2015 MotoGP

[Klyntonius]

What was the thinking behind Bradl's move off of the Honda.
He looked primed for a big time ride this time last year. Now he's struggling for top 10s.

Pretty sure Lucio Cecchinelllo liked Stefan and wanted to keep him but Honda didn't so he got booted. Cal is there as the main sponsor - CWM - is British (as opposed to Miller who is an HRC contracted rider in the same team).

 

[Klyntonius]

Pau Gasol of the Chicago Bulls went to MotoGP last weekend...

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

Seen a few tweets about that

 

[imadodgyumpire]

Pau Gasol of the Chicago Bulls went to MotoGP last weekend...

lol

 

[JUBJUB]

Don't forget this weekends Assen GP is on SATURDAY NIGHT........and for the last time.
Next year it conforms with all other GPs and will be run on a sunday.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/06/26/assen-confirms-2016-dutch-gp-format-switch/

 

[imadodgyumpire]

That's *****.

In the current Dutch leisure pattern a top sporting event on a Sunday is more attractive than on a Saturday.

On Sundays there is also more media exposure for these top sporting events, which is something the TT Assen will definitely benefit from.

By moving the training days to Friday and Saturday, the TT Assen becomes more attractive for a multi-day visit and therefore also for the purchase of all-in tickets.

The decision to move the race to Sunday was made out of sheer necessity.

With an increase in the number of visitors, the Board expects the turnover of the TT to increase by 5-10 percent in the medium-to-long term

It's taken them nearly 7 decades to work this out?

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

It's taken them nearly 7 decades to work this out?

They are a bit slow

 

[imadodgyumpire]

Doze Krazy Dutch!

 

[FR0GGY]

about to start

 

[imadodgyumpire]

Marquez passed. Lets see if Rossi will barge his way to another win.

 

[Bell End]

I didn't think you were allowed to cut a chicane

 

[imadodgyumpire]

Well, he didn't barge his way in. But it was a faint touch from Marquez, making a legit pass, and making the corner. Rossi didn't need a second invite to stand the bike up and cut the corner.

 

[Bell End]

Yeah fair call. He didn't really have a choice. Intense race.

 

[JUBJUB]

I didn't think you were allowed to cut a chicane

nothing much he could do about it.
Loved the carry on by Marc's brother in the garage

Jack Miller [remember him ?] has made a major stuff up jumping Moto 2.He's now just become a crash test dummy.

 

[Bell End]

nothing much he could do about it.
Loved the carry on by Marc's brother in the garage

Jack Miller [remember him ?] has made a major stuff up jumping Moto 2.He's now just become a crash test dummy.

For me the jury is still out on miller. Stoner spent a lot of time in the gravel in his first motogp season. I think he'll learn a lot quicker on a motogp bike than moto2

 

[imadodgyumpire]

Marquez may be responsible for touching him. But Marquez isn't the reason for going flat through the corner.

 

[SNIPER_]

Marquez may be responsible for touching him. But Marquez isn't the reason for going flat through the corner.

I'm not a fan of either of them but seriously mate, have a spell.
Marquez made contact with Rossi AFTER the apex of the corner, watch the footage. 93 made another kamikaze move that this time backfired, this ain't dirt bike racing, the kid's dangerous.

 

[imadodgyumpire]

You could see slight touch (I was expecting harder contact, in the moments just before it happened). And then it's like you can see Rossi think "Straighten the bike up, and go flat over the the astroturf" Painted asphalt or whatever it is.

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

Jack Miller [remember him ?] has made a major stuff up jumping Moto 2.He's now just become a crash test dummy.

That's what I have been saying , posted this somewhere in the thread

 

[Klyntonius]

I don't see the problem with Miller. He's fast, sits 3rd in the open class ahead of all the other Honda riders on equivalent equipment and he's crashed a bit like plenty of other rookies. He'll be fine.

 

[Herbs]

Anyone remember back when Stoner used to throw it down the road regularly? Rossi went through a stage many moons ago where he came off the bike often too.

 

[JUBJUB]

Marco Melandri has parted ways with his team.Michael Laverty will take over his ride from today.

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

Moto2 & 3 Practice had a few guys come off

 

[imadodgyumpire]

Rossi is ahead of Lorenzo. This is ******!

 

[imadodgyumpire]

****!