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Lastest info, believe it's the right decision.
Lastest info, believe it's the right decision.
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it surely is, japan's got other problems than motogp
lets hope the levels of radiation don't increase, the last thing needed after this tragedy is a new chernobyl
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I would not bet agaist it being canceled altogether. I think Japan have too much to cope with this year.
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Agree compa. I can't imagine going to a GP there and experiencing the mood. I mean, I would feel a bit of guilt. But then again, perhaps that's what the people need, a bit of distraction from the harsh reality they are experiencing? Its tragic and who knows. It would be good to cheer on Aoyama though. It would be something if he was given the fancy transmission and went on to score a win at home.
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No joke dude. During the depression people went the movies to escape in record numbers.
It's good for folks to be able to do normal stuff in a time of crisis - if they can. Japanese
are famous for their ability to come back from overwhelming tragedy. You can bet they'll
rebuild in record time. Human spirit is an amazing thing.
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I hope your right mate but at the moment i think frieght planes should be flying in aid rather than race bikes.
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I hope your right mate but at the moment i think frieght planes should be flying in aid rather than race bikes.
It isn't the planes that's the problem, it's the logistical nightmare of getting aid the people in the affected areas.
frankly they should run the event and promise a certain amount of the gate takings to the relief fund, national pride and some assistance.
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My heart goes out to all of Japan and those who lost loved ones. What a tragic event.
On the lighter side, if the race dose happen those with GPS guided traction control could be screwed!!! Suzuki might stand a chance of winning one.
On the lighter side, if the race dose happen those with GPS guided traction control could be screwed!!! Suzuki might stand a chance of winning one.
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Kiss motogp goodbye for a while. This tragedy is going to crush Japans economy. I really can't see the jap manufacturers pumping money into racing with their economy in the tank. These reactors supply something like 1/3 of the countries energy.
It' going to be a long time before they bounce back. If these reactors go munson than who knows how bad things will get.
It looks like Rossi may get a chance to win the 2011 title after all. Ducati is going to be the only manufacturer left
It' going to be a long time before they bounce back. If these reactors go munson than who knows how bad things will get.
It looks like Rossi may get a chance to win the 2011 title after all. Ducati is going to be the only manufacturer left
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I tend to agree. If a true nuclear disaster (multiple meldowns) comes to fruition it will alter the course of Japanese history for the next 20 years. I believe they will be forced to relocate thousands from contaminated areas and will face the real possibility of crippling power shortages in parts of the country. The financial burden will be significant. The Japanese government will be forced to face some serious and difficult choices. You cannot simply cleanup a nuclear meltdown. Those areas will be lost and it will take decades to reclaim them for inhabitants. This is a terrible tragedy because clean-up will be difficult if not impossible for a very long time. The Japanese people are going to need help, and lots of it I fear.
Japan is an economic entity and will be exceedingly burdened by this disaster and the resulting economic calamity. This is scary!
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I think it was Chopper who originally posted this a few months back. I had no idea that Chernobyl was still a death zone and will continue to be for hundreds of years.
This is a fascinating narrative and pictorial on the devestation 25 years later
Chernobyl Aftermath
This is a fascinating narrative and pictorial on the devestation 25 years later
Chernobyl Aftermath
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That's basically what I was eluding to. A true reactor meltdown is a significant historical event. Having multiple meltdowns in a country the size of Japan will alter their history. This thing happening there is terrible. Those workers and firefighters who are fighting this blaze will probably pay for their heroism with their lives. They should be honored for what they're attempting to do. They're absolute patriots and the work they're doing is nothing shy of heroic in every sense...
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There are 180 men working on three shifts to try to keep them from being exposed for too long. They all know the consequences and volunteered to be there.
They are asking for older men because if exposed sometimes the health problems don't show up for quite a number of years.
What these guys are doing is the greatest act of bravery any human being could do. I am humbled by their actions and agree that these men are real life heroes
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Totally agree.
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I wonder if its what will trigger the Chinese and Koreans to step into bike racing more?
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Interview w Shuhei Nakamoto
What happened in Japan is devastating, and we are all hoping that the recovery process will be as fast as possible. What is the situation for HRC - how will this disaster affect the racing activities this coming year?
“For sure the situation is very difficult in Japan, and our thoughts are with all the people directly involved. As HRC, we have been lucky with no big problems, even if now it is difficult to work at our head office - we can work only five hours per day due to the power restrictions put in place. Also access to the office is very difficult - the main train cannot reach Asakadai station - the closest to our office, and it is very complicated to reach work with only 50% of trains operating. Because of this situation many people try to come by car, but now the traffic is incredibly heavy and is taking up to three hours to reach HRC, instead of only one and it's hard to get petrol as petrol stations are closed. Another problem is related to our suppliers. Many of them cannot work at the moment, and this is a potential problem for the racing activities in the coming weeks. So far we have all spare parts we need for Qatar and Jerez races, but after that, if the situation does not change, we will have to manage this carefully. Anyway, everybody in Japan is trying their best to fix the situation and we hope all together we will solve all problems as soon as possible.”
The Motegi race has been postponed until October. Do you know anything about the situation there?
“This was definitely the correct decision. Motegi has some circuit and grandstand damage. It will take some weeks to repair everything but I believe Motegi Circuit will do a good job soon.”
We can imagine that at this time, racing certainly isn't a priority. However, the Winter Testing has been very promising for Honda. With eight days of testing in 2011 there has always been a Honda rider leading the timesheets. What is the secret behind this?
“No secret! We keep the concept from last year’s machine and we improved many small things in many different areas, step-by-step. It is just a mix of good riders and good bike, also the new transmission that we have started to use is an improvement. However, Aoyama on the satellite bike doesn't have this new transmission and he is still very strong so it means the bike as a whole is simply getting stronger.”
What happened in Japan is devastating, and we are all hoping that the recovery process will be as fast as possible. What is the situation for HRC - how will this disaster affect the racing activities this coming year?
“For sure the situation is very difficult in Japan, and our thoughts are with all the people directly involved. As HRC, we have been lucky with no big problems, even if now it is difficult to work at our head office - we can work only five hours per day due to the power restrictions put in place. Also access to the office is very difficult - the main train cannot reach Asakadai station - the closest to our office, and it is very complicated to reach work with only 50% of trains operating. Because of this situation many people try to come by car, but now the traffic is incredibly heavy and is taking up to three hours to reach HRC, instead of only one and it's hard to get petrol as petrol stations are closed. Another problem is related to our suppliers. Many of them cannot work at the moment, and this is a potential problem for the racing activities in the coming weeks. So far we have all spare parts we need for Qatar and Jerez races, but after that, if the situation does not change, we will have to manage this carefully. Anyway, everybody in Japan is trying their best to fix the situation and we hope all together we will solve all problems as soon as possible.”
The Motegi race has been postponed until October. Do you know anything about the situation there?
“This was definitely the correct decision. Motegi has some circuit and grandstand damage. It will take some weeks to repair everything but I believe Motegi Circuit will do a good job soon.”
We can imagine that at this time, racing certainly isn't a priority. However, the Winter Testing has been very promising for Honda. With eight days of testing in 2011 there has always been a Honda rider leading the timesheets. What is the secret behind this?
“No secret! We keep the concept from last year’s machine and we improved many small things in many different areas, step-by-step. It is just a mix of good riders and good bike, also the new transmission that we have started to use is an improvement. However, Aoyama on the satellite bike doesn't have this new transmission and he is still very strong so it means the bike as a whole is simply getting stronger.”
