intro and some venting

I'm confused because shinya and vermulen sometimes are on the first or second row from qualifying, that means that are just as fast or faster than a lot of the other bikes on those days. Then why do they still not run up from and do they really have a slower bike. I don't understand this. I don't see how anyone with an inferior bike should EVER qualify on the top two rows.

Thanks

The Bridgestone qualifying tyre is not a bad peice of work, so it`s easier for them to put down fast lap times, but the race tyres are crap, they don`t have the life that the Michelins have, which is why Sete, Vermulen, Nakano and Hopper usually drop back in the race after qualifying well.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Jun 8 2006, 01:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The Bridgestone qualifying tyre is not a bad peice of work
Bit of an understatement, the Bridgestone Qs are superb. My opinion anyways.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Jun 8 2006, 01:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The Bridgestone qualifying tyre is not a bad peice of work, so it`s easier for them to put down fast lap times, but the race tyres are crap, they don`t have the life that the Michelins have, which is why Sete, Vermulen, Nakano and Hopper usually drop back in the race after qualifying well.
richo if bridgestones race tires were really crap cappers would not be leading the championship right now. they have some problems at certain tracks, but far from crap they are.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nickgp @ Jun 7 2006, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I'm confused because shinya and vermulen sometimes are on the first or second row from qualifying, that means that are just as fast or faster than a lot of the other bikes on those days. Then why do they still not run up from and do they really have a slower bike. I don't understand this. I don't see how anyone with an inferior bike should EVER qualify on the top two rows.

Thanks
nick nakano has always been a really good qualifyer. but he's never been able to race it up with the top guys. it's always the same with him. he qualifys well, then when the race starts he gets in the way, holds faster guys up, eventually gets passed by faster guys, then fades to midpack to battle for 6 7 8 position. his whole big class career has been like this. as for the mole, it's his 1st season on a crap bike. he's got a lot to absorb. so you've got to cut him some slack.

I think It`s capirossi`s skill. He`s had a lot of experience on the Duke and the bridgestones it wears. He seems to be the olny Bridgestone rider that can fight with the Michelin guys for the entire race. Either he`s getting better tyres than the others, or he`s using them a lot better. I think it`s the latter.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Jun 9 2006, 12:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I think It`s capirossi`s skill. He`s had a lot of experience on the Duke and the bridgestones it wears. He seems to be the olny Bridgestone rider that can fight with the Michelin guys for the entire race. Either he`s getting better tyres than the others, or he`s using them a lot better. I think it`s the latter.
i think he's simply a superior racer than the other bridgestone runners.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (frosty58 @ Jun 9 2006, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>i think he's simply a superior racer than the other bridgestone runners.

And going fast on worn tires are one of the skills that make him better, as with Rossi on Michelin.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Babelfish @ Jun 10 2006, 05:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>And going fast on worn tires are one of the skills that make him better, as with Rossi on Michelin.

Except Rossi`s Michelins last longer than Capirossi`s `stones. Gotta hand it to the guy, he`s got some skill. A natural talent on the Ducati.

agreed richo