MotoGP: Middle of nowhere, Spain (Spoilers)

yooperbikemike · 09-26-2012, 07:31 AM

The MotoGP Circus reconvenes this weekend at Aragon, a lovely facility close to, well, not much. With 5 races to go, after the series of cock-ups at Misano that left Dani Pedrosa 38 points adrift from front-runner Jorge Lorenzo, the series, absent some unforeseen cataclysmic occurrance, looks to be largely bereft of drama. Given the lack of credible competition (Until Stoner returns, possibly at Motegi) the fight looks to be among the Spanish aliens and Lorenzo can afford to be conservative. The silly season is waning as well with the lone prototype seat not currently accounted for at Gresini Honda likely to be (re)occupied by Alvaro Bautista.

snowhawk jockey · 09-26-2012, 09:14 AM

The real question is, can the turnip truck sniff the brass again?? Will Hayden have enough hand strength to show what the new parts do for his ride? This fan wants to know!

swimmer · 09-26-2012, 09:22 AM

Love this track and looking forward to good action and a wound up little pony.

viajero · 09-26-2012, 09:54 AM

I just hope my homies (Hayden, Spies, Edwards) have a good race for a change.

It will still be a Lorenzo and Pedrosa show at the front. I sure miss Casey.

sprocketjock · 09-26-2012, 10:06 AM

Glad I'm not hectic barbera this weekend

mdubya · 09-26-2012, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sprocketjock

Glad I'm not hectic barbera this weekend

You sure about that?

tinhead · 09-27-2012, 01:53 PM

I'm looking forward to the show. There's still riders with Something To Prove out there, Rossi that he hasn't given up, Nicky that pain doesn't count, Dani that a bad race is in the past, JLo that he won't coast to a title, Alvaro that he deserves to keep the Gresini ride.

Along with the Moto 2 and 3 gangs that HAVE to show something every lap every race.

Motodisiac · 09-27-2012, 02:47 PM

Rev'it! on Facebook: "Just arrived......Fresh suits for Aragón this weekend!"
Me: "How many suits are allowed for one race weekend?"
Rev'it!: "@Dennis: no limit Dennis, that's the problem! ;-)"

swimmer · 09-27-2012, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motodisiac

Rev'it! on Facebook: "Just arrived......Fresh suits for Aragón this weekend!"
Me: "How many suits are allowed for one race weekend?"
Rev'it!: "@Dennis: no limit Dennis, that's the problem! ;-)"

I'm surprised there wasn't a media blitz from rev'it after AB got onto the box last round.

HoneyBunz · 09-28-2012, 01:27 AM

FP1 delayed due to oil spill. Track is very dirty and wet.
Should have nice weather for race day.

scottmoto16 · 09-28-2012, 03:01 AM

Hmmm , nothing to see here..........................

Seem to be getting a lot of , not dry , not fully wet free practice this year.

RedRocket · 09-28-2012, 06:00 AM

Rossi is 2 seconds back in the wet.

Rajin Cajun · 09-28-2012, 06:06 AM

Great FP2 Session by Spies and not too bad by Hayden. Looks like Ducati has made "Some" Improvement. Lets see how the race goes now!

Goofy1 · 09-28-2012, 07:27 AM

Go Nicky, GO!! It's good to see him at the pointy end again.

swimmer · 09-28-2012, 07:38 AM

FP2
Per the norm, NH close to the front in slippery conditions. Ben didn't crash at all which is a nice change. Top speeds of over 205mph in the wet. Go Dani!

1	11	Ben SPIES	USA	Yamaha Factory Racing	Yamaha	324.6	2'00.219
2	26	Dani PEDROSA	SPA	Repsol Honda Team	Honda	330.5	2'00.285	0.066 / 0.066
3	99	Jorge LORENZO	SPA	Yamaha Factory Racing	Yamaha	323.2	2'00.746	0.527 / 0.461
4	69	Nicky HAYDEN	USA	Ducati Team	Ducati	322.4	2'00.996	0.777 / 0.250
5	4	Andrea DOVIZIOSO	ITA	Monster Yamaha Tech 3	Yamaha	325.3	2'01.379	1.160 / 0.383
6	6	Stefan BRADL	GER	LCR Honda MotoGP	Honda	325.2	2'01.626	1.407 / 0.247
7	35	Cal CRUTCHLOW	GBR	Monster Yamaha Tech 3	Yamaha	324.0	2'01.665	1.446 / 0.039
8	46	Valentino ROSSI	ITA	Ducati Team	Ducati	323.8	2'02.412	2.193 / 0.747
9	17	Karel ABRAHAM	CZE	Cardion AB Motoracing	Ducati	324.2	2'02.632	2.413 / 0.220
10	19	Alvaro BAUTISTA	SPA	San Carlo Honda Gresini	Honda	322.8	2'03.263	3.044 / 0.631
11	56	Jonathan REA	GBR	Repsol Honda Team	Honda	321.5	2'04.046	3.827 / 0.783
12	14	Randy DE PUNIET	FRA	Power Electronics Aspar	ART	303.7	2'04.353	4.134 / 0.307
13	41	Aleix ESPARGARO	SPA	Power Electronics Aspar	ART	302.4	2'04.423	4.204 / 0.070
14	77	James ELLISON	GBR	Paul Bird Motorsport	ART	307.3	2'04.542	4.323 / 0.119
15	54	Mattia PASINI	ITA	Speed Master	ART	301.3	2'04.722	4.503 / 0.180
16	68	Yonny HERNANDEZ	COL	Avintia Blusens	BQR	299.8	2'04.858	4.639 / 0.136
17	51	Michele PIRRO	ITA	San Carlo Honda Gresini	FTR	302.8	2'06.030	5.811 / 1.172
18	8	Hector BARBERA	SPA	Pramac Racing Team	Ducati	324.3	2'06.182	5.963 / 0.152
19	9	Danilo PETRUCCI	ITA	Came IodaRacing Project	Ioda-Suter	304.0	2'06.368	6.149 / 0.186
20	44	David SALOM	SPA	Avintia Blusens	BQR	300.7	2'06.593	6.374 / 0.225
21	5	Colin EDWARDS	USA	NGM Mobile Forward Racing	Suter	306.7	2'06.677	6.458 / 0.084

09-26-2012, 07:31 AM	#1
yooperbikemike ^OP high, wide and handsome Joined: Apr 2003 Location: The blue groove Oddometer: 11,823	MotoGP: Middle of nowhere, Spain (Spoilers) The MotoGP Circus reconvenes this weekend at Aragon, a lovely facility close to, well, not much. With 5 races to go, after the series of cock-ups at Misano that left Dani Pedrosa 38 points adrift from front-runner Jorge Lorenzo, the series, absent some unforeseen cataclysmic occurrance, looks to be largely bereft of drama. Given the lack of credible competition (Until Stoner returns, possibly at Motegi) the fight looks to be among the Spanish aliens and Lorenzo can afford to be conservative. The silly season is waning as well with the lone prototype seat not currently accounted for at Gresini Honda likely to be (re)occupied by Alvaro Bautista. __________________ "...people in the stands want to see good, close racing. The thing is to put on a show, and that’s what’s going to draw people in..." -- Scotty Parker

09-26-2012, 09:14 AM	#2
snowhawk jockey Slack Jaw Gaper Joined: Jul 2005 Location: The other Center of the Universe: Bend, Oregon Oddometer: 757	The real question is, can the turnip truck sniff the brass again?? Will Hayden have enough hand strength to show what the new parts do for his ride? This fan wants to know! __________________ KTM 950 SliderMoto with 19/17 spokes, FCR41's, 2-into-1 high pipe, single side front brake and handcut flattrack style tires. Gettin Slideways is good! justin@giantloopmoto.com www.giantloopmoto.com

09-27-2012, 02:47 PM	#8
Motodisiac Moto Terrorist Joined: Jan 2006 Location: City Of Angels Oddometer: 3,413	Rev'it! on Facebook: "Just arrived......Fresh suits for Aragón this weekend!" Me: "How many suits are allowed for one race weekend?" Rev'it!: "@Dennis: no limit Dennis, that's the problem! ;-)" __________________ Beach Moto - my baby and your connection for quality motorcycle gear Rev'it Gear for ADV Riders - the thread that started it all Ducati Multistrada 1200 S - Adventure, Commuting, Track, Fun CRF450X - Dirt Toy

09-28-2012, 03:01 AM	#11
scottmoto16 Orange Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Tasmania Australia Oddometer: 2,006	Hmmm , nothing to see here.......................... Seem to be getting a lot of , not dry , not fully wet free practice this year. __________________ PARTLY ORANGE

09-28-2012, 07:27 AM	#14
Goofy1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfart, KY Oddometer: 336	Go Nicky, GO!! It's good to see him at the pointy end again. __________________

09-26-2012, 09:22 AM	#3
swimmer armchair asshole Joined: Oct 2007 Location: tucson Oddometer: 2,701	Love this track and looking forward to good action and a wound up little pony.

09-26-2012, 09:54 AM	#4
viajero Too old to be a nOOb Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 1,939	I just hope my homies (Hayden, Spies, Edwards) have a good race for a change. It will still be a Lorenzo and Pedrosa show at the front. I sure miss Casey.

09-26-2012, 10:06 AM	#5
sprocketjock Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Oddometer: 293	Glad I'm not hectic barbera this weekend

09-27-2012, 01:53 PM	#7
tinhead Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Riot Corner, CT Oddometer: 66	I'm looking forward to the show. There's still riders with Something To Prove out there, Rossi that he hasn't given up, Nicky that pain doesn't count, Dani that a bad race is in the past, JLo that he won't coast to a title, Alvaro that he deserves to keep the Gresini ride. Along with the Moto 2 and 3 gangs that HAVE to show something every lap every race.

09-28-2012, 01:27 AM	#10
HoneyBunz Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 3,432	FP1 delayed due to oil spill. Track is very dirty and wet. Should have nice weather for race day.

09-28-2012, 06:00 AM	#12
RedRocket Yeah! I want Cheesy Poofs Joined: Feb 2003 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 17,869	Rossi is 2 seconds back in the wet.

09-28-2012, 06:06 AM	#13
Rajin Cajun Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Oddometer: 321	Great FP2 Session by Spies and not too bad by Hayden. Looks like Ducati has made "Some" Improvement. Lets see how the race goes now!

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