I predict Casey will win this one.
If Casey doesn't win, my predictions:
1. Nicky Hayden
2. Who gives a ....
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(The following is a courtesy announcement: For anybody whose tired of reading words, you can move along now. )
Final prediction, I predict the righteous...
I'm going to PI this year, but trying to avoid staying in Melbourne and driving down each day.
Anyone been previously and stayed somewhere reasonable close to the Island. I would appreciate any suggestions.
First times of the year from free practice
Phillip Island - SUPERBIKE - Qualifying 1
1. Jonathan Rea (Honda World Superbike Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'31.959
2. Jakub Smrz (Liberty Racing Team Effenbert) Ducati 1098R 1'32.116
3. Davide Giugliano (Althea Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'32.198
4...
Racing starts in a couple of weeks, so this test will be a good indicator of whats what.
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news.html
Overall Times : 1. Carlos Checa (Ducati) 1'31.8; 2. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki) 1'31.9; 3. Leon Haslam (BMW) 1'32.2 (Q); 4. Max Biaggi (Aprilia) 1'32.3; 5. Joan...
Seems after many of the riders (most notably Stoner as it is his home track) have been overtly critical of the track surface over the past few days, Linfox (the owners of the Phillip Island track) are planning for the circuit to be resurfaced over 2012.
"Linfox is committed to a continuing...
Some nice pics by Baffy & Frizzle in Social board. Check it out.
Oh, and please remember, if u dont root for Nicky, ther's a good chance u wont make it into heaven.
For you guys not able to make it to the island I will be updating this at the end of each day with photos
Uploading to photobucket has killed the quality but they are still not bad.
Comments and criticism welcome
.... me SBK kicks off this weekend! we finally have bikes on track ladies and gents!
http://www.worldsbk.com/en/home.html
Phillip Island - Superpole qualifying times
Full Superpole qualifying times for the opening round of the 2011 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island...
Well it looks like the Phillip Island event will move to March or disappear off the calendar from 2012 onwards. If the weather in March is consistently better (and warmer) than the weather in October, I think it is a good thing.
Here's the link.
Foxsports
Source:- http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-sports/moto-gp/motogp-organisers-insist-on-phillip-island-date-change-but-australia-grand-prix-chief-sticking-to-guns/story-fn2ms4i4-1225978847221
MotoGP organisers insist on Phillip Island date change but Australia Grand Prix chief sticking to...
With everybody healthy and unencumbered, and most riders claiming it to a favorite track, at least on paper, this should be one of the best GPs of the season.
Phillip Island Official Test - Superbike 1st Day Aggregate
Sunday, 21 February 2010 09:05
WSBK
1 7 Checa C. (ESP) Ducati 1098R 1'31.959
2 84 Fabrizio M. (ITA) Ducati 1098R 1'32.349
3 91 Haslam L. (GBR) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'32.484
4 41 Haga N. (JPN) Ducati 1098R 1'32.518
5 65 Rea J. (GBR) Honda...
Hey, im going on a gap year and i was wondering if people have been to any of these places? these specifically as i travelling to these places to watch motogp! if you or if you know anybody who has been to any of these places then please could you tell me about transport and costs, food and...
Since the other thread got hicked to the point of no return, I think we should save people from having to go through 11 pages of crap, and start a new thread.
Exciting weekend!