<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Jul 10 2006, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>There were no alterations to the track in last year's rennovations by Yamaha, only additional runoff room was added.
The thing of it is, obviously track knowledge is a big advantage at Laguna Seca, or any track for that matter, but it's not a necessity. Look at Rossi. When they go to Misano next year, track knowledge will come into play again with any remaining WSB guys and whatever Europeans have raced it at some point in their careers. I expect those who have ridden it to do well and I expect those who haven't to adjust and do the best they can.
But you have to agree that there are differences. Laguna Seca still are very special compared to any track. Misano is more an off the shelf track. They are easier to learn. Quite flat and boring. Sure it doesn't hurt to know the track but it doesn't play such a big role on most other tracks.
If Rossi knew Lagua Seca he would have won last year. I my guess is that he will this year, maby more out of motivation than knowledge. He want's too prove who's the best and what better way to do it than at Haydens home track. With that under his belt he can live with a lost chapionshp if it comes to that. His biggest motivation last year was to show off for the Yamaha celebreties.
The thing of it is, obviously track knowledge is a big advantage at Laguna Seca, or any track for that matter, but it's not a necessity. Look at Rossi. When they go to Misano next year, track knowledge will come into play again with any remaining WSB guys and whatever Europeans have raced it at some point in their careers. I expect those who have ridden it to do well and I expect those who haven't to adjust and do the best they can.
But you have to agree that there are differences. Laguna Seca still are very special compared to any track. Misano is more an off the shelf track. They are easier to learn. Quite flat and boring. Sure it doesn't hurt to know the track but it doesn't play such a big role on most other tracks.
If Rossi knew Lagua Seca he would have won last year. I my guess is that he will this year, maby more out of motivation than knowledge. He want's too prove who's the best and what better way to do it than at Haydens home track. With that under his belt he can live with a lost chapionshp if it comes to that. His biggest motivation last year was to show off for the Yamaha celebreties.
