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Tetley

March 18, 2013 1:18 PM

MOTOGP » Valentino Rossi: Big gains, some problems remain


Some people support VR46. Some people support CS27. That's OK. Rivalry on track and also in the forums can be fun. But this article is not about CS27. CS27 isn't in MotoGP any more. Would those "experts" who misuse VR46 threads with the sole purpose of criticising VR46 through constant sniping and incessant references to CS27 please follow their hero CS27 in, and to, a V8 forum. We have heard everything they have to say about CS27 so many times the only thing it reveals is their blinkered obsession. They have nothing new to add. They are just trolling and their comments do not have any relevance to 2013. You know who you are.

Tetley

March 15, 2013 11:39 AM

MOTOGP » Marquez unstoppable at Austin MotoGP test


MotoGP is experiencing a "milestone" moment. The game is being raised to another level. MM has skill, courage, talent and breath-taking speed. In Moto2 he has shown that he can be ruthless and take no prisoners. And he's only at the start of his MotoGP career. Just imagine what he'll be like when he's established himself. Also, he is TV gold and a sponsor magnet. His smile, his attitude, the media and the public will love him. All he needs to seal his media prominence is some controversy, and then the media and the social networks will be full of him. Aliens, beware!

Tetley

March 14, 2013 12:40 PM

MOTOGP » Valentino Rossi: Big gains, some problems remain


"I am not very good under brakes" It is probable that VR46 had to change his previously excellent late-braking style a lot to get the Ducati into turns, and now he must "unlearn" those bad habits. It may be that there is nothing wrong with his Yam and it just feels so very different to what he has been fighting with for the past two years. The Ducati had to be forced round turns and the M1 almost certainly needs a more delicate touch, I'd guess that Rossi needs to get "dialled in" to the M1 as much as "dialling in" the bike to suit him. He can't do it at Austin, but at tracks where he has Yam data from previous races he'll be able to overlay his current data and see where the differences are, and where his riding technique needs to be adjusted.

Tetley

March 12, 2013 5:22 PM

MOTOGP » Rossi: Austin MotoGP test 'very important'


“@Angus There's not been much RACING at the front. They just seemed to want to get their positions sorted ,then ride around! Really pleased Rossi back on competative bike as we may now see them RACING!! Massively excited for new season. Rossi THE man, JL at his peak, Ped, AND Marq riding on his elbows! Can't wait!!!!! “ I agree on every point. In 2012 the riders seemed to give in too easily. When overtaken they wouldn’t fight back. They would find just enough track space to stay in front of the man behind. For 2013 JLo and Dani are known factors and their times will be just a little faster than last year. Rossi and Marquez are the unknown quantities and their performances will put interest and excitement back into MotoGP. Neither will give up without a fight and they will be prepared to swap paint. Behind the top 4, CC35 and Bradl will be a season-long duel and I expect Aprilia ART’s will beat Ducati satellites regularly. Bring it on !

Tetley

March 12, 2013 1:04 PM

RR » Tuxworth hails Dunlop as 'future' at TT


Mickey D is the most exciting new prospect to appear on the roads for many years. Early in his career he was very fast and I feared that he was too fast, too soon. I was expecting a big accident. But it didn't happen and now he has leaped deservedly into the top echelon of road racers. Tux needs to teach him how to be a pro, to stop trying to do everything himself, to concentrate on riding and let technicians and tacticians get on with those tasks. As for his weight, a few extra kgs have been no problem for J McPint, and weren't for DJ, so maybe they are an advantage for a road racer on the longer circuits and in the endurance arena. And let's not forget brother William- he's just waiting for a factory supported ride for his breakthrough.

Tetley

March 08, 2013 12:44 PM

MOTOGP » Kawasaki considering MotoGP return?


@Nick 636 - you are both right and wrong (smiley face) You're right we didn't see much of the satelite bikes who dropped off the pace and the CRT bikes , but there wasn't much happening there, either. Your comment does, however, confirm my opinion that Dorna's claim that smaller grids give more exposure for sponsors is unfounded. I still maintain that fuller grids will produce more fights and the cameras will be drawn to them. However, if there are fights at the front they will naturally get more coverage than fights mid-field. My bottom line is that Dorna should welcome Kawa and Suzuki, and even Aprilia and BMW, rather than making it difficult for them to get a grid slot. I also think there's nothing wrong with a one-year initial contract for non-current teams to evaluate how they compare with the top dogs and whether they wish to continue.

Tetley

March 07, 2013 3:07 PM

MOTOGP » Kawasaki considering MotoGP return?


In the current worldwide economic climate it is unlikely that any manufacturer could adequately fund teams capable of winning in both WSBK and MotoGP. If Kawa move into MotoGP it is likely that their WSBK team will suffer funding issues. So they should stay where they are at least until they have won a WSBK championship. Meanwhile Dorna insist that a small grid gives better TV coverage for sponsors. I disagree. There's nothing that attracts a camera like a good fight, and that's what would happen with fuller grids.

Tetley

March 04, 2013 10:49 PM

MOTOGP » PIC: It's not a wall...


. By the wonders of the internet, I contacted Alex Briggs, mechanic to certain Mr V Rossi. I asked him "Alex, a pic on crash.net shows a wall down the middle of your pit. What's the score, mate?” He replied “There is no wall in our garage. What ppl can see are movable privacy screens. In testing we pull the garage door down 2 change parts but if JL is still testing or vice versa we use the screens to shield what we are doing from photographers. When both doors are up we just leave them in the middle during testing. In the actual picture on crash net we have a bike without a cowling behind the screens. Your welcome.” Now please, can those deluded posters who are inventing stories and blaming Rossi just button their biased cake-oles. Thankyou


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