MOTOGP » Kawasaki sends West to Japan.

I think West going to Japan to work directly with the engineers says allot about him and his ability, Although his results don't reflect it. Surely we will see what he is made of some are able to translate the information to their tech's directly and some can translate it through the chain of command. I cannot believe that riding these types of bike from 250 on up or sbk 600 which are trick as your money can buy would leave any racer dumb founded as too how it should be set up....For the individual racer. It is strange because last year he did well after kai did finally get the bike up to scratch and since they have changed to the 800 it has gone down hill.maybe they thought that the 990

MOTOGP » Toseland signs for 2009!

Brilliant move on Yamaha and JT's part. It only makes sense now to give him a pneumatic engine after the early development took place under Rossi's direction and look by golly why what happened they are all at the front hmmmmm what is stoner and crew going to do now? I can understand why Yamaha didn't give the engine so soon due to some issues they have had in the past, it looks like they have a better understanding of how to make it work without spending big dollars to supply a team with unreliable engines and now they seem to work...they can only move forward now and become a dominant force only time will tell

MOTOGP » Kawasaki wants Rossi...

and correct the problem and place the engineers in the ballpark of a given solution. Unlike many Rossi has Jeremy B who can translate that information to the builders and make it happen, that is why Rossi went into his pocket to make sure that JB came with him which is the other part of the equation that other riders seem to lack. Interpretation is crucial in this sport etc..Well I hope you guys understand what I am trying to say and some of you may agree and or disagree but that is why this is a forum a kaleidescope of opinion

MOTOGP » Kawasaki wants Rossi...

My opinion, Rossi has made many strides with Yamaha and they now see the difference of input from the rider than all the technicians they used to use. They now have physical evidence that the rider's input is the most valuable asset. which in retrospect, that most teams are now looking at riders who can develop a bike within relative time frames not years of simulation etc..RD...This I believe is the value that Rossi brings to the table which in this sport accounts for millions of dollars, valuable time saved. So now we have deep pockets opening up for those such riders. West is a great rifer and needs more time in the class to learn the necessaries to quickly addresss certain aspects and

MOTOGP » Toseland ready for round two.

JT showed allot of determination at Qatar, he was methodical at practice, calm and his work ethics are exceptional as a top rider should. He has handle the lack of power performance with the Yamaha very well. Although many say that the transition from WSBK to Motogp is a easy move because the technology is so sophisticated, it's still 240bp bike that needs to be tamed and ridden to the limit by talented riders

MOTOGP » Stoner fights through for night victory.

Today was a mark of a great season if you really paid attention for some who posted it was cut and dry? Stoner ran a smart race on the back of last years data they should. The new rookies were in peak performance on today. they still have a full season ahead of them. Rossi no matter what anyone says he is a 7 time world champion it will take awhile for me before I give stoner or any other racer the due respect that he has earned over the years. Rossi has given all of us great entertainment over he years and for that it has brought Motogp to the forefront as the sport is is today. So stay tuned to the rest of the season should be very interesting

MOTOGP » Rossi makes giant leap.

Good man Duke ee we can say we see eye too eye on this ehh you are a gentleman and a scholar. and it is obvious you are not new to this game called MOTOGP Hope to have more intelligent conversation with you this season......One!!!!

MOTOGP » Rossi makes giant leap.

Talent is talent so it would be a great shock to you all wouldn't be if they beagan the season as top runners

MOTOGP » Rossi makes giant leap.

what do you mean

MOTOGP » Rossi makes giant leap.

De angeles ain't playing either only they will need to keep their cool and the will do fine. Boyz and Girlz we should have a great season ahead of us Oh by the way as my fellow mans said earlier Rossi has had (7) world championship no matter what Stoner and crew have to do better than that before he get total respect....oh wait stoner has (1) Now let the record show I am not slam'in stoner but we will see how good he really is ...I'm out