Does Stoner need to change his pre race preparations?

In a word, yes. As you point out whatever he is doing has not worked for the last 3 races, and I said before this race that his practice and qualifying performances now may be actually benefiting rossi by letting him and gb know what they have to target. Valentino has certainly adjusted his approach quite considerably in the last 18 months, and casey needs to now do the same.

may of forgtten broken hand? oh ok naaaah youve ridden a bike at 100% of its limit with a broken hand have u? yeah u have nfi do ya

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pinky @ Sep 1 2008, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>may of forgtten broken hand? oh ok naaaah youve ridden a bike at 100% of its limit with a broken hand have u? yeah u have nfi do ya


Shudnt you have left the forum by now ???

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pinky @ Sep 1 2008, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>may of forgtten broken hand? oh ok naaaah youve ridden a bike at 100% of its limit with a broken hand have u? yeah u have nfi do ya

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(isnt it ironic how it says "V.R" )

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dannyisnow @ Sep 1 2008, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Shudnt you have left the forum by now ???

The announcer from sunday even said he didn't think there was pressure involved. He said it must of been the hand hurting alot since the bike isn't as easy as people think it is to ride. It hits and undulates quite a bit and one must wrestle the thing into submission. He also stated that Casey was pulling away from Vale and was going very well.

Apropos of the argument above and I apologize for butting in.

I believe in another thread both MichaelM and I said that Casey only ran short stints (maximum 4 laps) in the various FP and QP sessions. Lorenzo, who did well in the race ran a 14 lap session (race simulation)and looked comfortable.

Casey looked decidedly uncomfortable and wasn’t staying on the bike long.

I think there has been much ado about nothing here and the crash is not as psychological as physiological. I take this as the worst case scenario, as psychological stuff is (IMO) overrated and Casey is still faster. The wrist is going to take more work to get around.

I note that when Dani and Jorge were carrying injures they weren’t running in first place for any part of any race, or any other injured rider this year (hopper, Nicki et al). Give Casey some credit.

As a lowly enduro and motocross guy I support Pink’s point. I finished an enduro with three broken ribs. Dumbest stupid ....... pointless thing that was too. Casey had a decent crack at it. Well done to him, still Valentino's greatest adversary (ever).

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (dannyisnow @ Sep 1 2008, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Shudnt you have left the forum by now ???




She has changed the concept of her visit to the forum and returned to the 2006 concept. In the past, she only came when Stoner was winning. Since Stoner isn't winning, now she comes when Stoner either is winning (2007 approach) or falling (2006 approach).