2006 MotoGP

SJ96F3 · 02-20-2006, 9:14 AM

I can't believe that the 2006 MotoGP starts in a little over a month and nobody has started talking smack about who's going to finish 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

ConqSoft · 02-20-2006, 9:15 AM

Here's some talk/predictions from a while back:

2006 Moto GP

SJ96F3 · 02-20-2006, 9:25 AM

Yeah I read back through that thread... whoa! I don't know if there was a serious prediction in there. And most of it was before last year even ended. For this coming season I think Hayden will seriously challenge Rossi... or at least make Rossi work harder than he's had to in the last few seasons. I think Hayden has figured some things out and is finally "finding" himself.

Rossi
Hayden
Milandri
Capirossi
Edwards

smoothrideronli · 02-20-2006, 10:38 AM

Like I said in that previous thread...Hayden has the talent...the question is the machinery...while Honda has had the best motorcycle the last few years a lot of manufacterurs have made a lot of progress. I think the Ducati riders will win a few this year. Of course Yamaha. Honda will have a lot of podiums if for no other reason the amount of riders on Hondas. Hayden will win the championship if Honda gets the bike to be more flickabe. Powere delivery may also be a concern. Thats my two cents. I have a lot more cents (or sense) but I need to eat breakfast first.

Red Rider · 02-20-2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SJ96F3

I can't believe that the 2006 MotoGP starts in a little over a month and nobody has started talking smack about who's going to finish 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

I can't believe World Superbike starts this weekend!

phobiaphobe · 02-20-2006, 10:48 AM

Think Pedrosa or Stoner will do anything? Think Hopkins can finish a few races?

smoothrideronli · 02-20-2006, 10:56 AM

Pedrosa will do well...Stoner I havent really been following him...Hopkins may actually be competitive if you believe the press releases from motogp.com.

tikki50 · 02-20-2006, 12:45 PM

Rossi
Melandri
hayden
Sete
Pedrosa

my top 5 picks.

nedro · 02-20-2006, 2:39 PM

If Honda does not use Nickey as a test board. My picks are:
Nickey
Danni
Val
Marco
Sete

But I'm starting to think that's exactly what Honda is doing. And The Sook is going to have one hell of a, "last laugh". It seems while Nickey is mired in testing, Danni and Marco are allowed to simply put in faster lap after faster lap. It's like Hayden was the, "tweener" rider. The one picking up the pieces after the Champ left, only to hand over the reins to the young guns when they are ready. Possibly this year.

SJ96F3 · 02-20-2006, 3:14 PM

I'm anxious to see how the former 250 guys (Pedrosa who weighs 103 lbs, Stoner) and Vermeulen from world superbike do.

Getsome · 02-20-2006, 5:58 PM

I think Pedrosa will do well......

Nicki is getting better each year with his experience at the tracks..
Colin probably won't do much
Sete needs to retire, Rossi has put a curse on him and he's made it come true..
Melandri will be a force to be reckoned with I think

So,i guess my picks will be

Rossi
Hayden
Melandri
Capriossi
Pedrosa

yep I think that sums it up... Can't wait for the season to start. Gonna pay for my motogp.com subscription in the next few days so I can stream and save everything this year to view whenever I want to.

eyauch · 02-20-2006, 7:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tikki50

Rossi
Melandri
hayden
Sete
Pedrosa

my top 5 picks.

Second that

BDA116 · 02-20-2006, 7:50 PM

Edwards will win it all, because he is the greatest racer to ever walk the face of the planet.
Immediately after his title win, his site, ballickers.com, will immediately become the world record holder for members whacking off simultaneously.

bwhip · 02-20-2006, 8:21 PM

Rossi
Melandri
Hayden
Gibbers
Cappirossi

I wish Vermeulen were going to have better hardware - if so I'd bump him up the list.

ND4SPD · 02-20-2006, 8:25 PM

Rossi
Hayden
Melandri

nedro · 03-08-2006, 3:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

Edwards will win it all, because he is the greatest racer to ever walk the face of the planet.
Immediately after his title win, his site, ballickers.com, will immediately become the world record holder for members whacking off simultaneously.

He has won everything so far this year. He drove off with a new BMW!

redhotz28 · 03-08-2006, 3:58 PM

Theres a very good write up in Sport Rider this month... very interesting. Rossi says in one race Nicky was coming up behind him and he was already running all out. Could someone dethrone the mighty Rossi?

nedro · 03-08-2006, 4:10 PM

Which one?

Kuss929 · 03-08-2006, 4:21 PM

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Originally Posted by redhotz28

Theres a very good write up in Sport Rider this month... very interesting. Rossi says in one race Nicky was coming up behind him and he was already running all out. Could someone dethrone the mighty Rossi?

Was he talking about the Laguna race?

Baketech · 03-08-2006, 4:55 PM

I don't recall him ever being behind anyone from flag to flag at Laguna...

redhotz28 · 03-08-2006, 6:13 PM

I'll let you guys know when I get home- at school still.

redhotz28 · 03-09-2006, 12:01 AM

Sport Rider-April

"Rossi's superior race tactics allowed him to fend off Hayden at the fast, flowing Phillip Island circuit. When Rossi realized he was unable to break away from the Repsol Honda rider, he deliberatly slowed the pace, allowing a trailing Melandri to catch up and pass Hayden, momentarily blocking the American's dogged pursuit and allowing Rossi just enough time to escape. "You can't spot him a second around here- anywhere really- with only a few laps to go. Thats asking for trouble", Hayden said. Rossi appreciated the battle.
"Today Nicky was very tough." Rossi admitted after winning on one of his favorite tracks. "I think except Laguna Seca, when he win in front, this is his best race in MotoGP. And he fight at the same level with me, and I am at the maximum, and it means for the future he is very strong."

phobiaphobe · 03-09-2006, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by redhotz28

...When Rossi realized he was unable to break away from the Repsol Honda rider, he deliberatly slowed the pace, allowing a trailing Melandri to catch up and pass Hayden, momentarily blocking the American's dogged pursuit and allowing Rossi just enough time to escape....

That was one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

SJ96F3 · 03-14-2006, 10:51 AM

I'd just like to reiterate how tiny Pedrosa is....

luvtolean · 03-14-2006, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by redhotz28

Sport Rider-April

"Rossi's superior race tactics allowed him to fend off Hayden at the fast, flowing Phillip Island circuit. When Rossi realized he was unable to break away from the Repsol Honda rider, he deliberatly slowed the pace, allowing a trailing Melandri to catch up and pass Hayden, momentarily blocking the American's dogged pursuit