three most and least favorite riders in Motogp

name your three most favorite and three least favorite riders in MotoGp

Most favorite
1. Spies 2. Edwards 3. Rossi

Least favorite
1 Lorenzo 2. Simoncelli 3. Stoner

most favourite:
rossi, hayden, bautista (his eyes yeah yeah I know WOMEN )

least favourite:
pedrosa stoner and barbera is a contender too if he keeps up the way he was in 250cc

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jozef46 @ Apr 3 2010, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>name your three most favorite and three least favorite riders in MotoGp

Most favorite
1. Spies 2. Edwards 3. Rossi

Least favorite
1 Lorenzo 2. Simoncelli 3. Stoner

Favourite:

1/Lorenzo 2/ Simocelli 3/ Stoner

Least Favourite:

1/ 1. Spies 2. Edwards 3. Rossi

- Seriously, I don't really have any, all these guys are heroes so far as I'm concerned. Over the years we have all liked certain riders and disliked others due to their exploits both on and off the track. One week someone you really dislike can run a blinding race, or pulls an outrageously talented move, or even is quoted as saying something that you really respect.

For most, whether you like or dislike a rider is driven and governed by general consensus and in part ones own perception. I like Nicky Hayden because of his strong work ethic, and because he rarely has a bad word to say about others (with the exception of De Angelis, Takahashi et al.) I lost a lot of respect for Dani after Estoril when he dismissively waved a hand and trudged away from the scene without even checking that his team mate was o.k. I suppose the fact that Nicky was pummeling the floor with his fists suggested 1/ there was no serious injury and 2/ that perhaps it wasn't the best time to apologise. Apparently, Pedrosa was inconsolable afterwards and crying his eyes out in the truck. But I really didn't care for the later snide comments about Nicky's development skills coming from someone that was at the time sidelined with injury, over a bike that was clearly built with him in mind, and from a spoilt little brat that had stormed out of a testing weekend a day early like a petulant child because the Michelin's weren't working. But if you go back several years to the 125's, I really disliked Perugini because of some of his bonehead moves on young Dani - same can be said of Lorenzo, who's appalling temperament, particularly in the 250 class, not only seemed to be a thorn in dani's side, but often cost Jorge himself race victories. Funny how things can change.

I have never really been too much of a fan of the way Hector Barbera has conducted himself over the years, but I recently read an interview with him and he came across as a very thoughtful humble and introspective young man. This forces you to suspend/amend your pre-conceptions.

In racing generally, I have not taken to Iannone, although he did later apologise to Espagaro. I admit, Casey does himself no favours, but I believe his immediate crime was to presume to dethrone Rossi, and as the 'great pretender' at Donington several years ago I saw a very nasty reaction to him from the yellow contingent at the Day of champions which was uncalled for. - In addition to the hatred aimed at Dani in Parc Ferme the year before also at Doni (and prior to Estoril), after he dared to win the race in front of the Rossi throng.

There have been some genuinely nasty personalities in this sport over the nears. By all accounts, Phil Read was one such example, and John Kocinski was another rider I took a serious dislike to based on the way he behaved.

This sport will always need its fair share of hero's and villains, because it's all about the personalities - that's what really defines bike racing, and distinguishes from other forms of Motor Sport.

I can't wait to see Team Texas in action, and I think that Ben Spies is going to be a credit to the sport in general. He has a superb attitude and approach, and will be an inspiration for many upcoming riders just as Valentino has been. He thoroughly deserves his popularity.

Lorenzo isn't there to be liked by the way, (and neither is Dani). But he's not there to be a villain either. His arrogance does not endear him to many, but off track he's actually quite a level headed introverted kid - and he's certainly a thinker. I think it's hard to find many that don't respect him.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Marijke @ Apr 3 2010, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>most favourite:
rossi, hayden, bautista (his eyes yeah yeah I know WOMEN )

least favourite:
pedrosa stoner and barbera is a contender too if he keeps up the way he was in 250cc

But Barbera has pretty eyes to

I don't hate or dislike any rider.

But I do have issues with Hayden and Rossi.

allz good no matter who they are or what they ride
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I hope this thread doesn't polarise into the opposing shades of red and yellow as these are prone to do.

Dare I say, it would have made for a far more entertaining and polemical thread to have asked for the three most and least favourite members on powerslide

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Apr 3 2010, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>But Barbera has pretty eyes to
he is just the cutest


and then barbera


need I say more

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrabbiata1 @ Apr 3 2010, 04:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I hope this thread doesn't polarise into the opposing shades of red and yellow as these are prone to do.

Dare I say, it would have made for a far more entertaining and polemical thread to have asked for the three most and least favourite members on powerslide

Excellent call Mark but it may bite one or two of us in the ...!

I'm more a fan of exciting racing in general than riders in particular.

MotoGP is just like any other environment, you will have difficult personalities that will come off as unlikeable. It's a fact of life.

Also, I think we can all admit we have been boneheads at one time or another in our lives. I don't see it as a reason to hate on a person, just have to shake your head at it and move on.

Favs
Edwards, Rossi, Spies than all the rest

Except:
Honda, HRC, and the prick Puig.

Favs
Adiana, Loris's wife, and Dani's girl ( just to be an ....... )

Least Favs

Uchio, Alberto, and Earl

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Apr 4 2010, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Favs
Adiana, Loris's wife, and Dani's girl ( just to be an ....... )

Least Favs

Uchio, Alberto, and Earl





Fav's
rizzla grid girls

non fav's
Gavin Emmett

For some reason, I always dislike the front-running 250 kids. This season is especially bad. I want to stick a broom handle in Bautista's spokes at 150mph. I want to punch Barbera right in his little whiny looking face. I want to shear that hideous mop off of Simoncelli's head. I want Aoyama to hurry up and fail so someone legit can have his ride. A pox on all of these talentless primadonnas.

The only one who ever won me over quickly was Lorenzo. He showed up at Qatar smoking both tires and he captured pole position. It was great to see one of the 250 kids add to the spectacle of the sport before the first race was run. It was fun to get caught up in that.

I was even skeptical of Stoner for quite some time. It wasn't until the beginning of the 2009 season that I began to realize that his talents (not his bike) were historically significant. I just hope he doesn't end up like Wayne Gardner. Stoner deserves a couple more titles, even if he's not great with the fans or the media.

Eventually, I adopt all of the 250 kids as legitimate riders, even Pedrosa, but I don't give any of 'em a free pass.

Favorites? Hayden is my favorite. Other than Hayden I'm just respecting people's talent.

I just find it hard to cheer for any rider on a yamaha bike. It's just a sh!t brand across their entire product line.

Beyond that, perdo & man lover pig are the least fav.






.

What is this ...., Jr. High school all over again?   

 



"People I Hate!"   


The only guy I can really get worked up over is Kalliokaze.  The dude seems to have zero self-awareness or humility.

Simoncelli is nearly as self-centered and obnoxious.  I'll give him a minor break since watching him suffer makes me glad! (Schadenfreude, carefully administered in small doses, makes the most wonderful guilty pleasure!  )  

Pedrosa has a ways to go (light years, actually) before he makes my 'favorite' list, but I can't quite work up the invective I used to.  Credit for going out and giving it his all. IMO, he's earned probation, at least until he makes another nasty snark about his team mate.




I have no overwhelming 'Favorite'

Edwards strikes me as the most personable, bright, and articulate dude out there.  It would be great fun to have a beer with him.  OTOH, rampant extroverts like him do get on my nerves after a while. 

I don't mind Rossi, but don't entirely believe that the 'happy mask' represents his true personality.  

Spies, Casey, Capi, Haystack, J-Lo, DePunt and Melandri all seem like decent people.  None are perfect, but I'll cheer for any of them when they're riding well.  I miss Elias, the nutter was great fun to watch.  Stoner's raw speed and ability are amazing. 

Apart from Hairball, I don't have much of a read on the promoted 250 guys.  

I like long walks on the beach, good conversation, and a women who can make me laugh.

I don't like self centeredness, people who are mean to animals, and people who smell bad.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MdubSTYLIE @ Apr 4 2010, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I like long walks on the beach, good conversation, and a women who can make me laugh.

I don't like self centeredness, people who are mean to animals, and people who smell bad.

I think we read from the same page my friend.

faves,

rossi, stoner, hayden.


don't really dislike any.