Sunday, August 30, 2009

MotoGP Indianapolis Fall Pedrosa, Rossi Out, Lorenzo Champion


Indianapolis - Jorge Lorenzo won easily at the Indianapolis MotoGP race on Monday (31/8/2009) morning pm. He had no opponent again after falling Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi suffered a similar misfortune.

At the beginning of the third race drivers will fight it as tight. In quick time they give the distance to the other party drivers.

Pedrosa strong in the start and managed to maintain its position as a holder in front of pole position. Lorenzo which occupies the second grid with a bad start and can be passed Rossi

There was a little confusion at the first corner, which resulted in two drivers out nyelonong track. Colin Edwards, Alex de Angelis, Marco Melandri, Nicky Hayden, Andrea Dovizioso and James Toseland to compete in the ranks of the middle.

Three after leading laps, Pedrosa see luck as about entering a chicane. Despite having enough distance with Rossi, but the Repsol Honda team drivers had lost his balance. He was released from the holder and are carried far enough.

Still lucky bike was not damaged and the Spanish biker could continue the race, although quite hard pressed to lift the motor weighs 150 pounds more than that.

Incidents Pedrosa led Rossi made in front of Lorenzo. At that distance the driver's Fiat Yamaha team had a lot to the drivers behind him.

On the eighth lap Rossi Lorenzo beat of the track straight into the corner. Dueling teammates are even starting to look hot, before the incident that immediately comes the battle cools.

In pursuing a position on lap 10, Rossi mencelat from his mount and he was thrown down to the grass track. He is assisted by two officers to set up the bike and able to continue the race.

We entered the track again, he was the most bloated and had a duel with Pedrosa in the back. But, only a few laps later the Italian world champion decided to stop. He attended the team's garage because there seems to be a serious constraint on the YZR-M1 him.

Rossi out to make Lorenzo's to be expected would win, because he had no opponent more nearby. He just needs to be careful so as not to have bad luck like Pedrosa and Rossi.

Especially in Brno two weeks ago Lorenzo made a fatal mistake during a duel with Rossi. She fell and immediately out. Apparently a similar situation turned around this time that Rossi became the unlucky and lose.

This is the third victory this season Lorenzo, after in Japan and France. The number of points was increased to 187, with 25 adrift of Rossi still memuncaki standings.

Pedrosa got six points after finishing in the sequence of 10. However this is the optimal outcome can be achieved that the Spaniard, given the incidents that happened in the early cloths.

Finished as runner-up in Indianapolis is De Angelis (Honda) and captured a third podium from Nicky Hayden Ducati. Toseland carve best record in the MotoGP class with a landing in sixth position.

Indianapolis MotoGP results:
1. Jorge Lorenzo (Spain) Yamaha 13,592 mins 47 secs
2. Alex de Angelis (San Marino) Honda 47:23.027
3. Nicky Hayden (U.S.) Ducati 47:26.539
4. Andrea Dovizioso (Italy) Honda 47:27.070
5. Colin Edwards (U.S.) Yamaha 47:39.846
6. James Toseland (Britain) Yamaha 47:46.000
7. Loris Capirossi (Italy) Suzuki 47:47.992
8. Mika Kallio (Finland) Ducati 47:48.448
9. Toni Elias (Spain) Honda 47:58.597
10. Dani Pedrosa (Spain) Honda 47:58.969
11. Chris Vermeulen (Australia) Suzuki 47:59.070
12. Randy de Puniet (France) Honda 48:05.886
13. Aleix Espargaro (Spain) Ducati 48:17.144
14. Gabor Talmacsi (Hungary) Honda 48:28.678

Lorenzo: You Shit, I'm Glad


Jorge Lorenzo (AFP)

Indianapolis - Jorge Lorenzo sympathetic to Valentino Rossi and Dani Pedrosa on the second accident. Behind it, Lorenzo also honestly admitted she was happy with the bad luck that the two rivals.

Lorenzo won the Indianapolis MotoGP was held Monday (31/8/2009) morning. The Spanish racer victory was a bit much also helped by the accident suffered by Rossi and Pedrosa.

With this result, the acquisition of cutting back Lorenzo points difference values with those of Rossi, pemuncak drivers standings.

"From here, we can see good and bad races. Sometimes, you do everything well. You are strong and fast, then you crash and it makes all the opportunities that have lost," said Lorenzo as quoted by Autosport.

"Today, it happened to Valentino and Pedrosa. Damn them, but good for me," added the Yamaha team's drivers.

Although the win and missed the cut points, but Lorenzo was also a little regret. The reason, he had three times the accident that caused him to lose points in the race this season, namely in Catalonia, England, and Czech.

"I'm sad because before, they had been before the accident. Without any incident, so I can get more progress," said the drivers who had signed a contract with Yamaha until 2010's.

"However, it does not matter. If you want to be a champion you have to look as much as possible. For now, (the accident) happened to the Vale and Dani. I sympathize with them, but I'm happy," he said.

Hayden Feels Like a Win


Indianapolis - third position at Indianapolis is a very good result for Nicky Hayden. Even for this Ducati rider, the result is like a victory.

This was Hayden's first podium after a difficult conquest wildness GP9 engine. The success of the more sweet because he managed to achieve in his own country.

"It feels really good. Not the victory but it felt like it. Everyone knows this is very difficult, the hardest challenge of my life," said 2006 world champion was as reported by Auto Sport.

"Being on the podium in front of supporters in my own country is extraordinary. Bannyak Thanks to the team and everyone involved over there. It's tough but we're on our way," he said.

Hayden also praised Honda's Andrea Dovizioso continued to stick it on the last lap. "Dovi really forced me to work to find it. Therefore I congratulate him," said Hayden.

Rossi admits fault Accident


Indianapolis - Valentino Rossi failed to finish the race after an accident in Indianapolis. Yamaha driver was admitted that the accident was his fault.

Rossi fell in Indianapolis when he was behind Jorge Lorenzo. Italian racer was toppled from his bike into the grass track at the tenth lap, Monday (31/8/2009) morning pm.

But Rossi admitted that it was his fault after analyzing the data. "I was a bit wide in the Turn1 and at the end when braking on dirt tracks," he said as reported by Auto Sport.

"The fact I was out of about 1.5 meters because I tried to return to the racing line after making a mistake. I put the brakes on a dirty surface," the Italian was.

Rossi also revealed that he had difficulties to survive against his team mate, Jorge Lorenzo. Indianapolis motogp eventually won by Lorenzo who survived in the forefront.

"I do not get the optimal settings. When Lorenzo passed me, I immediately thought that it's hard to keep the distance with him because he was faster," said Rossi. (Key / a2s)

Pedrosa See Positive Side


Indianapolis - Dani Pedrosa was disappointed because his chances to win prevented the accident at the beginning of the race. But Honda is still seeing a positive side that can be taken in Indianapolis.

Pedrosa perform quite well since qualifying practice session until the Indianapolis MotoGP. After doing start from pole, he was able to lead from the two drivers Yamaha, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi.

However, it did not last long because after leading three laps, Pedrosa meet luck. The Spaniard lost his balance so that the fall and are carried far enough.

"I pushed very hard from the start, and maybe too much. The weather is beginning today and my front tires may be a little colder than before," Pedrosa said as reported by Auto Sport.

However Pedrosa admitted that he remains one of the crash. But he still saw a good side that can be taken from this race to face the next series at Misano next week.

"Whatever the reason I made a mistake and lost the leading position. In view of the positive side we are very fast around here and that means we can be more confident to Misano," said Pedrosa, who finish in 10th position. (Key / a2s)

Indianapolis MotoGP qualifying Pole Pedrosa, Lorenzo Second


California - Dani Pedrosa assert dominance in Indianapolis. The Honda driver has become the fastest in the qualifying session and will start the race from pole position.

After being the best in the two free practice sessions, equip Pedrosa with neat accomplishment in qualifying sessions. Time of one minute 39.730 can not dilebihi its rival.

Jorge Lorenzo in second free practice session time record against Pedrosa back to being nearest rival. Fiat Yamaha rider will start from second position.

Teammate Lorenzo, Valentino Rossi, also will start the race from the front row. At the last moment, he managed to rush for the best time to record a third. The rate of Rossi's neat to make Alex de Angelis (Honda Gresini) would have pushed to start the fourth position.

Meanwhile, fifth place in the race start will be filled by Colin Edwards (Yamaha Tech 3) even though he could crash. On the back of Edwards, no Nicky Hayden of the Ducati.

Qualification Results:

Position-Name-Country-Tim-Motor-Left
1 Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team Honda 1'39 .730
2 Jorge LORENZO SPA Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha 1'40 .236
3 Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha 1'40 .609
4 Alex DE ANGELIS RSM San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 1'40 .620
5 Colin Edwards USA Tech 3 Yamaha Monster Yamaha 1'40 .961
6 Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Team Ducati 1'41 .067
7 Toni ELIAS SPA San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 1'41 .283
8 Andrea Dovizioso ITA Repsol Honda Team Honda 1'41 .309
9 Marco Melandri ITA Kawasaki Racing Team Hayate 1'41 .530
10 James Toseland GBR Tech 3 Yamaha Monster Yamaha 1'41 .620
11 Loris Capirossi ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki 1'41 .742
12 Randy de Puniet FRA LCR Honda MotoGP Honda 1'41 .773
13 Niccolo CANEPA Racing Pramac Ducati ITA 1'41 .910
14 Chris VERMEULEN AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki 1'42 .038
FIN 15 Mika Kallio Ducati Team Ducati 1'42 .250
16 Aleix Espargaro SPA Ducati Pramac Racing 1'42 .577
Gabor Talmacsi HUN 17 Racing Team Scot Honda MotoGP 1'42 .736

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Free Practice I Indianapolis MotoGP 2009: Pedrosa Fastest in Wet Track


Free Practice I Indianapolis MotoGP 2009: Pedrosa Fastest in Wet Track

California - Dani Pedrosa open the Indianapolis MotoGP practice session with good results. Honda has become the fastest after beating Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi.

Pedrosa became the fastest drivers in free practice I, Saturday (29/8/2009) early morning pm. This Spaniard's best lap time record, ie, 1 minute 51.507 seconds at the Indianapolis track, wet after a rain.

He beat Hayden in the second position with a 0.155-second advantage. Meanwhile, Yamaha racer Valentino Rossi had to settle in third position with a time 1:51.814 seconds.

Meanwhile team mate Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, was in fourth position. Alex De Angelis (Honda) and James Toseland (Yamaha) in the first practice session was to fill the fifth and sixth positions.

Suzuki racer Loris Capirossi (Suzuki), Colin Edwards (Yamaha) and Andrea Dovizioso (Honda) in the position of seventh, eighth, and ninth. While Marco Melandri (Kawasaki) complete the top ten in this session.

Results Free Practice I Indianapolis MotoGP 2009:

1. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team 1'51 .507
2. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Team 1'51 .662
3. Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team 1'51 .814
4. Jorge Lorenzo SPA Fiat Yamaha Team 1'51 .894
5. Alex de Angelis RSM San Carlo Honda Gresini 1'52 .264
6. James Toseland GBR Tech 3 Yamaha Monster 1'52 .888
7. Loris Capirossi ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 1'52 .928
8. Colin Edwards USA Tech 3 Yamaha Monster 1'53 .128
9. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Repsol Honda Team 1'53 .151
10. Marco Melandri ITA Hayate Racing Team 1'53 .590
11. Mika Kallio FIN Team Ducati 1'53 .967
12. Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 1'54 .554
13. Randy de Puniet FRA LCR Honda MotoGP 1'55 .674
14. Toni Elias SPA San Carlo Honda Gresini 1'55 .788
15. Aleix Espargaro SPA Pramac Racing 1'56 .204
16. Gabor Talmacsi HUN Racing Team Scot MotoGP 1'56 .594
17. Niccolo Canepa ITA Pramac Racing 1'58 .244

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Casey Stoner will miss 3 races


The Australian has suffered physical problems since the Catalunya GP, which have caused him severe fatigue during the last five races. Stoner took this difficult decision after having consulted with sports doctors who have looked after him for many years back home in Australia. At this challenging time, he has the full support of the team and the whole of Ducati who together with Stoner have enjoyed racing at the top of the sport for the last three seasons.

Mika Kallio will join Nicky Hayden in the Ducati Marlboro Team for the next three races, thanks to the great spirit of collaboration between Ducati and the satellite team owned by Paolo Campinoti. Kallio is in his debut season in MotoGP and has already proved to be very competitive on the GP9. For the Brno race, his place in the Pramac Team will be taken by Michel Fabrizio.

CASEY STONER, Ducati Marlboro Team (3rd in the championship on 150 points)
“After five extremely difficult races due to my health, I returned to Australia to visit the sports doctors who have looked after me for many years. We have taken the difficult decision not to contest the next three rounds of the championship, to allow my body time to recover from the recent stress. The doctors believe that during the Barcelona race I was suffering from a virus, and, that I subsequently pushed my body too hard, leading to problems that have caused my fatigue since then. The doctors are continuing with many tests to try to understand these problems and make sure it does not happen again. I have spoken with Ducati and thank them for their understanding at this time. I feel very sorry for the factory, my team, my sponsors and the fans and I am also disappointed because the bike in the last races has been very competitive. I will be doing everything possible to come back at full strength for Portugal.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

New Rules MotoGP season in 2009 and 2010, "Disaster" For Rookie


JEREZ, KOMPAS.com - the financial crisis that forced the world to various parties in order to tighten belt still exist. It also continues to be similar to the MotoGP race to be the most prestigious motor can survive.

After mid-February created a new rule (rule 6) to cut costs following a resignation Kawasaki team, the Grand Prix Commission will re-issue a new rule. Discussion was continued in Jerez, Spain, together with the pilot last pre-season 2009, Saturday (28 / 3).

In that occasion, the Dorna (the company commercial rights holder for MotoGP) and the FIM (Federation international motor) meeting. Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpetela and FIM President Vito Ippolito advanced to go into MotoGP's rescue global crisis - especially for season 2009 and 2010.

Six rules that have been made for the cost of which is: try to negate the test on Friday morning and memangkasnya into three trials be 45 minutes - one hour earlier - only use 5 machines in the last 8 races, restrictions and use only electronic Suspensi there are two trials in progress during the race season.

Now, for the 2010 season there are some extra rules - rules update plus seasons in 2009. After the trial on Saturday, the announcement is to provide Ippolito.

"Changes to the engine first. Now, a pebalap can use the machine for five of seven races last (after the Hungarian GP canceled), from Brno to Valencia. But for the next year, 2010, a pebalap can use the machine but for the six-round season," he said .

"The team-team and the manufacturer also agreed to cut the trial. This year and next year, we will only do eight test days.

"For the next season, 2010, we also have some important changes. First, only one engine for one pebalap (means no spare motor) during the MotoGP event. It's different now, where there are two machines for one pebalap.

"For next year, we also change some rules for drivers debutan MotoGP. The newcomers in the primary this class, both from the 250cc class or Moto2 or other, can only join the team or a private bathroom. That is, the debutan not permitted to participate using a manufacturer team.

If there is a violation, the penalty has been waiting for. For the rule about not memedulikan MotoGP machine, then they (and pebalap manufacturer) will be discounted as much as 10-digit points.

With this new rule, then, of course, be a "disaster" aka bad news for the young stars such as Ben Spies (WSBK), Marco Simoncelli (250GP) and Alvaro Bautista (250GP). The next season they plan to ascend to the MotoGP class.

Instead, the Rookie is a free lucky because of this rule is Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha), Randy de Puniet (Kawasaki), Dani Pedrosa (Honda), Nicky Hayden (Honda) and Marco Melandri (Yamaha). In debutnya in MotoGP, they immediately joined the team of the manufacturer.

Rossi wanted to immediately try to Silverstone in 2010


Valentino Rossi fans actually Donnington Park. But after the circuit will be replaced as the arena series Silverstone British MotoGP season since 2010, Rossi was not patient menjajal.

MotoGP 2009 English Series just thoroughly in Donnington Park on the pretext that it will hold for the last time. Silverstone is the next season will replace it.

Silverstone, which according to schedule while conducting akan MotoGP race on 6 June 2010, digadang as one of the fastest in the MotoGP calendar next season. So that this attraction to Rossi.

"I hear will be very quick there, so this is very good. I really like Donnington, so hopefully at Silverstone have the same level. Donnington is one of the favorite tracks, but we have to wait and see what is presented Silverstone," I him to MCN.

Yamaha drivers themselves claim to have never even felt it in the drive the vehicle Silverstone. However, from what he already see, the track that looks promising.

"I have never seen Silverstone. Last year, I have a chance drive Aston Martin DB9 in there, but then canceled. I already see the plan (up the track design) and although difficult to make an assessment from there, for good looks."

"Silverstone is a classic tracks such as Donington and Assen. That is not a track (which many rely on) the computer and this is a positive thing," Rossi is unadorned finis fifth MotoGP in the UK in 2009.
(KRS / din)

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Czech MotoGP Results 2009, Champion Valentino Rossi



Valentino Rossi the more close to the stairs MotoGP champion this year. Following the results be the champion in the Czech MotoGP in 2009. However, victory is not separated from the luck factor. Namely, the fall of Jorge Lorenzo leaving six races during the last lap.

That is the exciting drama that tersaji circuit in Brno, Sunday (16 / 8), when the second Fiat Yamaha punggawa team that dominated the race to tie-in 11 this season. Lorenzo kesialannya is due to be out, while Rossi swing to the top podium.

Lorenzo gives great pressure on the partner as well rivalnya that since he beat Dani Pedrosa on the fourth lap to snatch second place behind Rossi, who began leading the race since the third round.

Keagresifan of Spain when it reached its peak in the 16 lap, or towards the end of the six lap race, he succeeded in passing Rossi. However, one lap next motornya out and he lost balance. Lorenzo's tunggangannya drop and drag it to the far edge tracks.

Rossi also have no opponent to secure the victory in the fifth this season. Klasemen its position as a leader while also still strong. 'The Doctor' has mengantongi 212 points, winning is far enough from Lorenzo with a fixed value of 162.

Pedrosa on this race as the runner-up finish, although he had led the race from the first bend after the start the two-lap.

Third place was Toni Elias Honda Gresini team. He achieved the first podium this season after the lap-lap in the last fierce fight with Andrea Dovizioso (Honda Rpsol), after Lorenzo terjengkang.

Moment is the incidence of other violent collision between Mika Kallio and Marco Melandri. In a scramble in the tight junction, Kallio who attended as a substitute for Casey Stoner not hold the power of his Ducati motorcycle in the distance of the meeting, and finally touching the back of his Kawasaki Melandri. Both were shot away, terlempar to the outside track, and direct out. Luckily they did not experience injury.

Czech MotoGP result:
1 Valentino Rossi Yamaha Factory 43:08.991
2 Daniel Pedrosa Honda HRC 43:20.757
3 Antonio Elias Honda Gresini 43:29.747
4 Andrea Dovizioso Honda HRC 43:30.409
5 Loris Capirossi Suzuki MotoGP 43:30.529
6 Nicky Hayden Ducati MotoGP 43:34.535
7 Colin Edwards Yamaha Tech3 43:34.667
8 Alex De Angelis Honda Gresini 43:43.100
9 James Toseland Yamaha Tech3 43:44.608
10 Randy De Puniet Honda LCR 43:48.815
11 Chris Vermeulen Suzuki MotoGP 43:49.767
12 Niccolo Canepa Ducati Pramac 43:59.652
13 Gabor Talmacsi Scot Honda 44:08.179

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Qualification MotoGP Czech Republic 2009: was due, Rossi Can Pole



Brno - Valentino Rossi accident in the Czech MotoGP qualifying session. However, The Doctor still reach the pole position for tomorrow race while Jorge Lorenzo dominated fracture

Note Rossi fastest time which makes it have the right from the start position is the forefront of one minute 56.145 seconds. The success of a break as well as the fastest domination colleagues setimnya, Jorge Lorenzo, which is always the drivers with the best record in the two free practice sessions.

Meanwhile, Rossi experienced incidents occurred when he attempted to improve the record time during qualifying sessions live three minutes remaining. Be Autosport, Rossi made a mistake that he rarely did, which makes terlempar from tunggangannya and landed in the Gravel.

Despite failing to maintain dominance, Lorenzo is still a serious threat for Rossi in the race tomorrow. The Spanish terpaut is only 0.050 seconds over Rossi and reserves the right to sit in two positions.

Will start the race behind the two drivers is wiz Honda, Dani Pedrosa. By the time one minute 56.528 seconds, Pedrosa entitled to start the race in front of Toni Elias who sit in fourth position.

Meanwhile, a team co-Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso, will start the race from the sequence of six or behind Colin Edward.

Ducati, which is a rival terberat Yamaha pembalapnya only place in the eight position, through Nicky Hayden. Meanwhile, drivers of Casey Stoner, Mika Kallio, sit in the position 10. Both drivers from the manufacturer, the Italian Loris Capirossi on the pin position nine.

Qualification Results 2009 MotoGP Czech Republic:

1. Valentino Rossi Yamaha 1m 56.145s
2. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 1m56.195s + 0.050s
3. Dani Pedrosa Honda 1m 56.528s, 0.383s
4. Toni Elias Gresini Honda 1m 56.817s, 0.672s
5. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1m 56.954s, 0.809s
6. Andrea Dovizioso Honda 1m 57.108s, 0.963s
7. Gresini Alex de Angelis Honda 1m 57.775s, 1.630s
8. Nicky Hayden Ducati 1m 57.803s, 1.658s
9. Loris Capirossi Suzuki 1m 57.811s, 1.666s
10. Mika Kallio Ducati 1m 57.994s, 1.849s
11. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki 1m 58.087s, 1.942s
12. Niccolo Canepa Pramac Ducati 1m 58.208s, 2.063s
13. Randy de Puniet LCR Honda 1m 58.298s, 2.153s
14. James Toseland Tech 3 Yamaha 1m 58.331s, 2.186s
15. Marco Melandri Hayate Kawasaki 1m 58.477s, 2.332s
16. Michel Fabrizio Pramac Ducati 1m 58.680s, 2.535s
17. Gabor Talmacsi Scot Honda 1m 58.749s, 2.604s

Friday, August 14, 2009

Rossi fastest, Stoner second


Brno - Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner continue to direct competition in Laguna Seca. Rossi become the fastest in free practice sessions MotoGP Czech Republic, dibuntuti raihan time Stoner.

Race in Brno in the free practice sessions I MotoGP Czech Republic, Friday (15/8/2008), Rossi menorehkan best time of 1:57.782. Yamaha drivers but that does not deviate far from the Stoner. The Ducati was only 0.129 seconds behind.

Behind them, Shinya Nakano Honda Gresini's so third fastest followed by a peer team Alex de Angelis in fourth position.

The Kawasaki, John Hopkins, who just returned from injury to record a successful fifth fastest time, while Suzuki's Chris Vermeulen in the sixth order.

Meanwhile one of the competitors heading world champion, Dani Pedrosa, last in the sequence of the 17 drivers in the session. The Honda was not able to become number two in the last series of accidents and injuries as a result.

Results MotoGP Free Practice I Czech Republic:

-The team (ban)-Time
1. Valentino Rossi Yamaha (B) 1:57.782
2. Casey Stoner Ducati (B) 1:57.911 + 0,129
3. Shinya Nakano Honda (B) 1:59.021 + 1,239
4. Alex de Angelis Honda (B) 1:59.134 + 1,352
5. John Hopkins Kawasaki (B) 1:59.220 + 1,438
6. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki (B) 1:59.400 + 1,618
7. Toni Elias Ducati (B) 1:59.756 + 1,974
8. Loris Capirossi Suzuki (B) 1:59.770 + 1,988
9. Colin Edwards Yamaha (M) 1:59.965 + 2,183
10. Marco Melandri Ducati (B) 2:00.082 + 2,300
11. Sylvain Guintoli Ducati (B) 2:00.083 + 2,301
12. Andrea Dovizioso Honda (M) 2:00.429 + 2,647
13. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha (M) 2:00.447 + 2,665
14. Randy de Puniet Honda (M) 2:00.496 + 2,714
15. James Toseland Yamaha (M) 2:01.074 + 3,292
16. Anthony West Kawasaki (B) 2:01.128 + 3,346
17. Dani Pedrosa Honda (M) 2:01.231 + 3,449

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Paddock Girls

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Welcome to the fully redesigned Paddock Girls thread! Given the subject matter, this particular thread has brought a few people over to SMA over the years and we're not done yet! If you've never been, welcome...if you have been...then welcome back! Check back often as we continually add more images to the site!

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One of the best things about race day are all the ladies who come out and give the guys some support. Known as the paddock girls, grid girls and by many other names, they wear the colours of the manufacturers and sponsors as no one else can.

We've compiled some of the best paddock girl photos we could get our hands on. We launched the article with over 60 pictures and updated it in January 2007 with more for a total of 162 pictures!

Anyhow, it must be tough racing the fastest machines in the world and then coming back to these fine ladies.