MotoGP round 2 Jerez 04/03/11 *SPOILERS*

L8 Braker · 03-31-2011, 11:49 AM

Here we go...
--Casey has made it clear that if he stays upright, he's the one to beat this year
--Lorenzo showed he has every intention of not going quietly
--Pedrosa's previous clavicle surgery is compressing a vessel, and he'll have another surgery after this race
--Rossi is struggling to figure out the Duc
--Spies did well in race 1, still not an alien
--Dovizioso looks like he might make some noise
--Simoncelli - see above
--Edwards finished in front of Hayden!!
--Hayden just keeps going backwards
--Elias went to Moto2, won a championship, came back, and is again a back marker

Your thoughts?

L8 Braker · 03-31-2011, 11:53 AM

The race is on SpeedTV on Sunday at 8am, then replayed Tuesday at 2pm...

L8 Braker · 03-31-2011, 11:55 AM

This track does not have any long straights, so hopefully we won't see anyone (other than the aliens) break away from the pack...

Dave · 03-31-2011, 11:56 AM

You forgot pramac who will almost certainly pony up a sexy outfit for Lauren vickers

KSGregman · 03-31-2011, 12:50 PM

The Ducati is a basket case of a bike....it's a testament to Stacy Moaner's skill that he was able to win races on it. Don't expect much from Rossi at Jerez.

Provided that Moaner comes to grips with the fact that he doesn't HAVE to ride right at the limit all the time to win, he'll likely be the man to beat this season. Having said that, though....he hasn't figured that out in his entire career....He chucks it down the tarmac FAR too often for a rider of his experience and talent level.

Honestly, though....I'm far more excited about the prospect of watching a full 38 bike grid take to the tight and twisty Jerez circuit on spec bikes in Moto2...THAT is racing!!

Andrea Iannone....write it down...that kid has a future!

fnfalman · 03-31-2011, 01:33 PM

Lorenzo
Stoner
The Hair Dude
Spies/Pedrosa
Rossi

Dave · 03-31-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnfalman

Lorenzo
Stoner
The Hair Dude
Spies/Pedrosa
Rossi

Sounds about right. Super sic might go higher.

L8 Braker · 03-31-2011, 02:58 PM

Last years results...

smileyman · 03-31-2011, 03:26 PM

Gunna be Hopkins! Well at least for Med Flight. He is subbing on "The Beast That Ate Bautista" LOL

Dave · 03-31-2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smileyman

Gunna be Hopkins! Well at least for Med Flight. He is subbing on "The Beast That Ate Bautista" LOL

I'm def rooting hopkins. He says the bike feels the same, we'll see when he reaches for that last 10%

03-31-2011, 11:49 AM	#1
L8 Braker Swollen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	MotoGP round 2 Jerez 04/03/11 SPOILERS Here we go... --Casey has made it clear that if he stays upright, he's the one to beat this year --Lorenzo showed he has every intention of not going quietly --Pedrosa's previous clavicle surgery is compressing a vessel, and he'll have another surgery after this race --Rossi is struggling to figure out the Duc --Spies did well in race 1, still not an alien --Dovizioso looks like he might make some noise --Simoncelli - see above --Edwards finished in front of Hayden!! --Hayden just keeps going backwards --Elias went to Moto2, won a championship, came back, and is again a back marker Your thoughts?

03-31-2011, 01:33 PM	#6
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Lorenzo Stoner The Hair Dude Spies/Pedrosa Rossi __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

03-31-2011, 03:26 PM	#9
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Gunna be Hopkins! Well at least for Med Flight. He is subbing on "The Beast That Ate Bautista" LOL __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

View Poll Results: Winner is
Pedrosa	0	0%
Spies	2	40.00%
Lorenzo	2	40.00%
Dovizioso	0	0%
Rossi	0	0%
Stoner	0	0%
Simoncelli	1	20.00%
Hayden	0	0%
Edwards	0	0%
Voters: 5. You may not vote on this poll

03-31-2011, 11:53 AM	#2
L8 Braker Swollen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	The race is on SpeedTV on Sunday at 8am, then replayed Tuesday at 2pm...

03-31-2011, 11:55 AM	#3
L8 Braker Swollen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	This track does not have any long straights, so hopefully we won't see anyone (other than the aliens) break away from the pack...

03-31-2011, 11:56 AM	#4
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	You forgot pramac who will almost certainly pony up a sexy outfit for Lauren vickers

03-31-2011, 12:50 PM	#5
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	The Ducati is a basket case of a bike....it's a testament to Stacy Moaner's skill that he was able to win races on it. Don't expect much from Rossi at Jerez. Provided that Moaner comes to grips with the fact that he doesn't HAVE to ride right at the limit all the time to win, he'll likely be the man to beat this season. Having said that, though....he hasn't figured that out in his entire career....He chucks it down the tarmac FAR too often for a rider of his experience and talent level. Honestly, though....I'm far more excited about the prospect of watching a full 38 bike grid take to the tight and twisty Jerez circuit on spec bikes in Moto2...THAT is racing!! Andrea Iannone....write it down...that kid has a future!

03-31-2011, 02:58 PM	#8
L8 Braker Swollen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	Last years results...