Are you missing MotoGP?

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captainjack

Joined Oct 2006

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• Dec 27, 2006

• #1

I certainly am!

I've just watched The Doctor, The Tornado & The Kentucky Kid on DVD and can recommend it to blow away those off season MotoGP blues. It's narrated by Ewan McGregor and follows the 2005 round at Laguna Seca.

It gives you real insight into the organisation of just one race out of a long season and gets you into the minds of the racers and what they go through. There's interviews with Hayden, Rossi, Edwards and Hopkins plus engineers etc. Hopkins actually plays a big role as the outsider on the day and I'm not sure why he isn't in the title of the DVD (although it's long enough I guess!).

If you've already seen it I'd be interested to know what you think. If you haven't, I suggest giving it a go. Highly recommended

 

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chopperman

Joined Sep 2006

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• Dec 27, 2006

• #2

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Captain Jack @ Dec 27 2006, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I certainly am!

I've just watched The Doctor, The Tornado & The Kentucky Kid on DVD and can recommend it to blow away those off season MotoGP blues. It's narrated by Ewan McGregor and follows the 2005 round at Laguna Seca.

It gives you real insight into the organisation of just one race out of a long season and gets you into the minds of the racers and what they go through. There's interviews with Hayden, Rossi, Edwards and Hopkins plus engineers etc. Hopkins actually plays a big role as the outsider on the day and I'm not sure why he isn't in the title of the DVD (although it's long enough I guess!).

If you've already seen it I'd be interested to know what you think. If you haven't, I suggest giving it a go. Highly recommended

whats the dvd your watching called

 

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Tom

Joined Feb 2006

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West Yorkshire, UK

• Dec 27, 2006

• #3

I too am missing motogp terribly.

Have seen kentucky kid dvd, my brother bought it this summer, it is truly incredible, particularly the focus on the emtional journey of the families involved.....

Quality stuff!!

 

Jumkie

Joined Oct 2006

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Your Mom's House

• Dec 27, 2006

• #4

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Dec 27 2006, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>whats the dvd your watching called

The Doctor, The Tornado, and the Kentucky Kid. (Check it out, I think you'll like it).

 

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chopperman

Joined Sep 2006

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• Dec 27, 2006

• #5

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Racejumkie @ Dec 27 2006, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The Doctor, The Tornado, and the Kentucky Kid. (Check it out, I think you'll like it).
will do mate, i have not heard of it but will check out amazon

 

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captainjack

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• Dec 27, 2006

• #6

Keep up at the back Rog!

 

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chopperman

Joined Sep 2006

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• Dec 27, 2006

• #7

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Captain Jack @ Dec 28 2006, 12:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Keep up at the back Rog!

yeah yeah i no im a bit slow sometimes

 

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captainjack

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• Dec 27, 2006

• #8

This is what you're looking for

 

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chopperman

Joined Sep 2006

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• Dec 27, 2006

• #9

cheers. £14.39 from amazon

linky

 

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captainjack

Joined Oct 2006

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• Dec 27, 2006

• #10

Bargain mate! Get it ordered, you won't regret it

 

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ChemiKaze

Joined Oct 2006

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• Dec 27, 2006

• #11

I am reading a book called MotoGP technology, which went through some of the development and evolutionary progress (some were revolutionary) for the teams in the 990cc era..

Like did you know that Dani used the same clutch that Nicky had but it was Nicky that had clutch problems?

 

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dannozx10r

Joined Sep 2006

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Peoples Republic of Ormsgill

• Dec 28, 2006

• #12

I'm missing moto gp badly, but ..... ManU are giving it to Chelski this season so it's not all bad

can't wait for 10 March tho!

 

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Alex

• Dec 28, 2006

• #13

Funnily enough I don't 'miss' Moto GP, I actually like the long break as it clears your mind for the new season ahead of you and it makes it better and you generally look forward to it even more (well that's what I find). I wouldn't say I can't wait for the break though, not like that.

 

basspete

Joined Oct 2006

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Living the dream in Scotland

• Dec 28, 2006

• #14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ChemiKaze @ Dec 28 2006, 04:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I am reading a book called MotoGP technology, which went through some of the development and evolutionary progress (some were revolutionary) for the teams in the 990cc era..

Like did you know that Dani used the same clutch that Nicky had but it was Nicky that had clutch problems?


Interesting one that, could it be that the clutch was designed for a lighter rider....or did Asimo have some kind of USB interface that Nicky is lacking?

Pete

 

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ChemiKaze

Joined Oct 2006

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• Dec 28, 2006

• #15

To Pete... it was speculated that Nicky's riding style and some evo parts contributed to the problem.

 

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mjpartyboy

Joined May 2006

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UK

• Dec 28, 2006

• #16

Roll on the 2007 season.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Racejumkie @ Dec 27 2006, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The Doctor, The Tornado, and the Kentucky Kid. (Check it out, I think you'll like it).
I keep meaning to get this. Can you recommend an online or a high street retailer?

 

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chopperman

Joined Sep 2006

23K Posts | 3+

• Dec 28, 2006

• #17

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mjpartyboy @ Dec 28 2006, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Roll on the 2007 season.
I keep meaning to get this. Can you recommend an online or a high street retailer?
check a few posts up and click on linky.!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ChemiKaze @ Dec 28 2006, 04:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I am reading a book called MotoGP technology, which went through some of the development and evolutionary progress (some were revolutionary) for the teams in the 990cc era..

Like did you know that Dani used the same clutch that Nicky had but it was Nicky that had clutch problems?
whats the book called ?

 

xx CURVE xx

Joined Jul 2006

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Texas

• Dec 28, 2006

• #18

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Dec 27 2006, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>will do mate, i have not heard of it but will check out amazon

YOU'RE ........'n right Roger!?... you've known aboiut that flick for ever!

anyhow, yes yes yes..i am missing GP BIG TIME...i'm about half way through my GP reviews... it's become a yearly rituel...

you boys should come buy have a beer and check'm out with me!

 

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mach_man

Joined Sep 2006

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• Dec 28, 2006

• #19

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ChemiKaze @ Dec 27 2006, 11:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I am reading a book called MotoGP technology, which went through some of the development and evolutionary progress (some were revolutionary) for the teams in the 990cc era..

Like did you know that Dani used the same clutch that Nicky had but it was Nicky that had clutch problems?

Actually, Haydens clutch sat deeper into the case....That was what was causing the issues. Same clutch, yes...Different set up though.

 

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orrmate

Joined Jul 2006

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earth

• Dec 28, 2006

• #20

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Yamahamer-AL @ Dec 28 2006, 03:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>YOU'RE ........'n right Roger!?... you've known aboiut that flick for ever!

anyhow, yes yes yes..i am missing GP BIG TIME...i'm about half way through my GP reviews... it's become a yearly rituel...

you boys should come buy have a beer and check'm out with me!

How many you got? I've only got the 2006 review taped from the BBC.. I usually watch it about 4 or 5 times a day now.. I miiiiisss racing..