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Re: MotoGP 2015

#31 Post by Hooligan » Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:21 pm

Yes, that would be cool to meet some Yanaha 2-stroke fans. :)

We only have the guest passes so no seats. We will have to find a grassy knoll to watch from. Otherwise I hope to be in the garages. :).
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#32 Post by waltmil » Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:38 pm

Good race today in Argentina. Maybe Marquez is not invincible after all.
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#33 Post by Hooligan » Sun Apr 19, 2015 11:08 pm

Now THAT was a RACE! Rossi was amazing, like his old self.
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#34 Post by solo 2 » Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:34 am

Only got to watch the last 5 laps on Youtube but WOW! did I need to watch anything else? Great battle, Rossi was amazing and Marquez was pushed into a mistake...classic Rossi. Marquez better tame down his all or nothing style now that he seems to have some competition, though he's still a gas to watch and to count him out would be madness.

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#35 Post by Hooligan » Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:46 am

Solo, buy the MotoGP video pass. It's well worthwhile. You get to watch both qualifying sessions Sat as well as Sun warmup and the race including all the rider interviews.

We have been streaming it off my iPhone onto the TV via Apple TV. Works really well.
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#36 Post by waltmil » Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:21 am

If they had been on the same tires, Marquez would probably have won but it was his choice. Also his choice to try to push Rossi out of his way. Will his ego be his toughest competition? Great race though.
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#37 Post by solo 2 » Mon Apr 20, 2015 9:45 am

waltmil wrote:If they had been on the same tires, Marquez would probably have won but it was his choice. Also his choice to try to push Rossi out of his way. Will his ego be his toughest competition? Great race though.
I'm not so sure he tried to push him out of the way as he was too far forward on the outside and when they came back up he was flicked off, still his mistake. I think it's heat of battle stuff, Rossi's an old pro and I think Marquez may have to ride smarter that close to the end. Second place would have kept him in the points much sloser to Rossi.

I think next race will be on MotoGP streaming.

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#38 Post by T.RexRacing » Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:50 pm

MM is giving too much space in his head to Rossi. Rent free. It seems Rossi has figured a few things out. Now if Yamaha could give them the drive out of the corner it will be less work for Rossi.
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#39 Post by waltmil » Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:37 pm

Don't know if Yamaha can do anything about the drive out of corners since higher corner speed has been their philosophy for a long time. The bike has been set up for Lorenzo but Rossi has reinvented himself to ride it. It should be a most interesting season. It would be great it the doctor could win another championship.
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#40 Post by T.RexRacing » Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:07 pm

Look at Rossi's mid corner speed in Argentina. It was unreal.

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#41 Post by silverstrom » Mon Apr 20, 2015 9:02 pm

Rossi proves the familiar adage: "Old age and wisdom will overcome youth and skill."

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#42 Post by TDR_50 » Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:36 am

That is so true this last race!! Go Rossi!!!

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#43 Post by waltmil » Mon May 04, 2015 5:19 am

Well Jerez wasn't the most exciting race, good to see Jorge back on form. So much for Rossi being in Marquez head. Rossi has to get better starts if he wants to race. He used up his tires early catching up and Marquez still had some left when he got close. Thankfully we have a long season ahead.
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#44 Post by solo 2 » Mon May 04, 2015 9:28 am

silverstrom wrote:Rossi proves the familiar adage: "Old age and wisdom will overcome youth and skill."
I always heard it as "Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm" :smt003

Not the most exciting race, though Rossi tried at the end, but the points are close and could really pick up once everyone is in top form and without injuries/issues. Marquez/Lorenzo battles could be epic and if Rossi can stay in the fight could be a very good season ahead.

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#45 Post by T.RexRacing » Tue May 05, 2015 11:05 am

waltmil wrote:.................. So much for Rossi being in Marquez head................
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