Joined Aug 2013
342 Posts | 1+
Louisiana, USA
chopperman
Was this girl actually any good, or is the fact that she was female the only reason she had her ride?
Was this girl actually any good, or is the fact that she was female the only reason she had her ride?
Joined Apr 2011
900 Posts | 4+
somewhere else
digger
Would be a good idea to run a bit extra and run the bike in full power mode for both legs.
Would be a good idea to run a bit extra and run the bike in full power mode for both legs.
Sloth_27
And Crutchlow, maybe even the Ducatis-that's a big stretch I know!
Is this the case? No fuel management needed?
And Crutchlow, maybe even the Ducatis-that's a big stretch I know!
Is this the case? No fuel management needed?
Sloth_27
Genuine question as to lazy to look up but is there a restriction on the total amount of fuel that can be used per bike / per rider for a weekend?
Some categories of motorsport do have it but have never heard talk of it in MGP.
EDIT.
Has been stated in commentary that in MGP no maximum weekend rule exists
Genuine question as to lazy to look up but is there a restriction on the total amount of fuel that can be used per bike / per rider for a weekend?
Some categories of motorsport do have it but have never heard talk of it in MGP.
EDIT.
Has been stated in commentary that in MGP no maximum weekend rule exists
Joined Jul 2006
11K Posts | 291+
Texas
Mick D
But Mick, they did bring a new construction tyre on a 'just in case' basis?
Plus, as I mentioned in the earlier post, in MGP the only tyre that clearly seemed to degrade that I saw was Crutchlow's. Yes there was talk but from the pictures seen only Cal's tyre delaminated and whilst one is to many, could it have been style or pressures as some commentators surmised?
As for Stones not checking coefficient etc, the sheer fact that the track was resurfaced and in regular use would have likely meant that any reading taken some months ago, would have been superfluous at this round due to the use and rubbering up. IMO, they farked up pure and simple, not for the first time (and same with Michelin at this track) and it will not be the last.
But Mick, they did bring a new construction tyre on a 'just in case' basis?
Plus, as I mentioned in the earlier post, in MGP the only tyre that clearly seemed to degrade that I saw was Crutchlow's. Yes there was talk but from the pictures seen only Cal's tyre delaminated and whilst one is to many, could it have been style or pressures as some commentators surmised?
As for Stones not checking coefficient etc, the sheer fact that the track was resurfaced and in regular use would have likely meant that any reading taken some months ago, would have been superfluous at this round due to the use and rubbering up. IMO, they farked up pure and simple, not for the first time (and same with Michelin at this track) and it will not be the last.
povol
Yes i have but so what? just because one got great exposure ironically helped by exposing herself in a half clad state for the pleasure of people more interested in her fanny than her racing. Not all female racers are prepared to stoop to that level and just want to race.
Ever heard of Taru Rinne ? The sponsors and good rides were never going to be an option for Katja Peonsgen and she did do a few poses for the boys. I doubt Ana really wants to play the ... sells to get ahead game.
Yes i have but so what? just because one got great exposure ironically helped by exposing herself in a half clad state for the pleasure of people more interested in her fanny than her racing. Not all female racers are prepared to stoop to that level and just want to race.
Ever heard of Taru Rinne ? The sponsors and good rides were never going to be an option for Katja Peonsgen and she did do a few poses for the boys. I doubt Ana really wants to play the ... sells to get ahead game.
rezonator636
If you're talking about the girl racer i spannered for? Yes she was very good and scored podiums. If you're talking about Ana Carassco, well i think her performances speak for themselves. I believe Ana is only the second female to score a championship point in gp. Taru being the first.
If you're talking about the girl racer i spannered for? Yes she was very good and scored podiums. If you're talking about Ana Carassco, well i think her performances speak for themselves. I believe Ana is only the second female to score a championship point in gp. Taru being the first.
Joined Mar 2010
543 Posts | 1+
Dorna/FIM need to help these circuits get their act together with additional airfence. I think three riders have hit the tyres this weekend, and not because the fence is too close but riders try to keep it upright (fair enough) and end up getting way off track before they stack it.
Joined May 2008
3K Posts | 79+
Southern Aridzona - Hell's doorstep.
barbedwirebiker
I can't decide if essentially unlimited fuel will help Honda or Yamaha the most.
Yamaha's engines are not as efficient, and would generally benefit. However, PI is supposedly not particularly fuel-challenging. Further, Yamaha's engines are not as robust, and may well be unable to run at full chat for significant distances.
Honda, OTOH, is bombproof. I suspect they could run at qualifying/push-to-pass output (17K+) for half-race-distance without worry. Doing so is exactly the sort of thing they'd consider, just because they're Honda and just because they can. I'll definitely be doing the rev review as soon as the on-board becomes available.
I can't decide if essentially unlimited fuel will help Honda or Yamaha the most.
Yamaha's engines are not as efficient, and would generally benefit. However, PI is supposedly not particularly fuel-challenging. Further, Yamaha's engines are not as robust, and may well be unable to run at full chat for significant distances.
Honda, OTOH, is bombproof. I suspect they could run at qualifying/push-to-pass output (17K+) for half-race-distance without worry. Doing so is exactly the sort of thing they'd consider, just because they're Honda and just because they can. I'll definitely be doing the rev review as soon as the on-board becomes available.
Sloth_27
Exactly, and then of course there was Hayden last year over the fence at Aragon (?)
The interesting point for me with some of these this weekend has actually been that in some cases they are clearing the gravel traps with ease and no apparent or obvious slowing which is a little concerning regarding the traps themselves
Exactly, and then of course there was Hayden last year over the fence at Aragon (?)
The interesting point for me with some of these this weekend has actually been that in some cases they are clearing the gravel traps with ease and no apparent or obvious slowing which is a little concerning regarding the traps themselves
Joined Jul 2008
2K Posts | 14+
Tweed Valley Australia
Gaz
Having conducted a worldwide analysis of gravel traps (I've walked through them at 3 different circuits) the "gravel" at PI is designed to stop a V8 supercar.
The stones are massive and the bike can glide over them with ease, they will never catch or even slow an upright bike and can be steered upon which is what is keeping riders up until the tyre fence.
Having conducted a worldwide analysis of gravel traps (I've walked through them at 3 different circuits) the "gravel" at PI is designed to stop a V8 supercar.
The stones are massive and the bike can glide over them with ease, they will never catch or even slow an upright bike and can be steered upon which is what is keeping riders up until the tyre fence.
I look forward to seeing how Rossi actually handles this race as it is a track at which he tends to go very well (only Stoner has gotten in his way) and on a day where he can play a pivotal role in the championship by ensuring that Lorenzo finishes ahead of him and Marquez behind..
Of more interest will be if Marquez is leading with Rossi second and Lorenzo third as that would be enough for Marquez to win the title.
Aside from the race, there are so many computations that are at play so will be quite interesting.
But it is also one of the best things about bikes for me, team orders are rare
Of more interest will be if Marquez is leading with Rossi second and Lorenzo third as that would be enough for Marquez to win the title.
Aside from the race, there are so many computations that are at play so will be quite interesting.
But it is also one of the best things about bikes for me, team orders are rare
Gaz
If Marquez wins and Lorenzo comes third marquez will win the championship this weekend. But if Lorenzo comes second behinds marc, marc will have to wait until Motegi.
If Marquez wins and Lorenzo comes third marquez will win the championship this weekend. But if Lorenzo comes second behinds marc, marc will have to wait until Motegi.
