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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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Yeah, if you are able to get the Speed Channel, they normally broadcast MotoGP, WSBK & AMA on Sundays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays.If you go the SpeedTV.com you can get the dates & times the races will air.

So what do ya'll think about the ending of the season? Who will walk away as Champions? Who will be with or without a ride???

I see Vermeulen is heading back to WSBK from MotoGP with Kawasaki, Toseland & Crutchlow will join him with Yahama.
 

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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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As of today here is a list 2010 MotoGP World Championship - confirmed line-up:

1. Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha
2. Jorge Lorenzo SPA Fiat Yamaha
3. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro
4. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Marlboro
5. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda
6. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Repsol Honda
7. Loris Capirossi ITA Rizla Suzuki
8. Alvaro Bautista SPA Rizla Suzuki*
9. Marco Melandri ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini
10. Marco Simoncelli ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini*
11. Hector Barbera SPA Aspar Ducati*
12. Mika Kallio FIN Pramac Ducati
13. Randy de Puniet FRA LCR Honda
14. Colin Edwards USA Tech 3 Yamaha
15. Ben Spies USA Tech 3 Yamaha*

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I guess soon we should start a Racing 2010 Forum...
 
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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Isn't rizla the suzuki factory ride? I thought rookies couldn't ride factory their first season?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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And I do not get the speed channel so maybe one of you kind persons would upload them to the interwebs???
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by some guy #2
Isn't rizla the suzuki factory ride? I thought rookies couldn't ride factory their first season?
That is correct. I don't know what's going on.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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I think rookies can ride the factory bike, but think it all depends on the rides that are available & rider... I don't know how you can upload it on to the internet... Speedtv.com I think shows highlight videos... I won't spoil this weekend, but was soom good racing...
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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Thanks for not spoiling. I plan to watch tomorrow or maybe tonight.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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I watched the WSBK race lastnight. I can say this: when the championship this year is done, the champion and his team will know within their heart of hearts that they EARNED it. Good stuff.

Haven't finished the MotoGP race yet.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 06:52 AM
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Yes, thats true. I hope its a tie coming to the last race... WSBK & MotoGP appear to come down to the last race, which is good. I think if Stoner hadn't gotten ill, it would have really been a battle. For 2010, I hope Simoncelli will be a contender. Pedrosa is good, but so far hasn't shown me anything that would make me see him winning a championship. Hope he proves me wrong. Also Hiroshi Aoyama has a Honda ride in MotoGP next year. Quite a few new faces...
 

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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Well we know the result if the WSBK is a tie for points.

I wonder how the guys feel being behind Stoner in points after he missed 3 races. You'd think the points spread would be closer. He is waaaaaaaaaaaay far in performance. Lorenzo was stellar. The announcers are talking about it chipping away at Rossi's ego. The two of them are an interesting pair. Think he stayed at Yamaha just to mess with Rossi's mind? Can Yamaha support 3 factory bikes in 2011 or will someone have to go to make room for Spies?
 
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