Shaghai Free Practice and Quali discussion

phleg · Apr 30, 2008

I'm starting this up early because I'm not entirely sure how the times work out, and because it's my thing.

Let's hope the racing at the end of it is as good as the WSS race at Assen.

projekZERO · Apr 30, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (phleg @ Apr 30 2008, 08:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I'm starting this up early because I'm not entirely sure how the times work out, and because it's my thing.

Let's hope the racing at the end of it is as good as the WSS race at Assen.

Not likely, all 3 forecast I've checked show rain on sunday.

Doesn't look good for Pedrosa and Lorenzo to come out of this weekend with the points lead. Most likely Stoner or Rossi.

DamnNinja · Apr 30, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (projekZERO @ May 1 2008, 12:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Not likely, all 3 forecast I've checked show rain on sunday.

Doesn't look good for Pedrosa and Lorenzo to come out of this weekend with the points lead. Most likely Stoner or Rossi.

If its going to rain I go for no 46 and 52 plus Edward and Nicky..

ops and Stoner

mylexicon · Apr 30, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (V5Stroker @ Apr 30 2008, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>If its going to rain I go for no 46 and 52 plus Edward and Nicky..

ops and Stoner

Nick doesn't stand a chance in the rain. He's not a half bad wet rider, but he can't ride with TC on so he bins it.

Maybe this year will be different?

kieran · Apr 30, 2008

If it's raining then I'm going the Aussie trifecta.

projekZERO · Apr 30, 2008

What does everyone make of this? Dovi says he's going to China with a new bike. Did I miss something? Honda already letting the customers have the 08?

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Dovizio...eastern+promise

mylexicon · Apr 30, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (projekZERO @ Apr 30 2008, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>What does everyone make of this? Dovi says he's going to China with a new bike. Did I miss something? Honda already letting the customers have the 08?

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Dovizio...eastern+promise

Where does this article say he is getting THE new equipment

It just says, a new bike. Not the 2008 Repsol spec RC212V.

projekZERO · Apr 30, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Apr 30 2008, 03:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Where does this article say he is getting THE new equipment

It just says, a new bike. Not the 2008 Repsol spec RC212V.

Um....which is exactly what I said, he said he's getting a new bike, and all the little curly things with the dot at the bottom.... yeah, those mean I'm asking a question or in other words making an inquiry, not making a statement. That means I'm not sure what the comment he made meant, I'm asking here trying to find out.

I don't think I could have made it more clear.

DamnNinja · Apr 30, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (projekZERO @ May 1 2008, 07:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Um....which is exactly what I said, he said he's getting a new bike, and all the little curly things with the dot at the bottom.... yeah, those mean I'm asking a question or in other words making an inquiry, not making a statement. That means I'm not sure what the comment he made meant, I'm asking here trying to find out.

I don't think I could have made it more clear.

Pedrobot gotta have all the "new equipment" first.

Nicky goes second and the rest "when they are available"

Puuig can confirm this

shame you HRC..No wonder Nicky said win or bin..

Dazza · Apr 30, 2008

The temperature is about 80 today, man if it rains I will hit the Main Grandstand.

Tom · May 1, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (projekZERO @ Apr 30 2008, 11:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>What does everyone make of this? Dovi says he's going to China with a new bike. Did I miss something? Honda already letting the customers have the 08?

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Dovizio...eastern+promise

If Dovi does get an 08 bike then Nicky will be under pressure right away.

Tom · May 1, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (projekZERO @ Apr 30 2008, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Not likely, all 3 forecast I've checked show rain on sunday.

My two favorite riders are relatively weak in the rain, and ride Michelins. Their two main competitors are relatively good in the wet and ride the right tyres. I hope its dry.

mjpartyboy · May 1, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (V5Stroker @ Apr 30 2008, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>If its going to rain I go for no 46 and 52 plus Edward and Nicky..

ops and Stoner

As well as I want Toseland to do I've noticed his wet times haven't been at the sharp end during testing and this season so far.

Let's finally get this elusive win then Rossi!

MigsAngel · May 1, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ May 1 2008, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>If Dovi does get an 08 bike then Nicky will be under pressure right away.

Dovi can keep riding the 07 bike and Nicky would still be under pressure from him....

If Dovi is getting new parts/bike then Nicky needs to be finding his new 09 team now...

phleg · May 1, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mjpartyboy @ May 1 2008, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>As well as I want Toseland to do I've noticed his wet times haven't been at the sharp end during testing and this season so far.

Where do people get this notion from?

Yes he was slowest in the wet Estoril free practices, but if you looked at the IRTA test times in the wet, he was still right up there in fifth.

teomolca · May 1, 2008

Would be interesting to have a wet race to see where everyone is standing. I would bet on Vermeulen. Rossi should be good too, and maybe West will be on the opposite side of the grid for once.
I don't think Dani will struggle particularly, no idea what Lorenzo can do in those conditions.

If it stays dry then the usual suspects will be up there, Dani, Lorenzo, Rossi and Stoner and no one else.

michaelm · May 1, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Teomolca @ May 1 2008, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Would be interesting to have a wet race to see where everyone is standing. I would bet on Vermeulen. Rossi should be good too, and maybe West will be on the opposite side of the grid for once.
I don't think Dani will struggle particularly, no idea what Lorenzo can do in those conditions.

If it stays dry then the usual suspects will be up there, Dani, Lorenzo, Rossi and Stoner and no one else.
Stoner will win if it is wet. Not so sure if it is dry.

drumfu · May 1, 2008

2006:

FCK HRC!!!! THEY'RE SCREWING NICKY !!! MAKING HIM TEST ALL THESE NEW PARTS BEFORE PEDROSA GETS THEM !!!!!
WTF !!!?!?!?

2007/2008:

FCK HRC!!!! THEY'RE SCREWING NICKY !!! MAKING HIM WAIT TO GET ALL THE NEW PARTS AFTER PEDROSA TESTS THEM !!!!! WTF !!!??!?!

teomolca · May 1, 2008

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (drumfu @ May 1 2008, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>2006:

FCK HRC!!!! THEY'RE SCREWING NICKY !!! MAKING HIM TEST ALL THESE NEW PARTS BEFORE PEDROSA GETS THEM !!!!!
WTF !!!?!?!?

2007/2008:

FCK HRC!!!! THEY'RE SCREWING NICKY !!! MAKING HIM WAIT TO GET ALL THE NEW PARTS AFTER PEDROSA TESTS THEM !!!!! WTF !!!??!?!

Spot on! I guess they can't see the irony!

Jumkie · May 1, 2008

Do you think they are giving Pedrosa some underachieving ....? Ever?

Flush out your headgear. Wake up and smell the reality Teo & Drumfu. All that preference and he’s riding the #2 as if it means something.

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