Monday, 28 November 2011
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Taylor needs our help
Coming as a major blow to British biking, Taylor Mackenzie appears unable to ride next season because his main sponsor has withdrawn funding due to the poor economic climate!
But do not disappear our resourceful Taylor has set up mysquares, a way to fund next years competitive racing season by selling advertising space on his helmet!
To support Taylor and find out more visit http://www.taylor-mackenzie.com/mysquares/
But do not disappear our resourceful Taylor has set up mysquares, a way to fund next years competitive racing season by selling advertising space on his helmet!
To support Taylor and find out more visit http://www.taylor-mackenzie.com/mysquares/
Monday, 14 November 2011
2011 Top 5 for all three classes!
Weekends are going to be so empty now! Well only five months until the start of the next season...
To get the Moto GP moral up have done my top five for this season in all three classes:
125
1. This was a tough decision, but considering his age and the wins he scored this year I have chosen Maverick Vinales
2. Someone who should of won way more races then he did, Johann Zarco
3. World Champion, Nico Terol
4. Third in the championship, Sandro Cortese
5. A hard worker, and helpful team mate, Hector Faubel
Moto 2
1. To me this one is obvious, he is the best young rider around in my opinion, and it won't be long before he acquires legend status, which is saying something for an 18 year old Marc Marquez (could write an essay on how awesome he is)
2. World Champion Stefan Bradel
3. Considering it is his first year and he has the unfortunate luck to be British, Bradley Smith deserves third in my chart
4. Someone who thoroughly deserves, and needs, to move up to Moto GP next year, Andrea Iannone
5. Fighting back against the young ones this season for Thomas Luthi reminds me of days of old
Moto GP
1. Hopefully this choice is echoed by many of you, I believe this person showed outstanding talent, skill, character and calmness on and off track, now however he will never get the chance to win a GP race, Marco Simoncelli
2. World Champion Casey Stoner
3. The sad thing is that in the premier class there are not may riders to choose from, but third belongs to Dani Pedrosa, after missing three races due to injury and still coming fourth overall
4. Is just 'because he is an awesome rider' a good enough explanation as to why Ben Spies is here? ...Good!
5 .I suppose this one has to go to Jorge Lorenzo, he came second by default and didn't show much flair on the track, he was to busy being an ass of it...
May extend my thoughts on this later, but ciao for now! =)
To get the Moto GP moral up have done my top five for this season in all three classes:
125
1. This was a tough decision, but considering his age and the wins he scored this year I have chosen Maverick Vinales
2. Someone who should of won way more races then he did, Johann Zarco
3. World Champion, Nico Terol
4. Third in the championship, Sandro Cortese
5. A hard worker, and helpful team mate, Hector Faubel
Moto 2
1. To me this one is obvious, he is the best young rider around in my opinion, and it won't be long before he acquires legend status, which is saying something for an 18 year old Marc Marquez (could write an essay on how awesome he is)
2. World Champion Stefan Bradel
3. Considering it is his first year and he has the unfortunate luck to be British, Bradley Smith deserves third in my chart
4. Someone who thoroughly deserves, and needs, to move up to Moto GP next year, Andrea Iannone
5. Fighting back against the young ones this season for Thomas Luthi reminds me of days of old
Moto GP
1. Hopefully this choice is echoed by many of you, I believe this person showed outstanding talent, skill, character and calmness on and off track, now however he will never get the chance to win a GP race, Marco Simoncelli
2. World Champion Casey Stoner
3. The sad thing is that in the premier class there are not may riders to choose from, but third belongs to Dani Pedrosa, after missing three races due to injury and still coming fourth overall
4. Is just 'because he is an awesome rider' a good enough explanation as to why Ben Spies is here? ...Good!
5 .I suppose this one has to go to Jorge Lorenzo, he came second by default and didn't show much flair on the track, he was to busy being an ass of it...
May extend my thoughts on this later, but ciao for now! =)
Saturday, 12 November 2011
Intriguing stuff
Intriguing stuff from the BBC pit lane reporter:
'this season riders moves seem to change every second, as do the teams´ plans and machinery. dont take anything for certain til its signed!' Azi Farni, Twitter
I wonder who has hopped bikes?
'this season riders moves seem to change every second, as do the teams´ plans and machinery. dont take anything for certain til its signed!' Azi Farni, Twitter
I wonder who has hopped bikes?
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
When the Fan come around
You may disagree, but I think that social networking sites are a God send in the modern world of motorcycle sport. Twitter helps keep avid fans and bloggers, such as myself, up to date with all the latest goings on, and all opinions of the riders, journalists and the dedicated fans on the grid or on the sofa.
A recent Facebook page that caught my eye was ‘Marco Simocelli-Leave Pole position free next Moto GP’. The page, set up by devoted fan Chris Morrison shortly after the tragic death of Marco Simoncelli, aimed to gather enough momentum so that it could lobby the ‘Moto GP organisers to leave the Pole position empty for the next Moto GP out of respect for Marco Simoncelli, his family and loved ones.’ I think that the group was very successful, gaining 11,370 ‘likes’ and getting 6,681 users ‘talking about’ it. It was clear the deep unmoving emotion that Marco’s passing caused and the effort to leave the Pole free for him were overwhelming, with Chris updating the Facebook page saying:
‘I just want to say again how BRILLIANT it is to be part of such a wonderful group of people and thank you so much for your support. We will all be watching on Sunday with sweaty hands and eyes full of tears ... but let’s do this for Marco !!!’
Throughout the period between Sepang and Valencia phone calls were made, letters were written and several bloggers and journalist, including Cycle World Magazine, became interested in this tantalising campaign aimed at allowing Marco to hold his rightful place for the last time.
Unfortunately despite Chris’ and the fans amazing efforts the Pole was claimed by Stoner with no intention from Moto GP to keep it free. However of course there was the excellent Make Noise for Marco tribute held at the Valencianna track and around the world by fellow bikers, the slightly uncolourful no spraying of Champaign, and Moto2 World Champion Stefan Bradl dedicated his championship to Marco.
Well Done Chris et al, this shows the power grassroots hold and I hope the sport will continue to thrive from our involvement, but never again with such a morbid topic…Ciao Marco!
P.S. Title inspiration from Jonny Cash's When the Man comes around
P.S. Title inspiration from Jonny Cash's When the Man comes around
Monday, 7 November 2011
FIM Awards
http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2011/2011+FIM+MotoGP+Awards+Full+Ceremony
Love the bit where they have to take away Marquez's first award to give him a second one! <3
Love the bit where they have to take away Marquez's first award to give him a second one! <3
End of season frenzy
A lot happens only one day after the season finishes!
~Nicky Hayden is having treatment for a hand injury he picked up in yesterdays crash on the fist bend of lap one in the premier class...
~Jonas Folger is hoping for a Moto2 deal and has completed a test with MZ and will ride for them in Spanish championship next week.
~Tito Rabat has signed with the Pons team
~The British guys are being, well, British:
~Nicky Hayden is having treatment for a hand injury he picked up in yesterdays crash on the fist bend of lap one in the premier class...
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| Nicky Hayden's hand injury |
~Jonas Folger is hoping for a Moto2 deal and has completed a test with MZ and will ride for them in Spanish championship next week.
~Tito Rabat has signed with the Pons team
~The British guys are being, well, British:
Harry Stafford
Sunday, 6 November 2011
The Problem with Paris
You know when I set up this blog I never thought I would have to write an article concerning Paris Hilton, of all people! I thought 'MotoGP, God I love this sport, and the great thing is that everyone involved is truly passionate about it!'
Guess I was wrong...
Paris Hilton the sponsor of 'Blusens by Paris Hilton Racing' (as if you could miss who the sponsor is) gave her name, and Daddy's money, to the 125 team at the end of last year. The team comprising of the two Spanish riders, Maverick Vinales and Josep Rodriguez, Sports Director Richard Jove and previous technician to Valentino Rossi Rossano Brazzi, have had a good first season with Vinales finishing 3rd in his rookie championship on 248 points, claiming 4 wins and the Michel Metraux Trophy, as voted for by his peers. Rodriguez on the other hand came 32nd in the championship on 3 points, only starting 8 races, and from what I can gather his best finish was 14th- there is not that much information on him out there sadly, not even on Paris Hilton's official site.
(Ahh yes the site...almost as annoying as her. There is a little button on sponsoring that follows you around, and the bad grammar almost has me convinced she may have something to do with the writing of it!?)
Now I understand that this is a business and especially in this economic climate the teams need all the help they can get, but some things should be left to those who understand and appreciate the world they are in. A motorcycle team should not be owned by an American socialite, with no discernible talents. (I know that sounds harsh, but she's had worst, I am sure). It's not only that she splurges her name all over the place, it's the amount of pink too.
Guess I was wrong...
Paris Hilton the sponsor of 'Blusens by Paris Hilton Racing' (as if you could miss who the sponsor is) gave her name, and Daddy's money, to the 125 team at the end of last year. The team comprising of the two Spanish riders, Maverick Vinales and Josep Rodriguez, Sports Director Richard Jove and previous technician to Valentino Rossi Rossano Brazzi, have had a good first season with Vinales finishing 3rd in his rookie championship on 248 points, claiming 4 wins and the Michel Metraux Trophy, as voted for by his peers. Rodriguez on the other hand came 32nd in the championship on 3 points, only starting 8 races, and from what I can gather his best finish was 14th- there is not that much information on him out there sadly, not even on Paris Hilton's official site.
(Ahh yes the site...almost as annoying as her. There is a little button on sponsoring that follows you around, and the bad grammar almost has me convinced she may have something to do with the writing of it!?)
Now I understand that this is a business and especially in this economic climate the teams need all the help they can get, but some things should be left to those who understand and appreciate the world they are in. A motorcycle team should not be owned by an American socialite, with no discernible talents. (I know that sounds harsh, but she's had worst, I am sure). It's not only that she splurges her name all over the place, it's the amount of pink too.
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| Pink: Maverick Vinales riding for the Paris Hilton owned 125 team |
At least if she has to own it, she could just stay away from the track and she should defiantly, defiantly not be aloud to collect the trophy like she did today for Maverick's 4th win. It feels like an insult to the sport.
Sorry guys this turned into a bit of a rant, but you should be glad it didn't take a turn for the whole 'Capitalism has done this debate'-this is a Moto GP blog after all!
*Guys I am just adding this bit for a friend, it won't make sense to you- I dislike Paris Hilton and she is not fat!*
See I am a writer that gives my work a personal touch!
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Leave pole position free!
Also it looks like the facebook campaign for leaving the pole position free is not happening...
(http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marco-Simoncelli-Leave-Pole-position-free-next-moto-GP/168538953237138?sk=wall#!/pages/Marco-Simoncelli-Leave-Pole-position-free-next-moto-GP/168538953237138)
(http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marco-Simoncelli-Leave-Pole-position-free-next-moto-GP/168538953237138?sk=wall#!/pages/Marco-Simoncelli-Leave-Pole-position-free-next-moto-GP/168538953237138)
Seeing Double
What a day! Am unsure where to start...um let's start at the beginning. 125. Webb has taken his first ever pole in the last ever 125 qualifying! Well done, he defiantly deserves it!
In Moto2 news Gresini Racing Moto2 have taken the 1st and 2nd grid positions after all but a couple of the riders retired to the pits after 5 minutes due to 'rain', but we all know the real reason, and hopefully we all respect the real reason-SuperSic! Marquez has sacrificed this years championship because of bad health, including double vision (hence the title). So Stefan Bradl is now the Moto2 world champion by default, but I always expected him to win.
MotoGP was incredibly sombre, with lots of picture tributes to Simoncelli and Capirossi donning the number 58. Lorenzo and Edwards will be missing out the last 800cc race due to injury, but there is always hope the will take part in 2 mins revving noise tomorrow in memory of SuperSic.
Can't think of anything else at the moment...
In Moto2 news Gresini Racing Moto2 have taken the 1st and 2nd grid positions after all but a couple of the riders retired to the pits after 5 minutes due to 'rain', but we all know the real reason, and hopefully we all respect the real reason-SuperSic! Marquez has sacrificed this years championship because of bad health, including double vision (hence the title). So Stefan Bradl is now the Moto2 world champion by default, but I always expected him to win.
MotoGP was incredibly sombre, with lots of picture tributes to Simoncelli and Capirossi donning the number 58. Lorenzo and Edwards will be missing out the last 800cc race due to injury, but there is always hope the will take part in 2 mins revving noise tomorrow in memory of SuperSic.
Can't think of anything else at the moment...
Thursday, 3 November 2011
This is food for thought...
I read this article and was horrified, Brad is such a great rider and like he says 'It's in [his] heart'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motogp/15475864.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motogp/15475864.stm
Simoncelli Tributes
Here is a bit of a sneak peak at what some of the riders will be wearing in memory of Simoncelli!
Scott Redding tweet
The guys from all three classes will also be revving their engines for one minute before the start of the races, as well as there being a 16-metre wall with Simoncelli’s iconic number 58 put up at the circuit, upon which visitors can write their own personal messages throughout the weekend.
Scott Redding tweet
The guys from all three classes will also be revving their engines for one minute before the start of the races, as well as there being a 16-metre wall with Simoncelli’s iconic number 58 put up at the circuit, upon which visitors can write their own personal messages throughout the weekend.
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