Reality strikes rookies

[Paul_E_D]

Well, motoGP is finally at a track where major off season testing did NOT take place, and it shows in the rookies performance. Just first session, but still telling...
Soup :: MotoGP: Stoner Fastest In First Practice At Portugal :: 04-11-2008

[RyanNicholson]

wow....the tech3 guys didn't have the best of days eh? toseland 6 seconds off the pace?

should be interesting to see how fast they can get their shit together

[ChR1s]

WSB is where the action's at.

[Paul_E_D]

Yeah, but I can't watch them live on-line. Also, I'm not as into fat streetbikes where they fuck with the rules so much that you don't know why anyone is winning or losing.

I concede that the racing is exciting though...

[Paul_E_D]

wow....the tech3 guys didn't have the best of days eh? toseland 6 seconds off the pace?

should be interesting to see how fast they can get their shit together

Must be that great new motor they recieved!

Free practice 2 starts in a few minutes...

[RyanNicholson]

Must be that great new motor they recieved!

i completely forgot about that, oh man...thats rough. I've been rootin for those guys, they're a hell of a satellite team.

[BMFR6]

not so sure i agree just yet with the rookie statement. not testing there played a factor for sure for set up but the field seems a little scattered right now. nakano and west near the top, pedrosa at the bottom, etc. i think we will really see some changes by FP3 if not FP2. this will show who can get their shit together and get set up under pressure though. of course closing a six second gap is a steep hill to climb. having stoner and rossi at the top already though, i guess we can see where this race is going. look at all the b-stones in front as well. they've never won in portugal!

in other news, timing available at MotoGP Timing & Scoring apparently they will have timing for all races and practices for the rest of the season. doesn't look to be streaming though.

[BMFR6]

hey paul, i'm sure your watching the timing through motogp.com
is rossi and edwards really in the 39's or does the indy timing site suck?

[Paul_E_D]

they ran in the 39's and 38's...

I watch the live video, not timing!

[BMFR6]

thanks for rubbing it in!
Looks like things are getting back on track for FP2 with the exception of Toseland.

[CMG241]

good to see rossi doing well

[a13x]

FP1 = wet
FP2 = dry

Estroril = Not on World Superbike Schedule.

[BMFR6]

FP1 = wet
FP2 = dry

Estroril = Not on World Superbike Schedule.

a man of few words

[akira700]

Man what is up with Stoner.
He's got some problems. Cant just be the Stones
as Rossi seems to be doing well with them.

[Paul_E_D]

Another pole for Lorenzo. Impressive!

[R7]

WSB is where the action's at.

Yep, race 2 last weekend was simply awesome

[akira700]

Another pole for Lorenzo. Impressive!

Yup and there goes your rookies hit reality theory!

[ChR1s]

In light of this past weekend's event, I reiterate:

[Paul_E_D]

Yeah. Qualifying is more exciting than the racing right now...

[Pittenger5]

I dont really see how you call this boring? I mean, at least the winner isnt leading by 10 seconds the entire race like last year, there was a nice pack up at the front. Some fun passes, Dani and Rossi with some fun passes and sticking with Lorenzo. It was fun to watch a satellite team battle for the podium. I wish they showed more of Stoner yesterday, he battled back nicely. I dont really understand what you guys are looking for? Yes, a lot more passing would be fun, and the old fashioned arm rubbing passes (Though Colin had a fun one yesterday). But compared to last year I think this racing is more exciting. Especially to see how the rookies will do and stuff.

[akira700]

I dont really see how you call this boring? I mean, at least the winner isnt leading by 10 seconds the entire race like last year, there was a nice pack up at the front. Some fun passes, Dani and Rossi with some fun passes and sticking with Lorenzo. It was fun to watch a satellite team battle for the podium. I wish they showed more of Stoner yesterday, he battled back nicely. I dont really understand what you guys are looking for? Yes, a lot more passing would be fun, and the old fashioned arm rubbing passes (Though Colin had a fun one yesterday). But compared to last year I think this racing is more exciting. Especially to see how the rookies will do and stuff.

Have you been watching the World Superbike series? That's excitement.
On the other hand though I didnt think the race was boring yesterday.

[KillBill]

Have you been watching the World Superbike series? That's excitement.
On the other hand though I didnt think the race was boring yesterday.

+1

I thoroughly enjoyed watching yesterday

[Pittenger5]

I sort of watch WSBK. I dont get the interest cause I dont really root for or against any of the riders, so its tough to get really into it. But maybe motogp isnt AS exciting, but I cant see how you can call at least yesterdays race BORING.

[Paul_E_D]

There were no important passes after Lorenzo took the lead. That's why it got a little boring. The first half of the race was good. I enjoyed watching it, but it's just not as exciting when there are no passes after the halfway mark...

[brewmaster]

I think the race would have been more exciting if they focused the camara on something other than the leaders.

It was also a bummer that Nicky crashed out. He didn't even go to the pits afterwards. Strange for Nicky.

Hopper had a good ride though, would like to see him turn it on this season.