Everything is just shy of a day in advance because, you know, it's in Australia.

MotoGP FP1 is in 5 hours for all of those with access to such things...

Where's the spoiler? I want to know who wins?

My money is on the grumpy Aussie kid over the goofy looking Italian guy this week - he's overdue.

if the grumpy Aussie kid's wrist is a problem on high speed transitions, i think he may have issues at PI...

BTW, did anyone read the West article on the Speed page?
good god he is whiny...

LJB-OSB - 02 October 2008 02:10 PM

if the grumpy Aussie kid's wrist is a problem on high speed transitions, i think he may have issues at PI...

BTW, did anyone read the West article on the Speed page?
good god he is whiny...

the part where he said the team lied to him? if they lied to him, then he's got a legit beef.

i know you race, but i suspect it's not your life either.

LJB-OSB - 02 October 2008 02:10 PM

BTW, did anyone read the West article on the Speed page?
good god he is whiny...

Good god you're hard to please. What do you expect him to say? Yes, he is too open. Do I believe everything he said? No. I'm not saying he is lying it's just one of those things. I don't think he's done bad on the bike. I think it will take a talent several steps higher to make a real difference on that Kawasaki.

From his own writings, I don't think West is the most focused racers but to an extent Kawasaki is to blame. They probably got him very cheap. They praise Hacking right in front of him and in interviews on the .com site, when asked about West they always start "Well...(you get what you pay for)".

As far as the race I expect to see many Yamaha's in the top 5. If it is dry I could see Toseland on the box (unless Michelins are screwed). I'd like to say Nicky, who I think will do well but fade mid race. It's also time for those overrated 250 riders to step up. Again if it's dry I could see CV 5-6th.

every interview i read he is always compalining how he was done wrong by insert whoever you want here... considering his approach to racing, it is played out...

have you all ever heard the story about the racer who cried wolf?

melandri: the honda is the worse bike i ever rode

vale: michelin suck

dani: michelin, honda and nicky hayden suck

hopper: kicked a suzuki

colin: michelin tires suck and i never get the ones vale gets

loris: ducati are not supporting me


and on and on and on...a thread about riders whining would exceed 40 pages.

point taken, but, those riders have also tried other schticks as well... west, not so much...

DamattaSpeed - 02 October 2008 02:48 PM

colin: michelin tires suck and i never get the ones vale gets

Where did he say Michelins suck? link please.

garyb425 - 02 October 2008 03:06 PM

DamattaSpeed - 02 October 2008 02:48 PM

colin: michelin tires suck and i never get the ones vale gets

Where did he say Michelins suck? link please.

"stevie wonder could have done a better job" in laguna seca.

i must say... this might be the quickest and most efficient thread jack in history...