First test MotoGP

[exit90a]

Sure most of you who follow Motogp and #69 are aware of this site.
http://www.motogp.com/en/motogp/index.htm
So, at the conclusion of 3 days testing in Sepang, Hayden and the 212v are first with a .3 of a second advantage over Stoner in 2nd. Maybe he can pull the #1 again in 2008!!

[jbigelow]

NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1eyebrother]

I think Hayden is going to have a smokin season.....

[Repsoul]

O.K., I guess I missed it. :confused2:

What happened to Danni? He looks pretty banged up and I can't see the press conference because it's a "pay-per-view"?? :weirdface: Whatever........

As for Nicky, looks like some of the issues from last year have been worked out. Sweeeeeeeeet. The issues seem to spread to the reigning champs. Looks like Ducati may be having a few quirks so far. Still, Stoner pulled 2nd. Looking forward to the new season.

Go Team Honda!!

[O.A. for life]

I cant wait! march 9th. . . counting down the days!:willy_nilly:

[Laura*69]

YAY GO NICKY!!! woooooo nicky is gonna ave an awsome season this yr, he looks so much comfortable on the bike!!

[1eyebrother]

O.K., I guess I missed it. :confused2:

What happened to Danni? He looks pretty banged up and I can't see the press conference because it's a "pay-per-view"?? :weirdface: Whatever........

As for Nicky, looks like some of the issues from last year have been worked out. Sweeeeeeeeet. The issues seem to spread to the reigning champs. Looks like Ducati may be having a few quirks so far. Still, Stoner pulled 2nd. Looking forward to the new season.

Go Team Honda!!

Pedrosa Out For At Least 3 Weeks
The operation on Dani Pedrosa's hand has left him in a bit of a quandary. With an injury which would keep ordinary mortals away from motorcycles for at least six week, Pedrosa has been told by his doctors that he could be back riding within 3 weeks, which would be just in time for the official IRTA test at Jerez from February 14th. That, however, is a risk: If his hand isn't healed properly, then riding early could aggravate the injury, endangering the start of his season. On the other hand, if he waits until the test at Qatar the end of February, that would leave him just those two days of testing to develop and prepare his 2008 Honda RC212V before the start of the season.

So far, the Spanish triple world champion seems to be erring on the side of caution. At a press conference in Barcelona, Pedrosa told journalists "for now, my priority is to work on recovering (from the injury) quickly." He was reticent his plans for returning to testing: "we'll see over the next few days whether we can attend particular tests or not".

[ZZGIXXER]

Pedrosa Out For At Least 3 Weeks
The operation on Dani Pedrosa's hand has left him in a bit of a quandary. With an injury which would keep ordinary mortals away from motorcycles for at least six week, Pedrosa has been told by his doctors that he could be back riding within 3 weeks, which would be just in time for the official IRTA test at Jerez from February 14th. That, however, is a risk: If his hand isn't healed properly, then riding early could aggravate the injury, endangering the start of his season. On the other hand, if he waits until the test at Qatar the end of February, that would leave him just those two days of testing to develop and prepare his 2008 Honda RC212V before the start of the season.

So far, the Spanish triple world champion seems to be erring on the side of caution. At a press conference in Barcelona, Pedrosa told journalists "for now, my priority is to work on recovering (from the injury) quickly." He was reticent his plans for returning to testing: "we'll see over the next few days whether we can attend particular tests or not".

from what i have read.....his bike burned down. there were few pictures on Motogp.com almost completely destroyed....the good thing is that the crew had all the data and tech. details recorded.....the first test back in november and december.....Dani and Nicky were on the first of the list as far as improving on their bikes. YEs. nicky seems he will be starting a new season well rested and great shape for motogp....Danni can always come back very strong if he lets his hand heal properly.

[hondahoon]

personally i feel the numbers from testing arent worth the paper they are printed on

wait till round 1.. thats when we will know whos going to be competitive

i think thee is a litlee bit of hare & tortoise play when it comes to pre season testing

the only thing that is garenteed is that biaggi wont be winning the moto gp crown this year

& hopefully it will be a little more competitive than last year...
i dont want to see a stoner whitewash...
i would rather see a rossi/stoner full season battle

HH

[The Doctor]

Nice to see Lorenzo up there and also Toseland.
Like HH said wait till the flag drops.....never write off #46.......;)

Borofc

[Repsoul]

Thanks for the scoop 1eye. :secret:

I have to agree with HH on this one. Even though Nicky looks good and most of us are a bit partial to the Repsol team, a good overall competitive competition would be nice to see.

#46 would love to finish his career as the champ. Last couple seasons he's been the brides maid. Also, a lot of new riders this year so you just never now who's going to sneak in there and take the podium.

Still, Team Honda!! :D

[exit90a]

Results are in from the first "Offical" testing event of the 2008 MotoGP season. Looks like it's going to be a very interesting year!!
http://www.motogp.com/en/motogp/motogp_results.htm?event_id=3580&subevent_id=6156&gallery_id=51924&championship_id=3

[Hondaman69]

This will be a great year as long as them Repsols are front runners, especially nickys.:D:D:D

[fredie]

casey will kick some yank butts:D rossi is washed up now:sleep:,,,,,,,,,:p

[ZZGIXXER]

casey will kick some yank butts:D rossi is washed up now:sleep:,,,,,,,,,:p

DONT COUNT ON IT YET, MATE. danni and Nicky will be coming back strong.....and they will be leaving the kangaroos behind......oohh kangaroos with a turbo....hehehehe

[Repsoul]

DONT COUNT ON IT YET, MATE. danni and Nicky will be coming back strong.....and they will be leaving the kangaroos behind......oohh kangaroos with a turbo....hehehehe

:hail:PREACH ON BROTHA'!!! OH JESS!! :hail:

[exit90a]

So, after 3 days of testing #69 is still on top!! Stoner did win the BMW in the rain on day 2 though. Looks to be a very entertaining season ahead.:D

[fredie]

you cant count aussie casey out , :p:D