2009 Championship predictions

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TP70 @ Feb 22 2009, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>2009 WC: Stoner. Why? 1) Another year of learning by way of getting schooled in race craft by the great Rossi in 2008 means he is more experienced in 2009. 2) Faster than everybody. 3) The new rules play into his hands a) reduced practice times as he is fastest from lap 2 of first practice and Rossi often only gets the set up right in morning warm up. no launch control - Stoner doesn't need it nor does he use it. c) No qualifying tyres - expect to see another BMW in the Stoner garage at seasons end as well as a record number of pole positions that will take 10 years for someone to beat!

2009 Runner Up: Rossi. Why? Because the only one capable of beating the greatest motorcycle racer of all time is Stoner. The others are fighting for third!


Hey TP70...
is that photo in your sig doctored ??
That is awsome lean angle.
Any idea where it is ??

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BarryMachine @ Mar 12 2009, 05:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>If you combine both I think you have it ...... ie. a ........ fanboy .... by ........ I mean he's about 1.5 years behind when all the other Rog.'s were saying this sort of crap
You got to drop my name when ever you can dont you ?. I recon you fancy me you ....... ....

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Feb 23 2009, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Hayden will make the top 8. and that is saying alot. I think Kalio will be near Hayden all year.

Jum this is not like you.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Feb 23 2009, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Hayden will make the top 8. and that is saying alot. I think Kalio will be near Hayden all year.
I think the notable will be (in alphabet order): Capirossi, & Edwards, maybe Elias.
When Nicky is 4th at the Jerez test, you'll change your tune. I really hope you don't think he's at peak performance yet. Nicky has been testing a new bike, tires, and parts. He's reluctant ride on the limit as most of his kit is very new. You'll see at Qatar when he podiums behind Lorenzo and Stoner.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (clarkjw @ Mar 16 2009, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>When Nicky is 4th at the Jerez test, you'll change your tune. I really hope you don't think he's at peak performance yet. Nicky has been testing a new bike, tires, and parts. He's reluctant ride on the limit as most of his kit is very new. You'll see at Qatar when he podiums behind Lorenzo and Stoner.
good point and i hope nicky can do well on the duc to secure his job for the next few seasons but not a top 5 imho. i think jumkies top 8 is very realistic forecast from a fan that would still love him even if he came in last. Its going to be Rossi ,stoner, lorenzo and Dani for the most part this season that are top 4 and a choice of many for the 5th spot.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nuts @ Mar 16 2009, 06:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Hey TP70...
is that photo in your sig doctored ??
That is awsome lean angle.
Any idea where it is ??

Hey Nuts,

No its not doctored as far as I know. I got it from Stoners official website early last year. Not sure where it is but your right about the lean angle. I have always been amazed by that shot. I also have the recent shot (been commented and posted on this forum) of Stoner at Sepang testing backing it in as my wallpaper. Each time I see it I try to work out how it is all lined up for the corner. Still haven't worked it out yet but it must include a good 5m+ of drift to get deep enough to hit the apex.

hayden will be on the podium several times, maybe even a win

1. Stoner
2. CV
3. Ant West


maybe Rossi and Jorge where CV and westy are.


Actually...Westy to come back and win the 600 WSS/GP series in 2010.

1st World Champion 2009 =ROSSI
why??? coz rossi is happy with his YAMAHA M1
why?? coz when rossi happy, his really dengerous

2nd Runner up = Jorge Lorenzo
why?? coz 1 rule of tyre
why?? so he not fall/crash anymore and he can consist with the race
why?? coz he a good rider

3rd = stoner
why??? coz stoner scared of rossi when in race battle
why?? coz no tactic or strategi /skill. the only reason just he can ride the duc fast like a burger with a good beef and good chess but no ketchup

pedrobo just fall