Le Mans *Spoiler Alert*
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the Ferret
Road warrior
Can you believe the aliens are so far back? 5th, 6th and 9th. Holy cow!
Marquez set a new track record in qualifying. Kid is FAST!
Marquez set a new track record in qualifying. Kid is FAST!
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
Marquez is more than a half second faster than 2nd place on the starting grid. Incredible! Honda has quickly renewed his contract for two more years.The ferret_imp said:
the Ferret
Road warrior
Its on Direct TV 219 at 8 am tomorrow (our time)
the last race( Jerez I think) will be high lighted at 7
the last race( Jerez I think) will be high lighted at 7
the Ferret
Road warrior
Jezzalou what a race...Unbelieveable. Who would have thought it was possible?
The kid is a motorcycle racing phenom!
The old man did great!
Lorenzo and Pedrosa must be saying "What is happening?"
The kid is a motorcycle racing phenom!
The old man did great!
Lorenzo and Pedrosa must be saying "What is happening?"
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
I can't feel a lot of sympathy for either one of them. Pedrosa's had every opportunity. He just can't win. Lorenzo was a bad winner...way too full of himself.The ferret_imp said:
Marquez is a phenomenon, no doubt. The way he came through the traffic made it seem like he was in an LMP car in a GT race. Honda must have something super-trick in his bike. I'm not saying they're "cheating," but....
I think more of Rossi now than I did when he was champion. It takes guts to get out there race after race at his age, knowing what the inevitable crashes are going to feel like on his old, old bones, and still pushing hard enough to podium in spite of it.
the Ferret
Road warrior
True about Pedrosa, although I'm rooting for the little guy, and it's really important that he get every point he can in case something happens to Marquez. Strange to see him not on the podium. Glad he passed Lorenzo.
I really thought Rossi was washed up after his move to Ducati. Like you I am really happy for him. During the race I told my wife he must really, really love racing (my wife says he probably really loves the money lol) and I agreed, but Rossi has nothing to prove anymore and could retire comfortably without injury and knowing he is in the top 2 or 3 racers of all time. Can't imagine what his record would be if he hadn't wasted two years on the Italian machine. Big gamble. If he'd have won, he'd have been a super god in Italy, instead of just the god that he is.
I really thought Rossi was washed up after his move to Ducati. Like you I am really happy for him. During the race I told my wife he must really, really love racing (my wife says he probably really loves the money lol) and I agreed, but Rossi has nothing to prove anymore and could retire comfortably without injury and knowing he is in the top 2 or 3 racers of all time. Can't imagine what his record would be if he hadn't wasted two years on the Italian machine. Big gamble. If he'd have won, he'd have been a super god in Italy, instead of just the god that he is.
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
This was a cracking good race. I can't really add anything to the sentiments that you guys have made (Ferret and Spaceman) except that you're both spot on. What more can be said about Marquez? He is THE ALIEN and a talent that rarely comes along.
the Ferret
Road warrior
BTW for direct TV guys..Moto 3 and Moto 2 from le Mans are on FS2 channel 618 at 8 pm tonight
+1 to Redbirds, Ferret, Spaceman.
At one point I wondered why they didn't give Marquez and Rossi 1st and 2nd and then let the others fight it out for the minor place. Once Marquez weaved his way to the front all the interest was back in the pack.
At one point I wondered why they didn't give Marquez and Rossi 1st and 2nd and then let the others fight it out for the minor place. Once Marquez weaved his way to the front all the interest was back in the pack.
I can't feel a lot of sympathy for either one of them. Pedrosa's had every opportunity. He just can't win. Lorenzo was a bad winner...way too full of himself.The Spaceman_imp said:
Marquez is a phenomenon, no doubt. The way he came through the traffic made it seem like he was in an LMP car in a GT race. Honda must have something super-trick in his bike. I'm not saying they're "cheating," but....
I think more of Rossi now than I did when he was champion. It takes guts to get out there race after race at his age, knowing what the inevitable crashes are going to feel like on his old, old bones, and still pushing hard enough to podium in spite of it.
"old, old bones"? Well, I'd be positively decrepit by comparison. I'll never forget seeing his first practice rounds after he broke his leg a couple years ago. Was back on bike four weeks after a compound fracture. Had to use a cane to walk after getting off the bike. Amazing guts.
Pterodactyl_imp
Road warrior
Watch Moto3! They are as mad and nasty as a pack of pig dogs. Great race.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Do you have to have that nasty cable stuff for that?Pterodactyl_imp said:
Pterodactyl_imp
Road warrior
Yep. Bring a six pack.
Cheers
Cheers
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
Love Moto3. No battles like that in Motogp since the duels between Rossi and Gibernau.Pterodactyl_imp said:
I was finally able to watch MotoGP last night. No sympathy for Lorenzo who ran Marquez wide at the start of the race, dropping him back to 10th. It was amazing to see Marquez slice through the field. It was also amazing to see the crowd react to Rossi when he took the lead. Thanks to all for keeping a lid on Moto3 results. I'm saving that for tonight's desert.
That's me out.Pterodactyl_imp said:
the Ferret
Road warrior
Pretty good short interview with Rossi over on Motogp.com He has high praise for Marquez, understands Lorenzo's frustration, and is satisfied with his own riding
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Rossi+on+Marquez+brilliance+and+Lorenzo+mindset
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Rossi+on+Marquez+brilliance+and+Lorenzo+mindset
