[CBRVFR]

Evil Damien wins again. He nearly dumped it on lap 3 with an immature attempt to stuff Melandri, but kept it up. When his tires fully came in, he was unbelievably fast. Too bad. He's Biaggi in training.

Hayden was making his way up the standings, followed by Rossi, but inexplicably detoured through a gravel trap and fell to 11th. He finished in 7th, but Vale made it to 2nd. The doctor was phenomenal. Melandri has this track wired as well.

Stoner and Roberts ran very well.

Relatively slow track - it was reported that the Suzukis were only using gears 1-4.


Full MotoGP race results from the British Grand Prix at Donington Park, round nine of the 2006 world championship.


1. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team 44min 54.878 secs
2. Valentino Rossi ITA Camel Yamaha Team 44min 58.742 secs
3. Marco Melandri ITA Fortuna Honda 44min 58.894 secs
4. Casey Stoner AUS Honda LCR 45min 0.654 secs
5. Kenny Roberts Jr USA Team Roberts 45min 4.474 secs
6. Colin Edwards USA Camel Yamaha Team 45min 16.588 secs
7. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team 45min 20.462 secs
8. John Hopkins USA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 45min 23.912 secs
9. Loris Capirossi ITA Ducati Marlboro Team 45min 30.484 secs
10. Carlos Checa SPA Tech 3 Yamaha 45min 35.320 secs
11. Makoto Tamada JPN Konica Minolta Honda 45min 35.940 secs
12. Randy de Puniet FRA Kawasaki Racing Team 45min 37.075 secs
13. Alex Hofmann GER Ducati Marlboro Team 45min 46.332 secs
14. James Ellison GBR Tech 3 Yamaha 46min 12.682 secs
15. Jose Luis Cardoso SPA Pramac d'Antin MotoGP 45min 13.279 secs
16. Chris Vermulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 45min 43.130 secs

DNF:
Shinya Nakano JPN Kawasaki Racing Team 19min 39.618 secs
Ivan Silva SPA Pramac d'Antin MotoGP 7min 58.157 secs

[Proto]

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Relatively slow track - it was reported that the Suzukis were only using gears 1-4.

The On-TV graphic we got showed how much time the bikes were at full throttle, which is not very much at all. Fellow at Harris Performace told me that last year for the WCM it was something like 7% (and they were underpowered!)

The Craner Curves slow you down a lot, still fairly quick, but nothing like super fast. Quite steep downhill section with twists and turns thrown in. You have to be very very careful there. An easy place to have a big accident. Ask me how I know!!

[CBRVFR]

C'mon, tell us how you know...

[Proto]

It's just a lame attempt at showing off.

But having done a few laps there last year on a trackday I can tell you that the temptation to give it some beans as you come out of Redgate, over the top and then drop into Craner Curves, is irresistable. About half way down you realise you're going way too fast, the turns are all in the wrong place and the track needs to another 20 yards wider to make it comfortable. Ahhhgghhh, grass, ahhhgghh brakes, oh **** I'm way out of my depth. Couple more of those and you soon learn to take it easy. That or you take a short ride in an ambulance.

Awesome save & win by Pedrosa!! Nicky had a nice save of his own. Can't believe Melandri blew the 2nd place position at the last moment after making a nice pass on Val. Look at Roberts near the top...... awesome!!

[seamus]

I thought Melandri's almost low side save was the best save of the day.

[CBRVFR]

He was only able to save that because he's the humorless spawn of the devil.

[RAH-VFR]

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

He was only able to save that because he's the humorless spawn of the devil.

Now really, don't beat around the bush, tell us what you thionk of Pedrosa.

[apfire26]

Where is everyone at in way of pionts standing right now?

[CBRVFR]

apfire - check roadracingworld.com for more news

Point Standings (After 9 of 17 races):

1. HAYDEN, 153 points
2. PEDROSA, 127 points
3. ROSSI, 118 points
4. MELANDRI, 114 points
5. CAPIROSSI, 107 points
6. STONER, 91 points
7. EDWARDS, 73 points
8. ROBERTS, 66 points
9. TAMADA, 59 points
10. HOPKINS, 58 points
11. NAKANO, 57 points
12. Toni ELIAS, 53 points
13. Sete GIBERNAU, 44 points
14. TIE, VERMEULEN/CHECA, 37 points
16. HOFMANN, 19 points
17. DE PUNIET, 17 points
18. ELLISON, 14 points
19. CARDOSO, 6 points

[CBRVFR]

Originally Posted by RAH-VFR

Now really, don't beat around the bush, tell us what you thionk of Pedrosa.

Did you know an anagram of his name is "sad rope?"

[bwhip]

Anyone but Dani Top of the podium, scowling, looking like someone stole his lunch money.

[Firefly]

Originally Posted by bwhip

Anyone but Dani Top of the podium, scowling, looking like someone stole his lunch money.

I finally asked NHF what Pedrosa's problem was today. You'd think he'd at least crack a smile at a win. Geesh... I like his riding style...but not his personality.

Nicky will always be my boy. I was bummed to see him starting (and finishing) so far back, but it was cool to see him fight his way back to end the race where he did to remain in the lead points wise!

[seamus]

Originally Posted by Firefly

I finally asked NHF what Pedrosa's problem was today. You'd think he'd at least crack a smile at a win. Geesh... I like his riding style...but not his personality.

Simple. Small Man Syndrome. You'd be cranky too if you were about an inch taller than true dwarf status.

[Hammer]

Originally Posted by seamus

Simple. Small Man Syndrome. You'd be cranky too if you were about an inch taller than true dwarf status.

[Baketech]

Extra butter please...

[CBRVFR]

Originally Posted by seamus

Simple. Small Man Syndrome. You'd be cranky too if you were about an inch taller than true dwarf status.

That's not it. We generally rejoice at the failures of the large and slow.

[Baketech]

Ponderous....

[seamus]

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

That's not it. We generally rejoice at the failures of the large and slow.

Speaking of that, I want my golden goose back you thief!!

[CBR929RE]

Originally Posted by Firefly

I finally asked NHF what Pedrosa's problem was today. You'd think he'd at least crack a smile at a win. Geesh... I like his riding style...but not his personality.

there isn't much personality to like. I think he's a great racer/rider and I like that he's proving everyone wrong who said he's too small to ride the big bike competitively. One of the reasons I like Rossi so much isn't just that he's an amazing racer, its how great his interviews are. Pedrosa is just such a bore to listen to.

[Baketech]

I'm not a Pedrosa fan by any means...but I think most of you are underestimating the tremendous amount of pressure that has been heaped upon him. Hard to say if any of us would have any joy left under those circumstances....

[Firefly]

All the more reason for him to be grinning from ear to ear after each race. He's doing a good job of proving himself to everyone...that would make ME smile!