Pedrosa out 2 races

01-10-2010, 12:08 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...es/9050732.stm
Seems like is Lorenzo's lucky year..first the Ducati not doing well, then Rossi now this..

LouSCannon · 01-10-2010, 12:14 PM

A world championship win is a world championship win.... but he must be feeling unsatisfied by the fact he's almost won by default rather then skill.... empty victory.

gary tompkins · 01-10-2010, 12:15 PM

After looking like 2010 was going to be a fantastic year in GP it's been a bit of a let down

01-10-2010, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary tompkins

After looking like 2010 was going to be a fantastic year in GP it's been a bit of a let down

agree.. some of the best racing has been further down the field..so what you guys would change to make it more interesting?
My recipe is easy and no-cost:
lower RPM (17-18 K)
1000 cc
only limited TC (not GPS-linked and simple, perhaps a "standard issue" for everyone)
F1-style qualify
If you field 2 bikes in a Factory team you must give another 4 on loan (4 FT=24 bikes)
If your rider has to sit out a race due to injury you MUST replace him

01-10-2010, 02:23 PM

Just my tuppence worth on your ideas Pomp.

lower RPM (17-18 K) - Doesn't change the power.
1000 cc - Steps on WSbk toes.
Only limited TC (not GPS-linked and simple, perhaps a "standard issue" for everyone) - There should be no electronic rider aids at all.
F1-style qualify - Qualifying should be as per F1, WSbk, BSB.
If you field 2 bikes in a Factory team you must give another 4 on loan (4 FT=24 bikes) - Brilliant idea.

If your rider has to sit out a race due to injury you MUST replace him - Again, another brilliant idea.

01-10-2010, 06:44 PM

The only limiting factors should be engine size, no TC, AW, etc, and testing time. Everything else is completely open. This is prototype racing!

Good idea about fielding 4 non-factory bikes as a rule.

gary tompkins · 01-10-2010, 08:07 PM

Get the muppets off bikes and onto these

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7PcS...eature=related

01-10-2010, 08:48 PM

Bring back the 500cc 'Stinkwheels' !!

01-10-2010, 09:50 PM

Next year is 1000cc isn't it?

01-10-2010, 12:08 PM	#1
Pomp1 Guest Posts: n/a	Pedrosa out 2 races http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...es/9050732.stm Seems like is Lorenzo's lucky year..first the Ducati not doing well, then Rossi now this..

01-10-2010, 12:14 PM	#2
LouSCannon These must fit a Monster? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockton Heath Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 1,036	A world championship win is a world championship win.... but he must be feeling unsatisfied by the fact he's almost won by default rather then skill.... empty victory. __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

01-10-2010, 12:15 PM	#3
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	After looking like 2010 was going to be a fantastic year in GP it's been a bit of a let down __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

01-10-2010, 08:07 PM	#7
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Get the muppets off bikes and onto these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7PcS...eature=related __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

01-10-2010, 02:23 PM	#5
Bodybag Guest Posts: n/a	Just my tuppence worth on your ideas Pomp. lower RPM (17-18 K) - Doesn't change the power. 1000 cc - Steps on WSbk toes. Only limited TC (not GPS-linked and simple, perhaps a "standard issue" for everyone) - There should be no electronic rider aids at all. F1-style qualify - Qualifying should be as per F1, WSbk, BSB. If you field 2 bikes in a Factory team you must give another 4 on loan (4 FT=24 bikes) - Brilliant idea. If your rider has to sit out a race due to injury you MUST replace him - Again, another brilliant idea.

01-10-2010, 06:44 PM	#6
Mr Cake Guest Posts: n/a	The only limiting factors should be engine size, no TC, AW, etc, and testing time. Everything else is completely open. This is prototype racing! Good idea about fielding 4 non-factory bikes as a rule.

01-10-2010, 08:48 PM	#8
Robot Guest Posts: n/a	Bring back the 500cc 'Stinkwheels' !!

01-10-2010, 09:50 PM	#9
rac3r Guest Posts: n/a	Next year is 1000cc isn't it?