The Moto GP 2009 thread

bigron · 15th June 2009, 12:25

What a brilliant race.It looked more like a slugfest then a motogp race.I feel sad for lorenzo.But now the tally table is closer then ever.106 points each for top 3 riders.Amazing.

mobike008 · 15th June 2009, 13:11

Been travelling most weekends and i am unable to watch the Moto GP races of this season. It seems like one of the most exciting races of the season.

I dont want to miss the next one to see Rossi win his 100th GP. He is definetly god and want badly for him to win this season

Much appreciated if someone can highlight when's the re-play of this race?

blacmagic · 15th June 2009, 17:58

here you are...

YouTube - Valentino Rossi vs Jorge Lorenzo - Catalunya 2009

nkapoor777 · 15th June 2009, 18:19

Thanks blacmagic! Now that's a collector's masterpiece.

mobike008 · 15th June 2009, 20:19

Blackmagic, thats one of the most exciting last 2 laps of a motogp. It is indeed a collectors item. The Doctor showed why he is the best.

Thanks for sharing !!!

kannan666 · 15th June 2009, 22:07

+1, thanks Blacmagic ! Was not able to see the race live since I was travelling.

nitrogary · 16th June 2009, 16:50

all the passes which happened on the last lap were absolute genius from both the riders.
the first one, rossi overtakes JL on the outside of turn one. i loved the way he tucked his knee back in the fairing when he went around the outside. this was as raw and clean as it can get.
one more move which i think deserves most credit is when lorenzo closed the gate for rossi on turn 10, the left turn after the back straight (la caixa??) he absolutely knew what vale was planning and rode brilliantly defending the inside line. i was surprised rossi didnt dangle his leg so much outside on this one.
the victory pass is right up there with his cork screw move on casey.
rossi said he had dreamt about that pass since the past two weeks.

after the victory, i was so elated that i jumped and my fist hit the fan :P got away with minor bruises.

what a beautiful race!

even the 125 was superb. simon celebrated one lap too early, gifting iannone the win only to get involved in a photofinish third place coontroversy with gadea (?)... too good! in fact, i have seen rossi do this too. of course this was way back in his 125 years. at assen (?), he did a wheelie with one lap to go and as a result finished second.

blacmagic · 16th June 2009, 18:04

credit goes to Shrey [ssjr0498]. he sent me the link. Ive been living and looking like a hermit of late.

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Originally Posted by nkapoor777

Thanks blacmagic! Now that's a collector's masterpiece.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

Blackmagic, thats one of the most exciting last 2 laps of a motogp. It is indeed a collectors item. The Doctor showed why he is the best.

Thanks for sharing !!!

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Originally Posted by kannan666

+1, thanks Blacmagic ! Was not able to see the race live since I was travelling.

SohailPistawala · 23rd June 2009, 17:40

Ok guys once again, race weekend, but this time the race is on a saturday to us to watch...
With Rossi, Lorenzo, stoner standing at 106 points each.. the competition is tough this time at Assen for the Dutch GP. So whats the bet guys?

kannan666 · 23rd June 2009, 18:00

Lorenzo first, Rossi second, Stoner DNF ?

five46 · 28th June 2009, 10:02

By far the most boring race of this season. Vale made a good start from the front row, reclaimed his position by lap 2 and ran awayto take the chequered flag. JLo made a Fiat Yamaha 1-2. Casey rode to a lonely 3rd position.
The only saving grace was Vale clinched his 100th GP victory!

Take a bow Vale!

kannan666 · 29th June 2009, 10:52

+1 to that, Rossi just ran away with the race in his indomitable style, did'nt he ? Take a bow indeed 'The Doctor' for a great achievement of winning 100GP races !

SohailPistawala · 29th June 2009, 12:28

nice race i would say, not for anything but the way lorenzo lost ground at the start and fought back to number 2. God knows whats wrong with stoner, a blazing first lap then, slowly he just seemed to loose all hope of coming 1st.

Rossi did it in style, a complete dominance from the 2nd lap onwards. Post celebrations was dam cool specially the big Vinyl that was made to showcase all his 100 victories.

4 days from now, is laguna seca, i hope u all remember stoner and rossi battle at the cork screw turn in 2008.

so whats the bet for this year??

kannan666 · 29th June 2009, 12:36

Is the Laguna Seca race on Friday ? Don't want to miss this !

Rocky_Balboa · 29th June 2009, 13:43

Stoner's been suffering from a mystery health condition, thats not helping him fight for positions. Hope he will be completely fit for this weekend.

Rossi is definitely GOD of racing, the way he acknowledged the fans by unveiling the 'Rossi 100' poster on the track was fabulous.

View Poll Results: Who do you think will wear the motogp 2009 crown?
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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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15th June 2009, 12:25	#106
bigron Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NSEW Posts: 1,309 Thanked: 2,706 Times	What a brilliant race.It looked more like a slugfest then a motogp race.I feel sad for lorenzo.But now the tally table is closer then ever.106 points each for top 3 riders.Amazing.
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15th June 2009, 13:11	#107
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,703 Thanked: 14,829 Times View My Garage	Been travelling most weekends and i am unable to watch the Moto GP races of this season. It seems like one of the most exciting races of the season. I dont want to miss the next one to see Rossi win his 100th GP. He is definetly god and want badly for him to win this season Much appreciated if someone can highlight when's the re-play of this race?
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15th June 2009, 18:19	#109
nkapoor777 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 608 Thanked: 143 Times	Thanks blacmagic! Now that's a collector's masterpiece.
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15th June 2009, 20:19	#110
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,703 Thanked: 14,829 Times View My Garage	Blackmagic, thats one of the most exciting last 2 laps of a motogp. It is indeed a collectors item. The Doctor showed why he is the best. Thanks for sharing !!!
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15th June 2009, 22:07	#111
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	+1, thanks Blacmagic ! Was not able to see the race live since I was travelling.
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16th June 2009, 16:50	#112
nitrogary BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 248 Thanked: 918 Times	all the passes which happened on the last lap were absolute genius from both the riders. the first one, rossi overtakes JL on the outside of turn one. i loved the way he tucked his knee back in the fairing when he went around the outside. this was as raw and clean as it can get. one more move which i think deserves most credit is when lorenzo closed the gate for rossi on turn 10, the left turn after the back straight (la caixa??) he absolutely knew what vale was planning and rode brilliantly defending the inside line. i was surprised rossi didnt dangle his leg so much outside on this one. the victory pass is right up there with his cork screw move on casey. rossi said he had dreamt about that pass since the past two weeks. after the victory, i was so elated that i jumped and my fist hit the fan :P got away with minor bruises. what a beautiful race! even the 125 was superb. simon celebrated one lap too early, gifting iannone the win only to get involved in a photofinish third place coontroversy with gadea (?)... too good! in fact, i have seen rossi do this too. of course this was way back in his 125 years. at assen (?), he did a wheelie with one lap to go and as a result finished second.
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23rd June 2009, 17:40	#114
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	Ok guys once again, race weekend, but this time the race is on a saturday to us to watch... With Rossi, Lorenzo, stoner standing at 106 points each.. the competition is tough this time at Assen for the Dutch GP. So whats the bet guys?
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23rd June 2009, 18:00	#115
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	Lorenzo first, Rossi second, Stoner DNF ?
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28th June 2009, 10:02	#116
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	Assen GP By far the most boring race of this season. Vale made a good start from the front row, reclaimed his position by lap 2 and ran awayto take the chequered flag. JLo made a Fiat Yamaha 1-2. Casey rode to a lonely 3rd position. The only saving grace was Vale clinched his 100th GP victory! Take a bow Vale!
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29th June 2009, 10:52	#117
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	+1 to that, Rossi just ran away with the race in his indomitable style, did'nt he ? Take a bow indeed 'The Doctor' for a great achievement of winning 100GP races !
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29th June 2009, 12:28	#118
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	nice race i would say, not for anything but the way lorenzo lost ground at the start and fought back to number 2. God knows whats wrong with stoner, a blazing first lap then, slowly he just seemed to loose all hope of coming 1st. Rossi did it in style, a complete dominance from the 2nd lap onwards. Post celebrations was dam cool specially the big Vinyl that was made to showcase all his 100 victories. 4 days from now, is laguna seca, i hope u all remember stoner and rossi battle at the cork screw turn in 2008. so whats the bet for this year??
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29th June 2009, 12:36	#119
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	Is the Laguna Seca race on Friday ? Don't want to miss this !
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29th June 2009, 13:43	#120
Rocky_Balboa BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Namma Bengalooru Posts: 676 Thanked: 358 Times View My Garage	Stoner's been suffering from a mystery health condition, thats not helping him fight for positions. Hope he will be completely fit for this weekend. Rossi is definitely GOD of racing, the way he acknowledged the fans by unveiling the 'Rossi 100' poster on the track was fabulous.
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