Estoril 2006: FP & QP SPOILERS

Baketech · 10-13-2006, 8:41 AM

McCoy was "smoking" on the Ilmor...

bwhip · 10-13-2006, 11:14 AM

Rossi looks rather motivated...

BDA116 · 10-13-2006, 11:18 AM

Nicky looked even more motivated in the second session, though.

ND4SPD · 10-13-2006, 11:20 AM

Can someone post the FP1 & FP2 results? All I get is a black page when I click the links...

BDA116 · 10-13-2006, 11:26 AM

Here you go.
In the second session, Nicky and Rossi were turning similar lap times most of the session, with Nicky in front pretty much the whole time. Then Nicky and a bunch of others ran a couple fast laps there at the end.
Then again, that doesn't necessarily mean much at all.

ND4SPD · 10-13-2006, 11:29 AM

Wow...Hopper and KRjr

Baketech · 10-13-2006, 11:44 AM

Race weather forecast...

sheepofblue · 10-13-2006, 1:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Race weather forecast...

victory for Hayden
failure with sporadic excuses from Edwards

nedro · 10-13-2006, 1:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

Nicky looked even more motivated in the second session, though.

He's had the speed all year. Now lets see if he can start without that clutch coming apart.

nedro · 10-13-2006, 1:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Race weather forecast...

Today it's 26c air and 37c track. In other words...Perfict.

luvtolean · 10-13-2006, 1:50 PM

Come on Nicky, keep your head down and tear that **** up!

My prediction, Nicky on the box, or in the gravel...crying.

beefus1000 · 10-13-2006, 2:20 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

Come on Nicky, keep your head down and tear that **** up!

My prediction, Nicky on the box, or in the gravel...crying.

My prediciton....THe gap between Hayden and Rossi will be less going into Valencia.

smoothrideronli · 10-13-2006, 3:06 PM

I see Nicky and Rossi on the podium. In what order....hmmmm but for some reason I dont think either one will win.

Baketech · 10-13-2006, 3:08 PM

Hate to mention a streak, but Hayden is the only rider to score points at every race thus far...

nedro · 10-13-2006, 3:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Hate to mention a streak, but Hayden is the only rider to score points at every race thus far...

No worries. It's not like we're discussing Baseball.

BDA116 · 10-13-2006, 3:54 PM

I predict Edwards will finally prove his worth in the series.

deez · 10-13-2006, 4:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

Here you go.
In the second session, Nicky and Rossi were turning similar lap times most of the session, with Nicky in front pretty much the whole time. Then Nicky and a bunch of others ran a couple fast laps there at the end.
Then again, that doesn't necessarily mean much at all.

Rossi was sandbagging. He was pulling red helmets at will in sections then backing off if someone got remotely close to him. It's going to be an interesting race.

smoothrideronli · 10-13-2006, 4:05 PM

Damn I wish I could see qualifying and free practice. Is there any place in the US that gets to see that. In the Northeast Speedvision is mostly NascarVision.

BDA116 · 10-13-2006, 4:07 PM

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Originally Posted by deez

Rossi was sandbagging. He was pulling red helmets at will in sections then backing off if someone got remotely close to him. It's going to be an interesting race.

I was watching it as well, and it was nowhere near your description.
The first session was, but not the second.

bwhip · 10-13-2006, 4:12 PM

I can see Rossi taking 1st and Nicky 3rd, with Capirossi probably 2nd. That would really tighten the points race.

beefus1000 · 10-13-2006, 4:26 PM

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Originally Posted by deez

Rossi was sandbagging. He was pulling red helmets at will in sections then backing off if someone got remotely close to him. It's going to be an interesting race.

If it comes down to Rossi vs Hayden for 1st place I know who I'd put my money on....VR every time. Shame about Melandri's crash, I hope he can get up the grid for qualifying. If Hayden has one of his nightmare starts where he goes backwards he'll really have to dig deep.

KRJR flying again, he's done well this year....Can't see Edwards doing much even though he's riding for his job, very disappointing season for him.

deez · 10-13-2006, 4:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

I was watching it as well, and it was nowhere near your description.
The first session was, but not the second.

I was on live timing during the 2nd session and saw it. But as always you are always right. I think I'll just skip the race and let you tell it

BDA116 · 10-13-2006, 4:35 PM

Just keep all us informed with what all you geniuses at ballickers.com know. Then we'll all be enlightened with your uber-MotoGP knowledge.

Funny how Rossi and his team stated they were having rear tire issues, and it was evident by watching it. Also how he wasn't setting fastest times at all, contrary to your red helmet statements.
Try again. Afterall, you do have full access to the world's complete true knowledge on motorcycle racing.

WetShrub · 10-13-2006, 4:43 PM

Just some fun with numbers:

With a 12 point lead on Rossi:

The minim

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