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Lüthi breaks collarbone

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teomolca

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Valencia, Spain
Today during the 125cc & 250cc tests in Montmeló 125cc champ Thomas Lüthi broke his collarbone as a result of the crash he suffered.

250cc times

1. Jorge Lorenzo - Fortuna Aprilia 1'47.622
2. Alex de Angelis - Master MVA Aspar 1'47.949
3. Héctor Barberá - Fortuna Aprilia 1'48.082
4. Jakub Smrz - Cardion AB 1'48.317
5. Andrea Dovizioso - Humangest 1'48.374
6. Sebas Porto - Repsol Honda 1'49.032
7. Roberto Locatelli - Team Toth 1'49.082
8. Yuki Takahashi - Humangest 1'49.378
9. Marco Simoncelli - Metis Gilera 1'49.456
10. Arturo Tizón - Honda BQR 1'49.476

125cc

1. Mika Kallio - Red Bull KTM 1'50.849
2. Lukas Pesek - Derbi Racing 1'51.158
3. Álvaro Bautista - Master MVA Aspar 1'51.356
4. Sergio Gadea - Master MVA Aspar 1'51.365
5. Ángel Rodríguez - 3C Racing 1'51.382
6. Simone Corsi - Metis Gilera 1'51.495
7. Julián Simón - Red Bull KTM 1'51.499
8. Mattia Pasini - Master MVA Aspar 1'51.692
9. Pablo Nieto - Multimedia Racing 1'51.743
10. Thomas Lüthi - Elit Caffe Latte 1'51.821
 
I hate to say it, but there goes Luthi's chance at a back to back title. He only really won by the skin of his teeth last year, and in 125's, every point counts. Even if he manages to get on the grid at Jerez, this will affect his performance.
I'm far from a 125/250 GP expert, but I think 2006 is Kallio's year. I hope so, too. It'll be good to see KTM take a rider's championship.
 
I wouldn't count out Lüthi yet, 125cc is usually a very competitive championship were it's very difficult to dominate, that leaves room for good "comebacks" by riders that were not scoring big points at the beggining of the season.
 
Im all honesty, I don't think Luthi's dual championship material. I'd be surprised if he ever goes past 250. I mean, look at the aces who have come up from 125s. Guys like Pedrosa and Rossi. Luthi just not as magic as those guys. Great rider, no doubt, and he'll take some wins this season, but he just dosen't have that dominance in the class, even though he's the defending Champion. I'll liken his situation to JT in the '05 WSBK season. Defending champ, race winner, but not too hot. I got this gut feeling that this is Kallio's year. I wouldn't bet on it (You'd be stupid to bet on a series as competitive and unpredictable as 125) but I'll be keeping an eye on Kallio.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (teomolca @ Mar 2 2006, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I wouldn't count out Lüthi yet, 125cc is usually a very competitive championship were it's very difficult to dominate, that leaves room for good "comebacks" by riders that were not scoring big points at the beggining of the season.
i agree teo. don't count the boy out just yet.... it's a long season!
 
Yeah, but I have my doubts. It's not like I don't like Luthi, I just don't really have faith in him
 
i completely agree with richo ....
Kallio will be the one to watch in the 125's this yr. Simon could be one to watch, he put in a few good performances last year .... but probably should be put into our ugly ducklings list too.....

Luthi had a tough battle for the championship last year ... i THINK his strongest point would have had to be his consistency if anything .... despite that fantastic crash involving Gadea. he doesnt look to have much speed on him.... but then i might be confused .... i never paid much attention in the 125's and its been so long since ive watched them race.....
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Yeah, me too. But my new years resolution was to pay attention to these bikes.... no matter how small they are
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Katt @ Mar 3 2006, 05:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>i completely agree with richo ....
hmmmmm...?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Mar 3 2006, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Yeah, me too. But my new years resolution was to pay attention to these bikes.... no matter how small they are
it's excellent racing. always 5, 6 riders scraping it out till the end.
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Thomas Luthi will be fit to race at Jerez in just over 2 weeks so then he can start the defence of his 05 title
 
That's good news, maybe he can make a comeback after all.... but I'm telling ya Kallio will be hard to beat
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (frosty58 @ Mar 4 2006, 02:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>i think she's got it in for ya
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haha yeh riiiiight mate .... no offence to richo but im not that kind of girl
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Mar 6 2006, 12:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>female, pulse, and under 60.... any two of those will do me just fine
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yewwwwww that could be a really big age gap....

and any TWO of those? .... haha didnt know that you swung that way...
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Mar 6 2006, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I got lucky, my girl's all three
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thats good!

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otherwise you would be ..., .... a necrophiliac .... or she is a pediafile...
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