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Jorge Lorenzo 2nd On 4 Wheels Race

2011-01-21T11:01:00.000-08:00

Jorge Lorenzo once again took the 4-wheels race at Aragon. This 2010 MotoGP world champions was finished 2nd

“The race was complicated enough due to the fog and our direct competitors was the Mini team. Finishing in second place in our category is a good result, besides being my first podium at MotorLand, even it was with a car. Next year I’ll try to do it with my Yamaha.“

As we know that Jorge Lorenzo didn't get a podium at Aragon MotoGP race this year.

Source: Lorenzo's Facebook

Pedrosa Will Spend A Month For Recovery

2011-01-11T04:36:00.000-08:00

Dani Pedrosa, who finished the 2010 MotoGP World Championship second overall, will spend a full month working on his physical condition to ensure that he is in the best possible shape for the first MotoGP test of 2011 at Sepang, Malaysia, from February 1st to 3rd.

The specialists was told Pedrosa to rest his shoulder which sustained heavy trauma damage when broke his left collarbone in two places during practice for October’s Japanese Grand Prix.

The injury was pinned and plated at Barcelona’s USP Instittut Universitari Dexeus, but serious bruising and swelling in the shoulder caused Pedrosa a serious lack of strength and feeling throughout the arm during the last few races of the season.

Dani Pedrosa will make good use of his final days off to take part in two pre-Christmas charity events in Spain. On Sunday December 19th he will be one of several stars who will participate in the TV3 Marathon which this year raises money for those who have suffered spinal cord or brain injuries.

Then on Tuesday December 21st Pedrosa will take part in an event to mark the publication of a children’s book at Barcelona’s Fnac Illa Diagonal. ‘Two mechanical elves for Dani Pedrosa’ tells the story of Dani’s first steps in the world of racing. As per Pedrosa’s wishes, five percent of book sales profits will go towards the NGO SOS Aldeas Infantiles children’s charity. The book launch will include a media presentation at 17:30 and a book-signing session for fans from 18:00 to 19:00.

Yamaha Helmet With Original Jorge Lorenzo Autograph

2011-01-11T04:35:00.000-08:00

One of MotoGP fan want to sell helmet with Jorge Lorenzo original autograph. This helmet was sign by Jorge Lorenzo on Indonesian Meet & Great at Yogyakarta, Indonesia, March 2010.

Max Biaggi: 'Lorenzo is the one to beat, but watch out for Stoner'

2011-01-11T04:34:00.000-08:00

Jorge Lorenzo believes that his biggest rival and threat in 2011 will be Casey Stoner, and World Superbike champion Max Biaggi agrees with him, while former arch rival Valentino Rossi on the Ducati, doesn’t even get the slightest mention.

Biaggi, in a let’s talk about everything under the sun interview with Italian sports daily Gazzetta dello Sport said, “Lorenzo had an excellent season and did a great job. He was really fantastic. I’m certain that he is going to be the man to beat also next year, but look out for Stoner…” but also took a small potshot at Dorna by stating “Lorenzo is the result of MotoGP policy, they’re certain that very young winners are good from a marketing standpoint. Lorenzo is 23, but he’s been racing in the world championship since he was 15, this makes him a veteran in his own right.”

The Italian champion also tried to analyze why it took eleven years to get another title, “I asked myself the same question. Maybe it was my destiny to wait for Aprilia, the same company where I started a long time ago.”

Since everyone was wondering and joking about why in the world Biaggi called his son Leon Alexandre, like Leon Haslam and Alex Barros, the 39-year old explained, ” it was just a coincidence, they are pretty common names. Eleonora and I liked them both.”

Video: Jorge Lorenzo vs Shark At Barcelona's Aquarium

2011-01-10T05:21:00.000-08:00

Enjoy this video, Jorge Lorenzo 2010 MotoGP world champions on Barcelona's Aquarium.

Jorge Lorenzo Maybe Leaving Dainese For Alpinestars

2011-01-10T05:20:00.000-08:00

Jorge Lorenzo maybe leaving Dainese which supplies the overalls, gloves, boots, etc, and switc to Alpinestars the same used by, among others, Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa or Nicky Hayden after 2010. Apparently the 2010 reigning World Champion is not happy with the fact that the Italian company, that supplies a number of professional riders, has failed to use him in any ad campaign exploiting his MotoGP title.

The question goes even deeper as Lorenzo has found out that his arch rival and former team mate, a certain pain in the ass that goes by the name of Valentino Rossi, is not only the honorary president of AGV Helmets (even if Lorenzo wears Nolan) which was purchased in 2007 by Dainese from Imag and that ‘The Doctor’ is also a shareholder in both companies and is close friends with Lino Dainese, who founded the company.

Dainese has been supplying Lorenzo since his 250cc days and Lorenzo has also been involved in the D-Air leathers development and has always received the same technical treatment as the other Dainese riders, but Lorenzo wants more star power and wants to stay away from the still shining light of a certain MotoGP legend, who pulls sponsors towards him like a black hole or it could be something more simple and venal, like more sponsorship money.

motorsport - motoGP - Jorge Lorenzo: Better Pedrosa Than Rossi

2011-01-10T05:19:00.000-08:00

During a documentary about his career last December, Jorge Lorenzo spoke about 2011 MotoGP championship.

"It's nice to be considered the title favorite - he said in response to a statement from Honda listing him as such - but I think there will be no clear favorite for 2011."

The Spaniard also took the occasion to say who he would like to see win the championship, if he himself cannot do it.

"Naturally I'd like a Spaniard to win it, rather than Rossi, so that would be Dani Pedrosa. Especially not that Valentino has moved to Ducati."

MotoGP Rider Salary Perspective 2011

2011-01-08T23:00:00.000-08:00

According to 2010 data from GPOne, Valentino Rossi is the MotoGP rider with highest paying salary. 12 - 15 million Euro for Valentino Rossi wages on 2010. Jorge Lorenzo as the MotoGP 2010 world champion was at 2nd place with 4 - 7 million Euro. Usually riders earn money from basic salary, technical sponsor, and personal sponsor. Technical sponsor is about helmet, leathers and boots, while personal sponsor is usually came from other organization.

Valentino Rossi : from 12 to 15 million Euro

Jorge Lorenzo: from 4 to 7 million Euro

Casey Stoner: from 5 to 7 million Euro

Dani Pedrosa: from 3 to 4 million Euro

Andrea Dovizioso: from 1.5 to 2 million Euro

Marco Simoncelli: from 1.5 to 2 million Euro

Loris Capirossi: 1.5 million Euro

Ben Spies: from 1 to 2 million Euro

Alvaro Bautista: 1 million Euro

Randy De Puniet: from 500 thousand Euro to 1.2 million (if he goes to Suzuki)

Marco Melandri: 500 thousand Euro

Mika Kallio: 350 thousand Euro

Colin Edwards: 250 thousand Euro

Aleix Espargaro: 250 thousand Euro

Picture: Riders On Cartoon (Old School)

2011-01-06T21:00:00.000-08:00

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MotoGP riders on cartoon taken from www.quimsosa.com

This is an old school appearance for Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa, and Valentino Rossi. But it's great right?

Video: Ducati Team Highlights 2010

2011-01-04T06:32:00.000-08:00

Ducati Video

This is Enel Ducati Team Highlights 2010. See how Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden around 2010 MotoGP races. Enjoy this video

Behind The Race Pictures: Marco Simoncelli

2011-01-02T20:38:00.000-08:00

Marco Simoncelli

Marco Simoncelli is one of MotoGP rookie on 2010. In a view last race, he was strikes to top. Here some pictures of Marco Simoncelli. I love the last one with his Japanese twins.

Behind The Race Pictures: Riders On Scooter

2011-01-02T20:32:00.000-08:00

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Scooter is a part of MotoGP support vehicle that used during the session of MotoGP. Check this out!

Behind The Race Pictures: Valentino Rossi

2011-01-02T20:09:00.000-08:00

Valentino Rossi

Some expression of Valentino Rossi on 2010 MotoGP.

Behind The Race Pictures: Dani Pedrosa, Rider Without Expression

2011-01-02T19:55:00.000-08:00

Dani Pedrosa

Are you agree if I said that Dani Pedrosa is a rider without expression? Here's some picture of Dani Pedrosa, behind the race. Still no expression like usual

Behind The Race: Qatar's Bikes Parade

2011-01-01T23:57:00.000-08:00

2010 MotoGP was over, but there's some memory that captured on photographer camera. Lets start with Qatar's bikes parade.

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Australian MotoGP Reschedule ?

2011-01-01T23:13:00.000-08:00

Australian MotoGP races last season was disrupted by bad weather during free practice and qualifying take place. However, the road race at the D-day is not disrupted and the host rider Casey Stoner became champion. After this situation, there's rumors issued that Dorna will reschedule Australian grandprix to March. However, the rumors were denied Australian MotoGP boss, Andrew Westacott, who confirmed the contract with Dorna fixed Phillip Island took place in September or October until 2016.

"Dorna has asked us to re-discuss this issue, and discussions are still ongoing. But when we have chosen is September / October," Westacott said as quoted ABC.net, Saturday, January 1, 2011. "Most fans also know, the behavior of weather means there is no guarantee there will be good or bad weather at Phillip Island," lid Westacott.

Jorge Lorenzo vs Shark At Aquarium Of Barcelona

2010-12-30T01:54:00.000-08:00

Jorge Lorenzo has been chosen by the Aquarium of Barcelona to bid farewell to 2010 diving with sharks. With this act, Jorge Lorenzo wants to dismiss this year's triumphant emphasis on the culture of effort and strength that gives the illusion to achieve our goals. I will do it surrounded by more than 80 different species of fish and sharks, more than three feet.

To comply with tradition, this year's Barcelona Aquarium has Jorge Lorenzo, an outstanding ambassador to celebrate the holidays and send a message that reminds us that "if you can dream, you can get."

The pilot managed to Mallorca this season the greatest challenge of his life. With great talent, but mostly thanks to the dedication all these years, could realize a dream that was forged when he was three years old, now makes 20. The 16 podiums, 9 wins, 7 pole positions and 383 points speak for themselves. These figures do not even need to submit it to recall that, earlier, was bicampió of 250 cc. And now has decided to dismiss the best year of his career in a place as special as it is under water from the Barcelona Aquarium. Sharks and other species that live there, hoping to celebrate her triumphant 2010 and predicted another successful 2011.

In other editions, this Christmas greeting has been led by prominent personalities from different fields, among which are the three winners of the Prince of Asturias Award, as the astronaut Pedro Duque and Manuel Estiarte athletes and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario. We have also included the Model Judit Masco, the players Luis Enrique Martinez, Lionel Messi and Bojan Krkic, the gymnast Gervasio deferent, the Paralympic swimmer Miguel Luque, the handball player David Barrufet basketball and Rudy Fernandez.

After immersion, offered a brief press conference of the Aquarium auditorium where Jorge Lorenzo will attend the media.

Nolan Christmas Party With Jorge Lorenzo

2010-12-23T21:35:00.000-08:00

It's a Christmas party from Nolan Helmets with their sponsored riders and also celebrate Jorge Lorenzo’s MotoGP title, and instead of giving the rider the usual and somewhat expected special edition helmet or trophy gave him a painting by Ludmilla Rachenko.

Also attending the party were Marco Melandri, Carlos Checa, Vitto Guareschi, Franco Battaini, David Checa, Matteo Baiocco, Danilo Petrucci, Michele Magnoni and Daniele Beretta.

Source: YouTube, MotoBlog.it

Video: Nicky Hayden At Long Beach International Motorcycle Show

2010-12-23T21:03:00.000-08:00

This is a video promo from Nicky Hayden at Long Beach International Motorcycle Show, December 17th 2010.

Limited Edition Signed Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo Tokidoki T-Shirt

2010-12-22T02:51:00.000-08:00

Now available on Ebay. Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo Tokidoki T-Shirt for charity (in auction)

About this charity:

Riders for Health's mission is to ensure that completely reliable transport is available for the delivery of health services throughout Africa by 2015. We make sure that African health workers have vehicles that never break down, meaning they can reach even remote villages with the kind of regular, reliable health care we take for granted. We are currently helping 10.8 million people across Africa to receive basic health care, giving them the chance to fight disease and look forward to a healthier future

To celebrate the MotoGP triumphant 2010 season and to consolidate the successful collaboration with tokidoki, stemmed from the participation of Simone Legno in the Grand Prix of Japan at Motegi. Fiat Yamaha Motor Racing and the well-known Italian-American brand have decided to promote an eBay charity auction to support the non-profit organisation Riders for Health.

The auction will start on December 20th and will last until December 30th. There will be 20 T-shirts available, exclusively designed by Simone Legno and signed by Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi

10 feature Jorge Lorenzo and the YZR-M1 #99 (5 medium, 3 small and 2 large)

10 feature Valentino Rossi and the YZR-M1 #46 (5 medium, 3 small and 2 large).

The eBay auction proceeds will be donated to Riders for Health.

Click here for Jorge Lorenzo and here for Valentino Rossi

Dani Pedrosa Launched His New Children's Book

2010-12-22T02:27:00.000-08:00

Dani Pedrosa launched his new children's book 'Two elves for Dani Pedrosa' on Tuesday afternoon. Six percent from the sales profit will be donated to the NGO SOS Aldeas Infantiles – a children's charity in Spain. The book is based on little Dani’s joy in receiving a very special Christmas gift when he was only 5 years old. Under the tree Santa Claus had left a motocross outfit, but also two of his most trusted elves, Tim and Tom. It was their job to stay with Dani and help him take his first steps into the world of motorcycling and guide him to become a true World Champion.

This book was Written by Pau Joan Hernández and illustrated by Jordi Vila Delclos. The book is aimed at children aged between 6 and 12 years and goes on sale with a circulation of 3.000 copies in spanish and 3.000 copies in catalan.

Dani Pedrosa: “When I was asked to write a book, dedicated to children I thought it would be nice to write a story about how dreams can come true. Since I was a young boy I saw the MotoGP races on television. My dream was to become a rider - and what began as a game has finally become my life. All children have dreams and the most important thing is to keep trying to reach those dreams.

“I have always felt very good with children because they are the noblest people in the world. All NGO are doing an incredible job in their fields, but I chose Aldeas Infantiles because what better occasion than a story for children to help children in difficulties. Some years ago, I visited the house they’ve got in Sant Feliu de Codines and I saw everything they do there - to create an environment as close as possible to a family. I hope this small contribution will continue to help carry out their project.”

2010 MotoGP Review Rider Statistic: Casey Stoner

2010-12-20T19:29:00.000-08:00

Start	:	18
1st	:	3	Aragon, Motegi, Phillip Island
2nd	:	2	Laguna Seca
3rd	:	4	Assen, Catalunya, Sachsenring
Poles	:	4
Points	:	225
Position	:	4
Fastest Lap	:	-

Circuit	QP	Race
QAT	1	dnf
SPA	3	5
FRA	4	dnf
ITA	3	4
GBR	6	5
NED	3	3
CAT	2	3
GER	2	3
USA	2	2
CZE	4	3
INP	6	dnf
RSM	3	5
ARA	1	1
JPN	3	1
MAL	5	dnf
AUS	1	1
POR	4	dnf
VAL	1	2

2010 MotoGP Review Rider Statistic: Dani Pedrosa

2010-12-17T17:11:00.000-08:00

Start	:	15
1st	:	4
2nd	:	5
3rd	:	0
Poles	:	4
Points	:	245
Position	:	2
Fastest Lap	:	-

Circuit	QP	Race
QAT	7	7
SPA	1	2
FRA	3	5
ITA	1	1
GBR	3	8
NED	7	2
CAT	4	2
GER	3	1
USA	4	dnf
CZE	1	2
INP	5	1
RSM	1	1
ARA	3	2
JPN	-	-
MAL	-	-
AUS	-	-
POR	12	8
VAL	8	7

2010 MotoGP Review Rider Statistic: Alvaro Bautista

2010-12-17T16:59:00.000-08:00

Start	:	17
1st	:	0
2nd	:	0
3rd	:	0
Poles	:	0
Points	:	85
Position	:	13
Fastest Lap	:	-

Circuit	QP	Race
QAT	13	dnf
SPA	13	10
FRA	-	-
ITA	14	12
GBR	14	12
NED	12	14
CAT	9	5
GER	16	dnf
USA	14	dnf
CZE	17	dnf
INP	11	8
RSM	16	8
ARA	12	8
JPN	9	7
MAL	8	5
AUS	14	12
POR	14	11
VAL	17	9

Fiat Yamaha Team Rider, 2010 MotoGP World Champion

2010-12-15T08:44:00.000-08:00

This is a dream come true for me today, I don't really believe it yet; I need five minutes on my own just to relax, enjoy the quiet and take in what I have done! There are so many people I need to thank but at this moment it is difficult to find the words, I am just so happy. I started very well today, I didn't lose any positions but then Andrea and Valentino came past me and I couldn't win the race this time. But that wasn't the important thing today, I had to put myself on autopilot and just get the points i needed. Thank you to everyone and now we are looking forward to celebrating!