Laguna Seca Practice & Qual

1. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team ( 1min 22.997 secs
2. Marco Melandri ITA Honda Gresini ( 1min 23.177 secs
3. John Hopkins USA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP ( 1min 23.452 secs
4. Colin Edwards USA Fiat Yamaha Team (M) 1min 23.535 secs
5. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team (M) 1min 23.548 secs
6. Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team (M) 1min 23.550 secs
7. Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP ( 1min 23.576 secs
8. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team (M) 1min 23.768 secs
9. Loris Capirossi ITA Ducati Marlboro Team ( 1min 23.912 secs
10. Makoto Tamada JPN Dunlop Tech 3 Yamaha (D) 1min 23.965 secs
11. Carlos Checa SPA Honda LCR (M) 1min 23.998 secs
12. Randy de Puniet FRA Kawasaki Racing Team ( 1min 24.043 secs
13. Anthony West AUS Kawasaki Racing Team ( 1min 24.077 secs
14. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Dunlop Tech 3 Yamaha (D) 1min 24.173 secs
15. Roger Lee Hayden USA Kawasaki Racing Team ( 1min 24.325 secs
16. Alex Barros BRA Pramac d'Antin MotoGP ( 1min 24.457 secs
17. Kurtis Roberts USA Team Roberts (M) 1min 24.666 secs
18. Shinya Nakano JPN Konica Minolta Honda (M) 1min 24.850 secs
19. Miguel Duhamel USA Honda Gresini ( 1min 25.550 secs
20. Chaz Davies GBR Pramac d'Antin MotoGP ( 1min 26.459 secs

Gooo Stoner and Hopper! Westy stickin with his teammate and beatin the younger Hayden.. Chaz Davies replacing Hoffman! crazy! Silly move by Guintoli in FP1 on Hoffmeister.. DePuniet crashed in FP2

Nice one Casey! Great work by Westy, and dammit nice work CV as well. This good be a damn fine race. Just keep Rossi out of the front 2 rows and I'll be happy.

MARCO MELANDRI (2nd, 1'23"597): "We've made a good start to the weekend, I'm happy. The bike is responding well and thanks to the new exhaust pipe the engine performance is much sweeter and I can ride it as I like around here. I'm also satisfied with the tyres. I'm feeling highly motivated for the challenge ahead and I'm determined to finish with a top result. I like this track - I was third here last year and after such a good ride in Germany I'm ready to fight for the podium again."

This new pipe has been the topic of all of the Honda riders.That must be some pipe huh.Made the front end feel better.Honda has hit on something in the suspension and they want everyone to be looking at the pipe.No doubt a good pipe will boost performance but i think its something different

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(IsraeliRacer @ Jul 21 2007, 07:48 AM) [snapback]80170[/snapback]<div class='quotemain'>
Jesus...... Stoner just broke underneath the 1.23's! He just did 1.22.997, and that ladies and gentlemen, is a new track record.


Adonay...(just a private jewish joke...lol...)....Stoner is the best!!!...GO CASEY!!!...whip there arses!!!...1:22:997 and he’s just starting...he’s going to show all who’s best!!!...this will be NO Sachsenring race result Casey has something to proove!!!

Sometimes I think I'm just cursing the riders I pick to go well. Last week I said Rossi would run away with it, and he crashed. This week all the people I pick to be weaker than usual (Melandri, Stoner, Hopkins) are topping the time sheet. Meanwhile, the people I picked to go well (Rossi, N. Hayden, Pedrosa, Checa, Vermuelen) are having a tea party in the mediocre part of the time sheet.

One thing these times reveal is that Stoner is 100% for real. I knew he was great long before this, especially since I'm part of the hopelessly optimistic Ducatisti. However, not even the Italian press can deny that Stoner has what motorcycle legends have.

Since Laguna was added back to the calendar Bridgestone and Ducati have made fools of themselves at the USGP. This year they are at the top of the first FP. Sure, both companies have made big improvements this year, but Stoner is definitely the reason Ducati are going well.

If Stoner can keep this up for another 3 or 4 years he will probably match or exceed Doohan's numbers.

If dePuniet could stop crashing for one weekend it might improve his chances of keeping his ride.

Looks as though any home ground advantage is pretty much gone. The Brigdestone boys are quick and hopefully the tyres will hold up for race distance.

RLH did ok, Im quite impressed at Ant's performance, he is really starting to put pressure on RDP, plus he doesn't crash.

Is the temp going up for the weekend? 42 on the ground aint exactly cool.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mylexicon @ Jul 20 2007, 07:44 PM) [snapback]80200[/snapback]<div class='quotemain'>
If Stoner can keep this up for another 3 or 4 years he will probably match or exceed Doohan's numbers.


I think your starting to get ahead of yourself, your forgeting the robot on the honda it wont always be bad as we are already seeing

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(krazy91 @ Jul 21 2007, 03:45 PM) [snapback]80208[/snapback]<div class='quotemain'>
I think your starting to get ahead of yourself, your forgeting the robot on the honda it wont always be bad as we are already seeing


I do agree....but...this might just be the time when these two great riders (CS & DP) can compete “in inverted commas” after all the excuses for Honda. As after this gp I don’t think the robot will have any more excuses...or could heeee??? Btw: Casey doesn’t have to prove anything in comparison to the robot in motoGP that is...lol...

true enough this season so far stoner has the robot beat but he did win rookie of the year last year it will definately be a interesting rivialary (spelling?) for a long time I think.

Interesting day 1 so far.

- RLH is doing okay...but Laguna experience is being overshawdowed by non-GP and bridgestioe experience....RDP and Westy will still out race him
- Duhamel is looking to end up in last place...yes he will get passed by Chaz...
- Roberts...well at least he won't be last and he's likely to pass RLH...
- Nakano will end up unemployed as a result of this weekend, given his performance on day 1
- Chaz wow!...good on you boy...and good luck....
- NH...well if he's lucky he'll repeat last weekend performance and maybe people will fall...but its not looking likely.
- Capirossi....well he'd better improve and support Casey on this race...else mr Melandri will get his job..
- Rossi is buiding momentum...
- Edwards looks promising...but we say that every weekend
- Hopper looking good...hope he can keep it up...
- Pedrobot is going to shock everyone on day 2 by keeping with Casey.
- Melandri well he will sign for Ducati...so he's going to help Casey beat Pedrobot.
- and Mr Stoner...WOW![attachmentid=2028]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(MigsAngel @ Jul 21 2007, 05:24 PM) [snapback]80221[/snapback]<div class='quotemain'>
Interesting day 1 so far.

- RLH is doing okay...but Laguna experience is being overshawdowed by non-GP and bridgestioe experience....RDP and Westy will still out race him
- Duhamel is looking to end up in last place...yes he will get passed by Chaz...
- Roberts...well at least he won't be last and he's likely to pass RLH...
- Nakano will end up unemployed as a result of this weekend, given his performance on day 1
- Chaz wow!...good on you boy...and good luck....
- NH...well if he's lucky he'll repeat last weekend performance and maybe people will fall...but its not looking likely.
- Capirossi....well he'd better improve and support Casey on this race...else mr Melandri will get his job..
- Rossi is buiding momentum...
- Edwards looks promising...but we say that every weekend
- Hopper looking good...hope he can keep it up...
- Pedrobot is going to shock everyone on day 2 by keeping with Casey.
- Melandri well he will sign for Ducati...so he's going to help Casey beat Pedrobot.
- and Mr Stoner...WOW!


Angel..ur and Angel (from heeeeavvv or heeeellll)...lol...& U will definitely!!!...Go 2222 Heaven...So Diplomatic...UR defenately "Like A Politician...God Forbid, U Say!!...lol...but never the less a great analysis btw!!!...I truly agree mate!!!

Yes...I think as the Angel has said...that & please I’m only talking about motoGP animalizing..lol...

But the ANGEL is RIGHT/LEFT with
1. Mr. Edwards, Mr. Capirossi,
2. Mr. Rossi...I AGREE!!!...
3. PEDROBOT!!!??? Don’t think so mate!!!, ......yes...
4. Melandri is a MATE of Casey’s..u know with the Nolan sponsorship and all that....Marco is a champion...(but Casey u better watch out in 2008 about Marco...u know...suck up one year and F,,,,k u up the A...e the other YEAR...lol.... “MY WARNING CASEY!!!...WATCH OUT FOR “MARCO”...HE’S GOING TO DO IT 2U...NEXT YEAR...lol...

But our Casey is UP TO ANYTHING THAT motoGp Physiology "CAN TROUGH AT HIM!!!...be it the year...200&..8,9,10,11,12,13 (Ohh "13"...that will be a year 2 remember!!) 11, 12 and then the GREAT CASE will Fade>>>>...It’s ONLY NATURAL!!!...lol...please the aussies are “ONLY HUMAN!!!”...lol

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Son of Doohan @ Jul 21 2007, 12:56 AM) [snapback]80180[/snapback]<div class='quotemain'>
Nice one Casey! Great work by Westy, and dammit nice work CV as well. This good be a damn fine race. Just keep Rossi out of the front 2 rows and I'll be happy.


I wouldn't set my hopes too high if I were you on that Rossi thing. He will be back today.
Rossi had an excellent second stint in FP2 (where he was clocking regualr mid 23's) but a real shity stint 3 (the last). Looking at the pace and not only best lap, that put him on the top 4 I think. (Haven't chscked the analisys yet but just from the live timing both Edwards and Rossi looked good, with a very steady pace.)

These days that bad 3rd stint can mean a bad test setting but more likely any number of tire related causes.
The limitied number of tires make the results real strange at some FP's.
They use worn tires and even tires they know doesn't work under the current conditions just to save the better ones for Q and race.


Also expect Pedrosa to be all the way up there. The Robot improve all the way to the race. Often even improving on moring warm up on race day.


Still, Stoner look very strong again and I can't help cheering him a little as well. He must be the gratest thing next to Rossi out there, and not only fast but also smart.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Babelfish @ Jul 21 2007, 08:15 PM) [snapback]80247[/snapback]<div class='quotemain'>
I wouldn't set my hopes too high if I were you. Rossi will be back today.
Rossi had an excellent second stint in FP2 (where he was clocking regualr mid 23's) but a real shity stint 3 (the last). These days that can mean anything from a bad test setting to any number of tire related causes.
The limitied number of tires make the results real strange at some FP's.
They use worn tires and even tires they know doesn't work under the current conditions just to save the better ones for Q and race.

Still, Stoner look very strong again and I can't help cheering him a little as well. He must be the gratest thing next to Rossi out there, and not only fast but also smart.


Babelfish..UR A VERY WISE MAN!!! As far as Mr. Stoner is concerened!!! goodonyahhh!!! as we say in aussie!!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Babelfish @ Jul 21 2007, 08:15 PM) [snapback]80247[/snapback]<div class='quotemain'>
I wouldn't set my hopes too high if I were you. Rossi will be back today.
Rossi had an excellent second stint in FP2 (where he was clocking regualr mid 23's) but a real shity stint 3 (the last). These days that can mean anything from a bad test setting to any number of tire related causes.
The limitied number of tires make the results real strange at some FP's.
They use worn tires and even tires they know doesn't work under the current conditions just to save the better ones for Q and race.

Still, Stoner look very strong again and I can't help cheering him a little as well. He must be the gratest thing next to Rossi out there, and not only fast but also smart.


Babelfish...Rossi had an excellent second stint in FP2 (where he was clocking regualr mid 23's) but a real shity stint 3 (the last)”

Yes Babelfish...Does ur insinuation mean??? That ROSSI is FAST in;...2007???...OR>>>>9,10,11,12,13 ohh it might be the “omens’ year 2013 or 2666!!!...

Babelfish..."Rossi Has To Do IT NOWWWW” U KNOW A.S.A.P>>>Or He’s...“A GONER, BIG TIME!!”

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(krazy91 @ Jul 21 2007, 07:04 AM) [snapback]80218[/snapback]<div class='quotemain'>
true enough this season so far stoner has the robot beat but he did win rookie of the year last year it will definately be a interesting rivialary (spelling?) for a long time I think.


Even though I am a keen Stoner fan I agree; apart from Pedrosa also being very talented Honda some time in the near future will develop a very dominant bike and Stoner is signed for several years with Ducati and in any case appears to have totally burnt his bridges with Honda.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CSCVAW @ Jul 21 2007, 01:12 PM) [snapback]80264[/snapback]<div class='quotemain'>
Babelfish...Rossi had an excellent second stint in FP2 (where he was clocking regualr mid 23's) but a real shity stint 3 (the last)”

Yes Babelfish...Does ur insinuation mean??? That ROSSI is FAST in;...2007???...OR>>>>9,10,11,12,13 ohh it might be the “omens’ year 2013 or 2666!!!...

Babelfish..."Rossi Has To Do IT NOWWWW” U KNOW A.S.A.P>>>Or He’s...“A GONER, BIG TIME!!”


We all hear you without the shuting CSCVAW.

I insinuate nothing, just state the fact that Rossi were very close to Stoners "race pace" on stint 2 of FP2.

BTW. Rosssssi willlll beeee faaaast as looooong as he is onnnn the trackkkk. 07,08,09,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Babelfish @ Jul 21 2007, 03:11 PM) [snapback]80300[/snapback]<div class='quotemain'>
We all hear you without the shuting CSCVAW.

I insinuate nothing, just state the fact that Rossi were very close to Stoners "race pace" on stint 2 of FP2.

BTW. Rosssssi willlll beeee faaaast as looooong as he is onnnn the trackkkk. 07,08,09,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18




This is very obviously true but I think he will stop as soon as he wins a championship against the younger guys, perhaps even this year if he wins.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(michaelm @ Jul 21 2007, 05:37 PM) [snapback]80301[/snapback]<div class='quotemain'>
This is very obviously true but I think he will stop as soon as he wins a championship against the younger guys, perhaps even this year if he wins.


He is on contract out 2008.
What happens after that reamins to be seen.
He is still only 28 years old and could have many years to come on the very top if the motivation is there. That said, it wouldn't surprice me if he quit after 08. He got little mor to prove.



10 min out in FP3 and 12 guys under 1:24. This is going to be fast....
And C Davies is ON pace and faster than Roberts!

Faster than Roberts, faster than Duhamel.

GOOOOOOOO Chaz!!!

(hey where's Chaz in the fantasy league )

looking good