Aragon GP 2011: Predictions, Practice, & Quali
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Aragon is a track that suits the Desmosedici better, with some hard braking and fluid, fast exits from corners. Last year Stoner scored his first win of the season and Hayden was third, the best Ducati result for a long time. But now Stoner is riding for Honda, and there are two Yamahas and three other Hondas following close. It would be nice seeing the two Ducatis mixing it up with them, but I would not hold my breath just yet. Let's see... Anyway, Stoner is going to win.
Stoner should be odds on to take the gold this weekend.
The interesting bit for me is Ducati. They must have had the best bike there last year as they had 2 bikes on the podium, 1st & 3rd. It will be very interesting to see the progress of all this development & investment over the last 9 months at a track where they have good set up data for.
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1 Stoner
2 Rossi (it is a Ducati track)
3 Hayden (he can't beat Rossi)
The interesting bit for me is Ducati. They must have had the best bike there last year as they had 2 bikes on the podium, 1st & 3rd. It will be very interesting to see the progress of all this development & investment over the last 9 months at a track where they have good set up data for.
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1 Stoner
2 Rossi (it is a Ducati track)
3 Hayden (he can't beat Rossi)
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Ridiculous to predict anything but a Ducati win at Aragon. it would fly in the face of statistics!!
Ducati have winners in 100% of of the Aragon event.
Though it may have been ridden somewhat differently to how it is being ridden now
Ducati have winners in 100% of of the Aragon event.
Though it may have been ridden somewhat differently to how it is being ridden now
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To be honest I predict a Pedro win.
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I want to put both factory Duc's on the box, but I'm just not feeling it.
1. Stoner
2. Pedrosa
3. Rossi
I think Rossi will get the bike dialed in quicker and will be at the pointy end this weekend barely holding off a charging Dovi or Simo.
If you haven't had a chance, head over to Motomatters and check out Krop's photos of the Aragon circuit...this is one hellva a track!
1. Stoner
2. Pedrosa
3. Rossi
I think Rossi will get the bike dialed in quicker and will be at the pointy end this weekend barely holding off a charging Dovi or Simo.
If you haven't had a chance, head over to Motomatters and check out Krop's photos of the Aragon circuit...this is one hellva a track!
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i predict another boring parade but in hopes for a ....... fight to the line.. Do or die for J-lo he HAS to beat Stoner. there has yet to be a proper battle between the two. i want a reason to wake up at 3am.
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Stoner - No reason to think he cant duplicate last year on a better bike
Pedrosa- Hounded Stoner the whole race last year, would not be at all surprised if he wins
Spies- Get a start damn it
Lorenzo- Maybe to low, did they find something for the last race, or have they found something overall
Rossi- Best last chance of the year to contend at the front.
Pedrosa- Hounded Stoner the whole race last year, would not be at all surprised if he wins
Spies- Get a start damn it
Lorenzo- Maybe to low, did they find something for the last race, or have they found something overall
Rossi- Best last chance of the year to contend at the front.
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Loved it from the second i saw pictures, Proper race track. If i ever get to go to a race across the pond, it will be Aragon or Phillip Island.
have to be Hayden for the win - he's on the only proper duc
http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2010/MotoGP+Rewind+Aragn
and just in case you want to see what Nicky's supporters go through every race check out the guys faces at 3:00 in the vid
http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2010/MotoGP+Rewind+Aragn
and just in case you want to see what Nicky's supporters go through every race check out the guys faces at 3:00 in the vid
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Well with Rossi testing out the aluminum chassis there's a good chance for Nicky to be the fastest Duc rider this weekend
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http://motomatters.com/analysis/2011/09/15/2011_aragon_motogp_thursday_round_up_mot.html
The attention of the new parts for the Ducati allowed Rossi's announcement that he would after all be going to Motegi to slip under the radar somewhat. Though Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner had led the early public resistance to going to Motegi, starting at Estoril and Barcelona, it was with the full backing and encouragement of Valentino Rossi, the Italian working behind the scenes to organize a boycott of the race. Bit by bit - with massive encouragement and huge pressure from Dorna, IRTA and the (Japanese) manufacturers - resistance has crumbled, first Stoner saying he would review his options, then Yamaha announcing they would be going to Motegi, and today, finally Rossi saying he, too, would attend.
Well I think that Stoner is going to be the dominant force (I wonder if Nicky or Val will win this race like Stoner did in 2010 even though ‘ALL ODDS WERE AGAINST THE DUCATI’???) But with Stoner at Misano (which was so disappointing) and even though I didn’t and was very disgusted with his performance and his excuse there! And I’m speaking as a member of his fanfare for a very long time ever since he really started racing!
But Stoner is going to come to the force and hes won on the Ducati so i think riding the Honda will be like riding in the park on a pushbike…my predictions are:
But Stoner is going to come to the force and hes won on the Ducati so i think riding the Honda will be like riding in the park on a pushbike…my predictions are:
[]CS
[]DP
[]BS
[]VR
[]JKL
Oh sorry JKL is JLo the 'K' stands for being KILLED IN 2011 by Stoner!!! Here is the pre-race interview picture 'have a look at 'Val' is he going to win ARGON on the Ducati? NOT A CHANCE IN HELL!) Hahahaa Can he come up to the plate like Stoner did in 201p0???? I don’t think so Val (sorry for being so miss interactive) he’s a ..... with lots of flapssss...Let’s see???? But I don’t think SO!!!
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