Step Up For The First Round - MotoGP 2008

.OrgOwner · 03-05-2008, 10:33 PM

Here we go again. Who is going to step up and tip the first three places for the first round of the 2008 MotoGP?

jkobflys · 03-05-2008, 11:05 PM

here you go....

1)Casey Stoner
2)Jorge Lorenzo
3)Nicki Hayden
4)Randy DePuniet
5)Collin edwards
6)James Toseland
7)Valentino Rossi
8)Chris Vermulen
9)Marco Melandry
10)John Hopkins

Bigdaddy75 · 03-05-2008, 11:27 PM

1.Stoner - He wins with ease
2.Hayden - Passes Rossi for second place on the final lap
3.Rossi - Off the pace by his own standards but still hangs on for a podium

-Z- · 03-06-2008, 5:34 AM

Third Place: Pedrosa

Second Place: Edwards

First Place: -Z-

Oh, if only it were true.....

ptlcb1 · 03-06-2008, 6:38 AM

Sounds like a start for a Fireblade Fantasy Racing League! LOL

CityTurbo · 03-06-2008, 10:31 AM

Stoner, Rossi then Hopkins

slickwill · 03-06-2008, 11:32 AM

1. Stoner
2. ?????
3. Hayden
4. Rossi

That makes post #2000, wow I'm great at wasting time.

fl-929 · 03-06-2008, 1:51 PM

Stoner
Rossi
Hayden

But after watching WSBK for the last few rounds. this better be a good race for motogp to keep my attention this year.

spiral · 03-06-2008, 2:14 PM

I dunno night race!!!! all sorts of issues with the tyres keeping heat in. I'll say,

Rossi, Stoner, Vermeulen. And I'm not sure about any of em really.

Bigtoe · 03-06-2008, 2:47 PM

Rossi
Stoner
Hayden

nedro · 03-06-2008, 3:22 PM

Hayden didn't even make the list in the last motogp pole on their website for who you think will win the first round.
Stoner
Rossi
Pedrosa after sending Hayden into the sand on the final lap.

slickwill · 03-06-2008, 5:57 PM

I forgot it is a night race, Hayden is afraid of the dark.

Ol' Gravy Leg · 03-06-2008, 6:02 PM

and the rain.

slickwill · 03-06-2008, 7:42 PM

Now that the season is back on I have to change my avatar.

I'm pulling for
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slickwill · 03-06-2008, 7:51 PM

Interesting development. Hayden is going to ride the '07 bike.

Nicky Hayden will run on 2007 RC212V in the first race - Top Speed#

ptlcb1 · 03-06-2008, 9:28 PM

Its nice to know that Honda is listening to Nicky. But what the @%#*!!! How is it that Honda is completely lost, just hours before the first race of the season!!! Amazing that they are flying in last years bikes! Oh boy! On the bright side, its a bike that Nicky is familiar with, so his comfort level will be higher.

When was the last time you could say...Honda dropped the ball at the start of this season....

.OrgOwner · 03-06-2008, 9:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptlcb1

Its nice to know that Honda is listening to Nicky. But what the @%#*!!! How is it that Honda is completely lost, just hours before the first race of the season!!! Amazing that they are flying in last years bikes! Oh boy! On the bright side, its a bike that Nicky is familiar with, so his comfort level will be higher.

When was the last time you could say...Honda dropped the ball at the start of this season....

And so your race picks are?

jkobflys · 03-06-2008, 9:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkobflys

here you go....

1)Casey Stoner
2)Nicki Hayden
3)Jorge Lorenzo
4)Randy DePuniet
5)Collin edwards
6)James Toseland
7)Valentino Rossi
8)Chris Vermulen
9)Marco Melandry
10)John Hopkins

ok ill put nick at 2, this is the kinda stuff he feeds off, IMO its more fuel for the fire.

ptlcb1 · 03-07-2008, 11:01 PM

First and foremost, I hope its a great competitive race! The rookies this year have shown the speed to run fast times, but race pace is a different story... I think the colder temps at night, with regards to the tires, is going to level the playing field, like a wet weather race would. I have not a clue, LOL, so here goes...

1. Rossi
2. Stoner
3. Edwards
4. Lorenzo
5. Hayden

Hondachunk · 03-08-2008, 4:54 AM

Gonna be quite tight this year I think, with the exception of Stoner who will bugger off into the distance

1 Stoner
2 Lorenzo
3 Rossi
4 Pedrosa
5 Toseland
6 Hayden
7 Edwards
8 Dovizioso
9 Vermulen
10 Capirossi

spiral · 03-08-2008, 6:38 AM

Well after last nights free practice I'm gonna have to stick to my earlier prediction for the race....but I gotta say.....

They can all forget it......that Ducati is soooooo fast.

I was impressed with Lorenzo....maybe the 250 style needed for the 800's means he doesn't have to work as hard as if it was 990.

WHAT THE HELL IS UP WITH HONDA??????????????? I'M LOST FOR WORDS.

they were out on the 07 then the 08 bike etc etc...crazy crazy situation.

What the hell happened when Pedrosa came off????? I still couldn't make it out in the replays....did Rossi roll off???

Toseland was brilliant....pity he doesn't have more speed in that engine...he rode really well.

Never expected him to go that well at any session.

Roll on tonight....roll on Sunday night

nedro · 03-08-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiral

What the hell happened when Pedrosa came off????? I still couldn't make it out in the replays....did Rossi roll off???

I watched it over and over again.
Rossi kept a tight line to the end. It looks like Danni was pinning it and letting his bike drift outside to see how much speed he could carry. If you look at the first two seconds of the replay on MotoGP, you will see him get lower and start going outside quickly. Even see some sparks before impact. I'm not sure he would've made the turn even if Rossi had not been there.
The reaction from Rossi was hilarious. Like 5 or so years ago when Max got on the podium after an altercation and had a scratch on his face, "I think a mosquito bit me."

.OrgOwner · 03-12-2008, 5:24 AM

Ok tipsters the Jerez thread is up for the 2nd round. A fireblades T-shirt is up for grabs so best of luck to you. If you post first and guess right you take the prize.