Yooperbikemike's 2012 MotoGP Thread

[PeterW]

Originally Posted by Parx400

Something must have been really bad for Ben to go off the way he did. Something on that side of the garage was not working well and I'm sure everyone has some blame in the situation. One thing that is not excusable is the broken parts Ben has had. The links breaking in the corkscrew being by far the worse. He got thrown off at a bad angle and could have been really hurt. Regardless of what Ben has done I hope Jarvis looks into this knowing that the reputation of his team in on the line. What would have happened if the bike broke going into turn 1?

As you say, a lot of mechanical problems that shouldn't have happened in any team, let alone a top factory one - the latest one potentially lethal.

I think I'd have taken the hint too.

Pete

[maloosik]

Originally Posted by PeterW

As you say, a lot of mechanical problems that shouldn't have happened in any team, let alone a top factory one - the latest one potentially lethal.

I think I'd have taken the hint too.

Pete

I agree with this, although the latest "issue" seemed to happen after he pulled the plug, which is even more interesting....

[cogitate]

Originally Posted by KHVol

It would make the racing interesting if Rossi were competitive next year but at this point, he can barely beat his team mate who can ony get a one year contract from a 3rd tier manufacturer. Wish it were otherwise...

Nicky is riding his heart out to keep his ride, Rossi can cruise around waving to the crowd, and Ducati would still pay him. He even said it was disheartening to ride a bike he knows he can't win on. So, Rossi ain't killing himself for sixth, but sixth or fifth for Nicky is good for what he needs to do get a contract.


I could be wrong, but Rossi is a wiley crafty champion and I do not think his skills have eroded. Next year will be fun.

[mike54]

Originally Posted by KHVol

It would make the racing interesting if Rossi were competitive next year but at this point, he can barely beat his team mate who can ony get a one year contract from a 3rd tier manufacturer. Wish it were otherwise...

I read somewhere that it was Nicky's choice to make it one year. He wanted options at the end of next year.

[Mighty Kentor]

Originally Posted by swimmer

Dear Dovi, nobody loves you.

kind regards,
-factory team owners

Nothing to add but, lol.

Oh, Rossi for the win!

[Florin]

Originally Posted by Old fart

Your almost right if Stoner wins another 7 world titles (Assuming Rossi doesn't win any more inbetween) then he'd be the GOAT instead of being known as the whiner.

If you're using this yardstick to measure goats and other animals, neither Stoner nor Rossi can hold a candle to Agostini. And didn't you get the memo that says 1 title on the Ducati = 10 titles on the fancy Japanese stuff?

Originally Posted by mdubya

My initial reaction was that Stoner hates Ducati. But then I thought, damn, he might have a point. How juicy would that be?

Not juicy for the Rossi butthurt crowd. But it would be Stoner's ultimate bitch slap...to everyone.

Oh, Marlboro...

I know Krop keeps saying Stoner will never ride a Moto GP bike again, but Stoner has said he might like doing a single wild card ride.

Pipe dreams....

I doubt he would perform on the Ducati like he used to. He had a taste of the good stuff and more importantly, he is a dad now. I don't think he would take the same risks again.

[gco0307]

Originally Posted by Old fart

Your almost right if Stoner wins another 7 world titles (Assuming Rossi doesn't win any more inbetween) then he'd be the GOAT instead of being known as the whiner.

But he doesn't have to beat 9 world titles to be the goat.

He has to beat 15 to beat Agostini, so not even Rossi is the GOAT as he has not even beaten Nieto as yet so both have a long way to go

[wrk2surf]

[award900]

Lurk.

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[Turder]

Krop tweeting the Rossi story was a hoax, a hijacked twitter account and some clever bullshitting.

[wpbarlow]

Originally Posted by Turder

Krop tweeting the Rossi story was a hoax, a hijacked twitter account and some clever bullshitting.

Who cares- it's the inane "days of our life" chatter about it that's important

[SQD8R]

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/182...togp_2012.html

Interesting comparison of the last two seasons in terms of on track successes. Does make you wonder in some cases why contracts are being renewed.

[bxr140]

An interesting side effect if Rossi leaves is potentially more budget to turn the Duc into something worth a shit...

No question a better Ducati is better for the series...;

[viajero]

Originally Posted by bxr140

An interesting side effect if Rossi leaves is potentially more budget to turn the Duc into something worth a shit...

No question a better Ducati is better for the series...;

That assues the same level of sponsorship as when Rossi was there. That might not be the case, as he was the reason for much of the sponsor $$$$$.

I hope you're right, but I just don't see it.

[bxr140]

Originally Posted by viajero

That assues the same level of sponsorship as when Rossi was there. That might not be the case, as he was the reason for much of the sponsor $$$$$.

I hope you're right, but I just don't see it.

I don't think it will be a straight one-for-one, but i definitely think Rossi leaving means more money for Ducati to spend on the rest of the team/bike...or less money in the annual motogp budget...or both.

How much did Ducati pay Rossi this year? I mean, specifically ducati, not monster or anyone else.