MotoGP: The Big Sandbox (gritty spoilers)

Well, here we are: the 2014 MotoGP opener. Marquez says he's not 100% from his busted leg (not that he necessarily has to be), Jorge Lorenzo is hungry as hell but not happy with the new tire, Valentino Rossi has looked better in testing than he has in years, Dani Pedrosa is still short and the Ducatis will still be battling for Ducatith, albeit maybe somewhat up the finishing order. Looks to be an interesting year. We also have the advent of the "open" class, which, as we have seen, means different things to different manufacturers.

Keep in mind that all practices and the race will be run under the desert moon and adjust your internal racing clock accordingly.

Oh Baby! Here we are, it's race time!!!!!

About freaking time....is it just me or do the off seasons seem to be getting longer every year?

Still time for a few more rule changes before Thursday.

Here's hoping for all to have a healthy season. I want this one decided on the track every race.

You mean Dani could be tall after this year...?

ok, so with the time change and the night race, exactly when is this thing gonna be run? (eastern time)

At night.

As best I can tell the series is not be telecast on any free US channels. Is that correct?

If you have an extra $120 or so laying around a video pass is highly recommended.

www.tvracer.com has it live on FS1 on Sunday at 2:30pm - 4:00pm.

Yep!
The only way to watch MGP is to pay.
The subscription is really a good deal.

That's the next wave of changes - 2017. Spec body dimensions (height, weight, body fat %, cardio levels, etc.) for all racers.

I hope Dani comes out swinging and has adjusted his approach to deal with the type of riding that JLo and MM are committed to.

Over/under on Aleix beating Rossi?

Actually, this is a Rossi track.

Marquez
Rossi
Lorenzo.

Marc will follow until > 5 to go.

Marquez: Qatar win talk foolish

"Honestly, five days ago, I was not able to walk," he said.

DP
JLo
MM
AEsp
VR





Food for thought or wishful thinking?

You know, I never really paid attention to his lack of altitude. But when they stood up after the press conference, how could you miss it.

That guy is jockey size.