MOTO GP

Has Rossi ever started a GP from the back row before? He was strangely anonymous during qualifying, we hardly saw anything of him...

Top work by Scott Redding to qualify 2nd, hopefully he'll be back at the front again :) Shame about the electrical woes that Bradley Smith was suffering, but at least he got a couple of laps in at the end to get on the grid.

The Rossi factor should bring a few more people through the gates, but how many the weather will keep away this year?

When the riders were on stage being interviewed last night I wonder if Colin Edwards made another reference to returning to "Paradise Island" once again.... :-?

Ride of the day Colin Edwards. Brave man, Hospital last week Podium this week. [smiley=thumbup.gif]

Attendance at Silverstone only 74,000 ish :o :o

And in that weather too, How many went by car then ?? :D :D

I was there.
Was at Copse, Saw Spies crash and flip his bike over the wall.

Did they show his crash on TV or did i just miss it..

Some shots i took -
Lorenzo
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...lor0/Loren.jpg

Rossi
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...lor0/Rossi.jpg

Stoner and Edwards on the celebration lap
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...r0/Edwards.jpg

Very good races in all classes, Moto 2 was the most intense though, thought Bradley Smith was the star of the race though! 28th-2nd... just an amazing bit of riding from him. Hope to see him on the top step soon though :p
Geo

Eurosport didn't see Ben Spies' crash, just showed the wreck following it, no sign of the rider, and then within half a lap Lorenzo got spat off too... Shame Simoncelli couldn't stay on, another podium opportunity ends in the gravel, but top ride by Edwards and what a turnaround for Tech III eh? Yesterday both their MotoGP riders are fairly crocked and Smith qualified in 28th, and they end up with two podiums - bit of a result really :)

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Originally Posted by StreetHippo

Tee hee, couldn't happen to a nicer bloke!! ;D

Stu

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Very, very funny but who was it?! Couldn't tell despite watching today's race :(

Es Jorge Lorenzo, Campeón del Mundo ;) ;) ;)

Do pay attention at the back.... ::) ;)

Gracias oh sabio ;D

Maybe it's because he wasn't in it long enough!! ;D

I was watching the BBC coverage - pretty wet out there. :o Several crashes in the GP, then about half the field went off from the 125s!

just got back from silverstone .... awesome ! colin edwards,top man today..... :)

Awsome to be there! Sh1tter about the 4.5 hour delay getting out of the circuit :(

Still, even the ques and the rain didn't put a dampener on it though!

ABSOLUTE CRACKING DAY!!!

The rain was crap but I had a fab day. My boy managed to stay upright and finish [smiley=laugh.gif] so I am a happy girl. Was at Copse when Spies dumped it and the bike went over the wall....incredible to watch and it made the bike look like a toy :( Glad he is ok though.. gutted Marco fell and as for Lorenzo ;D ;D ;D the old Uphill curse seems to still be strong within us ::) Stoner was on fire, all credit to the guy...he had an amazing race even in the wet he was throwing that Honda over. Go Edwards Go! really chuffed to see him on the podium.

All in all a fantastic day, Mahoosive thanks to Snotty (Si) for the company, the tickets, the access, the lift and for getting me home in time despite the traffic and the monsoon. Awesome dude!! :-* I'll be the camera brolly bitch anyday LMFAO ;D

Pic's to follow... when the man servant has sorted and uploaded them!

Roxy xx

yep Stoner did the pass on Dovizioso ,who held up Lorenzo n Big Hair, then stayed in front.......basically a dull race providing little to comment on but fair do's to Stoner and crooked Edwards.

Only to add that after watching the Big Hair off it seems he shifted his weight just as he hit that puddle before the bend which, almost unbelievably, in a split second caused the bike to slip out from under him.

I'd expect to see something more interesting next time.

Great day but not great for taking pictures! Need to sort out what I have taken but here is a few

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...1/IMG_0841.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...1/IMG_0842.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...1/IMG_0895.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...1/IMG_0905.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...1/IMG_0922.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...1/IMG_0940.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...1/IMG_0959.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...1/IMG_0943.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...1/IMG_0951.jpg

TOTALLY AWESOME DUDE!!!!!!!!

my constant nagging paid off, loving the VR ones ;) ;)

Roxy xx

Absolutely awesome pics Si!

Cheers. Im happy given the conditions! :)

quote of the day 'I don't care if your arms are killing you, take more photos of my boy!!' ;D

next time you will remember the neck strap for the camera won't you! ;)

Roxy xx

LOL yes I will! ;) xx

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Originally Posted by roxychick

and as for Lorenzo ;D ;D ;D
Roxy xx

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Seriously? Words fail me.

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Originally Posted by dan_geoghegan

[quote author=roxychick link=1300576794/93#93 date=1307961448]
and as for Lorenzo ;D ;D ;D
Roxy xx

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Seriously? Words fail me.[/quote]

+1. I think it's disgusting how people were cheering when he fell off, and booing Stoner on the Podium. Thought we were all bikers on here. I wouldn't wish anyone a crash, let alone be laughing or smiling at one. Let's hope it never happens to you, then maybe Lorenzo can have a laugh at your expense.

Besides which, the more people fall off, the less interesting the racing is. I want Rossi back at number 1 as much as anyone else, but not the expense of other riders.

Think you two ought to either cool it (cos it's not going anywhere) or get a room ;D

Si, nice pics mate, especially wot with the rain the Roxy bugging you ;)

SF, thought you said were going to take a "low profile" - good plan !

G

errr hmmmm getting back to the race... ::)

Love him or not Casey is a bloody good rider of a motorcycle. He's the only 1 so far that can ride that Ducati & get the best out of it. He made the best of the conditions.

Casey's awesome, getting me loads of points on the fantasy road race :D great rider, looking forward to the rest of the races

This is my 1st season watching motogp and Rossi hasn't shown anything 'special' at all - if I didn't know he was a multiple world champion I'd neve have guessed. Granted the bike needs more development but to compare to f1 (which is all I know), a great driver in a poor car will still look like a great driver. Schuey for example..not getting podiums but his driving style is the same as it was in a Ferrari

Casey "In my Opinion" is potentially Rossi in the making. Won his 1st on the Ducati my tip for this year Stoner on the Honda.

I didn't actually care who was going to win yesterday. Quite frankly i think they are all bloody brave to want to do that in those kind of conditions, fair play to the lot of em. 8-)

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Originally Posted by DaytonaDog

Not that I wish to get drawn into an argument, but one does wonder whether or not you (SF) would be making such an issue of things if it had been anyone other than Roxy who had made the post. By your own admission you are a fully paid up member of the 'I don't like Roxy Fan Club'.

If you read the whole post in full you will also mentions other people falling off as well and was glad they weren't injured etc etc.

Just saying like and putting the whole post into context....

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It was actually me who brought this whole issue of mocking riders failing to finish. I stand by my earlier posts and ANYONE gloating at a rider's misfortune is a complete idiot and knows nothing about the sport. The grids are small enough as it is. I just want to see some close racing, not "my boy" win.

These people aren't there for our amusement, they've got a job to do. When the flag drops, personallity doesn't come into it. They've put in alot of effort to get where they are and suffered injurys along the way. They all deserve our respect.

Just a comment about Tyres. I watched it on the BBC & can't remember who said it. But, He said that even the wet tyres can still get up to a temprature of 100°C which still give better grip than a road tyre in dry conditions.

I'd like to know more

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Originally Posted by GixxerStu

Just a comment about Tyres. I watched it on the BBC & can't remember who said it. But, He said that even the wet tyres can still get up to a temprature of 100°C which still give better grip than a road tyre in dry conditions.

I'd like to know more

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When the track starts to dry you'll see riders going off line to hit the puddles to cool the tyres. They break up really fast if they're not kept cool.

Yeh that comment stuck in my mind too - crazy amount of grip in the wet!

Without choosing a "favourite" then the sport wouldn't be as exciting for the spectators. No different to people choosing their football team. Without favourites the advertisers wouldn't sponsor and there would be no motogp. I don't wish injury on any living thing (as I know roxy doesn't either) but what she was saying was 'sport'. No different to when a football fan relishes in a rival's top striker being injured and out of action

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Originally Posted by Dabz

No different to when a football fan relishes in a rival's top striker being injured and out of action

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You're absolutely right. It is no different and it's disgusting.

With riders out of the race, the racing gets boring and REAL fans want to see racing, not the same rider win time and time again.

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Originally Posted by dan_geoghegan

[quote author=GixxerStu link=1300576794/122#122 date=1307988399]Just a comment about Tyres. I watched it on the BBC & can't remember who said it. But, He said that even the wet tyres can still get up to a temprature of 100°C which still give better grip than a road tyre in dry conditions.

I'd like to know more

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When the track starts to dry you'll see riders going off line to hit the puddles to cool the tyres. They break up really fast if they're not kept cool.[/quote]

I've seen them do that. What prompted his comment was when Lorenzo when off. The back end slid out then gripped again causing him the high side.

I must not be a real fan then as I always want the same football team to win, same f1 drivers and same motogp rider, oh and shakey Byrne in bsb! So yeh, not a real fan

The BSB commentators (think one was from Dunlop) at Thruxton were saying, unless there is spray coming off a wet tyre, then it's hardly working at all and is more dangerous.

They also said that on a damp track (no standing water), then you should run slicks and ride it like it's dry. So long as it's up to temp, then it will work just as well. Trouble is, riders, go cautiously over the damp areas, lose the heat and then the cold tyre is even worse on the damp.

Either way, you have to some serious kahunas to ride that fast, wet dry or anything else. Maximum respect to all of the riders!

Looking forward to getting back to a grid with all of the riders racing, and no injuries! I can't imagine how bad Cal felt about not being there for his home fans. Hope he gets well soon

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I must not be a real fan then as I always want the same football team to win, same f1 drivers and same motogp rider, oh and shakey Byrne in bsb! So yeh, not a real fan

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We all have favorites in any sport but know one like to see any sports person / athlete injured