Hellgate
Wizard
Was it spriklers? In the stands they told there is a significant amount of water on the track. My guess it was still water drain down the hill from behind the turn.
2015 MotoGP Discussion Thread *SPOILERS*
Hellgate
Wizard
Photos from the Handbuilt Show.
Hellgate
Wizard
More photos.
Dustin
Moderator
It was water on the track under one of the pedestrian overpasses. The banners that surround the walkway collected water in the storm and it all dumped on the track before the race.
Clyde
Wizard
Seriously!? That could have easily happened during a race with pretty ugly results.
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Dustin
Moderator
This is according to Julian Ryder, one of the commentators for BT Sport. He also mentioned that there's a few areas around the track with poor drainage and water can also run on there as well
Evitzee
Wizard
As good as Marquez is, and I admire his talent, it appears we are headed for a period similar to the 90's when Mick Doohan reeled off 5 consecutive 500cc championships with little competition. He won 44 of the 71 races from 1994-1998, a 62% win rate. Great talent, but the races became very boring. I don't see too much competition that is going to challenge him for the next few years. It makes for a poor viewing experience when the pole sitter goes flag to flag without being challenged. Moto GP is certainly aware of this but they are somewhat limited to what they can do.
OneSizeFitsAll
Wizard
+1 At least 2nd place was a race.
Great pictures Pete, thanks. My favorite is this one, looks wicked fast and smooth with killer Brakes. Motos V4 smooth motor makes 180 hp and 126 freaking pounds of torque cracking out of that sweet Akra exhaust. Damn...I'd be tempted to sell an internal body part for that one.
ballmead
Wizard
I can't see anyone beating him regularly this year.
Lorenzo seems to have lost it the past couple of years and Rossi, while still fast, doesn't have that edge or fearlessness that a young man like Marquez has.
Lorenzo seems to have lost it the past couple of years and Rossi, while still fast, doesn't have that edge or fearlessness that a young man like Marquez has.
Hellgate
Wizard
This one is blown. Check the photo I posted of the supercharger set up.
I'm not crazy about the tank but overall it's a great looking bike.
It's really a fun show. So many creative people doing cool stuff.
Dustin
Moderator
Maybe one day Motus will actually sell a bike!
I think it's too early in the year to decide if Marquez will run away with it again. This time last year, Yamaha was not as competitive as they are now. The second half of the season saw Rossi make up the huge gap in points very quickly. Ducati is also now very competitive. I think after the next two rounds we'll know where things stand.
Also, I think some of you are forgetting that this is the last year for Bridgestone and factory electronics. Next year they're all on Michelins and Magneti Marelli hardware.
Rossi is leading the championship at the moment
1 point ahead of Dovi
I think it's too early in the year to decide if Marquez will run away with it again. This time last year, Yamaha was not as competitive as they are now. The second half of the season saw Rossi make up the huge gap in points very quickly. Ducati is also now very competitive. I think after the next two rounds we'll know where things stand.
Also, I think some of you are forgetting that this is the last year for Bridgestone and factory electronics. Next year they're all on Michelins and Magneti Marelli hardware.
Rossi is leading the championship at the moment
1 point ahead of Dovi
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Klurejr
Wizard
Before the race in one of the interviews with a team manager or perhaps with Cal Crutchlow someone said the sprinklers were left on in that part of the track.... That is where I got my info.
Dustin
Moderator
Marquez on pole, Aleix is in second place! Suzuki is rocking it!
Hellgate
Wizard
Wow! That's exciting. Go Suzuki!
Hellgate
Wizard
What a race. Brilliant strategy on Yamaha's part.
Dustin
Moderator
Another incredible race. Aleix put real valiant effort in on the Suzuki but he just couldn't keep up at the end. Marquez vs Rossi was just crazy. Marc pushed 100% the entire time rather than giving up the place and conserving points. A real racer, eh?
Rossi leading the championship as we head into the European rounds where he's strongest. I'm ecstatic
Rossi leading the championship as we head into the European rounds where he's strongest. I'm ecstatic
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OneSizeFitsAll
Wizard
Not very smart racing for Marc to push too hard and loose all those points. Best thing he can do is learn from his mistake today, better to lose the battle and win the war.
Awesome race, the Doctor did some schooling today!!!
FZ1riderNY
Moderator
I think the race strategy in the Yamaha Rossi camp was brilliant. I think that Marquez figured that he was going to open up a sizable gap in the early going and then just maintain the rear at the end of the race, but according to what Bridgestone told them was that the tires would drop off monumentally with five laps to go. Marquez was just too impatient, period. He's young and he will have to learn about riding for the big picture. Super exciting race though. Go Rossi!!!!
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Klurejr
Wizard
I agree with everything you guys said about Marc, it was a shame to see him go down. As a Rossi/Yamaha fan I am glad to see him on top of the points, but I really would of preferred to see Marc keep it on two wheels and battle to the end, though Rossi probably would of started to Gap him.
Fantastic Race. I literally yelled and jumped in my seat when rossi passed and then Marc went down. Scare the crap out of my wife who was sorta napping on the couch next to me. haha.
Fantastic Race. I literally yelled and jumped in my seat when rossi passed and then Marc went down. Scare the crap out of my wife who was sorta napping on the couch next to me. haha.
OneSizeFitsAll
Wizard
My wife watched it with me, awesome race! We were both cheering for the Doctor, man his bike was on rails.