MOTOGP » Stoner shines on opening night

I''m a Rossi fan but Stoner is in the ZONE! I admire what his dad said about Casey racing sprint laps as a kid and how its help him build up the ability NOT to crack under pressure. I also like how Casey was number 2 to danny in 250 but now is his time to shine where it really matters. I hope we see some serious battling this year.

I love Rossi too, but I can''t ignore the facts. Stoner dominates every practice, every test, every race. Egad, I hate to think The Doctor is over the hill at 29, but his time might be done. I do love the fact that he switched to Bridgestones just to match Stoner. To be on the same rubber is key. Even if Michelin turns out better, he just wants to go mano-a-mano with Casey to see who''s better. What a great competitor. Hat''s off to you, Valentino!

Yep Casey is special, I hope Rossi is sandbagging I'd like to see Casey beat him like Vale use to eat Sete.

I'm also a Rossi fan, but Stoner has just stunned again with last night times,, unless no.46 & co. have something hidden up their sleeves, we're going to a have a repeat of last season.

If Stoner continues in this vain and Rossi can't compete with him it will be a sad state of affairs for Moto GP.

I just hope that Rossi returns to form and we can look forward to a close battle up front, yes Lorenzo's proving quick and there are afew other potential surprises to materialise during the season but at this rate it's not looking good.

Don't worry, Rossi will be back, this year he's on the same rubber and Yamaha are pulling out all the stops, it may take him acouple of races but he'll be back and it'll develop into a battle royal at the front. Would also be nice to see Toseland doing something good as well but he's got an uphill struggle on his hands, worth an outside bet for a top three finish at one of the venets.

Bradley Smith is also worth a punt, his times and performance have been exceptional, fingers crossed we've got another Barry Sheene in the making!

Oh dear, boredom city returns.........

I think that Vale will be at the front again.. (He can't afford a starting position on the fourth or lower rows anymore)

you can say what you like about traction control, but listening and reading all the interviews and reports, going fast at night takes balls, and there is no doubt now who has the biggest kahoonas in the paddock, a stunning display of fearless control by Casey, he is so going to wipe them out next weekend, wahoo!

FACT

Stoner = Current World Champion and the man to beat.

Rossi = Former World Champion