we all realize that its only 2 races into the season. and we all know Rossi is the best rider to straddle a bike, but upsets do happen thats why its a called a race and not the Rossi tv hour. if its a fact that Rossi can beat any body, any day then that would mean he would win every race. last time i checked he does not win every time he goes out. i too have grown watching moto gp. evan before rossi rode a 125. let me guess you thought the red sox would never win a world series either.

 

Well free practice 1 & 2 are both finished and as of today(28april) and Honda has the five fastest bikes. That being said they start free practice 3 tomarrow and then on to qualifying practice. Im sure youll see Rossi move up in the lap times tomarrow. But Hondas lookin good in Turkey!

 

Honda had a great weekend in Turkey. All 3 podium bikes were from the home team, and once again Hayden was on the podium. Who wasnt on the podium? ROSSI. Let me guess Rossi let all three Hondas win. Also Nicky Hayden is now leading in points, although only by one. How about all these rookies?

 

Great race, one of the best I've watched. All I can say about the rookies is AMAZING!

 

That was the first motogp race I have watched all the way thru. It was great. Woohoo, Nicky in front.

 

Now, let's see what has to be said.

Nicky should take advantage of this opportunity (i.e. Rossi with a broken wrist), 'cause when Rossi comes back next year it will be with a vengance.

IMO, I think Yamaha has a plot to keep Rossi racing:
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Without Rossi Yamaha doesn't have any strong riders or team(s). I'm sure it was Rossi's team and testing that helped design the new R6. Think about it, once Rossi, and his team, left Honda, the Honda design has remained, for the most part, unchanged. Everything trickles down from racing and will be interesting to see where Road Racing goes when/if Rossi leaves. Look at Suzuki...
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In the 2008 season MotoGP will go to 800cc, at this point I've only heard of Ducati started testing. Suzuki already has a 750, so the step up shouldn't be a problem. Yamaha needs a team to help design and test their bikes. I'm sure Honda's R&D and racing teams are extensive enough to come up with something. Honda can design a bike with its eyes closed and their reputation exceeds all. Honda has about three corners of the market and Suzuki has one.

Its all about selling bikes $$$


I just read, that BMW will be entering the MotoGP, [sm=interesting.gif], check it out Euro Gossip - June

Well Nicki did it, I knew yesterday, but didn't want to spoil it for anyone.