MOTOGP » Pedrosa: Stoner had something extra.

Thats right Dooda. The difference was Danni was on a top flight "WORKS" bike and the Australian with no ability was on a second string machine. Poor showing from Casey really...........

MOTOGP » Hayden: It's going to be emotional.

I think Kelly Black should be praised for her input on the post as she spent some time putting the stats together rather than putting all riders and posters down Congrats Kelly and I enjoyed looking at them. To Bob Buttamasangy, I have decided to take your view on posting as a registered poster. I have been registered for a long time but the reception was getting toooo frosty. Anyway, Hayden has some happy memories of this circuit(2006) has nothing to prove to himself and no pressure on him as his contract for next year is sorted. I wish him the best but he shouldn't belive being nice to Honda will prevent him being treated like all other HRC men who jump ship and never return.

MOTOGP » Burgess defends Rossi's overtaking.

winners to get my "emotional" fix from the racing. What we saw at Laguna was a stunner. I have Vale banner shaker friends and they were over the moon with what they saw. The Stonerette mates were disapointed/ seething as much as Casey because like football supporters they like the man and racing not just the racing and it gets too emotional for some. I hope both parties anjoyed what they witnessed and we get some true Dog fights. Hell, I'm hoping for a NEW winner in the next one.

MOTOGP » Burgess defends Rossi's overtaking.

Beejay, Rossi didn't do a number on me, far from it. I was glad that a good ole hard race was the order of the day. As I always kept pointing out to Jimmy Mansi who is head of the Valentino supporters on this Forum as much as I dislike Valentino I have always admired the "ring craft" that he uses to take wins where he can. I'm glad that Stoner is fighting back now the Duke is on the boil again. The fact Vale hasn't won the Championship the last two years (some would blame the tyre rule for that) has meant no dominant Yawn fest of the same guy winning every race. I was sick of the Vale Circus and would be sick of the Casey show if he continues to win week in week out. I need different .cont.

MOTOGP » Burgess defends Rossi's overtaking.

So 1 head to head battle between Vale and Casey now means that Vali will win them all? Get real Beejay. Without the Michelin guys to head the field properly at the weekend due to Michelins dopey tactic to bring the hard to superhard tyres and the fact that the track is a "short" circuit, Vale had a chance to get the lead and spoil the circulation of Stoner. The real master? You can only look at the teams and the leading pilot of each as apart from cc's, weight and 2 tyres there is no comparison. These bike are "alive" with electronics but still need a pilot. So Casey, Vale, Danni are the teams frontmen. We wont get to see them on the same package - EVER

MOTOGP » Burgess defends Rossi's overtaking.

You're right with the short circuits Dray as for curculating the fastest Casey will circulate faster than anyone out there. He was getting his lines spoiled by Vale and the 000ths and 00ths of seconds everywhere that he is quicker was negated. I can only congratulate Vale for a smart race. It was good gripping stuff to watch.

MOTOGP » Burgess defends Rossi's overtaking.

You lot all know that I REALLY dislike Valentino, BUT, there was NOTHING wrong in the race with the battle that I was watching. I would love to call it "Vale, you are a b@astard for that" but I couldn't find any fault in the racing from either of them. Was suprised stoner blamed the Corkscrew move for that "fist of rage" outburst in Parc Ferme and although not clever from a P.a move he will draw more strength from the need to repay Vale and not fall apart. He counted his Chickens and that was what fired his rage when he was outsmarted. Big hello to Jimmy, I told you he'd outsmart another win. Never expexted it here though. Thank God for a proper scrap brewing from Laguna!

MOTOGP » Rossi tells Pedrosa not to give up.

Max you could look at Valentino's face when Jorge got shot to the moon as Vale showing concern or "Is this what MY YAMAHA could do too?". Like almost every thread on this forum they always leave room for a positive and negative depending on which side of the fence your viewpoint is. I'm sure he did mean what was reported as all the riders want the others to fall off last corner BUT get straight back up for Pimms at parc ferme uninjured! Lets be honest now!

MOTOGP » Toseland excited by Laguna return.

Lean two, it was Jonny "Grenade" Hopper who throttled it into Hayden at Laguna in the first corner and Hayden was a victim of the "cant keep it in his pants" merchant who gets praised for being a hero by some of the sorts who blast Casey (Glad you see it too Pam) for only winning when Hopper hasn't pulled a win at all.

MOTOGP » Stoner out to extend 'magical period'.

Codger, I can't believe the flak Jimmy gets either as he has been the only one who has been big enough to show his face when the Vale show isn't on the rails. Stay with it Jimmy, it's not over yet. As much as I have to seriously disagree with "Ian" who posted "everyone loves Vale" I, and many others DETEST him with a true passion but it doesn't cloud our vision and without the "opposition" from Vale and Jimmy and Nigel what will we discuss? You can't discuss when we all agree with each other.