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    MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    Oh, Looks like Edwards is out and Josh Hayes is riding his first MotoGP!

    http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/...?article=46499

    Go Josh!!
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    sswweeeeeeeet!! Pretty excited to see how he does as a GP newb
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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    Sorry to see Edwards out but I couldn't think of a better guy to take his place!


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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    Earned.
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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    I think Josh had a wildcard ride for the race regardless, but I'm glad he gets the shot at it.

    If previous AMA / GP wildcard events prove out the transition to the Bridgestone tire will be challenging for Josh. The Moto GP tire is reportadly so stiff that it's difficult even for the GP guys to keep heat in them.

    I'm excited to see Josh at full tilt!

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    Rybo said stiff...
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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    Great,

    But i hope he doesn't pull a Bostrom.

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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    Quote Originally Posted by Ted View Post
    Great,

    But i hope he doesn't pull a Bostrom.

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    Ben had a very unique set of challenges at laguna that should have led to him saying "no" to the GP ride.

    The races and practices for the two classes he was in were essentially back to back. So he had to go from one bike to the next, with radically different tires / geometry/ behavior with no break and almost no warm up.

    Because GP shares the stage with AMA at Laguna all the practice times are cut really short. Really, there was no way that was going to work out for B Boz.

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    I am very curious to know whether or not he will use traction control (the electronic kind) instead of his usual "human traction control" system.
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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    Quote Originally Posted by Ted View Post
    I am very curious to know whether or not he will use traction control (the electronic kind) instead of his usual "human traction control" system.
    There is no other option on a modern GP bike. Electronic traction control is necessary to manage the peaky nature of the 800CC engine. After watching Lorenzo crash in practice because he forgot to reset the system I would venture to guess that an 800CC moto GP bike is not rideable without the TC. Certainly not ridable at the required pace.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rybo View Post
    There is no other option on a modern GP bike. Electronic traction control is necessary to manage the peaky nature of the 800CC engine. After watching Lorenzo crash in practice because he forgot to reset the system I would venture to guess that an 800CC moto GP bike is not rideable without the TC. Certainly not ridable at the required pace.

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    So is that what happened to Lorenzo (@ Mazda Raceway) ? I saw that crash after his practice start at the end of that session but could not figure out why he highsided at what seemed like a relatively slow speed.
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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    Quote Originally Posted by Ted View Post
    So is that what happened to Lorenzo (@ Mazda Raceway) ? I saw that crash after his practice start at the end of that session but could not figure out why he highsided at what seemed like a relatively slow speed.
    yup, thats what happened!

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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    Wow! Rossi/Hayden in 3rd and 4th with Capirossi in 5th! Should be an interesting race. Lots of people running with high emotions and drive with remembering Marco and Capirossi's last race. Can't wait to watch!

    Good on Hayes for getting 13th in qual! First time on a GP bike and first time at the track. Considering the circumstances and level of competition, I wouldn't have held it against him if he were in last a few seconds off the pace. Way to go hayes!


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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    FP2. (So psyched for Hayes!!)

    1.Bautista
    2.Hayden
    3.DePuniet
    4.Abraham
    5.Crutchlow
    6.Dovizioso
    7.Rossi
    8.Stoner
    9.Pedrosa
    10.Hayes
    11.Nakasuga
    12.Capirex
    13.Barbera

    Spies, Abraham and Hiro all had offs in the wet
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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    Wet practice - that explains the order.

    Bautista is a total stud - it's a shame that no one has given him a seat for next year yet. He's done great things with a GP budget and commitment from Suzuki that is much lower than that of the other factories.

    Loris is one of my favorite riders and I'm glad that he gets to honor Marco by running his number this weekend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rybo View Post
    Wet practice - that explains the order.
    AND it's practice. You don't see who's really fast until the last 10-15 minutes of qualifying. That's why I don't get excited about FP1-3, it doesn't mean much of anything.
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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    Quote Originally Posted by rybo View Post
    Bautista is a total stud - it's a shame that no one has given him a seat for next year yet. He's done great things with a GP budget and commitment from Suzuki that is much lower than that of the other factories.
    Quote Originally Posted by Bautista
    “I have news about next year, but I prefer to concentrate on the weekend,” said Bautista, who gave little away. “I’m talking with the team I have the offer from, for sure I would like to have a decision now but I still cannot decide. I hope to make it after Sunday’s race. I want to concentrate and finish the year with a good race.”
    Sounds like he does have a seat...
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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    Great race! Came right down to the end... Won't say anything more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by salsashark View Post
    Great race! Came right down to the end... Won't say anything more.

    Bring on the 1000s!!!
    Hell yeah..... Now that this over, i need to find something else to do on Sunday mornings !

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    Way to go Hayes, impressive first outing!
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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    What a race!

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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    Hayes is gangster
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    Re: MotoGP (Spoiler) Valencia

    Tough race for factory ducati.

    Stupid bautista.

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    What a finish!
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