....


And I swore I'd just watch the racing and avoid all the soaps.......