Crystal ball time - Sachsenring Predictions

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Ros

Joined May 2006

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• Jul 6, 2006

• #21

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (vespix @ Jul 6 2006, 08:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Pedrosa: You know what? I'll take some holidays. Right now. You just call me after Sepang, OK?


Pedrosa: Did I just said that???


<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (vespix @ Jul 6 2006, 08:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Pedrosa: You know what? I'll take some holidays. Right now. You just call me after Sepang, OK?


Pedrosa: Did I just said that???

 

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thirdreich

Joined Jun 2006

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• Jul 7, 2006

• #22

Rossi
Pedrosa
Hayden

It's a shame Gibbers is back 'cause it would have been Hoffman's home GP.

 

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richo

Joined Dec 2005

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• Jul 7, 2006

• #23

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Desmosedici65 @ Jul 7 2006, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>It's a shame Gibbers is back 'cause it would have been Hoffman's home GP.

True, but at the same time it`s good to see Sete back. I`m intreste in seeing how he`s bee affected by the whole ordeal. Hopefully not for the worse.
And Maybe Hofmann has learned a bit more about the GP06 from his time on the factory bike, knowlege he can take back to maybe squeeze some more speed out of his own Dunlop shod slug.

 

Austin

Joined Mar 2005

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Woody Creek

• Jul 7, 2006

• #24

I was just reading the release from Michelin and they were talking about the nature of the track and this and that and it got me thinking. They say side grip is the most important aspect in the tire at Sachsenring. The biggest complaint Nicky has had about the 'Evo' RC211V is its lack of side grip. I predicted Nicky to win this thing but if the 'Evo' is still a handful leaned over and on exit, Nicky might struggle quite a bit.

 

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kneedragger6

Joined May 2006

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Massachusetts

• Jul 7, 2006

• #25

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Jul 7 2006, 01:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The biggest complaint Nicky has had about the 'Evo' RC211V is its lack of side grip. I predicted Nicky to win this thing but if the 'Evo' is still a handful leaned over and on exit, Nicky might struggle quite a bit.

Do we know if Dani is going to be riding the new EVO? Could be problems for both.....I remember from my racing days I used to hate the long fast sweeps...it would massacre the sides of the tires......if you look at the Ring....its got at least 5 real fast banks where the rider will be layed over pretty flat for most of the turn.......

 

Austin

Joined Mar 2005

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Woody Creek

• Jul 7, 2006

• #26

Dani declined to ride the 'Evo' this past winter and so he will ride the 'Spec' just like Melandri's for the season. The rumors say Hayden was "given the option to ride either bike but was told it would be in his best interest to ride the 'Evo.'" I really wonder where Nicky would be with the 'Spec' machine instead of trying to sort the 'Evo.'

 

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kneedragger6

Joined May 2006

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Massachusetts

• Jul 7, 2006

• #27

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Jul 7 2006, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Dani declined to ride the 'Evo' this past winter and so he will ride the 'Spec' just like Melandri's for the season. The rumors say Hayden was "given the option to ride either bike but was told it would be in his best interest to ride the 'Evo.'" I really wonder where Nicky would be with the 'Spec' machine instead of trying to sort the 'Evo.'

Looks like Hayden is doing ok despite being on the EVO....something changed in Donny though....it was my understanding that Hayden rode on a new chassis....I can only assume this was a new version of the EVO he rode....and it wasn't so hot it seems....

 

Austin

Joined Mar 2005

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Woody Creek

• Jul 7, 2006

• #28

Spot on.

 

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richo

Joined Dec 2005

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• Jul 7, 2006

• #29

In light of that info, I`m sticking with my first prediction:

Rossi
Hayden
Pedrosa

I dont think the tyres will hold back Hayden a hell of a lot, but it will be enough for Rossi to win

 

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Capirex18

Joined Jan 2006

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in the stands

• Jul 8, 2006

• #30

i'll give it a go.. even though i never get it right: (i won't put Loris up because i don't think he's fit enough yet)
1. Melandri
2. Pedrosa
3. Rossi

 

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DRILL

Joined Jun 2005

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• Jul 12, 2006

• #31

Vale`s wrist is now fit (MCN) so I would think he`ll be winning on Sunday with Nicky second and Hopper third,tyres permitting.

 

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Capirex18

Joined Jan 2006

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in the stands

• Jul 12, 2006

• #32

we might have a surprise from bridgestone's bike in this race..as Bridgestone Bringing New, Higher-temperature, Medium Compound Tire To Sachsenring
Well have to see how Suzuki, Kawasaki or Ducati performs...in the race..i won't doubt that they will qualify well but the race is all that matters...
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=26337

 

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Checa_7

Joined Jul 2006

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Leeds, England

• Jul 12, 2006

• #33

I'm gonna go psycho

1) Pedrosa
2) Hopkins
3) Edwards

Then Rossi 4th, Melandro 5th

 

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richo

Joined Dec 2005

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• Jul 12, 2006

• #34

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Capirex @ Jul 13 2006, 04:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>we might have a surprise from bridgestone's bike in this race..as Bridgestone Bringing New, Higher-temperature, Medium Compound Tire To Sachsenring
Well have to see how Suzuki, Kawasaki or Ducati performs...in the race..i won't doubt that they will qualify well but the race is all that matters...
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=26337

Intresting. Lets hope Bridgestone are really ready to start taking it to Michelin

 

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vespix

Joined Jun 2006

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• Jul 13, 2006

• #35

Capirex, my intuition made me count on Bridgestone for this circuit (I 'predicted' Capirossi victory in this same thread, followed by Nakano; I can settle for Nakano 1st, Capirossi 2nd

).

Sanchsenring first section (very convoluted, http://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/espec...circuitos.html) should penalise riders who don't get their tyres management right, I suppose.

 

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Checa_7

Joined Jul 2006

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Leeds, England

• Jul 13, 2006

• #36

Nakano's always brilliant at Sachsenring... I should have mentioned him in my post. I can't see him beating Rossi, Melandri, Pedrosa though unless one of them makes a mistake.

 

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RallyeRon

Joined May 2005

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• Jul 13, 2006

• #37

Head says...

1. Rossi (lost at Donny and is hungry as hell)
2. Hayden (back on form after Donny)
3. Melandri (on form and has won here in 250)

Heart says...

1. Hopper
2. Gibernau
3. Ellison

 

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babelfish

Joined May 2006

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• Jul 13, 2006

• #38

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (vespix @ Jul 13 2006, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Capirex, my intuition made me count on Bridgestone for this circuit (I 'predicted' Capirossi victory in this same thread, followed by Nakano; I can settle for Nakano 1st, Capirossi 2nd

).

Sanchsenring first section (very convoluted, http://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/espec...circuitos.html) should penalise riders who don't get their tyres management right, I suppose.

That last sentence is why my bet on the first two will be
1. Rossi - If anything his proven more than ever that he is fast on worn tires
2. Pedrosa - In the zone and very smoth and high corner speed.

For 3rd I have no idea. Most probably a Bridgestone rider. Depends on Capirossis condition amongst others.

 

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richo

Joined Dec 2005

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• Jul 14, 2006

• #39

Capriex handles cooked 'stones like no other, you could be right. A lot will depend on his physical health I guess.

And Checa 7, thanks for the insight. Mark my words, Ooost, this is the weekend that the Green Mean Speed Machine does his "lap everybody on the way to a win" stunt

 

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Capirex18

Joined Jan 2006

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in the stands

• Jul 14, 2006

• #40

Free practice 1 times looks like this:
1.KRJr 1'24''319
2.Hayden 1'24''338
3.Stoner 1'24''477
4.Melandri 1'24''578
5.Hopkins 1'24''606
6.Rossi 1'24''696
7.Capirossi 1'24'725
8.Pedrosa 1'24''898
9.Edwards 1'24''966
10.Checa 1'25''070
11.Tamada 1'25''254
12.DePuniet 1'25''487
13.Gibernau 1'25''528
14.Hoffman 1'25''667
15.Nakano 1'26''165
16.Elias 1'26''184
17.Vermeulen 1'27''077
18.Cardoso 1'27''292
19.Ellison 1'27''616