Le Mans Practice and Qualifying
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (VHMP01 @ May 19 2007, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Mindless Cheerleader as usual!
It was pretty frustrating to see that highlight near the bottom for almost the whole quali session. Good thing he's 4th...much better than 10th
It was pretty frustrating to see that highlight near the bottom for almost the whole quali session. Good thing he's 4th...much better than 10th
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BEN @ May 19 2007, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Quality qula session!
Thought Stoner had that in the bag with 2 mins to go - which was a stunning time from him, but Edwards really did pull that from the bag!
Gooo Checca..........need some fantasy points!
Ben, can you fuse the 'Le Mans Qualifying Results (SPOILERS)' and this thread please?
Thought Stoner had that in the bag with 2 mins to go - which was a stunning time from him, but Edwards really did pull that from the bag!
Gooo Checca..........need some fantasy points!
Ben, can you fuse the 'Le Mans Qualifying Results (SPOILERS)' and this thread please?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (VHMP01 @ May 19 2007, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Ben, can you fuse the 'Le Mans Qualifying Results (SPOILERS)' and this thread please?
That was my fault, sorry. I didnt see this thread, and didnt look around enough.
That was my fault, sorry. I didnt see this thread, and didnt look around enough.
Nice job from CE, lets guess how many places back he goes
Impressed with Checa, Rossi will have his work cut out again, and at least DePuniet gives something to France to cheer about with a credible 8th spot.
Impressed with Checa, Rossi will have his work cut out again, and at least DePuniet gives something to France to cheer about with a credible 8th spot.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rickyduck @ May 19 2007, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>That was my fault, sorry. I didnt see this thread, and didnt look around enough.
Don't worry mate, has happened lots of times and its just a matter of putting them together...
Don't worry mate, has happened lots of times and its just a matter of putting them together...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (somedamnwriter @ May 19 2007, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>It was pretty frustrating to see that highlight near the bottom for almost the whole quali session. Good thing he's 4th...much better than 10th
But I don't have too high hopes right now. Rossi are strugeling to get the right tires/setup. Seems that Edwards did the right choice of tires this time and Rossi didn't. Stoner seems to do the right thing all the time.
Right now it looks like a Stoner win and Edwards, Rossi, Hopper and Checa fighting for the two remaining podiums.
Don't underestimate the power of the Ducati on a stop and go track. They have "only" about 10km/h on the Yamaha in top speed but acceleration out of the corners....
Anyway forget ALL about that. Looks like rain tomorrow:
This for tomorrow 14:00 and if I'm right Le Mans is spot in the middle of that rain.
The question is who will win in rain?
Maybe thats why Pedrose politly dropped down to 10th even before the rain starts
But I don't have too high hopes right now. Rossi are strugeling to get the right tires/setup. Seems that Edwards did the right choice of tires this time and Rossi didn't. Stoner seems to do the right thing all the time.
Right now it looks like a Stoner win and Edwards, Rossi, Hopper and Checa fighting for the two remaining podiums.
Don't underestimate the power of the Ducati on a stop and go track. They have "only" about 10km/h on the Yamaha in top speed but acceleration out of the corners....
Anyway forget ALL about that. Looks like rain tomorrow:
This for tomorrow 14:00 and if I'm right Le Mans is spot in the middle of that rain.
The question is who will win in rain?
Maybe thats why Pedrose politly dropped down to 10th even before the rain starts
Anyone who doubted Stoners abilities and thought that Casey's performance was down to the Ducati advantage is truly silenced today. The next Ducati is in 13th place and the bike obviously doesn't suit the circuit. Fair play!
Time for the predictions:
No wet/dry crap, you have to gamble on the weather too.
1. Rossi
2. Melandri
3. Stoner
4. Hayden
5. Vermuelen
6. Hopper
7. Barros
Those are the only people who will actually finish
If it's wet, Toni Terminator is going to terminate Pedrobot this time.
This is going to be the worst race in the history of Motogp.
No wet/dry crap, you have to gamble on the weather too.
1. Rossi
2. Melandri
3. Stoner
4. Hayden
5. Vermuelen
6. Hopper
7. Barros
Those are the only people who will actually finish
This is going to be the worst race in the history of Motogp.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ May 19 2007, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Those are the only people who will actually finish
If it's wet, Toni Terminator is going to terminate Pedrobot this time.
This is going to be the worst race in the history of Motogp.
No way. He's aiming for somone on the first three rows not that backmarker. Most likely he aim for the guy he as such an affection for and close ties to: Stoner.
This is going to be the worst race in the history of Motogp.
No way. He's aiming for somone on the first three rows not that backmarker. Most likely he aim for the guy he as such an affection for and close ties to: Stoner.
Well done to both Colin and Casey!!!!!
I haven't seen the quali
So, I dunno whether it was exciting or not..
Rossi in 4th place ain't that bad I think, he usually fights back. Hopefully he will have a good start. Elias 6th
so we might see an interesting battle between Rossi and Elias again.
Nicky did better than Dani, I'd expected it the other way around tbh, but it's nice for Nicky though, hopefully he'll have a good race!!!!!
CAN'T WAIT FOR TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I haven't seen the quali
So, I dunno whether it was exciting or not..
Rossi in 4th place ain't that bad I think, he usually fights back. Hopefully he will have a good start. Elias 6th
Nicky did better than Dani, I'd expected it the other way around tbh, but it's nice for Nicky though, hopefully he'll have a good race!!!!!
CAN'T WAIT FOR TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Babelfish @ May 19 2007, 07:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>No way. He's aiming for somone on the first three rows not that backmarker. Most likely he aim for the guy he as such an affection for and close ties to: Stoner.
Hopefully Toni "Tora! Tora! Tora" Elias will stall on the line and let everyone else get around the first corner without the "Top Gun" sound ringing in their ears.
Seriously though, well done to Colin, hopefully he can turn it into a result tommorow, and would also be great to see Nicky cruising past Elias and clearing off before he (Elias) crashes.
In my opinion, if Stoner wins tommorow, then he's gonna be a hard man to beat to the title.
You know who I'm backing though..........
What can I say, I like yellow.......
Pete
Hopefully Toni "Tora! Tora! Tora" Elias will stall on the line and let everyone else get around the first corner without the "Top Gun" sound ringing in their ears.
Seriously though, well done to Colin, hopefully he can turn it into a result tommorow, and would also be great to see Nicky cruising past Elias and clearing off before he (Elias) crashes.
In my opinion, if Stoner wins tommorow, then he's gonna be a hard man to beat to the title.
You know who I'm backing though..........
What can I say, I like yellow.......
Pete
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ May 19 2007, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>In my opinion, if Stoner wins tommorow, then he's gonna be a hard man to beat to the title.
Agree
Agree
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (basspete @ May 19 2007, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>In my opinion, if Stoner wins tommorow, then he's gonna be a hard man to beat to the title.
He already is a hard man to beat to the title!
He already is a hard man to beat to the title!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Valentino Is God @ May 19 2007, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>He already is a hard man to beat to the title!
I am not sure if Casey is the real deal. Until he does well at tracks that are not supposed to suit the Ducati, then I'll be more convinced. So far in all his wins, it seems he's not been riding on the ragged edge and he's done enough so he didn't lose the race. If he wins tomorrow fair and square, it's going to be a bit worrying for the rest of the teams.
Let's hope it's a great race as so far this season, the races have been good, but not great.
I am not sure if Casey is the real deal. Until he does well at tracks that are not supposed to suit the Ducati, then I'll be more convinced. So far in all his wins, it seems he's not been riding on the ragged edge and he's done enough so he didn't lose the race. If he wins tomorrow fair and square, it's going to be a bit worrying for the rest of the teams.
Let's hope it's a great race as so far this season, the races have been good, but not great.
Good quali what a last sector by Edwards!
Race looks likely to be good but Rossi, Pedrosa and Melandri probably need to find something more in warmup if they are to challenge Stoner but qualifying times can be deceptive as was shown by Rossi (Sachsenring) and Melandri (Turkey) last year. Edwards goes quite well at Le Mans but i would be surprised if he can keep this up but maybe a podium for him if he does a good race.
I was particularly impressed by the qualifying of:
Edwards (great lap)
Stoner (bad track for ducati?...not for casey)
Checa (best honda despite being bottom of tree)
Guintoli (11th is great for him)
Less impressed by:
Pedrosa (hondas no.1 was 5th fastest honda)
Capirossi (over 1 second off stoner)
Tamada (usually 16th good but 0.9 off Guintoli)
Hofmann (0.7 off Barros)
Race looks likely to be good but Rossi, Pedrosa and Melandri probably need to find something more in warmup if they are to challenge Stoner but qualifying times can be deceptive as was shown by Rossi (Sachsenring) and Melandri (Turkey) last year. Edwards goes quite well at Le Mans but i would be surprised if he can keep this up but maybe a podium for him if he does a good race.
I was particularly impressed by the qualifying of:
Edwards (great lap)
Stoner (bad track for ducati?...not for casey)
Checa (best honda despite being bottom of tree)
Guintoli (11th is great for him)
Less impressed by:
Pedrosa (hondas no.1 was 5th fastest honda)
Capirossi (over 1 second off stoner)
Tamada (usually 16th good but 0.9 off Guintoli)
Hofmann (0.7 off Barros)
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Valerian @ May 19 2007, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>If he wins tomorrow fair and square, it's going to be a bit worrying for the rest of the teams.
If he wins tomorrow it would be against the odds, not fair and square so much.
If he wins tomorrow it would be against the odds, not fair and square so much.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ May 19 2007, 10:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>If he wins tomorrow it would be against the odds, not fair and square so much.
Against whos odds?
Not mine or yours at least.
He's got the best package out there and he himself is surfing on a wave right now and he has done sensationally well in the 4 first races.
The only two things that could stir up the odds right now is rain or one of Brurgres' miracle cures.
Against whos odds?
Not mine or yours at least.
He's got the best package out there and he himself is surfing on a wave right now and he has done sensationally well in the 4 first races.
The only two things that could stir up the odds right now is rain or one of Brurgres' miracle cures.
Well the Ducati obviously has no advantage at this circuit ()next one in 13th) and the form would suggest he is at a disadvantage to the others, particularly yamaha.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ May 19 2007, 11:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Well the Ducati obviously has no advantage at this circuit ()next one in 13th) and the form would suggest he is at a disadvantage to the others, particularly yamaha.
Jeezz, how many rider do you need among the top three before the "bike" has an advantage?
And what kind of rider do you need up there to prove that?
A thrown-away that just came back from a mid pack result in WSB on a customer bike
A just become father that rode that thing in a way that fooled us too think it's a beast, and has been away from 250 so long that he can't even remember?
A gridfiller on a customer bike?
The only one among those that can do any thing is Barros who disapeard as the q-tires came on, but he did pretty well before that, actually much better than Rossi did so don't rule him out to disprove your point. The two others are hardly worth mentioning in their curent form and doesn't prove .... about the bikes ability.
Casey doesn't need a huge advantage when his two main competitors are in serious troubble. He is a better rider than most there and has a bike that works beautifull in the corners and propell out of them as a rocket.
Le mans doesn't have long straights, but it got a few of them, it's a stop and go track. Despite being one of the shortest it has one of the biggest differences between the classes. That should tell you that power counts, and power is what ducati have more of than the others.
In other words, he has the best package for that track and is a good enough rider to take advantage of it. He did a 1:44.7 on a tire he'd allready done 20 laps on. Rossi could hardly get down to 1:45.3 before the qualifiers came on.
What we've seen so far has been Yamahas being quick in practise and quicker in qualifying, but still being beaten by Stoner in the race. Now he's just a fraction slower than Edwards that hardly any but me have faith in to even to make the podium and he is well in front of Rossi. As it is right now and it becomes a dry race I'd say he got the best starting point in this season. His closest competitor will probably be Hopper.
But then again, if it rains it's whole new game.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Valentino Is God @ May 19 2007, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Good quali what a last sector by Edwards!
Not bad but nothing spectacular. I checked and it was stoner who had a bad last sector, actually he looks quite bad there all through the session.
Jeezz, how many rider do you need among the top three before the "bike" has an advantage?
And what kind of rider do you need up there to prove that?
A thrown-away that just came back from a mid pack result in WSB on a customer bike
A just become father that rode that thing in a way that fooled us too think it's a beast, and has been away from 250 so long that he can't even remember?
A gridfiller on a customer bike?
The only one among those that can do any thing is Barros who disapeard as the q-tires came on, but he did pretty well before that, actually much better than Rossi did so don't rule him out to disprove your point. The two others are hardly worth mentioning in their curent form and doesn't prove .... about the bikes ability.
Casey doesn't need a huge advantage when his two main competitors are in serious troubble. He is a better rider than most there and has a bike that works beautifull in the corners and propell out of them as a rocket.
Le mans doesn't have long straights, but it got a few of them, it's a stop and go track. Despite being one of the shortest it has one of the biggest differences between the classes. That should tell you that power counts, and power is what ducati have more of than the others.
In other words, he has the best package for that track and is a good enough rider to take advantage of it. He did a 1:44.7 on a tire he'd allready done 20 laps on. Rossi could hardly get down to 1:45.3 before the qualifiers came on.
What we've seen so far has been Yamahas being quick in practise and quicker in qualifying, but still being beaten by Stoner in the race. Now he's just a fraction slower than Edwards that hardly any but me have faith in to even to make the podium and he is well in front of Rossi. As it is right now and it becomes a dry race I'd say he got the best starting point in this season. His closest competitor will probably be Hopper.
But then again, if it rains it's whole new game.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Valentino Is God @ May 19 2007, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Good quali what a last sector by Edwards!
Not bad but nothing spectacular. I checked and it was stoner who had a bad last sector, actually he looks quite bad there all through the session.
