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Joeski

April 20, 2013 4:51 PM

MOTOGP » Gresini remembers Daijiro Kato


I had laid off watching MotoGP for a number of years after 1995 (I think my interest waned after Rainey went down) and about 2002 I got the bug again. In 2003 I really decided to get back into the swing and staying up with the racing world and I remember this incident, I was so sad and it was a dreaded reminder of what these guys risk to give us a battle week in and out. RIP Kato!!! Never forget you!!!

Joeski

March 27, 2013 12:35 AM

MOTOGP » Dovi 'surprised' by Ducati times in Spain


Hey all, 8th tenths at this track does not show ANY improvement. It is possible they thought they would be further back so they are happy they are not but this track is not a high speed track and on these tighter tracks lap times are usually way closer for the entire field, including the CRTs. 8 tenths here is just as bad as 1.5 - 2 secs off at Mugello, Sepang or Silverstone... and with Austin being a faster longer track that will be worse as well. You will see the same issue at Sachenring with times being closer so do not be fooled by the "progress" when they do not have any new parts. However congrats to Iannone for being the fastest!! Not a hater because i want Duc to come up!! but unfortunately.... now is not the time... maybe next year..

Joeski

February 27, 2013 4:04 PM

MOTOGP » Valentino Rossi 'pays a high price' for traction


@ Ph3nom I think we both see the same to an extent. Rossi is off the leaders pace in one flying lap but that is the same with everyone else. Lorenzo is tying up all the ends. However Rossi is right there with Pedro and MM and in the last test he was right there with Lorenzo and MM but it is Lorenzo that has done the most damage in testing with his ridiculously consitent fast pace on long runs. All these riders would trade 1 fast lap for consistent fast race pace. Again this is only testing and come race day Rossi will do what Rossi does. The question is will it be enough to match pre-season favorite Lorenzo and Pedro. TBH although Pedro looks good, I think Rossi could still overcome him at season end but some good battles with MM is in the pipeline.

Joeski

February 27, 2013 12:20 PM

MOTOGP » Valentino Rossi 'pays a high price' for traction


I said it earlier in the Sepang lap times post. The all out 1 lap pace is not worrying to most of these top guys especially Rossi who has not set the world on fire with fastest lap or qualifying. He is a racer. The worry is still Lorenzo's race pace (17 laps below 2 min 1 sec). Pedro did only 4 laps that quick. Rossi said it best in this article and reflects the true worry of the championship contenders ( 2 min 00, 00, 00, 00, 00 F**k!) bear in mind that these race pace laps were faster than all but Pedro's quickest lap (and some below MM's fastest as well...WOW!!)

Joeski

February 27, 2013 11:50 AM

MOTOGP » Sepang II MotoGP test times - Wednesday (Final)


The track is green but getting better. Lap times should be quicker tommorrow but that depends on raiin as well. I think the lap times here are just that, a snapshot in time. The more worrying picture is JLorenzo's consistent pace below 2min 1 sec (17 laps) compared to Pedro's 4 laps. The rest must be worried because if his race pace per lap is faster than their single flying lap that spells trouble. Rossi is a racer and has never made a name off qualifying or fastest laps so I do not think he has to worry (yet) but to get back to JL's level he has some work to do. Again this is only testing and does not dictate the entire season but race pace is a good indicator and no one is doing the JLo dance yet.

Joeski

February 21, 2013 12:54 AM

WSBK » Excited Davies primed for BMW debut


I said this in another post but Chaz is not a fast starter. He will show his ability this year. The problem is his slow start to the season is his weakness as I do not believe he will be able to mount a title challenge this year (even if he starts to come on strong in the middle, to the end, as I think he will). Once he is comfortable he will start to shine.....maybe next year for a possible title challenge but for sure I believe he will do well this year.

Joeski

February 18, 2013 1:24 AM

WSS » Champion Sofuoglu lays down gauntlet


You know, many people on here think Kenan cannot ride big bikes but I think he has not had a proper go at them. He rode the Hond in 2008 but that Honda has been a one horse rider since 2008. Checa won races, Kiyonari won couple and Rea, but no one has really mounted a proper honda challenge since JT in 2007. Kenan is more mature now and he has not ridden a big bike since 2008 (PS. his brother died that season as well so he had a rough year). I think he would do well if he graduated to superbikes now unless he has also convinced himself he cannot do it because of the rough 2008 experience.

Joeski

February 16, 2013 4:13 PM

MOTOGP » Moto2: Pol Espargaro confirms man-to-beat status


For me the surprise was Terol... but it is valencia and he seems to like this place so Jerez maybe a better indicator to see if that performance transfers over to some consistencies at other tracks. I think Redding will be fine, most fans focus on that one flying lap that puts them on top of the time sheet but just like Lorenzo, who did not top the test in Sepang but scared the rest with his ultra consistent race pace (15 laps to 1 for the rest). I believe Redding led most the sessions... but was displaced by the sngle fast lappers...so he will be good. Not saying he will win the title just saying he will be more competitive.

Joeski

February 13, 2013 12:09 AM

WSBK » Sykes, Baz ready for final pre-season push


I think Tom will be on it. I have to say between him and Marco and possibly Guintoli...but Checa could surprise. Plus it looks like Guiliano (not sure that is the spelling) on the Aprilia could surprise as well. It is looking good. Usually I have a favorite but anyone of these guys win I would be happy as long as the fight is tight and close... Dang...forgot about Chaz.. I think he will come on toward mid season, he hasn't proved to be a fast starter but takes his time and build, unfortunately while I believe he will do well, in a championship run he needs to light it up ASAP!


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