Rossi on brink of MotoGP history.

Amazing figures, already 11 years at the forefront of motorsport!
It would be wonderful if he could clinch this one with a win

Go Valeeeeeeee!!!

With reference to Stoner:
• If Stoner wins the race then Rossi needs to finish 3rd or better.
• If Stoner comes 2nd then Rossi needs to finish 8th or better.
• If Stoner finishes 3rd then Rossi needs to finish 12th or better.
• If Stoner finishes 4th then Rossi needs to finish in any point scoring position.
• When Stoner crashes Rossi can pull into the pits and enjoy a pizza!

just joking! fortunately, I dont think Stoner is the type to give up, as he has proven already he would rather crash than come 2nd! Hoping for Rossi to lift the title but also really want some close racing on Sunday! Rossi vs Stoner vs Lorenzo vs Pedrosa... how 2008 should really have been!

[EDIT: pants spelling!]

Rossi for title, and that would be a hard slap for honda )

It's gonna happen this weekend.

VR has only won at Motegi twice in his career, making it one of his least successful circuits. I predict a 3rd place finish.

Anyone who thinks that Rossi cannot do well at Motegi because of his prior history had better look at the racing that is currently going on. Especially with Casey and him. They seem to pull away by 20 or more seconds to the tune where Casey falls at Laguna mounts and still remained at the same position. I don't see them not doing the same at this track. Those 2 are in a different class right now. I expect them to do just that again.

I expect Dani Pedrosa up there too, especially in the dry.

Who thinks Capirossi is on for a podium or better still,the win? Ok,he was on the Duke but the track seems to work for him too,plus weather could play its part,3 win streak at Motegi is not to be sniffed at

I wanna say Rossi will bring it home in 2nd or 3rd, and be crowned WC. But than looking how he rode since Laguna, I think he just wants to win it, because he can. Becasue he enjoys racing, to duke it out.
He has nothing left to prove anymore - he done it all. He is the GOAT.
So my prediction it will be a battle, and he want take it easy. But I expect Stoner to go flat out. He will be strong.
My prediction: Stoner for the win, Rossi a close second, and a great battle

Too bad the "racing' this year has been sadly missing in Moto GP. It was one of the reasons I stopped following F1: boring races. Not to take away anything from Rossi, but having the only other front runner consistantly crash out is hard to get excited about. And when Stoner wasn't crashing those two were so far ahead of the rest of the field, the rest of the grid shouldn't have bothered lining up. Much better racing these days at World Superbikes

rossi's priority is to win!!!!! hey pacman you gave me an idea - ( )

() thats better

i hope rossi does it this weekend.and on bridgestone's has well.looking at the vale record how can the man still have is doubters.at the start of the season some didnt give him a chance even so called tv expert's.he is a living legend and in this crazy world we should kick back and marvel in the man's talent and enjoy it while we can.

well said wayne hes the man a real living legend im just glad to have seen his almighty talents one of a kind he has no equal

i cant wait for rossi to lift the title again. I hope he has his mates there for some sort of celebration, ROSSI style. COME on vale

I've been waiting to wear my Rossi's Heart helmet. I can't think of a better time. When he secures the title sunday I'm going to ride my R6 the whole day through the streets/by-ways of Northern Italy. It's like bringing out that vintage bottle of wine and aged cheese(once in a lifetime). Anybody interested in going jump on board, I'll be waiting at the nearest bar. See it at superstreetbike.com (reaper).


THE KING HAS RETURNED! LONG LIVE THE KING!

Yea I agree with all of you above

we are all whitnesing a true legend in this sport, Rossi won't want to take risk's but beleive me he want's to win in Yamaha's back yard.

I expect a real hard race though this weekend with Casey & maybe even Pedrosa as the Honda looks strong, it's a question of if Danny can get the bike set up to work with the bridgestones.

Anyway I will be celebrating big time on Sunday should he be crowned WC, make sure you get the video player taping guys as were gonna witness another Rossi writing history.

Nice to see enthusiastic comments supporting Rossi without senseless Stoner-bashing. As an admirer of both, I hope for a greatly entertaining race between them and Rossi taking the WC in a memorable race with Stoner acquitting himself with the sort of ride of which he is entirely capable (current hand problems or no) and thereby adding lustre to Rossi's winning year. And Capirex for a magnificent fighting 3rd from Lorenzo!

You are very right Fromage. I am really pleased that no one is talking trash about Stoner or any other rider. I´m an ultra-mega Rossi Fan, he is my idol. But I hate when somebody talks trash about Stoner or Pedrosa or Biaggi or someone else... Because if Rossi is what he is, it´s because he has opponents that race with him, and beating them after they give their maximum effort it´s what makes Rossi a living legend... If he raced alone, would anyone admire him? So, on Sunday, if he wins the title let´s celebrate with passion and respect for everyone that is related to this magnificent sport. If it was only Rossi, we would not even mention the word Greatest along his name... Respect.

You are very right Fromage. I am really pleased that no one is talking trash about Stoner or any other rider. I´m an ultra-mega Rossi Fan, he is my idol. But I hate when somebody talks trash about Stoner or Pedrosa or Biaggi or someone else... Because if Rossi is what he is, it´s because he has opponents that race with him, and beating them after they give their maximum effort it´s what makes Rossi a living legend... If he raced alone, would anyone admire him? So, on Sunday, if he wins the title let´s celebrate with passion and respect for everyone that is related to this magnificent sport. If it was only Rossi, we would not even mention the word Greatest along his name... Respect.