Hello!

Hey!
I've posted several times now, but I figured I'd introduce myself properly. Been following MotoGP properly now for 4/5 years, having been following WSB and F1 when I was younger. Always watched 500/MotoGP but previously hadn't taken to it as much.

Got back on Sunday from our now annual trip to Donington & Assen having done it twice. 10 very wet days following the MotoGP circus around Europe but very much worth every penny!

I follow Bradley Smith in the 125s as the main British rider in grand prix. Jorge Lorenzo I've been following since 2004 and his rise up, so glad to see him doing so well. Decided he looked quite promising and he's proven me right. And in the premier class follow Melandri as he showed quality in 250cc before going on to win it and move to MotoGP.

Looking to attend some new rounds in Europe next season, with my ultimate dream being to attend every single round in a single season. Just take a gap year from work and follow the MotoGP crowd around the globe. But first go to every GP circuit.

As far as off the track is concerned I got a moped at 16 (a 1977 Suzuki AP50 no less), passed my full test at 18 and now at 20 ride a Suzuki GSXR 600. I love motorcycles, especially when they go quickly!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Franco Fangio @ Jul 3 2007, 09:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Welcome to the forum Josh!!!!
Don't you watch F1 anymore then??
I would also LOVE that soooooooo much..
Maybe I will do that..one day...

I follow it, but not nearly as religiously as I used to when I was younger. Although a lot of that was probably because I had a favourite driver. My first year really following F1 was Damon Hill's rookie year. So for the first 4 years had a top driver to follow, and when Villeneuve joined became a fan of him too (almost a direct replacement) as I knew what he'd done in the US. Was a member of the Williams club and had my room painted in Rothmans colours!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Franco Fangio @ Jul 3 2007, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Well, it used to be more exciting imo, but I still love it!!
So, you started watching in 92, that was Damon's first season in F1, right?
That means you've seen Senna race?? I never saw him race when he was still alive
1993 was Damon Hill's first full season, so got to see Senna for about 20 races before he died. Donington 93 being the highlight of that era for sure! I try to watch it again now, but it's so hard to watch on a MotoGP weekend when it's on directly afterwards as there is never as much action.