Now that the "fuss" that is the USGP at Indianapolis is over, time for a bit of reflection. Firstly, the attendance at the meeting was appallingly bad, given the capacity of the IMS facility and … [Read more...]
Indy!
This weekend the MotoGp circus ping-pongs back to the USA (whose dumb idea was it to programme this calendar? Laguna Seca, Brno, Indianapolis - d'uh) for the second of the two MotoGp events to be run … [Read more...]
More GP chatter
While the FIM has confirmed that the Japanese GP will take place a Motegi in October and the Tech III team has confirmed that they are attending, others, including World Champion, Jorge Lorenzo and … [Read more...]
“There is no substitute for cubic inches.”
Back in the 50's and 60's this was the hot-rodder's mantra (along with the famous "If it don't go - chrome it.") The frantic search for bigger and bigger engines reached its peak in the late 60's with … [Read more...]
Placing or time, you have to have both
Last night's Czech Republic Grand Prix showed just what an awesome rider Casey Stoner is when all the planets line up. Complaining that the bike isn't right in FP and Qualifying has become the norm … [Read more...]
Silver-Stoner (Spolier)
If you haven't watched the race yet and you don't want to know the result, look away now! As Nick Harris said last night, you wouldn't ever call the British Grand Prix a classic, but it sure was … [Read more...]
Casey, Casey, Casey..
Casey Stoner made it all look so easy last night. He pushed where he had to (watching the bike squirm around was exquisite) and he cruised where he could. Plainly the move to Honda has been an … [Read more...]
Assorted racing stuff
Completely ignoring the "Don't count your chickens.." adage, Honda Australia are releasing a limited edition (170 units only) 2011 Fireblade in signature Casey Stoner livery. This isn't the first time … [Read more...]
Interesting feedback from Casey
Following the recent Sepang test, Casey Stoner gave some very interesting feedback about the difference between this year's Honda and the LCR bike that he rode in 2006. "At the end of the Sepang … [Read more...]
