How would you run motoGP?

This is all just for personal pleasure. I think there are many holes in what I would like to see and countless reasons for why they likely wouldn't be feasible in the real world.

1. Return to 1000cc/990cc, no cylinder restrictions/mandates, spec-ECU/electronic limits, raised fuel limits back to 26 liters, resume tire war with no restraints (overnight specials, countless compounds and constructions), lift testing ban.

2. More events such as Riders for Health charity auctions, Day of Champions I think it's called? At Donny? I'm spacing on a lot of things right now. Paddock passes and pit walks are a great way to generate interest in the machinery and gets fans closer to those machines and the riders. I kind of like the WSBK two race set up, more racing is always better. Perhaps some sort of a SuperPole qualification.

3. I think that at its current state, it's difficult to get manufacturers to invest any more than they already are. Development coasts are just so high right now. One of the best ways I can think of to keep the current manufacturers in the sport and attract new manufacturers is to keep the rules package in place for 10 years or more. Changing the format in 2002 only to change it again for 2007 was too much change in too little time. If potential manufacturers have more time to observe the series and what sort of potential it offers their brand, as well as gives them time to develop a capable machine and show up, I think you could see brands like KTM, Aprilia and BMW join and possibly more efforts like Team KR.

4. Sponsorship, the sport really needs to create relationships with young riders and allow that to progress through the ranks. Spotlighting young talent is very important and I think the Red Bull Rookies Cup is very important to the sport, same goes for the Movistar Cup and similar programs. Sponsors with a vested interest with young riders coming up presents great opportunities to support the sport and the riders, Dani Pedrosa's rise through the ranks with Movistar is a great story and something that needs to be more common. Additionally, I think a SuperPole qualification system could give sponsors guaranteed exposure. Say the top 10 qualify for SuperPole, and they all get a lap all to themselves. That's massive exposure for sponsors of satellite teams.

5. As far as rider development, it's hard to say it's not working quite well at the moment. You have the four aliens at the moment, and three of which are 24 or younger and are products of 125/250s. I really like those programs such as Red Bull Rookies Cup and Movistar Cup as I said so that's a good way of getting top talent into the sport and developing as quickly as possible. There are always going to casualties of circumstance regardless of talent, which is unfortunate, but the more programs like Red Bull Rookies Cup, the better.

6. Other? I don't know. A return to Suzuka?

1. In a perfect world I would give the engine rules a complete overhaul. I would set a maximum mean piston velocity at 23m/s (edge of production relevance), then I would require each team to submit the basic engine schematics for the engine they want to run. They would specify the bore, stroke, displacement, and cylinder count and a computer would spit out a rev-limit based upon theoretical horsepower calculation for the requested config. The rev limit would be enforced via black box. Let the teams decide if they want to create an engine that must be rebuilt after each session or after half a season.

So as an example, MotoGP would feature engines like an 1000cc 81mm x 48.5mm I-4 or a 900cc 67mm x 42.5mm V-6 or a 1250cc 115mm x 60mm V-2.

Multiple bore limits based upon engine configuration would be a suitable compromise.

2. I think the event spectacle is fine. I would add a fourth class to bridge the gap between 150hp Moto2 and 250hp MotoGP, and I would make sure that practice and qualifying get TV coverage, but overall the format is good.

3. Imo, GP needs to adopt a new strategy for bringing new manufacturers into the sport. Names like Ferrari, Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, and McLaren put butts in the seats and bring sponsors to the track. Let's face it, as great as Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Kawasaki are, they really don't capture the imagination. Ducati is the only brand that brings something extra, but they can barely run a profitable company. Dorna/FIM must use GP to resurrect old brands (MV Agusta, Norton, BSA, Bultaco, Aermacchi, Matchless, BSA) and create new race-only privateer brands as well (FB Corse, Ilmor, Motocycsz). Other brands like BMW, Aprilia, Triumph, and KTM also need to be brought into the mix.

MZ and Bimota will hopefully be in Moto2 next year. I know it's mainly marketing at this point, but let the old defunct racing brands slowly re-emerge as GP-only racing brands.

4. I wouldn't change much about sponsorship. I'd go after the alcohol companies, the energy sector, and other retail goods manufacturers who are in fiercely competitive markets (e.g. Apple, Nokia, HP, Pepsi, Adidas)

5. I would like for Dorna to discontinue the aggressive promotion of riders with certain passports. Good technical rules will improve the situation b/c many different engineering projects will originate all over the globe.

6. MotoGP should be creating as many manufacturers as it kills, but GP racing has been killing of small manufacturers for decades without any new growth. Part of the blame lies at Dorna's feet b/c they are responsible for making the sport commercially viable. Even if the private teams can't mass produce road bikes, they are certainly part of a global entertainment property. The entertainment value should be enough to sustain privateer prototyping.

In my opinion, the technical rules are far to important to be left to the MSMA. Dorna/FIM/IRTA have got to wrestle control from the MSMA permanently. There is no reason MotoGP can't have 30 or 40 bikes on the grid. There is no reason the manufacturers should be struggling to find enough money to run just 1 class.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TP70 @ Jan 28 2010, 11:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>What would you have done different to what Dorna has done in the following categories?

I am sure some will just have opinions on one or two which is cool and others will have opinions on all.

Looking forward to some creative opinions.

1) Bike specification / rules: Less Stupid Rules and radical changes! Like 800cc, Fuel Limits, and now Engine Restrictions!

2) Event spectacle: The bikes and races themselves are their 'Best Spectacle', stop trying to push in a lot of other type of crap, make it less 'Soupy' like!

3) Manufacturer investment: Less Rule Changes would help out a lot, only top dogs can keep investing in changes!

4) Sponsor involvement: Sponsors want their ads to be seen by as many people as possible, old (as in any that has already finish) races should be free videos. Imagine what Marlboro would pay for their ads to be on? I mean not in today races, but they would gladly cover up for what Duhrna earns for 'Classics'! I can imagine they do not have that many sales from there and only few people buy it, in fact a lot of fans don't even pay for the Actual Season Pass. And when I bought a 'Classic' I expected to be able to watch them over and over forever, not the case, my 'Classics' ticket expired! Stupid Duhrna.

5) Rider development: A fairer Nationality promotion!

6) Other: In a 'World' Championship, 3 Races in Spain is too many, perhaps 15 years ago when it was not as seen globally, but as it grew, it should be 2 the most so other Countries like Brazil return to the stage!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Jan 29 2010, 06:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>1. In a perfect world I would give the engine rules a complete overhaul. I would set a maximum mean piston velocity at 23m/s (edge of production relevance), then I would require each team to submit the basic engine schematics for the engine they want to run. They would specify the bore, stroke, displacement, and cylinder count and a computer would spit out a rev-limit based upon theoretical horsepower calculation for the requested config. The rev limit would be enforced via black box. The purpose would be to allow engine creativity while still maintaining the creativity of prototyping. Let the teams decide if they want to create an engine that must be rebuilt after each session or after half a season.

So as an example, MotoGP would feature engines like an 1000cc 81mm x 48.5mm I-4 or a 900cc 67mm x 42.5mm V-6 or a 1250cc 115mm x 60mm V-2.

Multiple bore limits based upon engine configuration would be a suitable compromise.

2. I think the event spectacle is fine. I would add a fourth class to bridge the gap between 150hp Moto2 and 250hp MotoGP, and I would make sure that practice and qualifying get TV coverage, but overall the format is good.

3. Imo, GP needs to adopt a new strategy for bringing new manufacturers into the sport. Names like Ferrari, Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, and McLaren put butts in the seats and bring sponsors to the track. Let's face it, as great as Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Kawasaki are, they really don't capture the imagination. Ducati is the only brand that brings something extra, but they can barely run a profitable company. Dorna/FIM must use GP to resurrect old brands (MV Agusta, Norton, BSA, Bultaco, Aermacchi, Matchless, BSA) and create new race-only privateer brands as well (FB Corse, Ilmor, Motocycsz). Other brands like BMW, Aprilia, Triumph, and KTM also need to be brought into the mix.

MZ and Bimota will hopefully be in Moto2 next year. I know it's mainly marketing at this point, but let the old defunct racing brands slowly re-emerge as GP-only racing brands.

4. I wouldn't change much about sponsorship. I'd go after the alcohol companies, the energy sector, and other retail goods manufacturers who are in fiercely competitive markets (e.g. Apple, Nokia, HP, Pepsi, Adidas)

5. I would like for Dorna to discontinue the aggressive promotion of riders with certain passports. Good technical rules will improve the situation b/c many different engineering projects will originate all over the globe.

6. MotoGP should be creating as many manufacturers as it kills, but GP racing has been killing of small manufacturers for decades without any new growth. Part of the blame lies at Dorna's feet b/c they are responsible for making the sport commercially viable. Even if the private teams can't mass produce road bikes, they are certainly part of a global entertainment property. The entertainment value should be enough to sustain privateer prototyping.

In my opinion, the technical rules are far to important to be left to the MSMA. Dorna/FIM/IRTA have got to wrestle control from the MSMA permanently. There is no reason MotoGP can't have 30 or 40 bikes on the grid. There is no reason the manufacturers should be struggling to find enough money to run just 1 class.

Wow - this thread is going to be one of the best ever - calls for thinking instead of bashing - it's a killer to see that F1 is lining up around 10 more starters in 2010 than MotoGP

1) I think the rules on engines should be minimal and around maximum capacity, capacity related to number of cylinders - who remembers the rotary Nortons

2) I don't see the point in staging events in non-bike countries like China, Qatar ..... Why not have multiple races in countries that have a bike-racing culture and history - not just in Spain, but in UK, Germany, put Ireland on the map and increase US to 3 with something on the East coast. Add in supporting events - eg - stock +/ or vintage racing - more rooky racing

3) my lexicon got it absolutely right - so i won't repeat it

4 & 5) IMO - this is left to evolution - let tobacco & alcohol sponsor and advertise where they want and reach out to the glamour needers, those who need to attract discretionary spenders - sony, apple, nokia, pepsi, coke, absolut............... look at nascar

6) Keep the rules clear and simple and in place for at least 5 years

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Jan 29 2010, 06:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>1. In a perfect world I would give the engine rules a complete overhaul. I would set a maximum mean piston velocity at 23m/s (edge of production relevance), then I would require each team to submit the basic engine schematics for the engine they want to run. They would specify the bore, stroke, displacement, and cylinder count and a computer would spit out a rev-limit based upon theoretical horsepower calculation for the requested config. The rev limit would be enforced via black box. The purpose would be to allow engine creativity while still maintaining the creativity of prototyping. Let the teams decide if they want to create an engine that must be rebuilt after each session or after half a season.

So as an example, MotoGP would feature engines like an 1000cc 81mm x 48.5mm I-4 or a 900cc 67mm x 42.5mm V-6 or a 1250cc 115mm x 60mm V-2.

Multiple bore limits based upon engine configuration would be a suitable compromise.

2. I think the event spectacle is fine. I would add a fourth class to bridge the gap between 150hp Moto2 and 250hp MotoGP, and I would make sure that practice and qualifying get TV coverage, but overall the format is good.

3. Imo, GP needs to adopt a new strategy for bringing new manufacturers into the sport. Names like Ferrari, Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, and McLaren put butts in the seats and bring sponsors to the track. Let's face it, as great as Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Kawasaki are, they really don't capture the imagination. Ducati is the only brand that brings something extra, but they can barely run a profitable company. Dorna/FIM must use GP to resurrect old brands (MV Agusta, Norton, BSA, Bultaco, Aermacchi, Matchless, BSA) and create new race-only privateer brands as well (FB Corse, Ilmor, Motocycsz). Other brands like BMW, Aprilia, Triumph, and KTM also need to be brought into the mix.

MZ and Bimota will hopefully be in Moto2 next year. I know it's mainly marketing at this point, but let the old defunct racing brands slowly re-emerge as GP-only racing brands.

4. I wouldn't change much about sponsorship. I'd go after the alcohol companies, the energy sector, and other retail goods manufacturers who are in fiercely competitive markets (e.g. Apple, Nokia, HP, Pepsi, Adidas)

5. I would like for Dorna to discontinue the aggressive promotion of riders with certain passports. Good technical rules will improve the situation b/c many different engineering projects will originate all over the globe.

6. MotoGP should be creating as many manufacturers as it kills, but GP racing has been killing of small manufacturers for decades without any new growth. Part of the blame lies at Dorna's feet b/c they are responsible for making the sport commercially viable. Even if the private teams can't mass produce road bikes, they are certainly part of a global entertainment property. The entertainment value should be enough to sustain privateer prototyping.

In my opinion, the technical rules are far to important to be left to the MSMA. Dorna/FIM/IRTA have got to wrestle control from the MSMA permanently. There is no reason MotoGP can't have 30 or 40 bikes on the grid. There is no reason the manufacturers should be struggling to find enough money to run just 1 class.

Wow - this thread is going to be one of the best ever - calls for thinking instead of bashing - it's a killer to see that F1 is lining up around 10 more starters in 2010 than MotoGP

1) I think the rules on engines should be minimal and around maximum capacity, capacity related to number of cylinders - who remembers the rotary Nortons

2) I don't see the point in staging events in non-bike countries like China, Qatar ..... Why not have multiple races in countries that have a bike-racing culture and history - not just in Spain, but in UK, Germany, put Ireland on the map and increase US to 3 with something on the East coast. Add in supporting events - eg - stock +/ or vintage racing - more rooky racing

3) my lexicon got it absolutely right - so i won't repeat it

4 & 5) IMO - this is left to evolution - let tobacco & alcohol sponsor and advertise where they want and reach out to the glamour needers, those who need to attract discretionary spenders - sony, apple, nokia, pepsi, coke, absolut............... look at nascar

6) Keep the rules clear and simple and in place for at least 5 years

1) Bike specification / rules

I would have sensible rules, no tyre restriction rules, engine size, I'd bring the 800's back

2) Event spectacle

As for the live events I'd like to see more rider access poster/'T' shirt signings, maybe a couple of hours on a Saturday say, Laguna Secca seems to have a good range of activities. More TV coverage, stunt riders and a technical special each race, they used to do that years ago, it was always interesting.

3) Manufacturer investment

It would be nice to see some more manufacturers, it's a shame Ilmore dropped out, but I guess there really aren't that many that could afford it, as with F1 there are only a handful of companies wishing to make those kind of huge investments, so not a lot to be done here.

4) Sponsor involvement

They've hit the smoking advertsing, I'm sure they will be after banning the booze soon. I'd be looking more towards, companies who sell aids to stop people smoking, shippers (DHL ect) Petrochemical companies (shell, BP), electrical gadgets (Sony, Nokia ect), biker clothing. The list is endless, there are loads of companies out there that would benefit from this kind of advertising. If you could get the TV to show more of the practice and pre-race antics/stunts maybe more people would be willing to advertise.

5) Rider development

The Red Bull Rookies are a great way into motorcycle racing, I believe Spain also has racing schools for young riders, I think that is more down to countries rather then Dorna

6) Other

I may come back to this one later, right now I have to get back to work

Dorna should get an independent engine manufacturer (like Cosworth in F1), in order to have competitive private teams (Roberts, Patton etc ...) because the problem independent teams find, is that it's expensive to develop a decent GP engine (like it happened to Ilmor).
Manufacturers can quit anytime, if people stop buying Civics, Honda might pull the plug and we're left with a 10 bike grid, because to them (and the rest of manufacturers) MotoGP is just advertising, we need private teams for whom MotoGP is their bussiness so they are comitted to the series.

Personally I'd go for budget limits, and no engine restrictions. But the problem is MSMA has too much power and they want allow changes they don't like.

1) Bike specification / rules

Shitcan the asinine fuel restrictions. This is a RACE, not a fuel economy put-put!

I don't know that displacement is all that crucial. I think the 800s are boring largely due to excess engine management, most of which is aimed at saving fuel. The engine simply won't allow 'wasteful' activities like powerslides.

Encourage alternate engine configurations. Add or subtract penalty weight per cylinder as needed, until the field is running everything from triples to 6 pot screamers.

If practical, require major manufacturers to make past year's engine specs available to privateer / start-up teams at no / low cost. This would vastly decrease the cost of developing a new engine. (Contract parts, assemble, drop into chassis, race!) Stable rules will make it possible to run semi-respectable times with a 5 year old engine design. Possible weight bonus to make ancient motor semi-competitive. (You obviously don't want clone engines beating the factory efforts!)

Sensible engine life limits (one per race?) with a small supply of penalty-free 'emergency' engines to draw from. Or kill the idea completely - run what ya brung! The title MUST not be decided by a assembly mistake or material flaw that wipes out 17% of your engines. Besides, thousands of hours of durability testing back at the R/D lab isn't saving .....

No GPS based engine management. When the bike knows what corner it's in, and adjusts power automatically. I thought the dude on top was responsible for that?

No launch control, wheelie control,etc., either.

Traction control? Ugh!
It does have real world use, but really doesn't belong on a racing machine.

Rescind ....... idiotic test restrictions. All these accomplish is to cheat race attendees. Resume Thursday afternoon test session. I pay my $, I want a full weekend of speed, noise and exhaust fumes!

2) Event spectacle

Be wary of excess glitz. The typical Eff Wun grid is overrun with rich poofta celebrities. MotoGP needs to stay more Down to Earth.

3) Manufacturer investment

DO NOT WANT Rule-of-the-year BS.
When changing specs, do so gradually. The fuel limit leaps to mind, with memories of races ruined when one rider's bike felt the need to go into granny mode. Fundamental engineering changes need to be phased in slowly so that the manufacturers don't need to spend squillions of $ finding an emergency solution.

4) Sponsor involvement

I don't pretend to know much about this. There must be a way to increase the visibility of small sponsors, and reward sponsors who sign up for long contracts.

5) Rider development

Phase in all-up weight rules. Pedrosa really should have 20+ Kg strapped to his .... The parade of 125 and 250 midgets is getting old. This will give talented 'large' riders half a chance at being competitive.

6) Other

Mandatory live web streaming, available at minimal cost, required by all networks who broadcast the events. I's a shame that Speed(NASCAR)-TV can buy the rights to US MotoGP coverage, then run the sport into the ground with their ...... coverage. I'd gladly pay $ to watch live Eurosport coverage on my computer! (Instead, the greedy, shortsighted .......s at Dorna chase maximum profit per season.)

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Geonerd @ Jan 29 2010, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>1) Bike specification / rules

Shitcan the asinine fuel restrictions. This is a RACE, not a fuel economy put-put!

I don't know that displacement is all that crucial. I think the 800s are boring largely due to excess engine management, most of which is aimed at saving fuel. The engine simply won't allow 'wasteful' activities like powerslides.

Encourage alternate engine configurations. Add or subtract penalty weight per cylinder as needed, until the field is running everything from triples to 6 pot screamers.

If practical, require major manufacturers to make past year's engine specs available to privateer / start-up teams at no cost. This would vastly decrease the cost of developing a new engine. (Contract parts, assemble, drop into chassis, race!) Stable rules will make it possible to run semi-respectable times with a 5 year old engine design. Possible weight bonus to make ancient motor semi-competitive. (You obviously don't want clone engines beating the factory efforts!)

Sensible engine life limits (one per race?) with a small supply of penalty-free 'emergency' engines to draw from. Or kill the idea completely - run what ya brung! The title MUST not be decided by a assembly mistake or material flaw that wipes out a 17% of your engines Besides, thousands of hours of durability testing back at the R/D lab isn't saving .....

No GPS based engine management. When the bike knows what corner it's in, and adjusts power automatically. I thought the dude on top was responsible for that?

No launch control, wheelie control,etc., either.

Traction control? Ugh! It does have real world use, but really doesn't belong on a racing machine.

Rescind ....... idiotic test restrictions. All these really accopmlish is to cheat race attendees. Resume Thursday afternoon test session.

2) Event spectacle

Be wary of excess glitz. The typical Eff Wun grid is overrun with rich poofta celebrities. MotoGP needs to stay more Down to Earth.

3) Manufacturer investment

DO NOT WANT Rule-of-the-year BS.
When changing specs, do so gradually. The fuel limit leaps to mind, with memories of races ruined when one rider's bike felt the need to go into granny mode. Fundamental issues like fuel consumption need to be phased in gradually (if at all) so that the manufacturers don't need to spend squillions of $ finding an emergency solution.

4) Sponsor involvement

I don't pretend to know much about this. There must be a way to increase the visibility of small sponsors, and reward sponsors who sign up for long contracts.

5) Rider development

Phase in all-up weight rules. Pedrosa really should have 20+ KG strapped to his .... The parade of 125 and 250 midgets is getting old. This will give talented 'large' riders half a chance at being competitive.

6) Other

Manadatory live web streaming, available at minimal cost, required by all networks who broadcast the events. I's a shame that Speed(NASCAR)TV can buy the rights to US MotoGP coverage, then run the sport into the ground with their ...... coverage. I'd gladly pay $ to watch live Eurosport coverage on my computer!
Instead, the greedy, shortsighted .......s at Dorna chase maximum profit per season.


This is great - this thread beats the .... out of the Tradozzi says crap..............................

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ptk50 @ Jan 29 2010, 06:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>This is great - this thread beats the .... out of the Tradozzi says crap..............................
These sorts of threads generally do, because we all share a love for the sport and broadly speaking a similar vision when not polarised through a yellow or red filter.

Lex, 'nerd and Austin have all covered the categories particularly well. I'll keep it brief with just a few random ideas:

Butler and Uncini should have been, shall we say, relieved of duty after Suzuka '03.

A more aggressive bid for sponsorship of the series and on behalf of teams should have been made as opposed to individual riders. Allied to this, non factory/satellite efforts should have been subsidised by Dorna - (we know they can, witness Hayate) in order to swell the grid and boost the number of franchises.

The current lack of intermediates is a terrifying mistake. What I witnessed trackside at Doni this year made me realise that these guys do still actually earn their money.

Cut out the micro management.

Immediate replacement of Ezpeleta with KRsnr.

The most important thing to do IMO would be limiting the budget of teams. If there was a reasonable level, say 10 million/rider/bike combo, then maybe the smaller teams would put 2 more bikes on the grid and Kawasaki and others could rejoin. It wouldn't take long to fill the grid if it was affordable. I don't want to see guys duct taping stuff together but the costs are out of control. This would also reduce the need for so many rules changes since the budget would control a lot of decisions. I am kind of sickened by 10 million E salaries while I watch the series crumble.

Next, restrict the electronic bandwidth of the bikes CPU. This is essentially the same concept as limiting budgets. Hand out the limiters, monitor it real-time and let the riders control the beast. Go ahead and sink 10 million bucks of electronic crapola on your bike, sorry, you can only monitor a specific fraction of it. Choose what is most important to the particular bike.

Change the fuel to unlimited pure ethanol. Lots of good reasons for this like super high octane equivalence, renewable biofuel, and this completely equalizes the teams from a fuel standpoint. Just like control tires. Control fuel. Pure ethanol no additives. No way should a prototype engine sip SUV .... grade gasoline.

Most of the good points have been mentioned. Lower the cost. Open up the ingenuity. Make it special.

only one thing id like to mention: i dont like the massive rule changes in F1 yeeeear after yeeear!

you really have to be into the series to know whats going on! MotoGP s developing into the same direction!

LESS rule changes please!!!

I agree with everyone's ideas here, and they seem rather similar. How is it that the fans know whats wrong and potentially how to fix it and Dorna Doesn't?

I would like to add a removal of the single Tyre supplier rule and encourage Michelin, Dunlop and Pirelli to join BS.

I also believe that changes to the Outside Broadcast would substantially help Dorna's challenge on the top motorsports. Camera Angles could be changed/improved to give better/different POV's to continually highlight speed as well as cover the action. We have seen the Pan-Zoom in-Zoom out for years and whilst its still good some added variety would be nice. And for the English Speaking nations which receive the Very British commentary, it may pay to at least add a commentator from the US or OZ for some perspective.

I believe Nascar is right up there with F1 as the top dog of TV coverage in Motorsport presently.

One of the best parts about the DVD 'The Doctor, The Tornado and the Kentucky Kid was the Special features section where you could stay with the on-board camera of Either Rossi, Colin or Nicky for the last 10 laps or so of the race.

Maybe releasing specials like this on the web of modern races? I'm not too sure if you can already do this through Digital OB's in Europe and the US during the Broadcast, but in OZ I've yet to see it.

Great thread by the way........

Dump the electronics....but you knew I`d say that ,didn`t you!!!

3 simple steps for a better show...

1. sack all the clowns at durna and employ people with the know how.

2. bring back the man bikes.

3. get rid of the fuel capping and smash up the electronics with a hammer.

quite simple really

Allow two strokes back (with the direct injection technology and all that stuff that make them 'greener')

-Limit rule changes!!!!!!!! Have a 5 year rule freeze
- Get rid of Dora the explorer (Dorna)
- 6 engines/per season is a .... rule
-Piss the control tyre off ( Bring back ''Q'' tyres)
-Motogp needs more manufacturers to enter the series
-Bring back Kawasaki



As for Moto2 the control engine is great for a domestic series, but not at World Championship level.
Prototype chassis + Any manufacturers engine (Limited mods & capacity) is the way to go.....