Moto GP - WSBK - 2014

[Bluetongue]

Yes Miller has way too many dummy spits, I don't think that manager Ackie Ajo is doing much mentoring. Jack has got skill but Alex will be world champion, barring falls because he puts his head down and just does it. Casey Stoner used to have a few spits but calmed down (a bit) when he joined Cechinello which is where Jack is going so that's a good sign

[Overandout]

Good point Mr. Tongue.

Sent from a telephone, which make and model is no concern of yours….

[mania]

Sepang FP3 Scott Redding slows & tells Pol there is a problem with your bike...

Basically telling him its smoking & losing oil

Why Pol then turns it back up after a quick look beats me....I guess because he was in 10th on list....but still

But he then flips a big highside & looks like he may have gotten hurt....Bike bursts into flames

Edited October 25, 2014 by mania

[Overandout]

Not the cleverest of moves by Pol, did he think Scott was joking???

Anyway, good pole position from Miller by the looks of the times, half a second quicker than 2nd place (well done McPhee).

Did anyone see Moto 3 QP? Did Miller actually get down to riding instead of comedy arm waving, gesticulating and general Basil Fawlty impersonations?

Edited October 25, 2014 by Overandout

[mania]

Yes wasn't just Scott either but another rider too told him.

I dont have a link to the video but the highside was pretty spectacular

Here is the aftermath

[soihok]

Thats quite an outrageous photo, looks painful.

Going back a week and it was good to see Vale win again, there seemed to be loads of fallers.

Going to miss the races again today

Could we have a Moto2 new champ today?

I think Moto3 will go down to Valencia.

[mania]

Good Moto3 today as usual!

Sometimes though while I agree Miller is great on brakes sometimes I think

He does a bit too much bump & barge due to it

If I were Alex I might be a bit pissed at the frequency he is used as Miller's berm

MotoGP was pretty dang good too today.

Track looked slippery in a few turns with all 3 top guys having a few almost moments.

Dani sadly went further than almost falling 2x he is definitely out of eh hunt now for top 3 WC

How about the old dog 46? Still can hunt that one

Soihok although I did not watch all of Moto2 ( I never do ) Yes we have a new WC Moto2 champ after today

Rabat sealed it

Edited October 26, 2014 by mania

[NE1]

Yeah , I thought Marquez would have smartened up a bit after the first couple of times , there was even a time when Miller let him past so he could do it again at the same corner.

As for the big'uns I thought Rossi did great , but once MM started pushing it I think Rossi was just glad to take second spot.

[soihok]

Yes. Watched the reply of the races last night. Great moto 3, Miller again very aggressive. MotoGP was also good. Well done to Tito Rabat in becoming a world champion.

[soihok]

I am off to Japan today, for a few days at a Kawasaki factory inspecting machinery (not bikes but a tunnel boring machine), should be fun.

[Bluetongue]

I am off to Japan today, for a few days at a Kawasaki factory inspecting machinery (not bikes but a tunnel boring machine), should be fun.

You might run into Casey at the Airport on his way home from testing the 2015 RCV at Motegi. Hmm

[soihok]

Didn't see Casey.

Saw and drank a lot of Sake though.

World Superbike finale tomorrow evening, can Tom make it two in a row?

[soihok]

Well done to Guinters.

Baz is a git.

He seems to forget that he was responsible for Toms only DNF of the year, at Sepang

As he moves to MotoGP now its fair to say that he probably won't be riding for Kawasaki again.

Last race of the year for MotoGP on Sunday

[mania]

This should be an interesting weekend in Moto3 & MotoGP

For Moto3 if Alex is smart & Jack gets ahead all Alex need do is stick to his wheel

But emotions? We will see

MotoGP Could be interesting & think Jorge has a advantage historically at this track

Last win being 2013...Rossi last win here was 10 years ago...but anything is possible it seems

So the battle for 2nd overall WC could be good. Rossi sure has been on it these last few races.

But like Moto3 if Rossi stays close or finishes ahead even if they are all in their usual top spots should see Rossi cinch 2nd in the WC

Impressive

I also saw a blurb where he (Rossi) said he will be trying hard next year for a 10thWC that would be impressive

to say the least..

Edited November 7, 2014 by mania

[soihok]

My 6 year old birthday on Sunday - yes you know what is coming.

So we are off to Universal Studios in Singapore.

and

The possibility of missing the races live. again

[Overandout]

Moto 3 is going to be a bitch fight! And it should be a good one.

MGP will be more interesting on Monday than on Sunday, but I guess there will be no television coverage…

Sent from a telephone, which make and model is no concern of yours….

[mania]

Moto 3 is going to be a bitch fight! And it should be a good one.

MGP will be more interesting on Monday than on Sunday, but I guess there will be no television coverage…

What is going on Monday OO?

Testing or end of year interviews?

[Overandout]

First test for 2014 mate. Everyone on their new bikes. Including Melandri on the Gresini Aprilia.

Sent from a telephone, which make and model is no concern of yours….

[Overandout]

Sorry, should have said 2015…

Sent from a telephone, which make and model is no concern of yours….

[mania]

Sorry, should have said 2015…

Sent from a telephone, which make and model is no concern of yours….

Ah yes would be great to watch some of that.

Suzuki too

I just read that Aoyama will be Honda's test rider for 2015

I don't know if that means Stoner is out of it or not

although article said they are working on an agreement with Stoner too

Edited November 7, 2014 by mania

[mania]

Boom a new record

2 Brothers are World Champs

Was a really nail biter of a race too!

Loved it!

[ib1b4]

Now the 2014 season draws to an end, and all champions have been decided. I congratulate Marc Marquez , Tito Rabat , and the latest world champ Alex Marquez . And a thank you to all riders who have participated in this excellent 2014 season.

[NE1]

Miller was gracious as ever ..........W

[soihok]

Lost for words with the Moto3 finale, absolutely outstanding race and close to a brilliant 2014 championship.

Pity Miller didn't congratulate him on the podium, but these guys are so young they may not understand - but he was gutted. Good win for him though, very hard.

So, 2014 = the year of MARQUEZ (and Spain = all 3 classes)

[soihok]

Watching Moto2 now, battle between Tito and Luthi, hoping Luthi can do it.

Moto GP. Happy to see #46 on pole, but I will be cheering Marc M #93 on for this win, only to set a new record for the number of wins in a season.

Also, really looking forward to see the Suzuki - lets hope it doesn't break down (Vinales will be riding this next year)......

Great racing ------ pity I'm not there.

[mania]

Miller was gracious as ever ..........W

Miller has been a real prat this season.

Hope he grows up during the off season as the MotoGP guys

will not be having any of his tantrums etc.

Really poor sportsmanship

[mania]

Watching Moto2 now, battle between Tito and Luthi, hoping Luthi can do it.

Moto GP. Happy to see #46 on pole, but I will be cheering Marc M #93 on for this win, only to set a new record for the number of wins in a season.

Also, really looking forward to see the Suzuki - lets hope it doesn't break down (Vinales will be riding this next year)......

Great racing ------ pity I'm not there.

Suzuki has been looking quite good with the exception of

that one explosion

But to be doing as well as they have time wise is pretty impressive in GP

[mania]

Another record for MM...13 wins in a season

Good race & Rossi again shows he still has it.

Lorenzo is definitely rain shy ....

Anyone else see Pedrosa's spent rear tire?

No surprise he slowed a bit but still good for 3rd

Edited November 9, 2014 by mania

[Overandout]

The only thing Miller will ever win is the poor loser's cup. Now he's of to Moto GP, and by the time he gets onto a competitive bike in a few years he'll be racing against two Marquezes... and whoever else come to the front.

Luthi was well lucky today and he deserved it! Does anyone really believe Tito's BS story about the fuel starvation? Admit it, you were trying to hoik a wheelie over the line and messed up!

Rossi, well done, but you have to hand it to MM, he'll be difficult to beat next year too.

Looking forward to seeing the results of tomorrow's and Tuesday's tests, but its not looking good for Viñales and Espargaro A, Suzuki are clearly not ready for racing yet.

[soihok]

Yes. Tito was trying to wheelie and really cocked it up. Nice to see Tom take it all the same.