MotoGP 2016

[PhilB]

You'd be surprised how flat it is at turn in ... at least at my speed.

lol. Key words in that sentence.

I did the track lap on my bike on Friday, and I didn't have any problem with lift either, since the control riders only let us go about 40mph. But at least I could see the geometry of the corner from the riders perspective.

PhilB

[PhilB]

VR went down in T3, and Pedro's T1 crash looked like he had back wheel too far in the air and tried to settle it down over the crest, not your typical front end crash

The hazards of actuallty being there -- you don't get the TV replays and have to depend on the (sucky) commentators for info on what happens on the parts of the track you can't see from where you're sitting. The commentator said it was Turn 1. But then this article (MotoGP 216 CotA race results) says it was Turn 2. You say Turn 3. One would think, with all the media and cameras and such, that accurate info wouldn't be that hard to see and say. But then you'd also think it wouldn't be all that hard to keep the tower updated with what lap it is and what order the top ten riders are in, yet that isn't done very well, either.

PhilB

[Pittenger5]

It was turn 2. I was in turn 1 watching.

[Dmitry]

The hazards of actuallty being there -- you don't get the TV replays and have to depend on the (sucky) commentators for info on what happens on the parts of the track you can't see from where you're sitting. The commentator said it was Turn 1. But then this article (MotoGP 216 CotA race results) says it was Turn 2. You say Turn 3. One would think, with all the media and cameras and such, that accurate info wouldn't be that hard to see and say. But then you'd also think it wouldn't be all that hard to keep the tower updated with what lap it is and what order the top ten riders are in, yet that isn't done very well, either.

PhilB

Could have been T2, fast right-hander, he dropped it at about 100 mph. Yeah, just checked the map, T3 is a left, so I got it wrong for sure

[cdovego]

It's awesome, I don't share my login with anyone because you can only have one simultaneous session. Can't beat the coverage; no commercials, great camera coverage, and you can see every session. Well worth the ~$115 for the season.

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[Dmitry]

Anyone posted this yet?

Pedro criticizing new wing trend

Pedrosa calls for MotoGP winglet ban after Dovizioso clash

[Tekime]

Anyone posted this yet?

Pedro criticizing new wing trend

Pedrosa calls for MotoGP winglet ban after Dovizioso clash

Haven't read it yet but kind of hope they do ban them. No good reason they just look dangerous and unnecessary. Maybe if they weren't so.. sharp and pointy??

[loudbeard]

Great qualifying session! Drama at the end. It's really awesome watching Lorenzo ride, guy never looks like he's pressing. Lots of work for Iannone.

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[Dmitry]

Great qualifying session! Drama at the end. It's really awesome watching Lorenzo ride, guy never looks like he's pressing. Lots of work for Iannone.

It's only Quali, but my neighbors heard my excitement

[loudbeard]

OK so how the hell about Brad Binder!?!?

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[jwm2k3]

And Rossi....

[loudbeard]

Had to sneak that one in between finishing watching Moto 3 at 8:57 and Game of Boobies starting at 9:00. Anyhow.

Great run for Rossi, nailed the start and snuffed out the one time Lorenzo was able to challenge him. Does anyone celebrate like Rossi? Awesome stuff. REALLY wish I would have actually seen more of Iannone's ride but it wasn't on camera much.

Great ride by Sam Lowes in Moto 2. At his pace he would have taken out Folger eventually. Zarco benefits from massive carnage in front of him and snags 5th. There were some damn nasty crashes...

Brad Binder was awesome. Starting from pit lane and coming through the entire field to win by 3 seconds. Amazing. The podium battle behind him didn't disappoint either. Definitely the most exciting racing going now is in Moto 3.

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[Dmitry]

Wow, what a snoozer of a race but I couldn't be happier, 37 years old and still can dominate like that, put it on pole and leading flag to flag, perfect place to shut the critics up, in Spain, in front of MM and J-Lo fans!

MM got wiser? decided to take the points rather than repeat of last year

J-Lo just a sore fucking looser: "My tire was spinning..." last year he had helmet problems, bike problems... take it like a man and admit that you had your ass handed to you by someone who was better prepared to "do battle"

Yep, been VR fan since 500 days, liked MM till he decided to be J-Lo's bodyguard but J-Lo has always been a classless punk.

[Tekime]

Not action packed but damn it was great watching Rossi dominate the race like that.

I think Lorenzo commented after the race that the pace was slow, but if that were true why weren't Lorenzo and Marquez breathing down his neck? Rossi had an excellent start but seems like they had ample chance to make some kind of move.

Playing it safe my ass, Rossi ate them for lunch!

[SouleManVT]

OK so how the hell about Brad Binder!?!?

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That was some truly spectacular racing by #41

[Dmitry]

My Belgian friend close to the action shared some news from Ducati team:

Ducati has already started to experiment a series of new ready made excuses for next year. They were famous for their clutch noise, next year they 'll also be famous for their whining noise, especially AFTER the race.

[Paul_E_D]

Holy moto3. Awesome spectacle

[Dmitry]

Holy moto3. Awesome spectacle

totally made up for the top class F1 style parade, although I was pretty excited but can imagine MM and J-Lo fans weren't entertained

[OreoGaborio]

The performances by Binder & Lowes were incredible & thrilling to watch. Just as incredible was Rossi's ride, but not nearly as exciting.

And that Moto 3 last lap battle for 2nd was INSAAAAANE!

[Pittenger5]

Well, MotoGP is now F1

MotoGP: Ducati mandates passing rules for Iannone and Dovizioso | Sport Rider

[gixxer72]

Well, MotoGP is now F1

MotoGP: Ducati mandates passing rules for Iannone and Dovizioso | Sport Rider

99 will fucking love this when he gets to the team.

[OreoGaborio]

Excited to watch Eslick in Moto2. I didn't realize he was over there for that this weekend. That's pretty rad. I'm sure he'll be near the back of the pack but I hope he does well.

Danny Eslick Talks Being Thrown Into The Deep End Of Moto2 | Sport Rider

[PhilB]

99 will fucking love this when he gets to the team.

They'll get rid of the rule (and the reason for needing it) when that happens.

PhilB

[Pittenger5]

Wow. What is going on this year. Tires that bad?

[loudbeard]

Looks like Rossi installed a track oiling device

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