Sorry, but the race was televized on Fox Sports on Sunday @ 5pm (EST) I don't think Speed will replay it, the showed the AMA @ Leguna Seca & there are some replays of that, which was a pretty decent races. Here are the highlights: http://multimedia.foxsports.com/m/vi...a.htm?q=motogp

 

Well, last week was a boring weekend with no racing... What's your call on Mid-Ohio, Brno & Sachsenring? Who will step it up on the podium or not ?

 

I think Ben is going to march to the crown. I'm a bit behind on WSBK and haven't watched any of the AMA stuff I have on the PVR yet, so I can't say. From a points perspective Mladin is going to walk away with the crown this year for sure.

 

For WSBK, I agree & hope Spies can capitalize on Haga's unfortunate accident. Haga is suppose to be race ready, but I'm sure not 100%. As long as Spies doesn't have any mechanical or crash out. WSSP Honda riders (Laverty & Sufuoglu) need to make to make up some ground on Crutchlow. AMA SBK, Mladin has no true chalengers, hope the races are close & entertaining @ least. Zemke, looked good in Laguna Seca til his bike broke, hope he can make a surge & put the CBR on the 1 spot regularly. Motogp I think Rossi will be back, but hope maybe Pedrosa will be on the box for the rest of the season. But Lorenzo & Casey I am sure will be in the running. All in all, I want Honda to kick butt!!!

 

I'm Honda guy, but not so enthusiastic about their MotoGP efforts. Not much of a Dani fan either. I'm sour on Honda's lack of rider loyalty.

 

As much as I like Honda I'm also not much of a Pedrosa fan. He's part of the reason that Nicky switched to Ducati. I hope that Nicky is able to put together some more good finishes. I feel bad for how his season has gone so far. The more I see other good riders struggle on Ducatis the more respect I have for Stoner. Sure the electronics are what enable him to go fast on that bike but everyone else has those technnologies too. I think Rossi will be on top in the end.

 

I agree with you both, Honda hasn't shown much love to some of the best riders that rode for them. I do cheer for Nicky & Colin to get on the box also. And I think from a spectator, Rossi has a great personality to go along with what will go down in history as the GREATEST rider of all times!!! I just saw, Repsol has a new engine... See how that will turn out.

 

I agree with everyone, I really dislike Pedrosa. I don't think Honda even cares if they loose a fan base, they certainly never cared if they lost good riders.

Im really glad to see Hayden getting more comfortable on the bike. He still has a long way to go, but has improved quite a bit. The last race Hayden was actually getting pretty aggressive with his passes, something that hasn't been seen by him in quite some time.

Even with How great Rossi is, ( and I think he is the best there is), Larenso is doing awesome. I dont really care for the guy yet, Just havent seen much of him, but he seems like a fairly humble guy and is on Rossi all the time.

I started watching AMA again, but it still lacks something. I really can't believe the year Roger Hayden is having. Went from at the very top a few years back to crashing almost every race.

I also think Ben is gonna run away with it. Haga just doesnt have the talent that Ben does. Haga is really good on certain track, but is terrible on others. Ben is rediculously fast on every track he rides. Not to mention these are tracks he's never ridden... I still can't believe Ben is as good as he is. Next year is a no brainer. I don't think anyone will run anywhere near Ben at all next year, once he knows the tracks a little better.

 

I think Ben will capture the title this year and next. I hope he gets a shot at Rossi. I honestly believe that Spies, Rossi and Stoner are at the top of their game now. I'd like to see them go at it week-in week-out. I'd rather not wait when Rossi is on a decline.

FWIW- Rossi was at the Misano WSBK race. Don't you think he knows that Ben wants a shot at him. He's studying Ben now because he knows he may have to face him within the next 2 years.

I hope Ben stays with Yamaha, but there just isn't room unless they field 3 bikes. Lorenzo has proven his mettle, and only a fool would cut Rossi.

I can't see him on Suzuki. It's uncompetitive. But then again, the same was said of the YZR-M1 in 2004.

Honda- I wouldn't trust em'

Ducati- Only if he can test in total backout secrecy.

Aprilia/BMW/KTM/Cagiva/Benelli/Buell- Now there's a thought.

 

Well this week hopefully Spies will take the lead in points & never look back. If he is able to capture back to back titles, MotoGP will welcom him with open arms... I would say Repsol would be his prime target. Yeah I know Honda isn't to be trusted, but can work a good contract. Yamaha has 2 DAMN good riders, don't see them letting Lorenzo go. He could upset Rosi... Stoner has a lock on Ducati & they just signed Hayden. The rest can improve, but those 3 teams are the best past & present. AMA, I hope they do something to get more entertaining. I plan to go to a few races, but as far as watching it on Speed its lacking behind MotoGP & WSBK.