Yamaha released the specs of the 2009 YZR-M1 (Valentino Rossi’s bike) this week. It is all of the usual crap: >200 hp, >320 kmph, Ohlins, Marchesini, Brembo, etc., etc.. But the part worth noting, was not in the spec sheet. Rossi gave a Q and A, which was also released this week. Rossi spoke briefly … Continue reading M1 and Paul’s Boutique→
I know that this may be a little bit premature, but this morning I was reading about Hayden’s move to Ducati and I really started to get excited. In a pre-season interview, Hayden talked about looking forward to the 2009 season, and having Casey Stoner as a team mate. Hayden also addressed the fact that … Continue reading Only 3 months until GP kicks off→
One thing that has been lacking for the last year and a half in MotoGP is bad blood. There have been and are some riders that don’t get along this season, but nothing crazy. Hayden and Pedrosa don’t talk much. So what. They don’t try to elbow each other off of the track. They haven’t … Continue reading Gibernau to make comeback→
I enjoyed the debate last night. As I mentioned earlier, I was mostly excited about it because of the venue. I think that I may actually be a little less undecided after last night. Now that I got that out of the way, I’m pretty fired up for the weekend lineup. Since I’m out tomorrow, … Continue reading Thursday is the new Friday→
According to MotoGP.com, Pitt gave an interview for Riders Italian Magazine, in which he expressed the following sentiments about Rossi: “I would give anything to be like him.” Then continued, saying: “He is always cool, he seems to have a calmness which is almost beyond human […] He can do the impossible. He looks like … Continue reading Brad Pitt is a huge Rossi fan→
(Rossi takes a bow during his victory lap at Motegi on Sunday) Sunday Rossi stood on top of the podium at Motegi, Japan. In addition to winning another GP race, his total points effectively sealed his spot at 2008 GP Champion. This will be Rossi’s 6th (8th, if you include 125 and 250) world championship … Continue reading Madness at Motegi→
This morning’s first free practice session at the Indianapolis Speedway, met the riders with rainy conditions. The wet track led to a high-side wreck for Stoner and the Marlboro Ducati team. At the end of the morning practice session, Stoner was the only rider to suffer a spill because of the wet track. After 2 … Continue reading Stoner goes down in wet FP1→
Finally, a celebrity that I would actually be interested in meeting, came through NYC… and I totally snoozed. This weekend, for the first time ever, Moto GP will be at the Indianapolis Speedway. It is a pretty big deal, if you are evenly mildly interested in motorcycle racing. Anyway, Valentino Rossi stopped through NYC for … Continue reading Missed it by that much→
Sunday’s race in Misano, was a repeat performance for both Stoner and Rossi. Just like the race before, Stoner opened up an early lead, with Rossi chasing him. Then, just like before, Stoner low-sided out of the race, and Rossi coasted into another victory. Rossi now has a comfortable 75 point lead in the world … Continue reading Another crash for Stoner→
Some are arguing that after Stoner’s crash in the last race, that Rossi should be able to coast into the world championship slot. Stoner himself admitted in an interview this week that it would be tough to come back from a 50 point deficit against Rossi. He added, that if it weren’t Rossi he was … Continue reading Misano GP→