posted April 18, 2004 10:08 AM
Who can stop Rossi Seen the MotoGP, bloody hell what race
Rossi was great again, Biaggi got well and truly beaten
But for a change that was due to the setup of his Honda
Unfortunately Nakano only managed 12th and Hoffman crashed out.
Needs a life
Full throttle!
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posted April 18, 2004 11:32 AM
An incredible race, no doubt...
Rossi doesn't enjoy the dominating advantage he did with the Honda, but it's clear who the best rider is, if it was ever in doubt. ____________
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posted April 18, 2004 12:36 PM
honda has a definate power adavantage, but the doctor is a master at set up, and race management. slow tracks - advantage rossi-----faster tracks the pendulum will swing biaggi's way. This will be a good'n for sure. I really thought that Gibernue(sp) would have been more of a challange. Think the boys at Repsol are on the phone with the big H right now? lol
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posted April 18, 2004 04:40 PM
Epic battle between 2 riders that wanted it very much. Rossi's passes on Biaggi seemed a little more "rough" but a fantastic race. They could have sent a post card to the rest of the field, "Dear MotoGP grid, wish you were here. Having a great time."
posted April 19, 2004 04:01 PM
There are few riders who are capable of developing a motorcycle and Rossi is obviously capable. But he also has the clout to get a manufacturer make the changes he asks for. In an interview, Carlos Checca (sp?) said he had asked for many of the changes that Rossi asked for. But, Checca did not have either the clout or the credibility to get Yamaha to change things. The implemantation of changes at Honda may not be as frequent now or developed as easily and quickly without input from Rossi.
What other rider in MotoGP or WSBK has the ability to develop a motorcycle, like Rossi? Not even counting riding talent.
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