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Author Topic: Rossi vs. Ducati...and more spoilers  (Read 61052 times)
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« Reply #120 on: May 01, 2012, 06:44:06 AM »

speaking of Rossi's swansong...

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/valentino-rossi-post-racing-contract-analysis/#more-30388
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« Reply #121 on: May 01, 2012, 07:02:24 AM »

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


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I think I'll enjoy this season, which is only two-races old, before I start worrying about post-2012 possibilities...
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« Reply #122 on: May 01, 2012, 07:53:17 AM »

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


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


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« Reply #123 on: May 01, 2012, 05:43:34 PM »

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  Grin
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« Reply #124 on: May 02, 2012, 03:08:18 AM »

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....
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« Reply #125 on: May 02, 2012, 07:52:20 PM »

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.
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« Reply #126 on: May 03, 2012, 08:51:26 AM »

... Hoffman who?
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« Reply #127 on: May 03, 2012, 12:02:53 PM »

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.
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« Reply #128 on: May 04, 2012, 08:42:42 AM »

You think?

Those guys are all multiple-title winners.  Only one I see as in-danger is Spies...
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« Reply #129 on: May 05, 2012, 02:07:04 PM »

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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« Reply #130 on: May 06, 2012, 05:18:08 PM »

Pedrosa's practically a cripple, I'm surprised he's still riding.....rumors are he's going sailing after this year, anyway....  coffee
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« Reply #131 on: May 07, 2012, 09:07:27 AM »

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?
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« Reply #132 on: May 07, 2012, 09:29:32 AM »

what I found interesting was this quote...

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...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?!?!?!?
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« Reply #133 on: May 07, 2012, 10:40:55 AM »

Val expects them to do exactly what he says. he doesn't need to test it.
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« Reply #134 on: May 07, 2012, 03:04:28 PM »

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....... Tongue
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