MotoGP Race 1 Qatar 04-10-2010

[1eyebrother]

The race is a few weeks out but I am getting very excited for the season to begin and to see how well Nicky and Ben Spies do...

Anybody else excited for the season to begin!

[Sasser]

:drool: Tho thuper excited...really cant wait to see how Spies pans out with the big boys! ;)

[rene]

Yep....can't wait to see them goooooooooooo:D

[Hondaman69]

Im so excited that I just cant wait until then I want to see it now...:D

[MikeR]

its going to be great to watch again..:evilgrin:

[1ttislau]

Can't wait!!! is it really a month away yet!

I think we should do some sort of pool, or fantasy league for this season...

[Repsol Robert]

Enjoyed WSBK from this past weekend... gonna be a dogfight in that series...I wonder if Haga can finally make it happen.

For MotoGP, Ben will have a tough first year... and while I hope Nicky gets things dialed in at Ducati, I think Vale is gonna be the man to beat...as usual.

Dovi is comin' along and Pedrosa will have his usual win or two, but I'm really interested in seein' what happens in Moto2 as well.

I am aware of a US based company building a Moto2 chassis as a stealth project and can't wait to see if they can succeed with their revolutionary design. The motors are spec Honda 600, so it really will come down to chassis, suspension and rider in Moto2.

MotoGP is headin' in that direction in baby steps...finally allowing production parts when the 1000s return... really takes some of the power away from the factories and could lower the cost and increase the fields.

Time will tell... RR

[AexusEngineering]

I hate to admit it, but i don't tend to cheer for the Repsols anymore. I really like those Ducati's, and unless otherwise noted, I think Rossi has more natural ability in his pinkey than most riders have in their whole body.

[GothMog]

Im really looking forward to this year....

Spies should add some excitement to the season...

[Radical Rich]

I hope we can develop a great racing thread this year. Seems responses start strong then die out after a couple races. I would love a season long race thread, with much banter. MotoGP, and WSBK. Smack talking etc. The forum seems to be getting farther and farther away from being a motorcycle forum, where racing and wrenching is huge, and chit chat and BS pertaining to nothing, is the norm.:focus::twocents:

[ddgith]

I would love to be able to pop down to Qatar to see the race this year, but with the immigration crackdown there, and how long it takes to get back in country, I don't think it would be feasible for me.

Wish it was though...I think Qatar would be a great place to go, since the crowds don't ever seem heavy there, so a paddock pass would be the bees knees. :)

[ABED]

I don't think there will be changes in the battle fight from 2009 to 2010. It will be Rossi / Pedrosa / Stoner / Lorenzo 4 way battle and as usual all the remaing bikers will be there just to complete grid.

[Thrasher]

Damn I thought the first race was today , Is there WSBK today? oh well I will look it up. I want Rossi to win but I fear Lorenzo, Stoner and Pedrosa in that order:D

[Thrasher]

OK its WSBK Portugal today.....( April 11 for MOTOGP:D)

[MikeR]

OK its WSBK Portugal today.....( April 11 for MOTOGP:D) Hope yall enjoy WSBK as I did...:evilgrin:

[20fingers]

Can't wait!!! is it really a month away yet!

I think we should do some sort of pool, or fantasy league for this season...

There is one going here already.



http://mcn.fantasyleague.com/Index.aspx

[Repsoul]

I hope we can develop a great racing thread this year. Seems responses start strong then die out after a couple races. I would love a season long race thread, with much banter. MotoGP, and WSBK. Smack talking etc. The forum seems to be getting farther and farther away from being a motorcycle forum, where racing and wrenching is huge, and chit chat and BS pertaining to nothing, is the norm.:focus::twocents:

AMEN Brudda'!! Well said....

As for WSBK, who'd a thunk the GSX-R would have made this much of a leap forward??

I think the fact that Tools-land can't do a freaking thing and Crutchlow is starting to show he can ride that is a testament to what Spies can do with just his raw talent. The first time on that bike he was almost a second faster than anyone. Now look at him. Finished testing in 3rd on a satellite bike. Wow, that kid is good.

Nicky is looking like his old self, finally. I hope GP goes back to the 1K bikes. They suit Nicky and Ben much better. I'll be rooting for my Yankee bretherin all the way but can't help to keep the Repsol boys in the front as well.

I'm already curious as to see where everyone thinks the "Big 4" will end up next year considering all of their contracts expire at the end of this season.

Early predictions anyone??

My ultimate dream would be for Rossi and Lorenzo to both want to stay at Yamaha, thus leaving Spies without a factory ride. After this season he will want a factory ride and any manufacturer would gladly open up a seat for him.

Like at Repsol Honda!! :D

#11 = #1 in 11 The year of Spies.....:cool:

[HARALD SPLODNIK]

I hate to admit it, but i don't tend to cheer for the Repsols anymore. I really like those Ducati's, and unless otherwise noted, I think Rossi has more natural ability in his pinkey than most riders have in their whole body.


BAN HIM!!!

[AexusEngineering]

BAN HIM!!!

OUCH! I was just cruising through this thread and saw an advertisement for banning me. Sweet Jesus! I have RE-watched the 2009 season for the fourth time, and think that if it is not Rossi winning the races, it is going to be someone on those Ducati's. Though I just saw (and thought it was odd that I hadn't seen it before) that Pedrosa set the all time speed record on a MotoGP bike on a Repsol, during a practice session, at 217 mph. That's f***ing fast.

[Repsoul]

Sorry Aexus, I knew it was only a matter of time before the flaming commenced on your post, LOL.....

:flamethrower::willy_nilly:

[Thrasher]

I'm going to be at a surf competition this Sunday so I hope to see the Race that night:D I predict Lorenzo anyone else want to go out on a limb

[Hondaman69]

Yah Im going to say Repsol is going to have a really good year. Dont know about Nicky on the Ducati yet he just doesnt seem as agressive as he used to be. :twocents:

[Thrasher]

And for WSBK i'm going with The Roman Emperor for one race and Fabrizio in another. Hope I can pull this off:D

[Radical Rich]

Stoner will win the first round:rolleyes:

[SPORTSMED]

Either Stoner or Rossi to win first two.

For us in western US, SPEED channel is showing AMA supercross, lites and big boys, then WSB, then MOTO GP......like 5 hours of bikes.

iT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THEN THAT.....can't wait. :banana:applause::drool:

[Evasive_1]

Damn. I guessed I'm gonna get flamed too because I don't cheer for the Repsols much anymore either (However, if Davisioso wins a race I won't be mad :)). It was Hayden and Rossi that got me into Repsols, not Pedrosa.

I really think Spies is going to shake up the usual four on four contest in the front. At least a little. Also, if Nicky can stay healthy this year, I expect to see him be a factor too. He actually looks like he can handle the Ducati besides Stoner.

As far as WSBK, I hope Biaggi takes it this year. For AMA Superbike, I haven't pegged one individual down, though my favorites are Zemke, Hayden, Hayes and Yates. Hopkins is in there too, but I don't think he'll be in contention this year. In Supersport I am rooting for Cardenas or Herron.

Let's get this season going already. I'm anxious!

[michel meacham]

Hey!
Valentino Rossi.

[si1000repsol]

Hey!
Valentino Rossi.

I think it will be Rossi as always and Lorenzo testing his airbag suit in the last laps. I reckon Dovi stands a better chance this year than Pedrosa so hope he manages some good top 3 finishig places this season.

[AexusEngineering]

It would be great if some complete nobody won a few races, that way it would be less like a Tiger Woods golf game, where you know 90% of the time what will happen. And I do like it when someone with a personality wins, like a Rossi or a Baylisss, instead of some crotchety old woman, like Biaggi.

[joshua91801]

I'm going to be at a surf competition this Sunday so I hope to see the Race that night:D I predict Lorenzo anyone else want to go out on a limb

George, where is ur surf competition place held at??

[repsol78]

Anyone know a live online stream address? This year's season will not be shown on Dutch television!! :mad: I'm hoping to find live internet stream, with commentary..

[White Angel]

Anyone know a live online stream address? This year's season will not be shown on Dutch television!! :mad: I'm hoping to find live internet stream, with commentary..

:eek: WTF?? This can't be true!! :(:mad:

[repsol78]

:eek: WTF?? This can't be true!! :(:mad:

Yeah man. Dorna couldn't reach an agreement with not a single dutch provider!

[White Angel]

Yeah man. Dorna couldn't reach an agreement with not a single dutch provider!

Damn..

Guess we'll have to wait till it will be uploaded online.. :(:mad:

[ZZGIXXER]

Stoner will win the first round:rolleyes:



I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH YOU.

[ZZGIXXER]

BAN HIM!!!



COME ON !!! WHY BAN people who give their opinions. this is why we are here to cheer for our riders and for those who we dont like also.

[ZZGIXXER]

Enjoyed WSBK from this past weekend... gonna be a dogfight in that series...I wonder if Haga can finally make it happen.

For MotoGP, Ben will have a tough first year... and while I hope Nicky gets things dialed in at Ducati, I think Vale is gonna be the man to beat...as usual.

Dovi is comin' along and Pedrosa will have his usual win or two, but I'm really interested in seein' what happens in Moto2 as well.

I am aware of a US based company building a Moto2 chassis as a stealth project and can't wait to see if they can succeed with their revolutionary design. The motors are spec Honda 600, so it really will come down to chassis, suspension and rider in Moto2.

MotoGP is headin' in that direction in baby steps...finally allowing production parts when the 1000s return... really takes some of the power away from the factories and could lower the cost and increase the fields.

Time will tell... RR

i tend to agree with you to a point.

i like the 600cc in moto2.....there are so many competitors in that class.....and even some that could not get into that class due to the big volume of teams available........this is going to be interesting.

as for MOTOGP........this year is going to be a battle with....

Vale, Stoner, Lorenzo.....possible Dani and Ben Spies........i really think that Ben will get in the battle with the three top riders and teams.

NEXT YEAR......riders will be moving from left to right to diferent teams.....these next two years will be the years to watch the races....Starting with this season.

practice this weekend......Stoner top...Second Vale.... lorenso and Randy De Punie???......that's new.

[ZZGIXXER]

Damn. I guessed I'm gonna get flamed too because I don't cheer for the Repsols much anymore either (However, if Davisioso wins a race I won't be mad :)). It was Hayden and Rossi that got me into Repsols, not Pedrosa.

I really think Spies is going to shake up the usual four on four contest in the front. At least a little. Also, if Nicky can stay healthy this year, I expect to see him be a factor too. He actually looks like he can handle the Ducati besides Stoner.

As far as WSBK, I hope Biaggi takes it this year. For AMA Superbike, I haven't pegged one individual down, though my favorites are Zemke, Hayden, Hayes and Yates. Hopkins is in there too, but I don't think he'll be in contention this year. In Supersport I am rooting for Cardenas or Herron.

Let's get this season going already. I'm anxious!

i can say dont be afraid to give opinions......

this is why we are here for......

i was chearing for Nicky when he was with Repsol.....he went to Ducati and he has performed very poorly. i really hope he does very weel with the bike....he will be two years with ducati at the end of this season....he has to show very good improvement.

[ZZGIXXER]

i still cheer for Repsol cause of Danny Pedrosa.....spaniards are good !!!......some times. still i have to go with Pedrosa even if he performs poorly.......but i think he needs to do good this season.

[ZZGIXXER]

The race is a few weeks out but I am getting very excited for the season to begin and to see how well Nicky and Ben Spies do...

Anybody else excited for the season to begin!



AND YES ONE EYEBRO.......

im very excited to watch the season again. !!!!!

[ZZGIXXER]

I hope we can develop a great racing thread this year. Seems responses start strong then die out after a couple races. I would love a season long race thread, with much banter. MotoGP, and WSBK. Smack talking etc. The forum seems to be getting farther and farther away from being a motorcycle forum, where racing and wrenching is huge, and chit chat and BS pertaining to nothing, is the norm.:focus::twocents:



i completely agree with you......some forums are bringing in more garbage and they are getting some what boring......

i hope we can continue this thread for few months or few races.

bring the criticism and conversation about the riders...come on guys !!!

[ddgith]

I am a stone's throw away from Qatar. I was going to take the weekend off so I could go to the race there this year, because I figured it would be a great place to actually chill out, since I highly doubt that there would be a mass amount of people there.

But, too much of a pain in the butt to get in and out of Qatar on short(ish) notice, so I decided against it.

Kind of kicking myself now though. I think I would have had some crazy access to the racers that you can't get at any other race during the season.

Edit: To talk about the racers:

It looks like the Edwards/Spies connection is going to be good for Yamaha this year. Spies might have a better shot at doing something, especially considering how his times have been looking when comparing them to the top 4, and it's right there.

As far as Nicky, I think if he can keep a ride until 2012, he'll do better on the bigger bikes. I just don't think he has ever really "clicked" on the 800. I also think the larger bikes will even out the racing more, as the tiny jockies won't be able to whip around the larger bikes.

Right now, the 800cc bikes really play into the smaller 250cc guys coming up more than the larger dudes. Valentino doesn't count. He's the GOAT. :)

[repsol78]

I bought a videopass at motogp.com. Watched the qualification yesterday and going to watch the race tonight. Quality is hi-res for the races.

[repsol78]

What a great opening season race! Lots of battles! :cool:

[Davey Boy]

Absolutly the best race motogp has had in a while!!!!! I have so many fav's this season. I noticed that there wasn't a whole lot of coverage on Simoncelli. Seemed odd.

[White Angel]

What a great opening season race! Lots of battles! :cool:

:eek: how did you see it?

[repsol78]

:eek: how did you see it?

Online, via www.motogp.com. I bought a videopass to be able to see it. Worked fine. I attached my laptop to the TV to watch it on the big screen! :D

If you have digital tv (upc for example), then you can receive BBC3, which broadcasts the races live.

[GothMog]

Awesome race....I never saw footage of what happened in the beginning.
Dont want to spoil it for people that havent seen the race....for those of you that have already seen it....wth happened?

[Repsoul]

Holy crap what a day of races!! The GP race was by far the best IMO.

[The Doctor]

Isaac..you are heading for a banning.........you of all people should know the rules about posting results in a thread that doesn't have SPOILER in the Title.

If I were you I would remove / edit your posts before someone that hasn't seen the race reads them........:evilgrin:

DocR ;)

[isaac920]

Isaac..you are heading for a banning.........you of all people should know the rules about posting results in a thread that doesn't have SPOILER in the Title.

If I were you I would remove / edit your posts before someone that hasn't seen the race reads them........:evilgrin:

DocR ;)

sorry your right

[GothMog]

Isaac..you are heading for a banning.........you of all people should know the rules about posting results in a thread that doesn't have SPOILER in the Title.

If I were you I would remove / edit your posts before someone that hasn't seen the race reads them........:evilgrin:

DocR ;)

Thats why I kept my post vague.....didnt want to spoil it.

[SPORTSMED]

What a race....so exciting every lap. Stoner looked so fast. Hayden and Spies are looking good also. Repsol's had good showing. I won't spoil it for whoever hasn't seen it yet.

[Bikebabe]

what a race!! we get bbc3 as a tv channel anyway over here, must have been good i managed to stay awake to watch it!!:D

xxx

[philo2457]

It was a great race, love the layout of the track:D

[Dunc]

loved the race!
different then I expected.

[malloc]

holy **** guys, i just watched race 1 now and my eyes were glued to the TV every lap :D ... until some chick came knocking on the door trying to sell me something - i think she could tell that I didn't want to be interrupted cause she left half way through her sales pitch haha

[1000rrk5]

this is how i c my top 5 by the end of the year.
1) rossi
2)stoner
3)lorenzo
4)divi
5)spies

but i am hopin that spies proves me wrong and takes it this year.......

good luck to all of them........and sorry that nikky's not in it to all u nikky's fans,

:twocents:

[isaac920]

this is how i c my top 5 by the end of the year.
1) rossi
2)stoner
3)lorenzo
4)divi
5)spies

but i am hopin that spies proves me wrong and takes it this year.......

good luck to all of them........and sorry that nikky's not in it to all u nikky's fans,

:twocents:

you called it perfect i agree

[ZZGIXXER]

Thats why I kept my post vague.....didnt want to spoil it.



I completley agree with you guys......use the SPOILER for next time guys. some of the guys dont watch the races till few days later.

i have to admit......this years opener was the greatest i have seen. the layout but the additional behind the scenes with the americans.....that was great !!!!!!


Nicky was great......i was very happy to see him on the front. yeah baby !!!

[ZZGIXXER]

CAN SOME WRITE SPOILER ON THE HEADER OF THE THREAD, PLEASE.!!!!

[Teamzigen]

I bought a videopass at motogp.com. Watched the qualification yesterday and going to watch the race tonight. Quality is hi-res for the races.


Got the same thing. It's so Awesome watching the whole wknd event with NO COMMERCIALS!!:evilgrin: