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Jerez hosts MotoGP and Moto2 private tests

2011-11-29T15:17:00.000-08:00

The Ducati Team (without official riders), several MotoGP CRT and Moto2 teams will hit the track at Jerez today for a three-day private test. The Ducati Team continues testing the Desmosedeci GP12, this time without their official riders. With Valentino Rossi participating in the Monza Rally Show this week and Nicky Hayden recovering from his recent wrist surgery, the Italian factory has Superbike World Champion Carlos Checa and Franco Battaini present for further testing of next year’s prototype.

Colin Edwards will debut at the controls of the Suter BMW CRT bike, as the Texan returns to the track to begin developing the NGM Forward Racing prototype for the MotoGP class next season. Also present is Colombian rider Yonny Hernandez aboard the BQR Team’s Kawasaki powered FTR machine.

Present for testing in the Moto2 category are teams Mobile NGM Forward Racing with team riders Alex de Angelis and Yuki Takahashi, Marc VDS Racing Team with riders Scott Redding and Mika Kallio, the Aspar Team with Nico Terol and Toni Elías, Pons Racing with Pol Espargaró and Esteve Rabat, Tech 3 with Bradley Smith and Xavier Simeon and the Gresini Team with British rider Gino Rea And More News.

Edwards debuts the Suter-BMW CRT in Jerez test

2011-11-29T15:07:00.000-08:00

Over a dozen riders gathered at the Andalusian track in a three-day test that featured MotoGP, CRT and Moto2 bikes on track together. Despite prevalent rain earlier in the week, the first day of testing was held under sun and clear skies, encouraging the riders to squeeze all they could from the eight hours of work (from 10am to 6:00pm) allotted to them each test day.

Colin Edwards wrapped up his first experience aboard CRT machinery today riding the BMW powered Suter CRT bike of his new team for 2012, NGM Forward Racing. The experienced Texan posted a best time of 1'43.9 during his 39 laps, in his first day of track action since getting injured in the tragic accident that also claimed the life of Marco Simoncelli at Sepang. The American was absent for both the Grand Prix of Valencia and end of season Official Test held directly after at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit.

Sharing the track was Yonny Hernandez, who took to the controls of the Kawasaki motor driven BQR FTR motorcycle to turn out a best lap of 1.45.7, and Ivan Silva, who was crowned the Stock Extreme Champion in the Spanish Championship CEV on Sunday, who rode the prototype Inmotec machine to register an unofficial time of 1'45.5 within 40 laps.

Also present was Ducati Team, though without their official riders. Instead the GP12 was put through its paces in the hands of World Superbike champion Carlos Checa and regular Ducati test rider Franco Battaini. The two riders lapped aboard the 2012 1000cc Desmosedici sporting an aluminum frame, although their times were not disclosed.

Several teams from the Moto2 class were present to give their new riders time aboard their new machinery, among them the Aspar Team with riders Nico Terol and former Moto2 World Champion, Toni Elías. The two focused primarilyu on bike geometry and set-up, with Elías putting in a remarkable 104 laps aboard the 600cc bike.

Scott Redding and Mika Kallio of Marc VDS Racing Team continued to familiarize themselves with the Kalex Moto2 that the team will run next year. Redding had a crash early in the day but was unhurt. Also taking a fall in the morning was Pol Espargaró of the Pons Racing team, the Catalan rider was also uninjured and was able to continue the day's testing along side team mate Esteve Rabat.

Testing continues for Moto2 and MotoGP teams

2011-11-29T14:53:00.000-08:00

All of the teams who participated in the first day of testing yesterday returned to the track today to get back to the task of testing their 2012 machines. The riders were met with optimal conditions as the temperatures rose higher than yesterday and the sun continued to shine, and they turned laps for the full eight hours granted for testing each day.

Joining the group of CRT, MotoGP and Moto2 machines today was Randy de Puniet on a Bridgestone-shod, Aprilia-powered machine, the same bike last week the former MotoGP racer and current test rider for Aprilia, Alex Hofmann, tested at Valencia´s Ricardo Tormo circuit last week. De Puniet made the most of the test, using the opportunity to get an idea of what the Aspar Team’s Aprilia can do, the bike being the basis of the future CRT the team plans to run in the MotoGP class next year.

The Moto2 class made the most of the good conditions as in just seven days the winter period with its subsequent ban on testing begins for them, though not for the new CRT bikes, for which testing is still allowed for the new category.

Colin Edwards worked away on the progress of the Suter-BMW he will ride in 2012 for the NGM Forward Racing team. The Texan’s second day aboard the CRT machine saw him complete 40 laps with a best time of 1’42.6, an improvement of 1.3 seconds over his time of yesterday.

The BQR team ran the Kawaskai powered FTR piloted alternatively by Yonny Hernández and Spanish national Stock-Extreme champion, Iván Silva. Also on track again today were Ducati’s MotoGP GP12 machines with Carlos Checa and Franco Battaini assuming rider duties alongside the Moto2 and CRT machines in the absence of Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden.

Colin Edwards talks CRT bikes

2011-11-29T14:39:00.000-08:00

After two days of private testing at the Jerez circuit, the experienced Texan spoke to motogp.com about his first impressions of the CRT machine, one of the new generation of MotoGP bikes that will join the grid in 2012. This was Edwards' first ride on the BMW-Suter after missing the post- Valencia Official Test while recovering from shoulder surgery.

The veteran expected that there would be work to do before next season, though his first impression of the bike was higher than he originally expected. “Overall, it is better than I thought it would be, the potential is there. I think we are at about 65 percent right now,” he said.

The electronics package the team will use is new to MotoGP, and Edwards said the remaining 35 percent of bike development will come from improvements with those electronics. “The chassis is set up, but the main thing is the electronics and getting the whole package to come together. With the electronics, every time we make a little change and make it better, everything just gets a little smoother and easier.”

Speaking further of the overall impression of the new bike, the Texan said: “The bike reminds me a lot of 2003 when I went to Aprilia. It's got a screamer engine, lots of torque, somebody built the chassis, someone put an engine it, and it came a long way through the year. It was one of the first bikes with ride by wire and all the electronics. It reminds me a lot of that. But I know what I need, I know what I am looking for, I know what want, I know how to make the bike go faster, so the main thing now is just don’t lose focus and keep going down the right path.”

The team spent most of the two days on Bridgestones from 2011, though they did get a chance to test a new rear tire, which created challenges but Edwards is sure are fixable. “We got a little more chatter...once we get the electronics fixed I know that will go away, I am sure it will.”

As for the bike’s lap times, of which the unofficial best time on Wednesday was a 1'43.9 and Thursday was a 1’42.6 (as compared to Edwards’ best time of 1’40.188 in the Spanish GP at Jerez in March), Edwards was unconcerned. “I came here and I would have been happy with just yesterday's times, being injured and all, but I did a ‘42.6 today, which is a little better than a second faster.

Final day of MotoGP and Moto2 testing in Jerez

2011-11-29T14:29:00.000-08:00

The third and final day of the private three day test held at the Jerez circuit concluded under perfect weather conditions, although this final day saw fewer participants as several teams completed their work at the conclusion of the day on Thursday.

Yonny Hernandez and Iván Silva returned to the track, taking turns at the controls of the Kawasaki powered BQR FTR prototype. Silva took the morning slot, finishing his session by signing a best lap of 1'44.2 but not improving on his best time from yesterday, a 1'43 .6. Hernandez rode in the afternoon, to post a best time 1'44.0, four tenths quicker than his time from Thursday.

That left Colin Edwards holding the fastest time of the CRT bikes, who posted a 1’42.6 aboard the Suter-BMW of NGM Forward Racing team on Thursday.

Randy De Puniet continued with his tests on the Aprilia powered Aspar Team CRT, putting in 70 laps today. Also joining the big bikes was Ducati test rider Franco Battaini aboard the GP12. The Italian was the only Ducati rider as Carlos Checa completed his testing on Thurday.

Among the representatives of the Moto2 class, Scott Redding (Marc VDS Racing Team) again paced fastest for the third day running. The Briton recorded a best lap of 1’43.3 today, four tenths off his time of 1’42.9 which put him at the head the timesheets on both Wednesday and Thursday. British rider Gino Rea (Gresini Racing) had the only fall of the day, having a minor crash in the afternoon but suffering no consequences. Toni Elias returned to the track, and like his first day of testing, put in a remarkable number of laps, no less than 90 aboard the Suter of the Aspar Team.

Unofficial times - Day three

MotoGP

Yonny Hernández (BQR-FTR Kawasaki) 1.44.0 (23 laps)
Iván Silva (BQR-FTR Kawasaki) 1.44.2 (37 laps)
Carlos Checa (Ducati Test Team) did not participate
Franco Battaini (Ducati Test Team) not provided
Randy De Puniet (Aspar Team) not provided (70 laps)

Moto2

Scott Redding (Marc VDS Racing Team) 1.43.0 (54 laps)
Bradley Smith (Tech 3) 1.43.1 (57 laps)
Mika Kallio (Marc VDS Racing Team) 1.43.4 (69 laps)
Gino Rea (Gresini Team) 1.43.8 (58 laps)
Xavier Simeon (Tech 3) 1.43.9 (80 laps)
Toni Elías (Aspar Team) 1.44.6 (90 laps
Nico Terol (Aspar Team) 1.44.7 (73 laps)

Randy de Puniet to MotoGP Aspar Team in 2012

2011-11-29T14:22:00.000-08:00

The Aspar Team has joined the list of teams to compete the 2012 season with CRT (Claiming Rules Team) bikes. In addition, the team will have two riders, Randy de Puniet and Aleix Espargaró.

De Puniet had the opportunity to complete two days of testing with the Aspar Team, and feelings of both sides have been magnificent. On the other hand, Valencia and Italian firm set are linked since 1996, have sealed their way four titles and seven subtitles. So the Aspar Team has decided to rely on Noale house as a supplier of engines for its new adventure CRT.

Jorge "Aspar" Martínez:

"We are convinced that this challenge will be very successful, both with the riders and the engines, which will be supplied by Aprilia. We wanted to work with the brand in this new project because of our good working relationship and for their proven capabilities in smaller categories. Our goal this year is to be the best CRT and prepare to go a step further in 2013."

Randy De Puniet:

"I am delighted to return to the Aspar Team, a team I raced with in 2005 in 250cc. I have very fond memories of that time. Together we will embark on a new challenge, CRT. I realize that this team is very competitive and will fight for the best material, in fact I have been able to train with them and the conclusions have been optimal. CRT is the future of MotoGP and I think there will be a lot of work ahead, but a very rewarding work. The goal for the next season will be to adapt as quickly as possible to the prototype, and gradually catch the front runners."

"Training in Jerez was productive and I was able to get a lot of information about the bike. It’s clear that we are still far from what the final motorcycle will be, but I'm very happy with how everything has happened. The test in Jerez gave me the opportunity to realize the enormous potential of the new concept of CRT,and I am proud to be one of the pioneering riders in this new category."

Aleix Espargaró:

"First of all, I am very excited to be on the Aspar Team, and returning to MotoGP is a big motivation for me. 2010 was quite positive for me and I would have liked to stay another year. I think for my weight and my height I can adapt well to the category and the bike."

"I am convinced that the year will go very well and I'll get great results for the Aspar Team. CRT is a completely new class, and we will initially have a lot of work, but I have chosen the Aspar Team is because I know it is a team that will face the new category very seriously. They are very professional and certainly developed a great bike.

Rossi second in Monza Rally Show

2011-11-29T14:15:00.000-08:00

The 2011 edition of the Monza Rally Show ended yesterday at the historic Italian circuit near Milan, with 97 drivers on track including 8 World Rally championship winners, 5 European Rally championship winners, an IRC Rally title holder, 11 Italian Rally series winners, and 3 winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Eight times World Rally champion, Sébastien Loeb, won the classic three day, nine-stage event in his Citroen DS3 WRC, and was also the receiver of the Master Show- Marco Simoncelli Trophy, the final stage award dedicated to the memory of the late MotoGP rider who was due to compete at Monza in a Fiesta RS WRC.

Rossi put on an excellent display of his ability to race four wheeled machinery, beating the specialists in two of the stages while sporting a tribute to his friend and fellow MotoGP racer Simoncelli on his car. The final results saw the Ducati rider finish 24 seconds behind Frenchman Loeb, with Dindo Capello, one of the title winner of several editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, coming in third.

Among other familiar names in the competition were Davide Brivio who finished seventh overall, Uccio who came in 31st, with riders Andrea Dovizioso 54th, Claudio Corti 60th, and Andrea Iannone in 70th place.

Marc Marquez

2011-11-26T12:53:00.000-08:00

Marc Marquez of Spain and Red Bull AJo Motorsport rouds the bend during first free practice for the Australian MotoGP, which is round 16 of the MotoGP World Championship, at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on October 15, 2010 in Phillip Island, Australia.

Moto GP Round 16

2011-11-26T12:46:00.000-08:00

The story of MotoGP so far this season has been the success of Casey Stoner and his Marlboro Ducati team. This year he has taken nine victories, three podiums and, most importantly, the coveted world championship title, all with two rounds of racing left to go. In fact, he has never finished outside the top six in any race this season. This incredible consistency has denied Valentino Rossi a championship title for the second year in a row, as Stoner sealed the title after a difficult wet and dry Round 15 at Motegi.

Despite a bumpy start to the race weekend at Philip Island, which included two rough falls in Friday's free practice session, Stoner secured a front row start, qualifying in third place behind pole-position man Dani Pedrosa. Rossi, sporting a tasty new red/white colour scheme on his FIAT Yamaha, completed the front row in second position.
Race:

Stoner, fresh from his world championship win at Motegi during Round 15, was looking well-placed to take a race win at Philip Island, his home circuit. This was to be his first race on home soil all year, making it all the more important. He did just that, taking a start-to-finish victory, some six seconds ahead of Ducati teammate Loris Capirossi when the chequered flag was raised. This Ducati one-two gave Marlboro Ducati the World Constructor's Championship title. Stoner was the first home-grown winner of the Australian MotoGP since Mick Doohan in 1998.

Stoner was untouchable from the word go when the starting lights went out. Despite starting from third position on the grid, he was first man through turn one. 2006 world champion Nicky Hayden, who holds the outright lap record at Philip Island, was piling on the pressure in the early stages, shadowing Stoner through every turn in the hope that he would run wide or make a mistake. After a brief foray into the lead, Hayden dropped back down the order, however. He was later forced to retire due to teething problems with his Honda RC212V. Stoner was undeterred by Hayden's early challenges, and by lap 15 had carved out a distinct advantage over the rest of the pack. All this time, Rossi, Pedrosa and Marco Melandri had been scrapping over second place, though they were soon demoted to third, fourth and fifth when Loris Capirossi zoomed by them on his Marlboro Ducati. Loris was on incredible form, though by the time he had got himself into second place he was too far behind Stoner to make an attempt at catching him. Stoner crossed the line in first place with a 6-second advantage, with Capirossi second and Rossi third. Pedrosa was a distant fourth, whilst Alex Barros and Randy de Puniet rounded out the top six.

Speaking after the race, Stoner said, "I've been working very hard for a lot of years trying to win here. This whole season has been magical for us, we came here with a lot less pressure after winning the title in Japan, so I could really enjoy this race. It's definitely my best victory so far. I have to thank the Australian fans, it's good to see so many of them here and I hope they've had a lot of fun, I really appreciate it."

Race Result:

1 -Casey Stoner (Marlboro Ducati)

2- Loris Capirossi (Marlboro Ducati)

3 -Valentino Rossi (FIAT Yamaha)

4 - Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda)

5 - Alex Barros (D'Antin Ducati)

6 - Randy De Puniet (Kawasaki Racing)

Championship Standings:

1 -Casey Stoner (322)

2- Valentino Rossi (230)

3 - Dani Pedrosa (201)

4 - John Hopkins (165)

5 - Chris Vermeulen (160)

6 - Marco Melandri (154)

Moto GP

2011-11-22T02:24:00.000-08:00

The day clearly belonged to one driver and one driver only - Casey Stoner. The main Aussie of the Moto GP show silenced all his critics. Unusually for the 21 year old team Ducati rider he had a bad start. Slipping down the order to seventh position. This never seemed to phase the guy aptly described as "a genius" by his project manager Livio Suppo. Instead of tip-toeing around the drenched circuit and waiting for things to unfold ahead of him, Stoner went ahead and in the next 3 laps worked his way up to third place. By halfway through the race he'd passed the race leader Colin Edwards (who had led the race from pole position up to that point) and from there on in he never looked in the slightest discomfort with riding in the changing conditions, changing conditions because the track had started drying out to the point that a clear dry racing line had formed on the track.

Chris Vermeulen (are the Aussies taking over?) had to repay his team because he had crashed his bike 3 times over the weekend, so finishing 3rd was good enough for him. Having started way back in 12th position he had an excellent start and managed to pass Valentino Rossi in the closing stages of the race. Rossi brought his bike in to 4th place to at least keep the fight for the championship between himself and Stoner more than alive. Rossi had a difficult race firstly not having the pace of Casey Stoner and also tearing his tyres up in the latter half of the race due to the track drying out.

John Hopkins caught Rossi at the end but couldn't put in a decent passing move on the 7 times Donington winner so had to settle for 5th.

The rest of the top 10 finishers were Randy de Puniet on his Kawasaki in 6th, still recovering from his knee surgery. Alex Barros passed Dani Pedrosa for 7th place on the last lap of the race. Pedrosa started well on his Honda but slipped down the order and seemed a bit easy for the other riders to get past. Behind Dani Pedrosa were Alex Hoffman and Marco Melandri, with Melandri seeming to have made an incorrect tyre choice since he came to the party in the latter stages as the track dried out.

Moto GP Germany

2011-11-22T02:03:00.000-08:00

Round 10 of the Moto GP world championship took place under the sweltering summer sun in Germany at the Sachsenring track on the 15th July. Many feared that tyres would be a deciding factor as the excessive heat might cause the tyres to break up over the 30 lap race.

On pole started the Australian chamipionship leading Ducati rider Casey Stoner out to prove that being on pole is not cursed as many fear and the only way he could do that was to win. Starting in a very good 2nd position on the grid was Dani Pedrosa on his Repsol Honda and alongside him closing out the front row was Marco Melandri on his Gresini Honda. Randy de Puniet started in 4th place on his Kawasaki, lining up next to him was the American John Hopkins on his Rizla Suzuki and aside him the ever-threatening Valentino Rossi on his Fiat Yamaha. Following these top 6 riders from qualifying was, in order, Loris Capirossi, Alex Barros, Sylvain Guintoli, Shinya Nakano closing out the top 10 and Chris Vermeulen started in 11th. Nicky Hayden started way down in 14th place, his team having already apologised to the Texas Tornado for not providing him with a decent bike for the weekend as he had struggled with various problems since Friday.

Dani Pedrosa got off to a good start and led into turn one, Casey Stoner in 2nd place and bringing up 3rd was Marco Melandri, coming out in 4th after the 1st corner was John Hopkins. On lap 2 Marco Melandri got passed Stoner who didn't seem to put up too much of a fight. Casey Stoner re-passed Melandri at the end of lap 2 and then got passed Dani Pedrosa as well, but only for a few metres as Pedrosa came straight back at him to re-take the lead of the German Moto GP. With 3 laps gone Carlos Checa went down but was able to eventually get his bike back up and into the pits. There his team changed his gear lever which had broken and he went back out onto the track with his race obviously over.

Valentino Rossi found himself stuck behind the green Kawasaki of Randy de Puniet and not being able to find a way past the Frenchman. Chris Vermeulen's race was effectively over as it was announced that he needed to serve a "driver-through" penalty for jumping the start of the race. Frenchman Sylvain Guintoli's race came to an early end as he crashed out with 26 laps to go.

Then came one of the most important parts of the race. Valentino Rossi pushed too hard into a corner trying to pass on the inside of Randy de Puniet and he and his bike went down sliding across the asphalt and into the gravel trap. Rossi struggled with his bike to try and get back into the race but simply couldn't; his handlebars were broken in the fall.

With a full 22 laps left in the race Dani Pedrosa was already starting to pull away from Casey Stoner and his Ducati with his lead being extended to slightly more than 0.8 seconds. On lap 10 Alex Barros crashed out on his Ducati, his race over immediately while he clutched his injured right hand tightly to his chest to avoid further injury to it. With 14 laps to go Nicky Hayden passes fellow American Colin Edwards while the gap from Pedrosa's Repsol Honda to Aussie Stoner's Ducati had grown to as much as over 2.5 seconds. With 12 laps left of the race not only was Stoner falling further and further back from away from the Spaniard Pedrosa, who was now lapping the German track 2 seconds faster than the Australian, but he was now comeing into the clutches of the chasing Marco Melandri and Loris Capirossi. Into corner one of the Sachsenring gp track Stoner became the center of a Capirossi and Melandri sandwich as they both tried to pass him, Melandri taking the outside line and Capirossi the inside. Melandri ran wide though and had to abort the pass while Capirossi went through and up into 2nd place.

While Dani Pedrosa rode unchallenged at front heading to his first win in over a year, the rest of the pack were fighting for the final positions and points. With 9 laps left in the race Marco Melandri managed to pass the defending Stoner who was clearly just trying to hang on with his tyres having fallen away drastically by now. He now was in damage limitation mode with both Nicky Hayden and John Hopkins closing in on the current championship leader. On lap 23 the flying Texas Tornado was able to get passed both John Hopkins and Casey Stoner, Hayden's compatriot Colin Edwards was also able to pass the other American John Hopkins. With 6 laps to go Nicky Hayden even managed to pass Marco Melandri for the final podium spot, having started way down in 14th place. With 4 laps left Casey Stoner passed Marco Melandri for 5th position.

So, the top 7 race positions:

1) Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda)

2) Loris Capirossi (Ducati)

3) Nikcy Hayden (Repsol Honda)

4) Colin Edwards

5) Casey Stoner

6) Marco Melandri

7) John Hopkins

2011 In Motor Racing

2011-11-22T01:54:00.000-08:00

In the 2011 MotoGP we are all desperate to find out how Valentino Rossi will be performing on the Ducati and how Casey Stoner will be doing on the Repsol Honda. In the winter testing Valentino Rossi had getting the Ducati up to a competitive speed. Rossi is one of the most popular MotoGP racers and 2010 was a disappointing year with his injured shoulder and then his crash and broken leg. Let us cross our fingers that he has recovered well from these for the 2011 season. We have a several British interests again in the MotoGP with Cal Crutchlow on an 800cc, young Brit Bradley Smith in the Moto2 and a strong representation of 4 Brits in the 125GP. The 2011 British MotoGP is in Silverstone having switched from Donington park in 2010. For fans who watch the MotoGP on the BBC, it is exciting to have Matt Roberts leading the coverage, taking over from Jennie Gow's 2010 coverage

The 2011 Formula 1 also promises to be exciting with Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button remaining on the McLaren team. Red Bull dominated the Formula 1 in 2010 with their flexible front wing and the relationship between Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber being somewhat tempestuous at times. Robert Kubica is out of the 2011 season having been involved in an horrific crash in February leaving him with many broken bones and a partially severed hand. He has a long period of rehabilitation ahead and there is a possibility that he is out of racing for good.The British Formula 1 remains at Silverstone. The Bahrain circuit that was scheduled to start the 2011 season has been withdrawn but the new Indian circuit promises to be exciting.

Moto GP Valencia

2011-11-22T01:47:00.000-08:00

Rossi suffered a mediocre start dropping down into 5th position, and gradually down to 7th through a few corners more. Blasting from the docks was Nicky Hayden, who held an advantage in fourth place though would have to catch the Ducati Duo of Bayliss and Capirossi, who held the One-Two positions in any attempt at reeling in the world title.

Unforeseen was Championship Leader Rossi's huge error on lap five whilst leant over mid corner. The young Italian lost the front end of his Camel Yamaha, sending his 2006 title hopes into the gravel and out of contention. Despite the off a desperate Rossi remounted in hope of retaining some points, it was not yet over by Rossi's standards. Uncharacteristically the Italian had seemed edgy throughout morning warm-up, having only posted an eleventh quickest time in the untimed practice. Turned on its Heels, the advantage now lay with Hayden how rode amazingly, even under the serious pressure of having the world title within immediate reach.

Almost overlooking the battle for honours at front having witnessed the title drama unfold, Troy Bayliss had extended his lead to an incredible two-seconds over part-time team mate Loris Cappirossi. In search of his first ever Moto GP victory, Bayliss a man on a mission, held his own to the line and braced a superb win. Capirossi followed home in second place making it a one two for Marlboro Ducati, whilst we all waited in awe for that #69 Honda of Nicky Hayden to blast out onto home straight. A glimpse in the distance of the orange and blue Repsol livery through the final curve ensured it was finally here, the dawn of a new World Moto GP champion! Bracing the chequered flag, Kentucky Kid Hayden raised his arms in disbelief, having earlier almost accepted Rossi's title retaining yet again. Followed by an emphatic display of emotion, Hayden pursued to smoke the back tyre, wheelie and celebrate in true championship winning style!

Moto GP - Rossi, Pedrosa, Stoner -The Speed Masters In Action

2011-11-22T01:36:00.000-08:00

Last weekend the sixth race of the Moto GP World Championship took place at the French Speedway - Le Mans Bugatti Circuit - which has been active since 1967. Amongst some of the manufacturers that currently participate in the 60th Edition of the Tournament are: Yamaha, Honda, Ducati, Suzuki, and Kawasaki.

Additionally, the top five riders who presently lead the scoreboard are: in first place Valentino Rossi from Italy with 97 points, the Spaniards Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo both with 94 points - second and third place respectively, Casey Stoner from Australia with 56 points and in fifth place the American Colin Edwards with a total of 47 points.

Last Sunday the Italian Valentino Rossi who rides for Yamaha accomplished a double win by becoming the French champion after his previous win in China; this triumph is his 90th win fact that moved him to the first position in the overall standings besides tying his record to that of the well-known Angel Nieto.

"To tie Nieto is like a dream," said Rossi, who also won the Shanghai GP two weeks ago. "I didn't expect to be so fast, but we made some modifications after the warm-up and the bike worked well. "I haven't won two races in a row since 2006. That means we are back in business."

Rossi's latest win is certainly an incredible achievement as his counterpart the Australian champion Stoner was pursing the lead but unfortunately for Stoner he had to retire during the 20th lap as his machine had a mechanical malfunction. Situation which benefit Pedrosa who pushed his Honda but both Rossi and Lorenzo moved ahead as Rossi won the first place and the Spaniard who also rides for Yamaha came in second showing an amazing display of cleverness and speed skills.

Moto GP - Valentino Rossi Wins the Czech Grand Prix

2011-11-22T01:26:00.000-08:00

The Italian Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi took the victory at the latest Moto GP Grand Prix in the Czech Republic after defeating Ducati rider Casey Stoner despite the Australian's good performance leading the competition. Toni Elías who is also a Ducati rider arrived in second place after a sensational race.

With this achievement Rossi adds twenty-five extra points to his name and now is fifty points away from the Australian Stoner while there are only six races remaining to finish the championship.

Other two strong rivals are the Spaniards; Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) and Dani Pedrosa (Honda) who did not have a very impressive race and finished in tenth and fifteenth position respectively. Unfortunately for Pedrosa he is no more a candidate to win this year's title. Another unexpected finish was that of Andrea Dovizioso (Honda) who finished in ninth place.

The Czech Grand Prix was considered a new chapter in the fight both riders Stoner and Rossi put up at Laguna Seca a few weeks ago. During the exit in pole position Stoner quickly took advantage over Rossi who led a small group behind him, among them were John Hopkins (Kawasaki) and, after him, Anthony West (Kawasaki), Chris Vermeulen (Suzuki) and Pedrosa.

In the third lap Elías reached the eighth position while Pedrosa began to fade behind to the ninth place and in the following lap Stoner just could not keep up the paste and also felt behind the group situation that favored Rossi was able to lead with a seven second of advantage.

By the fifth lap Pedrosa had already lost enough positions and was in thirteenth place. The peak of the competition was reached only within seconds after when Stoner completely lost control of his motorcycle falling to the ground. Despite his actions to continue racing and setting his motorcycle on track, he became aware that the right part of the handlebars was broken and he had to withdraw. Rossi was then advised by his teammates that Stoner was no longer behind him and he had the track completely for himself.

For the remaining part of the race the rider Toni Elías showed an impressive display of speed reaching the second place and keeping it until the very end of the race; this was without a doubt an unforgettable weekend for the young rider. Meanwhile, Randy de Puniet also faced mechanical problems and finished last.

Currently, the Italian Valentino Rossi leads the Moto GP World Championship with a total of 237 points followed by the defending champion, the Australian racing star Casey Stoner, who is also one of the favorites to win the title. The Spaniard Dani Pedrosa remains third, with 172 points and Jorge Lorenzo is in fourth place with 120 points. Even though the championship is not over yet we can see how the pieces are adjusting as we start to see whom the next world champion may be.

MotoGP Build Up to Sachsenring

2011-11-22T01:18:00.000-08:00

There will be no doubt that Jorge Lorenzo will want to get off to the best possible start at the Sachsenring following his race win at Mugello a fortnight ago after taking over Dovizioso and Stoner. He will be looking to cut the MotoGP 2011 cahmpionship lead that Stoner has at the minute. The battle this weekend will be between these two. i think that Simoncelli will carry on with his form and crash after doing well last time out. Or has he finally got rid of his demons? Will he finish the race and maybe get the podium that he deserves.

The Yamahas have become strong in the past two races with Spies winning at Assen and Lorenzo at Mugello. They have brought a few little bit of extra tech to help them out in the battle with Repsol Honda. The Ducati's have not been on the pace even though Rossi has been running the GP11.1 bike (next years chassis with an 800cc engine in). Hayden has not been able to do this as he had already used too many of his engines for the season. The riders get a limit fo six engines for the season, averaging three races each. Rossi is on to his fifth engine of the season.

Another team that is doing well in the face of adversity is the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team. Both of its riders had suffered collarbone breakages but getting back on the bikes the following race. Crutchlow will be wanting to get the issues of tyre pressures sorted for the race on Sunday. Edwards will be looking to bag himself some more points with his collarbone hopefully fully healed now.

The Repsol Honda riders of Stoner and Dovizioso will be looking to be near to the front of the pack come Sunday as they are most weekends. Pedrosa will be looking to get higher up the order than he did in Mugello now that he is back from his double collarbone break.

MotoGP

2011-11-17T07:22:00.000-08:00

The weekend is nearly upon us and as such it is nearly the time for the MotoGP calendar to get underway at Sachsenring. The riders will be looking to get the set ups right for the weekend as the weather is to be nice up until Sunday.

There will be no doubt that Jorge Lorenzo will want to get off to the best possible start at the Sachsenring following his race win at Mugello a fortnight ago after taking over Dovizioso and Stoner. He will be looking to cut the MotoGP 2011 cahmpionship lead that Stoner has at the minute. The battle this weekend will be between these two. i think that Simoncelli will carry on with his form and crash after doing well last time out. Or has he finally got rid of his demons? Will he finish the race and maybe get the podium that he deserves.

The Yamahas have become strong in the past two races with Spies winning at Assen and Lorenzo at Mugello. They have brought a few little bit of extra tech to help them out in the battle with Repsol Honda. The Ducati's have not been on the pace even though Rossi has been running the GP11.1 bike (next years chassis with an 800cc engine in). Hayden has not been able to do this as he had already used too many of his engines for the season. The riders get a limit fo six engines for the season, averaging three races each. Rossi is on to his fifth engine of the season.

Another team that is doing well in the face of adversity is the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team. Both of its riders had suffered collarbone breakages but getting back on the bikes the following race. Crutchlow will be wanting to get the issues of tyre pressures sorted for the race on Sunday. Edwards will be looking to bag himself some more points with his collarbone hopefully fully healed now.

The Repsol Honda riders of Stoner and Dovizioso will be looking to be near to the front of the pack come Sunday as they are most weekends. Pedrosa will be looking to get higher up the order than he did in Mugello now that he is back from his double collarbone break.

Simoncelli and Aoyama, will be racing hard for the Gresini Honda team as Simoncelli will be pushing for his first podium finish of the MotoGP 2011 season. Aoyama will be looking to improve as he finished down the order last time out at Mugello after starting well.

Tribute To Simoncelli Reviews

2011-11-12T08:19:00.000-08:00

2011 MotoGP Valencia series is the last one this year as well as the first time the MotoGP event at the title without the figure of Simoncelli. At the time the race will be held on the MotoGP class, line of motorcycle riders lined Super Sic pride of wearing the number "58", and motor Simoncelli was leading the ceremony. All the drivers off the helmet is accompanied by playback of some video footage to commemorate Simoncelli. The fans Simoncelli also brought along one poster that reads "CIAO Super Sic , We will always remember you.. Forever".

Racing is predicted to be a very exciting series cover was a little disturbed, When the race started on the first corner incident an accident that befell A. Bautista, V. Rossi, Nicky Hayden and Randy De Puniet. accident began when Bautista brushed motors are driven by the rear wheels Motor Davizioso, Bautista was dropped and dragged the driver's side up to 3 can not continue to race.

Casey Stoner, who had led the race from the beginning kept away from his two fellow right behind him. Chasing each other action indicated by the two Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa Davizioso and followed from the Yamaha rider Ben Spies. until late last six laps of competition was not over, until the weather starts to turn into the drizzle, the ability of the wheels of his Repsol Honda rider also decreased and this was used by Ben Spies. and finally the last 3 laps race Ben Spies also belong. Until the last lap Ben Spies led the race and taped tightly by Stoner, victory in front of the eyes were gone when the final corner before the finish Stoner showed his ability as MotoGP World Champion. acceleration and rapid technique shown Casey stoner to win the race 2011 MotoGP Valencia.
and here are the results of 2011 MotoGP Valencia:

1. Casey Stoner2. Ben Spies3. Andrea Dovizioso4. Cal Crutchlow5. Dani Pedrosa6. Katsuyuki Nakasuga7. Josh Hayes8. Karel Abraham9. Loris Capirossi10. Toni Elias ESP11. Hector Barbera12. Hiroshi Aoyama
and this is the name of the driver who could not finish the race:
Randy de PunietNicky HaydenValentino Rossi

Dani Pedrosa

2011-11-12T08:08:00.001-08:00

Top MotoGp History All of Time

2011-11-12T07:57:00.000-08:00

Top MotoGp History All of Time

Top MotoGp History All of Time - Motor Racing Championship has been known since 1900. At that time managed by FICM (Federation Internationale des Clubs Motocyclistes) referred to as his great-grandfather FIM today. In Europe dominant race conducted due to technological developments, especially the motor has not so global in those days. FICM formed in 1938 announced a in eruope motor racing championship. But the plan did not go smoothly due to collide with the outbreak of world war two. After the war the new motor racing championship back to life, slowly but surely the competition has started venturing into the international level. MotoGP Championship finally held officially in 1949, divided by four major classes namely class 500cc, 350cc, 250cc and 125cc.
Logged MotoGP world champion title was first won by Leslie Graham joined the team AJS Porcupine (500cc), Freddie Frith on a Velocette Team (350cc), Bruno Ruffo on Moto Guzzi Team (250cc) and Nello Pagani at the Mondial team (125cc). Italian manufacturing decade, Mondial and Moto Guzzi and MV Agusta Gilera together dominate the MotoGP race. The peak is about the 1950 MV Agusta thorough wipe them four different classes in three consecutive seasons (1958-1960). And for 17 years of dominance in the 500cc was never solved as the manufacturer who can win the king's class on an ongoing basis since 1958 to 1974 until the crown was slowly eaten away by the Japanese manufacturers began to exist after World War II. Japanese motors started booming in 1960. Through the three brands at the time Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha manufacturer terrorized Italy in all 125cc, 250cc and 500cc (1960). For the rider, comes the end of 1960 a fairly prominent name who achievements of Giacomo Agostini. 1960 was a historic year for Giacomo Agostini. That year he began to carve his name in the history of MotoGP. Giacomo Agostini the most successful rider of all time (only Valentino Rossi close to his record). Golden age when she rode the MV-Agusta (1968). Because of the high cost of forcing Japanese manufacturers to withdraw join the Yamaha MotoGP and just left at that time. Until the early 1970s they re-joined the new. At that period the world title contested by European manufacturers (Bultaco, Kreidler, Morbidelli, and MV Agusta) American (Harley Davidson) and Japan (Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki). The dominance of MV Agusta has been little disturbed by motors from Japan. After nearly 12thn break back arena Honda MotoGP (mid 1970) and in around 1983 they changed the philosophy of the engine switch engine 4 stroke 2 stroke (V3 500) is more famous for NS500. Honda NS500 successfully deliver a world champion for the first time through the joint motogp rider Freddie Spencer. Year 1980-1990 was the year in which Japanese manufacturers are very dominating. In the years that the quality of motor racing entered the stage of modern technology with the level of competition is very tight. The battle between the brands of Honda, Honda and Suzuki produced a classic duel-duel is very interesting. Logged Eddie Lawson, Randy Mamola, Freddie Spencer, Wayne Rainey and Kevin Schwantz is a brilliant rider-rider at that time. Generation of 500cc and above in 1990 was dominated by Michael Dohan with NSR 500. Doohan managed to carve a record five-time world champion until injuries forced him to retire early from the MotoGP scene (1999).

After the echoes of the Italian rider to fade after Agostini in 1997 appears Valentino Rossi. Rossi is world champion rider 500cc 2 stroke in serie cover before it was changed to 4 stroke 990cc engine. On his journey level 990cc engine is too tight so that the FIM issuing new regulations to slash levels of speed with the goal of safety (based on the experience of death Daijaro Kato on April 2003). So effectively the 2007 MotoGP machine to downgrade again to 800cc done up to now. Analysis of FIM officials were wrong, because the 800cc machines were not more quietly than 990 machines (technological advances), especially in the strong devour the corner so that the discourse is being deliberated for the return of premium grade motor race racing back to 990cc in 2012.

History
World Championship for motorcycle racing was first organized by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), in 1949. At that traditionally have been held several races at each event for different classes of motors, based on engine capacity, and classes for sidecars (motorcycles bersespan). The classes that exist today it is 50 cc, 125 cc, 250 cc, 350 cc and 500 cc motor for single seater and 350 cc and 500 cc for motorcycle sidecars. Entering the 1950's and throughout the 1960s, 4-stroke engine motorcycles dominate the entire class. In the late 1960s, the motorcycle-engined 2 not begin to master the small classes. In the 1970's 2-stroke motorcycle engine really get rid of 4 stroke engines. In 1979, Honda tried to restore the 4 stroke engines in the top class by lowering the motor NR500, but this project failed, and in 1983, even Honda was winning with 500 cc 2 stroke motor hers. In 1983, 350 cc class finally abolished. 50 cc class was replaced by 80 cc class in 1984, but the classes are often dominated by riders from Spain and Italy was finally abolished in 1990. Class sidecars are also excluded from the world championships in the 1990's, leaving the class 125 cc, 250 cc and 500 cc classes.
GP 500, the premier class of Grand Prix motor racing, has changed dramatically in 2002. From the mid-1970s until 2001 the top class of GP racing this limited 4-cylinder and 500 cc engine capacity, both types of engines 4 stroke or 2 stroke. As a result, are able to survive the 2-stroke engines, which incidentally produces power and greater acceleration. In 2002 to 2006 for the first time allowed manufacturers to increase the total capacity of special machines for a maximum of 4 stroke engine 990 cc, 800 cc and turned into the 2007 season. Manufacturers are also given the freedom to choose the number of cylinders that are used between three to six with a certain weight limit. With the permissibility of motor cc 4 stroke air-large, the GP 500 class renamed to MotoGP. After 2003 no more 2-stroke engine that fell in the MotoGP class. For the class 125 cc and 250 cc in particular still use 2-stroke engine.

Race for the MotoGP class is currently held as many as 17 series in 15 different countries (Spain held a 3 race series). Regular races held every weekend by some stage. Friday free practice and held the first official workout, then on Saturday performed the second official practice and QTT, in which riders try to make the record the best time to determine their starting position. Own race was held on Sunday, although there was a series that was held Saturday in the Netherlands and Qatar. Grid (row starting position) consists of 3 riders per line and usually every racing series, followed by about 20 racers. Racing held for about 45 minutes and the driver raced along the specified number of rounds, without entering the pits to change tires or refuel. Racing will be repeated in case of a fatal accident in the early races. The composition of the grid is not changed according to qualifying results. Racers may enter the pit, if only to replace the motor because of rain during the race.
Organizations in the MotoGP
MotoGP racing success is inseparable from the organizations involved in it Several organizations joined in the commission, among others, the FIM Grand Prix, Dorna, IRTA and MSMA.
FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) is the highest body in the world to take care of things around the motorcycle. FIM standing in 1904 will not only deal with motor racing, but also became superintendent of production motorcycles are sold en masse, particularly about the safety and feasibility. In motor racing events, FIM is the agency in charge of and responsible about the regulatory and technical aspects of the race, also on the status, extent, and the criteria of a motor racing championship.
Dorna is MotoGP race organizers organization, or in other words is the promoter Dorna MotoGP championship. Dorna is responsible for the quality of the event and also take care of event sponsors.
IRTA (International Road Racing Team Association), a member of this organization consists of teams who follow the MotoGP race. This organization serves to channel the aspirations of the team and the drivers are incorporated in it. With this organization the drivers can provide input and determine the rights and interests, including contract value, safety and feasibility of the circuit.

MSMA (Motorcycle Sport Manufacturer Association) is an organization composed in MotoGP from the motor manufacturers who follow the MotoGP championship, such as Honda, Yamaha, Ducati, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and other manufacturers. The function of this organization, among others, to decide the technical rules regarding the regulation of motor along with other organizations who joined the commission Grand Prix.
Career Drivers
There is a hierarchy career for riders who fall in the motor racing world, when a pretty accomplished rider he will be recruited by a team there next class of the class 125 cc, 250 cc class, then the top class of MotoGP. Drivers who fall in the class itself is derived from the 125 cc riders who excel at regional or national championships in their respective countries, such as the All Japan road racing in Japan, or European championships.
The rider who fell in the top class derived from several championship MotoGP. Apart from the 250 cc class such as Valentino Rossi, Marco Melandri, Daniel Pedrosa, there is also a rider from the AMA Superbike like Nicky Hayden, of the British Superbike such as Shane Byrne, as well as from the World Superbike Noriyuki Haga, Colin Edwards, Troy Bayliss, Neil Hodgson, Ruben Xaus and Chris Vermeulen. The number of riders who come from these bikes can not be separated from the change in the top class GP bike that allows the use of motor 4 stroke 990 cc engine in 2002, having previously only 2-stroke 500 cc engine that may be used.
Specification
Any regulations regarding each race class is formed by the FIM as the organization authorized to do so. FIM forming and issuing new regulations are deemed in accordance with the development race. At the beginning of the new MotoGP era in 2002, 2 stroke engine motorcycles 500 cc and 990 cc 4 stroke allowed for use in the race. Awesomeness power of the motor 4 stroke engine that outperformed the 2 stroke engined motorcycles get rid of all 2-stroke engine of competition, and the subsequent racing seasons, no more 2 stroke motors are used.

In 2007, FIM will impose new regulations that the MotoGP bikes will be limited to 4 stroke 800 cc. The reason given by the reduction of engine cylinder capacity is to increase driver safety, given the power and speed of the resulting peak MotoGP machines has increased dramatically since 2002. MotoGP current speed record is 347.4 km / h printed by Loris Capirossi on a Ducati motorcycle circuit Catalunya, Barcelona in 2004. For comparison the current F1 speed record is 369.9 km / h which is printed by Antonio Pizonia with BMW cars, the Monza circuit in 2004.
The decision to restrict the choice of a 800 cc engine capacity (than with other methods of power restrictions, such as reducing the number of gear transmission is permitted) according to observers Honda MotoGP is very profitable. Honda uses a five-cylinder engine, and only need one less cylinder to fix their machines to suit the new regulations, while other manufacturers have to redesign all of their machines. Restricted to 800 cc also caused controversy that seemed to current motors used in a 1000 cc superbike championship being the fastest in the motor racing circuits around the world.
Machines used in the 125 cc class is limited as much as a cylinder and with a minimum weight of 80 kilograms, while the 250 cc class is limited as much as two cylinders with a minimum weight of 100 pounds.
Motor-bike for the MotoGP class is allowed to use the machine with the number of cylinders between three and six-cylinder, and there are variations in the weight restrictions depending on the number of cylinders used. This is due to an engine with more cylinders, the power generated is also larger, and the weight limit increase. In 2006 the machines used in MotoGP are four-and five-cylinder engine. Honda uses a five-cylinder, while the Yamaha, Ducati, Kawasaki, and Suzuki use a four-cylinder.
These motors are used in motor Grandprix made not only for racing only, but also as an opportunity to showcase the strength and technological advancement among manufacturers. As a result all MotoGP machines made by using a very expensive material and as light as titanium, and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic. These motors also use a technology that is not available for public consumption, for example, is a sophisticated electronic devices including telemetry, engine management systems, traction control, carbon disk brakes, and modern engine technologies are adopted from the F1 car engine technology.
If the motors are used in the MotoGP class only competed at the world championships, motors are used in the class 125 cc and 250 cc are relatively more affordable. The price of a motorcycle 125 cc or less the same with a car. These motors are often used in a national motor racing championships around the world.
One of several key challenges faced by drivers and engineers MotoGP bike is how to channel the incredible power of the engine - more than 240 horsepower (179 kW), through the contact points of two tires and the asphalt surface of a circuit with a width of only about a human arm. As a comparison, F1 cars produce over 950 hp (700 kW) but with four tires, so having a point of contact with the asphalt surface ten times wider than a MotoGP bike.
Engine specifications
* Configuration: 4-cylinder (Class MotoGP and Moto2), 1-cylinder (125 cc class)
* Capacity: 800 cc (Class MotoGP), 600 cc (Moto grade 2), 125 cc (125 cc class).
* Valves: 16-valve (MotoGP and Moto2),
* Working valve DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder (MotoGP and Moto2).
* Fuel: Without lead (no fuel control), 100 octane.
* Fuel Supply: Fuel injection.
* Aspiration: Aspiration normal.
* Strength: Kira - about 250 or 225 horsepower.
* Lubrication: Wet.
* Maximum / minimum engine speed: 17500-18000 rotations per minute.
* Cooling: Single water pump.

Recent regulatory changes
* In 2002, 500 cc class was replaced into the MotoGP, the motorcycle 990 cc capacity.
* In 2005, a new rule for MotoGP was introduced the flag-to-flag. Previously, if a race starts with a start in the dry circuit conditions and the rain falls, the leading rider can lift a hand to stop the race, so also with the officials waving a red flag to stop the race, then the race began again with wet tires. Now if it rains during the race no longer a red flag, riders went straight to the pits to change tires at the discretion of the team.
* In 2007, the MotoGP class derived engine capacity, to 800 cc.
* In 2010, the MotoGP class engine restrictions imposed 6 engine for a season.
* In 2010, the 250 cc class was replaced by moto2 class with a prototype engine 4 stroke 600 cc.
* In 2012, the MotoGP class is increased engine capacity, to 1,000 cc.

From MotoGP to Japan 2011
Calamity that struck Japan gave birth to sympathy and concern. MotoGP communities also have their own way in providing support, through a special T-shirt.
Earthquake and tsunami hit the country recently 'Sunrise' is. It had been so, natural disasters are then also spawned fears of radiation exposure.
"At times like this we should provide maximum support for Japan. Japan has become a powerful country which has always demonstrated its ability to tackle the problem. A warm hug to the whole Japanese society and motorcycle fans who live there," said Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo on the site MotoGP.
In order to provide real support to the Japanese, the MotoGP world also contains a special T-shirt print the entire MotoGP rider signature on the back. While the front of the shirt bearing the message "We x Japan" which means "We are for Japan".
"We assess the flooding in Australia in the early years as a major disaster, but after that we saw in Japan, it is something beyond imagination."
"Hearing the stories from colleagues at Honda and see the shows on TV seemed saddened to hear what they were going through. Feelings and our thoughts along with everything in Japan. I hope they get the courage and continue to struggle through this period and rose , "said the Honda rider Casey Stoner.
Special T-shirt from MotoGP to Japan itself is available in a number of circuits in the MotoGP calendar and also through online ordering via the site of MotoGP.

Priced at 20 euros, the entire proceeds of the shirt will be donated to a humanitarian organization mat MotoGP in Japan, which is scheduled to roll on October 2.
"This is a very tough moment for everyone, but we support Japan and we were on the side of the companions of Japan. We support them not to surrender, and pray for me and my team the best for everything," said the Ducati rider Valentino Rossi.
Japan interested in supporting the charity at the same time get a special shirt with the signature of the entire MotoGP rider?
Ready-Japan Motegi 2011 MotoGP
After a long discussion about whether or not worthy Motegi Circuit Japan GP title in the list of 2011, finally the FIM and Dorna to receive an official report from ARPA, the environmental conditions around the Motegi fine.

Dorna and the FIM as the organizer of two-wheeled racing's biggest celebration in the world receive the official report from ARPA as the technical organizer of the Japanese GP. therefore, the plan Dorna and the FIM will give an official decision of the Japanese GP last October 2.
ARPA preached in his press release, that after measuring the levels of radiation from all sources including the environment, air and food can all be summed up just fine.
This study is intended to complement information already available from various government and the World Health Organization, which discussed the general situation in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in March. Investigai is done independently, so the result is much more relevant and honest from the interests of certain parties.
Qualifying MotoGP Motegi Circuit in Japan
Andrea Dovizioso made a lot of parties were surprised by winning the MotoGP pole position in Japan which will take place Sunday, October 3, 2010. Certainty is obtained after Dovizioso won the fastest time in qualifying session at Motegi Circuit.

Repsol Honda rider was recorded 1 minute 47.001 seconds. Following in second place and three are Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner. Meanwhile, Jorge Lorenzo is the strongest candidate champion 2010 will start in fourth position.
Japanese GP Qualifying Results
1. Andrea Dovizioso 01:47.001
2. Valentino Rossi 01:47.055
3. Casey Stoner 01:47.105
4. Jorge Lorenzo 01:47.206
5. Colin Edwards 01:47.464
6. Ben Spies, 01:47.648
7. Randy de Puniet 01:47.752
8. Marco Simoncelli 01:47.914
9. Álvaro Bautista 01:48.002
10. Loris Capirossi 01:48.068
11. Nicky Hayden 01:48.182
12. Marco Melandri 01:48.238
13. Aleix Espargaro 01:48.371
14. Hiroshi Aoyama 01:48.396
15. Hector Barbera 01:48.355
16. Mika Kallio 01:49.480

Kawasaki

2011-11-12T07:52:00.000-08:00

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Action

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Pictures

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Motorcycle

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Black Color

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Photos

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Sportbike

New Yamaha Wallpapers

2011-11-11T02:50:00.000-08:00

2011 marks a very special moment in two-wheeled motorsport as the 50th Anniversary of World Championship Grand Prix racing for Yamaha. As part of a series of ongoing activities to celebrate this landmark Yamaha Factory Racing will run a special livery, the ‘YZR-M1 WGP50th Anniversary Edition’ for the Assen TT and Laguna Seca races.

Reigning MotoGP World Champion Jorge Lorenzo and 2010 Rookie of the Year Ben Spies will unveil the livery at a special event on Wednesday 22nd June close to the Assen circuit

The unique red and white livery design pays homage to the iconic Yamaha Factory Racing liveries of the past with a modern twist. The red and white livery will be used by Yamaha Factory Racing team riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies. The colours will also appear on all Yamaha staff and team crew as well as the Yamaha Factory Racing team’s pit box.

A special 50th Anniversary logo is also being used this season. The logo is proudly displayed on the 2011 YZR-M1 fuel tank, on all Yamaha Factory Racing Team uniforms, within the pit garage of riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies and also on the Yamaha Factory Racing trucks.

Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Factory Racing Rider

"I love these colors, they really have a historic significance. Read, Agostini, they all ran similar color schemes when they won so the opportunity to use it on the YZR-M1 is really nice. It’s a very special year for Yamaha and we hope that these colors will give us luck in these two races."

Ben Spies Yamaha Factory Racing Rider

"I’m really excited about running with these colors. It’s a big year for Yamaha and my first with the Factory Team. To be able to run a special livery like that in Assen and also for my home race at Laguna is awesome. I think it’s going to look really good and I’m looking forward to everyone being able to see it."

Shigeto Kitagawa President of Yamaha Motor Racing

"It is my pleasure and honor to announce that we will unveil the ‘YZR-M1 WGP50th Anniversary Edition’ at the Assen TT and Laguna Seca race.

"I believe that the newly designed Red and White livery not only recollects our brilliant memories in the past but also makes us feel the power to create new history.

Franco Battaini MotoGP Riders

2011-11-11T02:45:00.000-08:00

Franco Battaini MotoGP Riders

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Franco Battaini race

Repsol Honda Riders 2011

2011-11-05T10:03:00.000-07:00

Nicky Hayden

2011-11-05T10:00:00.000-07:00

Nicholas "Nicky" Patrick Hayden (born July 30, 1981 in Owensboro, Kentucky) also known as The Kentucky Kid is the American professional motorcycle racer who won the MotoGP World Championship in 2006.

Hayden is one of a long line of American road racers to come from the American dirt-track scene. In 1999, Hayden won his first Grand National Championship race (Hagerstown Half Mile) and took Rookie of the Year honors. He was also declared the AMA's athlete of the Year. In 2000, Nicky Hayden won the Springfield Short Track. In 2002, despite racing in just a handful of dirt-track events, Hayden was able to win four races: Springfield Short Track (twice), Springfield TT Steeplechase, and Peoria TT Steeplechase. Hayden only lacks a win at a mile track to join Dick Mann, Kenny Roberts Sr., Bubba Shobert, and Doug Chandler in the prestigious "Grand Slam Club."

For 2006, Hayden was charged with spearheading Repsol Honda's championship aspirations, and was the only rider to be handed the full 2006 Honda bike during pre-season testing. He led the championship from the third race and looked set to break Valentino Rossi's championship-winning streak. Capturing the championship was not without peril: in the second to last round at Estoril in Portugal, teammate Dani Pedrosa lost the front-end while trying to pass Hayden. The resulting lowside accident took out both bikes. This left Hayden eight points behind Rossi in the championship with one race left to go. In the last race of the season on October 29, 2006 Rossi crashed on lap 5 trying to make up for a poor start. Hayden won the 2006 title that day by finishing 3rd (9.3s) behind race winner Troy Bayliss and Loris Capirossi.

Hayden finished the 2009 MotoGP championship in 13th place (out of 18), his worst result in 7 years of racing MotoGP. His championship campaign was marked by remarkable misfortune, being speared off the track on three different occasions, resulting in no point scoring races. Yuki Takahashi, Alex De Angelis and Jorge Lorenzo crashed into him at Motegi, Misano and Phillip Island respectively.

Early in the 2010 season, Hayden noted that there is pressure from the American audience for one of the three frontrunning American riders (himself and the Tech 3 Yamaha duo of Colin Edwards and Ben Spies) to win a race.

Nicky Hayden Best Smile

Valentino rossi vs Nicky Hayden

Nicky Hayden Cool hairstyle