Donnington Predictions

mb is on fire! if it's a dry race & he gets a decent start. he'll set sail & be gone. he did 17 laps in the low 1:29 range. 2 in the 1:28s! stoner is the next closest with 15 laps in the low 29s. rossi was next with 11 mid 29s. melandri 8 mid to low. edwards 8 mid to high. hopper did 9 in the high 29s. everybody else in trouble for now. we'll see what happens tommorro!

Who won the 250 race there last year? Was it Stoner? I know it wasnt Danibot. Too much water for his tastes. I think Rossi will take this one. If he`s lapping this fast in practice he should take a fairly easy win, regardless of weather. Even before his injury, Rossi has always been better at putting in good race performances than lapping fast. I think the Docs got this one. The real question is, where will Hayden end up? He`s other championship condender, and if he wants to hold on to his lead he needs good results, week in, week out. If its dry i think Rossi and the rookies will fill the podium. Stoner seems to be able to stay on the bike when he`s chasing Pedrosa.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Jul 1 2006, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Stoner seems to be able to stay on the bike when he`s chasing Pedrosa.


Maybe he loves the "behind view" of Dani so much that he forgot to crash.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ros @ Jul 1 2006, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Maybe he loves the "behind view" of Dani so much that he forgot to crash.


I don`t know what it is. He usually crashes because he stupidly tries to stay with the fast guys when they overtake him, instead of crusing for a decent finish, but chasing Pedrosa he seems to stay right sid up. It might just be a one off...

Head says:

If dry:
Rossi
Edwards
Hayden

If wet:
Edwards
Rossi
Hopkins

Heart says:
If dry:
Edwards
Rossi
Hopkins

If wet:
Edwards
Rossi
Hopkins

Guys you're all out of tune!

1) Cardosa
2) Ellison
3) De Puniet

I think this one is going to be interesting. Hayden has some tough guys in front of him after FP3. I'm sure he will improve that at least in the race, he will grind down one by one and en up higher, but how high is the question. It sure doesn't look like the winning round for him right now. One of the questions is if Capirossi will hold out, I doubt it and expect him to fade. Then there is stoner, can he stay on the bike this time?
A lot to look forward to

nicks also got a brand new chassis he tested all day yesterday. makes it a bit tough for him.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Babelfish @ Jul 1 2006, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I think this one is going to be interesting. Hayden has some tough guys in front of him after FP3. I'm sure he will improve that at least in the race, he will grind down one by one and en up higher, but how high is the question. It sure doesn't look like the winning round for him right now. One of the questions is if Capirossi will hold out, I doubt it and expect him to fade. Then there is stoner, can he stay on the bike this time?
A lot to look forward to

Right on!

I too think everyone is over looking Hayden. I'm a big Rossi fan but both of these Repsol boys are very impressive this year. While most people are watching Dani, his teamate is going to battle Vale for the championship title.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Traverser @ Jul 2 2006, 07:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I too think everyone is over looking Hayden. I'm a big Rossi fan but both of these Repsol boys are very impressive this year. While most people are watching Dani, his teamate is going to battle Vale for the championship title.

I think right now theres a lot more eyes on Hayden than Pedrosa. That 44 point lead he`s got is pretty damn obvious to me