The Moto GP 2009 thread

SohailPistawala · 12th June 2009, 16:03

Race sunday! once again for motogp lovers, and this time we ride in catalunya. Whats the bet guys?

I think it ill be,

pedrosa, Rossi, Stoner, lorenzo

five46 · 12th June 2009, 16:26

Can't count out Jorge for clinching a home victory! Can't count out Vale for clinching any circuit victory! Can't count out Casey on his current form!

Talking about JLo and his home track. Here's somethin interesting...

manson · 12th June 2009, 18:20

What time is the race on Sunday? What channel?

manson.

five46 · 12th June 2009, 21:28

June 13, 2009
Ten Sports:16:30 - 19:30 Qualifying

June 14, 2009
Ten Sports: 14:15 - 17:30 Main Race
Star Sports: 14:27 - 18:30 Main Race

Valentino Rossi led a Yamaha one-two in Friday practice for the Catalunya Grand Prix.

From Here.

tifosikrishna · 14th June 2009, 18:15

Unbelievable race...... what a race, rossi wins.... i have never seen anything like this..... commentators lost their voice box..... great racing by lorenzo and rossi....

spectacular......

Rossi

shuvc · 14th June 2009, 18:18

What a race !! Mindblowing is an understatement !!

ssjr0498 · 14th June 2009, 18:57

What a race!! I have been following MOTO Gp for a while now, I guess from the very first days of cable tv and star sports hitting our televison screens.

Never seen such a HEAD to HEAD battle!!

ROSSI is GOD!! Lorenzo should not feel bad about it,he was beaten by non other but the best.

He took the best out of Rossi, I guess no one else could do this.

Lorenzo is for sure the next Rossi in the making.

Cheers
Shrey

nkapoor777 · 14th June 2009, 21:36

Boy oh boy! I don't have words to describe it. Caught the last 5 laps and I can tell you I would have been regretting had I missed them. What an exhibition of hard racing by Rossi and Lorenzo! Team orders anyone? I guess no one can say anything like that for these two. They almost took out each other in the last few laps.

It reminded me of the Montoya-Andretti duel a few years ago at the Michigan 500. I guess these two instances have been the ultimate racing experiences for me so far.

PS: Check put the points tally. Rossi/Lorenzo/Stoner on the same points (106). What a season this is turning out to be!

PPS: Oh and just one more to go for "The Doctor" to make a 100 wins in Moto GP.

nitrous · 14th June 2009, 21:36

This IS racing. How many times did the lead change hands in the last lap alone?
Overtaking Lorenzo at the penultimate corner of the last lap, Rossi's rear was sliding and his front lifts off.
"I didn't expect him to pass me in the last corner. I should have closed the line."
Jorge, You have my respect. But, this is what makes him the best racer on two wheels EVER!

turbo_v12 · 14th June 2009, 21:37

I would say the best MOTOGP race of 2009 - right down to the wire. Reminds us of so many duels Rossi has had - Biaggi, Gibernau, Capirossi, Stoner and now Lorenzo.

When Rossi was tailing Lorenzo in the latter half of the race, he was keeping something in his armoury for the final attack. He probably didn't know Lorenzo was doing the same. Lorenzo really rode like the devil today, and taking him in the final corner was proper Rossi-esqe. Well done Lorenzo.

Now Jorge, Vale and Casey are tied at 106 points with 2 race wins each... WOW!

kunaldhami · 14th June 2009, 21:47

damn..I missed the race but happy because Rossi won.
have to check re telecast timing..

five46 · 14th June 2009, 22:38

Todays race reminds so much of the 2002-03 season races characterized by the 990s sliding their way to FL. This race is one more proper keeper. Got to have a copy of this race.

Again like in his golden days with the HRC, Vale dogged Jorge till the final laps to pressurize him, almost succeeded, but Jorge had other ideas. After turn 10 on the final lap, I thought Jorge has this in the bag.
But, the legend still had some aces, how many such close overtakin moves do we see, specially from the outside line (Common! Laguna Seca is pre historic now!

)? Vale will definitely cherish this as one of his best races.

It was good to see both the Fiat Yamaha riders in good terms on the podium. Specially with trillions of rumours floating about the situation between them worsening.

hillram · 14th June 2009, 23:25

The only message out of this race : Rossi Rules.

SohailPistawala · 15th June 2009, 10:15

Rossi still has a lot of juice left in him to take the race upto the final corner , WOW, i think the best race after Laguna seca. I agree to everybody's post made on the last race.

Thank You Rossi & Lorenzo for giving us a wonderful race evening.

wanderlustindia · 15th June 2009, 11:14

My sister was reluctantly watching the race, she hardly has any stomach for racing sports. But seeing the last three laps she went berserk. She enjoyed it whole-heartedly and promises to watch many more MotoGPs.
Now, this is testimony to the fact that yesterday's race was simply sensational. Credit to both Lorenzo and Rossi for treating us all with superlative racing. Hell, even the 3rd 4th fight went to the wire between Stoner and Davidiozo.
Somewhere, I knew Rossi would nick it in the last lap, he always does that, doesn't he? He is still the baap!

View Poll Results: Who do you think will wear the motogp 2009 crown?
Dani Pedrosa	2	2.53%
Andrea Dovizioso	0	0%
Colin Edwards	0	0%
Chris Vermeulen	0	0%
Casey Stoner	7	8.86%
Valentino Rossi	68	86.08%
James Toseland	0	0%
Sete Gibernau	0	0%
Loris Capirossi	0	0%
Nicky Hayden	2	2.53%
Jorge Lorenzo	0	0%
Any Other...	0	0%
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12th June 2009, 16:03	#91
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	Race sunday! once again for motogp lovers, and this time we ride in catalunya. Whats the bet guys? I think it ill be, pedrosa, Rossi, Stoner, lorenzo
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12th June 2009, 16:26	#92
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	Can't count out Jorge for clinching a home victory! Can't count out Vale for clinching any circuit victory! Can't count out Casey on his current form! Talking about JLo and his home track. Here's somethin interesting...
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12th June 2009, 18:20	#93
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	What time is the race on Sunday? What channel? manson.
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12th June 2009, 21:28	#94
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	June 13, 2009 Ten Sports:16:30 - 19:30 Qualifying June 14, 2009 Ten Sports: 14:15 - 17:30 Main Race Star Sports: 14:27 - 18:30 Main Race Valentino Rossi led a Yamaha one-two in Friday practice for the Catalunya Grand Prix. From Here.
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14th June 2009, 18:15	#95
tifosikrishna BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 827 Thanked: 383 Times View My Garage	Unbelievable race...... what a race, rossi wins.... i have never seen anything like this..... commentators lost their voice box..... great racing by lorenzo and rossi.... spectacular...... Rossi Last edited by tifosikrishna : 14th June 2009 at 18:16.
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14th June 2009, 18:18	#96
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 352 Times View My Garage	What a race !! Mindblowing is an understatement !!
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14th June 2009, 18:57	#97
ssjr0498 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Blr-Ccu Posts: 860 Thanked: 516 Times View My Garage	What a race!! I have been following MOTO Gp for a while now, I guess from the very first days of cable tv and star sports hitting our televison screens. Never seen such a HEAD to HEAD battle!! ROSSI is GOD!! Lorenzo should not feel bad about it,he was beaten by non other but the best. He took the best out of Rossi, I guess no one else could do this. Lorenzo is for sure the next Rossi in the making. Cheers Shrey Last edited by ssjr0498 : 14th June 2009 at 18:59.
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14th June 2009, 21:36	#98
nkapoor777 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 608 Thanked: 143 Times	Boy oh boy! I don't have words to describe it. Caught the last 5 laps and I can tell you I would have been regretting had I missed them. What an exhibition of hard racing by Rossi and Lorenzo! Team orders anyone? I guess no one can say anything like that for these two. They almost took out each other in the last few laps. It reminded me of the Montoya-Andretti duel a few years ago at the Michigan 500. I guess these two instances have been the ultimate racing experiences for me so far. PS: Check put the points tally. Rossi/Lorenzo/Stoner on the same points (106). What a season this is turning out to be! PPS: Oh and just one more to go for "The Doctor" to make a 100 wins in Moto GP. Last edited by nkapoor777 : 14th June 2009 at 21:41.
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14th June 2009, 21:36	#99
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	This IS racing. How many times did the lead change hands in the last lap alone? Overtaking Lorenzo at the penultimate corner of the last lap, Rossi's rear was sliding and his front lifts off. "I didn't expect him to pass me in the last corner. I should have closed the line." Jorge, You have my respect. But, this is what makes him the best racer on two wheels EVER!
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14th June 2009, 21:37	#100
turbo_v12 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 457 Thanked: Once View My Garage	I would say the best MOTOGP race of 2009 - right down to the wire. Reminds us of so many duels Rossi has had - Biaggi, Gibernau, Capirossi, Stoner and now Lorenzo. When Rossi was tailing Lorenzo in the latter half of the race, he was keeping something in his armoury for the final attack. He probably didn't know Lorenzo was doing the same. Lorenzo really rode like the devil today, and taking him in the final corner was proper Rossi-esqe. Well done Lorenzo. Now Jorge, Vale and Casey are tied at 106 points with 2 race wins each... WOW!
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14th June 2009, 21:47	#101
kunaldhami BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surat Posts: 152 Thanked: 82 Times	damn..I missed the race but happy because Rossi won. have to check re telecast timing..
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14th June 2009, 22:38	#102
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	Todays race reminds so much of the 2002-03 season races characterized by the 990s sliding their way to FL. This race is one more proper keeper. Got to have a copy of this race. Again like in his golden days with the HRC, Vale dogged Jorge till the final laps to pressurize him, almost succeeded, but Jorge had other ideas. After turn 10 on the final lap, I thought Jorge has this in the bag. But, the legend still had some aces, how many such close overtakin moves do we see, specially from the outside line (Common! Laguna Seca is pre historic now! )? Vale will definitely cherish this as one of his best races. It was good to see both the Fiat Yamaha riders in good terms on the podium. Specially with trillions of rumours floating about the situation between them worsening.
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14th June 2009, 23:25	#103
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	The only message out of this race : Rossi Rules.
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15th June 2009, 10:15	#104
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	Rossi still has a lot of juice left in him to take the race upto the final corner , WOW, i think the best race after Laguna seca. I agree to everybody's post made on the last race. Thank You Rossi & Lorenzo for giving us a wonderful race evening.
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15th June 2009, 11:14	#105
wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	My sister was reluctantly watching the race, she hardly has any stomach for racing sports. But seeing the last three laps she went berserk. She enjoyed it whole-heartedly and promises to watch many more MotoGPs. Now, this is testimony to the fact that yesterday's race was simply sensational. Credit to both Lorenzo and Rossi for treating us all with superlative racing. Hell, even the 3rd 4th fight went to the wire between Stoner and Davidiozo. Somewhere, I knew Rossi would nick it in the last lap, he always does that, doesn't he? He is still the baap!
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