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Hurricane, WV
My only prediction is that it will be a great race... Lots to watch and it going down to the final laps.
My only prediction is that it will be a great race... Lots to watch and it going down to the final laps.
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In Cider
I predict that you'll tell someone to suck your .... at least once in this thread...
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Pomona NY
Prediction: FIM will continue to dither leaving Judge Judy to be called in to read the riot act to both Vale and Jorge - suggesting the possibility of handing the championship to Marquez. Vale will have an extra security team assigned to prevent anyone from putting a pie in his face. No matter who wins at Valencia, the podium ceremony will be marred by deafening booing, audible across Europe. Handbag fights and burnings of tiny Spanish midget cars will break out. The blow-up Rossi ... doll will be taken off the market, leaving Talpa brokenhearted. Marc will be so impressed by Judge Judy that he'll convert to Judaism. Dani will win and nobody will notice.
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NJ
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neptune
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Your Mom's House
I predict I will be sad when Nicky crosses the finish line. End of a wonderful era for me. It's a fitting exit to all the drama. MotoGP doesn't deserve him.
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Hurricane, WV
You think VR will get through the field that fast or do think he will start up front?
Your top three will be 99, 93, 26 in some order (I am thinking that order). Followed by Iannone. I think the big question is how close is Iannone to Dani? Close enough for a battle?? If they are battling, might let VR catch them.
Then you will have the Smith, Cal, Dov and like group, a sec or so back. I think VR can get to this group pretty fast, but how many laps and how much damage to his tires will it take to get around them?
Then how many laps does he have to close the gap on Iannone and does he have the rubber left to get around him??
Should be "Interesting" TM.
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NJ
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Crab Key
The closeness of this championship would probably have seen the retirement of a World Champion a sidenote. But these shenanigans will probably see it barely mentioned.
He'd better be hauled up onto the podium for a goodbye. Doubt it. Sadly.
A gracious guy who I hope kills it in SBK
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NJ
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Texas
True, but that's a big IF. Honda has broken a lot of promises to Nicky, I have no idea why he stays loyal to them. Nicky would be more competitive on a non-factory ZX-10R than he'll be on the factory CBR.
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In Cider
Here's hoping. He can use 2016 to learn the bikes and hit the ground running in 2017.
Because American Honda have given Nicky an awful lot, most likely including a 'factory' salary.
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NJ
He's still out there to make a living, and since Honda has done quite a bit for him, I don't see a problem with him returning the favor. But I believe in returning loyalty to those who helped make certain things possible with your career. Just how I feel.
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Pomona NY
If the two of them get within striking distance of one another - and they actual duel - somone's gonna fall, or come VERY close. Personally I think Rossi will charge though the field and play it safe for the minium position to win. He'll be coming to get his souvenir and take it home for Uccio to polish.
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Pomona NY
You certain he's not visiting with Barry's offspring?Nicky's family will be happy to see him again.
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