January testing discussion

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigAl @ Jan 23 2008, 12:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>"what happens when you mix ballet with motogp"

i know i shouldnt laugh and this probably hurt but, rossi looks soooo camp in this pic....



all I see is ..... hope he doesn't land on the fingers. Got a big year ahead, bad time to reinjure the fingers. I kinda hate it when photgraphers put out crash shots that look kinda gumby ...... there's no stylish way of crashing so its kinda a bummer when you get caught part way through.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BarryMachine @ Jan 22 2008, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>all I see is ..... hope he doesn't land on the fingers. Got a big year ahead, bad time to reinjure the fingers. I kinda hate it when photgraphers put out crash shots that look kinda gumby ...... there's no stylish way of crashing so its kinda a bummer when you get caught part way through.

Soo true

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BarryMachine @ Jan 22 2008, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>all I see is ..... hope he doesn't land on the fingers. Got a big year ahead, bad time to reinjure the fingers. I kinda hate it when photgraphers put out crash shots that look kinda gumby ...... there's no stylish way of crashing so its kinda a bummer when you get caught part way through.
But the equivalent of the old motor-wind on a 35mm has come a long way and, assuming no-one gets hurt, the results can be rather impressive and amusing...
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (yamaka46 @ Jan 23 2008, 01:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>But the equivalent of the old motor-wind on a 35mm has come a long way and, assuming no-one gets hurt, the results can be rather impressive and amusing...
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Maybe I'm old, maybe I crashed too much LOL but I just don't see anything funny in it ....... guys get paralysed from smaller crashes than Pedrosa one there looks ...... nothing funny about that.

some kind of time delayed double post.

Latest on Pedrosa

The 22-year-old, who was runner-up in last year’s World Championship, was taken to a local clinic where x-rays revealed a small fracture in the second metacarpal.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BarryMachine @ Jan 22 2008, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Maybe I'm old, maybe I crashed too much LOL but I just don't see anything funny in it ....... guys get paralysed from smaller crashes than Pedrosa one there looks ...... nothing funny about that.
I'm also fairly old and have crashed too (not LOL!). However, I did add the caveat "assuming no-one gets hurt"....

Link to yamaha, ducati, suzuki, kwak, & JiR team scot press releases.

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (yamaka46 @ Jan 22 2008, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Interesting to compare with same test last year (admittedly from day three)

Sepang Test - Day 3 (1/24/07) Results:
1. Valentino Rossi (ITA) Yamaha 2'00.936 (.7 off 990cc pole in 2006)
2. John Hopkins (USA) Suzuki 2'01.026
3. Loris Capirossi (ITA) Ducati 2'01.274
4. Dani Pedrosa (SPA) Honda 2'01.664
5. Chris Vermeulen (AUS) Suzuki 2'01.691
6. Randy de Puniet (FRA) Kawasaki 2'01.878
7. Nicky Hayden (USA) Honda 2'01.884
8. Colin Edwards (USA) Yamaha 2'02.266
9. Casey Stoner (AUS) Ducati 2'02.407 (Casey who?)
10. Marco Melandri (ITA) Honda 2'02.489
11. Carlos Checa (SPA) Honda 2'02.583
12. Alex Barros (BRA) Ducati 2'02.630
13. Toni Elias (SPA) Honda 2'02.927
14. Alex Hofmann (GER) Ducati 2'03.040
15. Shinya Nakano (JPN) Honda 2'03.077
16. Makoto Tamada (JPN) Yamaha 2'03.308
17. Kenny Roberts (USA) Team KR 2'03.330
18. Olivier Jacque (FRA) Kawasaki 2'03.592
19. Shinichi Ito (JPN) Bridgestone Test 2'03.973

thoughts?

First day practice with dirt all over the track and lot's of riders with problems is not comparable with 3rd day results of last year.
However, I find it interesting that Stoner was that far back at the test last year. Just show how little we can put into these tests.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BarryMachine @ Jan 22 2008, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Maybe I'm old, maybe I crashed too much LOL but I just don't see anything funny in it ....... guys get paralysed from smaller crashes than Pedrosa one there looks ...... nothing funny about that.

I still think the Rossi pic was funny. Importent of course to know that no one were hurt in that crash.
And I also have a few bones broken in racing so I know it can hurt.

DePunt must have been on qualis. Although, I must say I'm not that surprised he's doing well. They say the Kwak is hard to ride, DePunt is probably loving the Honda.

If Suzuki continue to tease like this I'm going to be angry. If you can manage to take the top positions during preseason, you can manage a win in the dry! Day one I know, but I bet they'll but together another hugely inconsistent set of performances that puts them in the same championship positions as last year.

Why does Melandri suck? I bet Ducati are really regretting signing him to a 2 year deal.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Jan 22 2008, 04:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Day 1 results.



3. Vermeulne (Suzuki-Rizla) 2.02.074 al 47° (57)
4. Capirossi (Suzuki-Rizla) 2.02.416 al 53° (61)

11. Hopkins (Kawasaki) 2.02.628 al 61° (62)
Granted test day 1, however, I wonder if Hopkins might start rethinking his move to Kawasaki...

I'm glad the waiting is almost over but I wouldn't be rushing to lay any bets based on these times. I hope Dani's fit for Qatar, that's a violent looking highside. Traction control generation my arse.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigAl @ Jan 22 2008, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>rossi looks soooo camp in this pic....photoshop guys will lap it up.

Been impressed with Randeep's speed in the last test, wonder if he can continue this form into the season.

As everyone knows, testing times are to be taken with a pinch of salt.........but still good to see a mixed up bunch.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Jan 22 2008, 07:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>First update from GPone

tempi alle ore 16: (local time) 4pm?!?!?

1. Pedrosa (Honda-Repsol) 2.01.864 al 19° (36 giri)
2. Vermeulen (Suzuki-Rizla) 2.02.074 al 47° (48)
3. De Puniet (Honda-LCR) 2.02.390 al 48° (48)
4. Edwards (Yamaha-Tech 3) 2.02.549 al 17° (29)
5. Capirossi (Suzuki-Rizla) 2.02.689 al 16° (41)
6. Lorenzo (Yamaha-Fiat) 2.02.711 al 33° (33)
7. Dovizioso (Honda-Scot) 2.02.902 al 32° (32)
8. Hopkins (Kawasaki) 2.02.964 al 35° (40)
9. Rossi (Yamaha-Fiat) 2.03.045 al 25° (34)
10. Toseland (Yamaha-Tech 3) 2.03.264 al 41° (45)
11. West (Kawasaki) 2.03.387 al 30° (42)
12. Hayden (Honda-Repsol) 2.03.487 al 23° (57)
13. De Angelis (Honda-Gresini) 2.03.862 al 26° (31)
14. Nakano (Honda-Gresini) 2.03.899 al 42° (43)
15. Elias (Ducati-Alice) 2.04.190 al 42° (42)
16. Jacque (Kawasaki) 2.04.577 al 32° (34)
17. Stoner (Ducati-Marlboro) 2.04.985 al 5° (6)
18. Canepa (Ducati) 2.05.580 al 17° (30)
19. Melandri (Ducati-Marlboro) 2.05.692 al 26° (29)
20. Guintoli (Ducati-Alice) 2.06.00 al 17° (28)

Testing but.....look at the dukes.

Weather seems to be fine for having 2:01's being pumped out, but we don't know what schedule everyone is on.

Well done to Casey for atleast trying some laps.

And good going from JT, .5 from his benchmark.
rizla suzuki pair second and fifth. But what tyres?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Jan 22 2008, 10:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>

"I do proclaim!"


Apparently Rossi can do better than walking on water - he can walk on air!!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Son of Doohan @ Jan 22 2008, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Apparently Rossi can do better than walking on water - he can walk on air!!


well he is god after all.............

12. Hayden (Honda-Repsol) 2.03.487 al 23° (57)

Damnit, is Hayden struggling again? He puts in 57 laps...is the guy a mule or does he just love riding. Maybe a little of both. You think he cares that Pedrosa crashed? Wow, I am just a little overly excited about this season

...sorry Vale...