2009 Post season test

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DRILL @ Nov 10 2009, 06:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Aye,I noticed that too,mate.


Makes you wonder how strong the "second" garage at Repsol is. I think that team Dovi was on last year was a bit stronger than this garage. Maybe Dovi is getting a ltaste of the struggles Hayden was facing last year. Puig probably ensures there is no competition ever develops like the one at Yamaha now.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SackWack @ Nov 10 2009, 05:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>What's up with Honda Is Dani P actually trying to make it through winter testing without getting hurt.

Nicky hasn't found anything he is still about .8 away from Stoner
Melandri - nothing special yet
Dovi - What's going on

Espargaro - Looks like Ducati made a fine choice. He will be fighting that midpack.

Simoncelli - You would think he would be closer.

I'd be interested to see who was using what rubber. Was Jorge testing out the qualis or if that is a race tire time.

What qualis???
Race tyres only available

Wow, Spies is really impressive. I think it also sheds some light on what Rossi & Lorenzo were racing with. A very impressive performance on an excellent bike.

Looks like the top riders are all in their positions. Good to see Hayden near the top too.

Moto2 looks awesome. What going on, I thought KR was gonna run a team???

The Moto2 bikes look brilliant! I do think that you need to take the timings with a pinch of salt thought. Rossi doesn't even turn up until the second part and they are all testing things. I am very happy to see Spies and Hayden doing well though. Defo spaces to watch for next year. Spies more than Hayden...

Too bad we have to wait so long for next season. These test times are making me excited...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Nov 10 2009, 01:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Wow, Spies is really impressive. I think it also sheds some light on what Rossi & Lorenzo were racing with. A very impressive performance on an excellent bike.
Looks like the top riders are all in their positions. Good to see Hayden near the top too.

Moto2 looks awesome. What going on, I thought KR was gonna run a team???
Yeah but jums, ben said on motogp.com he was on toeslands old bike.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GatorDuc @ Nov 10 2009, 12:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Precisely, Pov....., he almost got me to bite, instead, I'm just laughing at your perfectly played emoticons.
I disagree - you underestimate the sheer stupidity of SS56. He's not trolling, on the contrary, he genuinely believes this.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ Nov 10 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I disagree - you underestimate the sheer stupidity of SS56. He's not trolling, on the contrary, he genuinely believes this.
You bit i see. This fool is going to post .... that is counter to anything people think just get a rise out of you guys.ignore it. It will make his head explode.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MdubSTYLIE @ Nov 10 2009, 11:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Yeah but jums, ben said on motogp.com he was on toeslands old bike.
Yes buddy, and its a great bike ridden by an outstanding rider. I expect good things from Spies. The factory Yamahas were even better, no?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ Nov 10 2009, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I disagree - you underestimate the sheer stupidity of SS56. He's not trolling, on the contrary, he genuinely believes this.
Ah man, that's just too funny. The guy is so stupid that his crap looks like trolling but you nailed it, Arrabbi.

I liked the times best at 1pm

Ben is doing good!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pirkkalan GP @ Nov 10 2009, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I liked the times best at 1pm

Me too.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MdubSTYLIE @ Nov 10 2009, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Final

1 Jorge Lorenzo Fiat Yamaha Team 1:31.939 - - 62
2 Casey Stoner Ducati Marlboro Team 1:32.195 +0.256 +0.256 44
3 Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha Team 1:32.528 +0.333 +0.589 55
4 Ben Spies Monster Yamaha Tech 3 1:32.942 +0.414 +1.003 61
5 Nicky Hayden Ducati Marlboro Team 1:32.981 +0.039 +1.042 84
6 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Team 1:33.025 +0.044 +1.086 46
7 Randy De Puniet Lcr Honda MotoGP 1:33.111 +0.086 +1.172 76
8 Mika Kallio Pramac Racing 1:33.125 +0.014 +1.186 84
9 Loris Capirossi Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 1:33.211 +0.086 +1.272 64
10 Marco Melandri San Carlo Honda Gresini 1:33.326 +0.115 +1.387 85
11 Aleix Espargaro Pramac Racing 1:33.345 +0.019 +1.406 74
12 Andrea Dovizioso Repsol Honda Team 1:33.546 +0.201 +1.607 44
13 Hector Barbera Aspar Team 1:34.206 +0.660 +2.267 100
14 Marco Simoncelli San Carlo Honda Gresini 1:34.230 +0.024 +2.291 79
15 Alvaro Bautista Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 1:34.540 +0.310 +2.601 74
16 Hiroshi Aoyama Scot Racing Team 1:35.261 +0.721 +3.322 88
17 Xavier Simeon Gresini Moto 2 Team 1:37.279 +2.018 +5.340 58
18 Joan Olive Promoracing 1:37.881 +0.602 +5.942 86


lookie lookie... where are the Texas Terror doubters? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/.....gif

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Nov 10 2009, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>lookie lookie... where are the Texas Terror doubters? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/.....gif
Word on the street is that Pinks made another one of his "I will leave if..." predicktions. Can somebody link me to it please.

Elbowz doubter- here! sort of.... I am the first to admit that i didn't think that he would acclimatize to the bike this fast. I thought he and Simoncelli would duke it out.

He is the real deal... the truth ruth. The bees knees and elbowz...

My only caveat is that this is Testing. I am the first to hope that this form continues all season. For sure the man is on fire.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Nov 10 2009, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Moto2 looks awesome. What going on, I thought KR was gonna run a team???
Lack of money, so they're out now, along with Pramac.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Nov 10 2009, 03:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Word on the street is that Pinks made another one of his "I will leave if..." predicktions. Can somebody link me to it please.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pinky @ Nov 6 2009, 09:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>if he get a podium on merit.. that means rossi, horhey, stoner and pedrosa must also finish and not be taken out somehow, and it not be a rain effected lottery race.

then yeah i will leave forever.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Austin @ Nov 6 2009, 10:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>When? Valencia? 2010? His career?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pinky @ Nov 6 2009, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>in his career well he wont be pushing the top4 week in week out. and now with bautista and simoncelli in the top grade...... i will say never (on merit)

lets see...

1-4 is locked down by rossi, stoner,horhey and pedrosa
5-8 is owened by dovi, bautista, simoncelli and edwards.


9-18th is where speis would end up being week in week out.

if speis can run around in 6th or so then he would of acheived quite a lot.
By the way, Jum, way to spell prediction.

EDIT: Austin gets jokes...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Duc999 @ Nov 11 2009, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Elbowz doubter- here! sort of.... I am the first to admit that i didn't think that he would acclimatize to the bike this fast. I thought he and Simoncelli would duke it out.

He is the real deal... the truth ruth. The bees knees and elbowz...

My only caveat is that this is Testing. I am the first to hope that this form continues all season. For sure the man is on fire.
I think you'll find spies is the real deal, and much needed for entertainment next year as some can't get through the warm up lap!!

I must say that i am not surprised that Ben is doing so well in testing. An actual race is a different animal altogether. I am really looking forward to next season.