Argentina MotoGP ****possible Spoiler Alert

[the Ferret]

And hold on to your hats Aleix Espargaro Suzuki set fastest time in FP1 and FP2 ahead of Ianonne, Marquez, Crutchlow and Dovisioso, and Lorenzo

Race is on Fox Sports 1 at 2:30 CH 219 set you DVRs

 

[redbirds_imp]

And hold on to your hats Aleix Espargaro Suzuki set fastest time in FP1 and FP2 ahead of Ianonne, Marquez, Crutchlow and Dovisioso, and Lorenzo

Race is on Fox Sports 1 at 2:30 CH 219 set you DVRs

Wonderful to see the Suzuki doing so well with Espargaro. The real test comes tomorrow however. If he can qualify on the front row that will be special. Good to see different marques showing competitiveness. Now, will Kawasaki make a return to the premier class?

 

[fiscy_imp]

GO Marquez.........hurray Honda bye bye Ducati:hello:

 

[CB4ME_imp]

This track rewards good handling over brute horsepower. However the track is abrasive. A big question is who will go with hard tires - which starts to fade less than halfway into the race - and who will go with super hard which will be better at the end.

 

[redbirds_imp]

Marquez on pole, A. Espargaro and Ionnone complete the front row. Should be an interesting race but note that Marquez is about a half second quicker than Espargaro.

 

[the Ferret]

wow just walked in from a ride and find a Suzuki on front row. How cool is that since their short reintroduction to MotGP?

Aw heck I'll tell you, it's very cool.

got to go to MotGP.com now for the scoop. back soon

 

[the Ferret]

4 more hours and it RACING!

I put spoiler alert in the title so feel free to come talk about the race after it's over. People have been warned there may be info about who won posted here




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[the Ferret]

It's on baby!

Well it looks like actual race starts at 3. Pre race jibber jabber for 30 mins.

 

[Henrik_imp]

There was a great fight on Moto3 for second place, with Kent again running away with the win. I am a bit disappointed by the level of the fights in Moto2 this year though, but happy that Zarco could get back the win he should have had in Qatar already.

Now bring out the big guns!
I'm thinking Rossi was 8th on the grid in Australia last year and in Qatar and won both of those. So being 8th on the grid today could be a good omen...

 

[the Ferret]

OMG what a race and finish!

 

[Inline4_imp]

VR is unreal!! What a race!!!!

 

[Henrik_imp]

Unbelievable!!! I just don't understand how he can push himself so hard. To b 5 seconds behind Marquez I think anybody would figure it would be good to finish second. Not Rossi.

I am just sorry Marquez crashed out as I would have wanted to see the two together on the podium.

 

[redbirds_imp]

The Doctor took all the youngsters to school today. And I started out thinking just another race for second place. Rossi is amazing.

 

[Inline4_imp]

The Doctor took all the youngsters to school today. And I started out thinking just another race for second place. Rossi is amazing.

Yes Sir! Perhaps he should change his moniker from "The Doctor" to "The Teacher!" What an incredible motorcycle rider/racer! :worship:

 

[CB4ME_imp]

Marquez is currently 30 points behind the lead. Yes it's way too early to draw conclusions, but a Marquez under pressure has been prone to mistakes in the past.

And speaking of mistakes, why did Marquez change from a super hard tire on the starting grid?

 

[Inline4_imp]

Been checking out youtube for vids of this race. As usual there wasn't much there EXCEPT for a comment.............
"Marquez, you are lucky because new motogp bikes have antispin and other electronic controls,then you can drive like playstation but with Rossi it's not a game... "

PRICELESS!! :clap:

 

[the Ferret]

Marquez is currently 30 points behind the lead. Yes it's way too early to draw conclusions, but a Marquez under pressure has been prone to mistakes in the past.

And speaking of mistakes, why did Marquez change from a super hard tire on the starting grid?

My understanding is some riders were going with the hard hoping to build up an insurmountable lead over the guys running super hards and hoping to be able to hang on long enough to finish.

Choose, but choose wisely (Indiana Jones reference)

 

[dr_rock_imp]

Some people get better with age. There is hope for us!

 

[Henrik_imp]

Marquez going with hard front and back was a mistake, but I think Lorenzo taking a medium front is a clear sign of his current desperation. He is running out of excuses, and has lost the mental battle with Rossi.

 

[CB4ME_imp]

Did anyone see Moto2 and Moto3 on Fox Sports? DirecTV had both listed for last night but showed soccer instead.