US Grand Prix Laguna Seca MotoGP

OK, so who's goin? I'll be towing my bike up to my sisters house in Monteray and riding to the track. I won the paddock pass give away so I got access to the paddock as well. Gonna be an epic weekend. Last year of the 990cc bikes, and the ending of an era, albiet a short era. We need a sticky to keep track of who's goin.

http://gsxr.com/showthread.php?p=195935&posted=1#post195935 :arsenal

I'm Rooting for Rossi. He got some experience under his belt in Laguna so should be better. But that cursed hand will probably prevent him from getting a podium finish. :headshake :headshake

I'm Rooting for Rossi. He got some experience under his belt in Laguna so should be better. But that cursed hand will probably prevent him from getting a podium finish. :headshake :headshake I belive Rossi will be fine and will take the podium at Laguna. :arsenal

Im going for Hayden I hope he takes it again at his home track.

I belive Rossi will be fine and will take the podium at Laguna. :arsenal You believe wrong :P Orange Army will conquer all.

You believe wrong :P Orange Army will conquer all. Free tee shirt for me from you, if your wrong.. Same for you, deal? ;)

I sold all my tickets with good grandstand seats and paddock pass because I thought I wasn't able to go. Well now I'm going. Leaving from Seattle and trailering the bikes. Hayden will win probably due to Rossi might still have injuries. I would like Edward to win though.

I'm Rooting for Rossi. He got some experience under his belt in Laguna so should be better. But that cursed hand will probably prevent him from getting a podium finish. :headshake :headshake No foriegner is is going to win a Laguna this is an all american stopping ground and Fuck Rossi he needs to stay in the paddock on this day. Hayden got it all the way.

Free tee shirt for me from you, if your wrong.. Same for you, deal? ;) Deal.

No foriegner is is going to win a Laguna this is an all american stopping ground and Fuck Rossi he needs to stay in the paddock on this day. Hayden got it all the way. AN AMERICAN IS WINNING IT ALL Especially LAGUNA>.......THE KENTUCKY KID dont get me wrong ROSSI is the with no doubt a master/.legend.........BUT Hayden GOT THIS........he will show those boys over in europe how to ride that track

I'm riding up for the weekend but only going to Sunday's race.

Screw You All Rossi will still take it :arsenal ....He got some fresh experience riding the track last year so he's just gonna get better at that track. :bike:

im skipping laguna this year, gonna do valencia instead.

Did you guys know that the US MotoGP will be nationally aired on ABC?

i did not know that..Maybe its a step to getting a bigger company to air the races and maybe even live. I know there were a few F1 races that they showed on another channel besides speedtv

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=26359 In a landmark moment for the sport, MotoGP will be broadcast on network television across the United States this summer after an agreement was reached between ABC and MotoGP’s commercial rights-holders Dorna Sports. The deal will see the 2006 Red Bull US Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca broadcast during an hour-long programme on July 30th at 1-2pm ET and 3-4pm PT. The show will include not only the coverage of one of the most thrilling races of the season, but exciting features, news and interviews of one of the most spectacular sporting events to take place on American soil. The programme is an important step for MotoGP which continues to expand its network of broadcasts to worldwide audiences. Currently MotoGP reaches 207 countries, with 184 of those in live or same day delayed format. An average of 142 million spectators see the live/SDD broadcasts, with a total average audience per GP of 311 million viewers. “We are happy to have the 2006 Red Bull US Grand Prix on ABC,” said Tag Garson, Sr. Director of Programming and Acquisitions. “It is an exciting event, which takes place at one of racing’s most renowned venues, and showcases some terrific action.”

rossi

hahaha rossi having expirience at laguna...ya..ok. remember why americans have traditionally sucked in europe...the europeans have been racing those tracks their entire lives. the same applies when they come here. rossi has no expirience here even tho he has raced here once before. at least not compared to nicky/collin/and kenny jr. nicky will podium or DNF. i say the day is for collin or kenny jr. hopkins is up there too. nicky pulled 1.23's in FP3, so we'll see him up front if he has a decent start. rossi is still sportin the wrist brace. idk if that is still affecting him or not, but i bet it is considering its his wrist. the europeans arent used to how bumpy the track is. and what sucks is, is that it seems to be worse this year than last (least thats what kenny and collin are saying). i dont care what happens so long as nicky comes out more than 15 pts still ahead of vale.

nicky was dipping into the 1:22's last year... its going to be an amazing race, because its anyones game. The Americans all have expirence here, so any of them can win it, dani and casey proved they can put in some quick times, vermulen is pole sitter, and who the hell would count out rossi??? i bet we are going to have the race of the year today.

hahaha rossi having expirience at laguna...ya..ok. remember why americans have traditionally sucked in europe...the europeans have been racing those tracks their entire lives. the same applies when they come here. rossi has no expirience here even tho he has raced here once before. at least not compared to nicky/collin/and kenny jr. With last year having his first experience with Laguna Seca in a Motogp bike he finished in 3rd behind the Americans. Not Bad for a European rider. Your under estimating the man who just won last weeks GP with an injuried wrist.

i dont under-estimate him. i just think if there is one race where you can really de-throne him, its laguna. especially if its an american trying to do it, nicky. look at motogp.com, there's a couple of pics of him in the dirt during free practice. who knows what he'll do. he is the doctor, but i really think the bumps make all the european riders uneasy, and if its worse this year, it puts them at even more of a disadvantage. if we're talking lots of headshake here, and he's got a bum wrist...uh oh. who knows though. it is anybody's race.

:clap: Congrats to Hayden as he rode an amazing race :clap: . Dissappointments for Rossi and his M1. I guess this year is full of bad luck and is getting the short end of the stick. Although he DNF starting from 10th he was able to run for 3rd till his M1 started farting out oil and crap. :headshake Someone owes someone something :hmmm:

ya...rossi did get to third. who knows if he could have gone further. i never said "rossi sucks in america at laguna", but if you think this is his strongest track...you gotta be kidding me. and i was talking about the american riders having an up on him with the expirience here. and nicky proved what i was trying to say. rossi is who he is. there's a reason everyone knows his name. its not because of anything other than hes just a GREAT rider. so no...no one really owes anyone anything and considering how many are saying that rossi over-rid his bike and caused the malfunction, id be careful to say he did a great job. true he got the bike up to 3rd, but he may have literally blown it. call it unluck, but if it was anyone else on the grid that said that, it wouldnt be called that. it'd be called he sucks. he's having a hard year. could be the BIAGGI curse.

o. and mael, congrats on the new shirt :clap:

and considering how many are saying that rossi over-rid his bike and caused the malfunction, id be careful to say he did a great job. true he got the bike up to 3rd, but he may have literally blown it so no...no one really owes anyone anything could be the BIAGGI curse. He was doing a great job up until he blew his motor. Blown motor, DNF, Crashes, & Malfunctions are all part of racing. Just look at Gibernau last season with how many blown motor or bike malfunctions he had while leading a race or running at top five. Gibernau was doing well, but unfortunately shit happens. Never thought it was Rossi's best track but like you said he is a great rider and i know he was gonna run hard for a podium. Its hard to pass at laguna and being a great rider he had proven that. Never doubted the American boys were gonna show up. Merely stating Rossi is gonna ride better since he had been on the track last year and would know where he needs to make up time and/or pass people. Like you've stated everyone knows Rossi and what he can do so there is a reason for me to say he can take a podium. Everyone was stating how dumb he was when he moved to Yamaha from the Almighty RC211V Hondas, but he won the GP. I think you are misunderstanding my statements of Rossi taking Laguna. And Yes somebody owes someone a shirt. I've seen you've gone back to read that part of thread. I think its Gibernau's reverse curse due to same problems with Gibernau's bike malfunctioning on him or crashing.

that...and you cant blame it all on rossi for blowing his motor. the excuse they gave (had to slow down causing parts to overheat) is bogus. and i say you cant blame it all on rossi cuz lets look at the facts. a) he started from a bad position. b) he didnt have the right bike set-up (either tires or suspension) c) is a hot and hard technical track so what did he have to do...ride the sh*t out of his bike to catch up. and thats what he did, but his motor just didnt hold up the whole way. ya sorry i sounded like a dick bout that one someone owes someone something part. it was late, and i was pretty tired, wasnt quite thinkin all the way. pedrosa made a huge statement too, finishing second at a track he had never raced before. i read something about how 2 years ago at laguna, a toyota cart blew something in a huge race, the tv caught the driver and pit cheif on the radio saying how they would just say the electrics over-heated. and i think the same thing happened when rossi blew his motor. its not like we missed every other bike blowing up on the cool down lap, you know?

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/noodlesfusion/MOTOGP/RACE-MODDED.jpg man it was hot over there! they said track temp reached 130 degrees? dunno if that was true but believable.. true it was around 86 degrees there but with the humidity it felt like 100+. weird thing was when you got shuttled back over the hillside to cal state monterey (where you had to park) it was bout 72 degrees with a nice cool breeze. fun time!

that...and you cant blame it all on rossi for blowing his motor. the excuse they gave (had to slow down causing parts to overheat) is bogus. and i say you cant blame it all on rossi cuz lets look at the facts. a) he started from a bad position. b) he didnt have the right bike set-up (either tires or suspension) c) is a hot and hard technical track so what did he have to do...ride the sh*t out of his bike to catch up. and thats what he did, but his motor just didnt hold up the whole way. ya sorry i sounded like a dick bout that one someone owes someone something part. it was late, and i was pretty tired, wasnt quite thinkin all the way. pedrosa made a huge statement too, finishing second at a track he had never raced before. i read something about how 2 years ago at laguna, a toyota cart blew something in a huge race, the tv caught the driver and pit cheif on the radio saying how they would just say the electrics over-heated. and i think the same thing happened when rossi blew his motor. its not like we missed every other bike blowing up on the cool down lap, you know? True. As for Pedrosa Yes stellar performance. If you get a chance to read the August Road Racer X and Sports rider the magazine has an article on how he came about racing and that 250 riders are having an easier transition to a motogp bike compared to others such as superbike due to the way the bikes now have these tecnology such as traction control and the motogp bike rides similar to that of a 250. Its a good read.

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