Long Wheel Base Posted April 15, 2019 Posted April 15, 2019 DB looked to be holding up the pack slightly in third, when I switched back later on he was nowhere to be seen. BB average quali, but I heard he had clutch issues early on, DNFPity about DB after his brilliant podium in Argentina.Hard luck for BB.
Chris_ Posted April 15, 2019 Posted April 15, 2019 Pity about DB after his brilliant podium in Argentina.Hard luck for BB. Moto 2 and 3 has REALLY picked up lately, or maybe I'm just giving it the attention it deserves. But damn those guys know how to knuckle down and properly race. Long Wheel Base 1
Long Wheel Base Posted April 15, 2019 Posted April 15, 2019 Moto 2 and 3 has REALLY picked up lately, or maybe I'm just giving it the attention it deserves. But damn those guys know how to knuckle down and properly race. Yeah I find the difference in bike performance to be so much closer and that's to be expected with them all having so many parts the same. It really does come down to rider ability a lot more than in MotoGP. Obviously some riders prefer certain tracks but the best riders will be good on all tracks. If time permits I watch all 3 races. Time doesn't permit for me so much anymore.
Popit Posted April 15, 2019 Posted April 15, 2019 At the risk of not searching through this thread... How many people have been to a live MotoGP race? I have been to Barcelona and Mugello for MotoGP .... Italian fans are INSANE !!! Misano trip booked and paid for .... 11 - 16 Sept . Went to Isle Of Man in 2006 .... Absolutely the most MENTAL bike race ever .Those guys have proper Cahoonas ....... Been to SBK in Donington , Potimao , Monza and Magny Cours . Patchelicious, Wannabe, gemmerbal and 4 others 7
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 Suppose we are all still waiting to see Lorenzo's potential because yesterday was not as good as he hoped, and it looked so promising in FP1 too. The quali was amazing, those slow 2018 Yammies were flying. Such a disappointment for Fabio though. He did not deserve that at all!!! What can be said about Marc, in a class of his own yesterday. Strange mechanical issue caused a fall in WUP but that didn't hinder him either. Dark horse Rins is really creeping into contention. If he can be consistent he will in for a championship shout at the end of the year. Wannabe and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
Chris_ Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 Such a disappointment for Fabio though. He did not deserve that at all!!! It really was looking too good to be true... and then it was, shame Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
gemmerbal Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 I have been to Barcelona and Mugello for MotoGP .... Italian fans are INSANE !!! Misano trip booked and paid for .... 11 - 16 Sept . Went to Isle Of Man in 2006 .... Absolutely the most MENTAL bike race ever .Those guys have proper Cahoonas ....... Been to SBK in Donington , Potimao , Monza and Magny Cours .We went to Phakisa in the good old days, when Rossi just went to Yamaha. We had pit lane tickets courtesy of Harold Eckl who wagered them in a pool game and lost to me and my buddie. Was awesome! Its a pity Phakisa no longer features on the calender.
gemmerbal Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 Isle of Man surely beats any MotoGP race insofar as a bucketlist item is concerned! Wannabe and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 2
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted May 7, 2019 Posted May 7, 2019 Isle of Man surely beats any MotoGP race insofar as a bucketlist item is concerned! Suppose that depends on the individual.I would love to go to Jerez or Barcelona.The atmosphere, also being able to see a large portion of the track from a single vantage point. You go up the mountain on the TT and you are stuck there for the day pretty much, or so I have been told...... Long Wheel Base 1
sawystertrance Posted May 7, 2019 Posted May 7, 2019 But there are pubs up there..... Your problem? Wannabe and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 2
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 7, 2019 Posted May 7, 2019 Suppose that depends on the individual.I would love to go to Jerez or Barcelona.The atmosphere, also being able to see a large portion of the track from a single vantage point. You go up the mountain on the TT and you are stuck there for the day pretty much, or so I have been told......Y not both? ????????♂️ Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted May 7, 2019 Posted May 7, 2019 I see Fabio was fastest in testing yesterday. That guy has good speed, a talent for the future...... Marc tested a carbon chassis, same feedback as Bradl and seems to be a viable option going forward. More tech to confuse the mamba next door:)
bertusras Posted May 7, 2019 Posted May 7, 2019 Marc tested a carbon chassis Carbon-covered chassis, i.e. carbon panels to increase/modify stiffness. Not a full-carbon chassis. I am quite shocked at how far behind Rossi was in testing at a track he normally excels at.
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted May 7, 2019 Posted May 7, 2019 Carbon-covered chassis, i.e. carbon panels to increase/modify stiffness. Not a full-carbon chassis. I am quite shocked at how far behind Rossi was in testing at a track he normally excels at. My bad, I did actually read that yes. I am amazed at how much pace that 2018 Factory Yamaha has in the hands of the youngsters. I think Yamaha has some big questions to ask themselves because their factory riders are being shown up pretty badly.Lots of factory riders who are in seats they do not deserve at the moment, including Petrucci, Iannone and Lorenzo dirtypot and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 7, 2019 Posted May 7, 2019 My bad, I did actually read that yes. I am amazed at how much pace that 2018 Factory Yamaha has in the hands of the youngsters. I think Yamaha has some big questions to ask themselves because their factory riders are being shown up pretty badly.Lots of factory riders who are in seats they do not deserve at the moment, including Petrucci, Iannone and LorenzoGoing on Rossi's later pace (once he was able to get past Jack, who is always difficult to pass) he was up there with the front runners, again. Really did himself a dis-service with his qualifying, which was his primary complaint about the weekend. I think he has found some breakthrough. Testing - I'm not putting much stock into that as they may not have been looking for all out speed, maybe something else. I dunno. But his performance this last race was excellent. Wannabe 1
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted May 7, 2019 Posted May 7, 2019 Going on Rossi's later pace (once he was able to get past Jack, who is always difficult to pass) he was up there with the front runners, again. Really did himself a dis-service with his qualifying, which was his primary complaint about the weekend. I think he has found some breakthrough. Testing - I'm not putting much stock into that as they may not have been looking for all out speed, maybe something else. I dunno. But his performance this last race was excellent. He was running a much slower pace in the first half of the race, so had more tyre left once he got by Jack. Same reason why Dovi and Petrucci could gain so much in the 2nd half of their race once clearing Crutchlow and Morbidelli. I believe there are a few guys who would benefit from better qualifying. Rins blasted from 9th to 2nd. Dovi would have been a big threat if he qualified on the front row.The new tyres are hard to get switched on so if you are struggling behind other riders it affects their performance a lot.
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