[jkobflys]

Nothing against Casey Stoner but i like the way things are looking it seems this season is going to be a good one, and not a runaway like last year.


Pos. Rider Team Bike
1 Jorge Lorenzo Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha
2 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Team Honda
3 Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha
4 Colin Edwards Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha
5 John Hopkins Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki
6 Casey Stoner Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati
7 James Toseland Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha
8 Chris Vermeulen Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki
9 Loris Capirossi Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki
10 Shinya Nakano San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda
11 Alex De Angelis San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda
12 Toni Elias Alice Team Ducati
13 Marco Melandri Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati
14 Sylvain Guintoli Alice Team Ducati
15 Randy De Puniet LCR Honda MotoGP Honda
16 Anthony West Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki


Nick Hayden and Dovizioso both crashed out of the race.
Lorenzo's gap was almost two seconds at the finish line.

chart from souperbike planet...

[.OrgOwner]

You just beat me to it! These are the results I was going to post.. Seems like it is wide open this year, much harder to pick than last season for sure and just what is going on with Stoner and the Ducati team?

1. Jorge Lorenzo (Spain) Yamaha 45 mins 53.089 secs
2. Dani Pedrosa (Spain) Honda 45:54.906
3. Valentino Rossi (Italy) Yamaha 46:05.812
4. Colin Edwards (U.S.) Yamaha 46:10.312
5. John Hopkins (U.S.) Kawasaki 46:16.841
6. Casey Stoner (Australia) Ducati 46:19.777
7. James Toseland (Britain) Yamaha 46:25.720
8. Chris Vermeulen (Australia) Suzuki 46:29.471
9. Loris Capirossi (Italy) Suzuki 46:31.357
10. Shinya Nakano (Japan) Honda 46:32.565

[jkobflys]

Maybe theres nothing wrong with casey, and it's the other guys steping up specialy with all the new talent on the grid, it's getting better by the minute thats for sure.

[03swanman954]

Originally Posted by jkobflys

Maybe theres nothing wrong with casey, and it's the other guys steping up specialy with all the new talent on the grid, it's getting better by the minute thats for sure.

I agree I dont think anything is wrong with Stoner, I think there are a few more this year that are alittle more hungry, than Stoner. He will be back on the podium, but what a race for Yamaha, and John Hopkins is now bringing respect to the Kawasaki team! Pretty Sweet!

[ptlcb1]

Its clear that Casey is having set-up issues. When all is not perfect, his youth shows. With Lorenzo, Pedrosa, and Rossi riding well, if he doesnt get his act together soon, he can kiss his title defense good bye. Its still early and his best tracks are yet to come. Would have been interesting if Rossi had chosen a medium front. He chose a soft front to get to the lead quick, in hopes that rain would play a part in the outcome, but that didnt happen. No way was that tire going to last the entire race. He knew he was in trouble, but still got on the podium.

[03swanman954]

Originally Posted by ptlcb1

Its clear that Casey is having set-up issues. When all is not perfect, his youth shows. With Lorenzo, Pedrosa, and Rossi riding well, if he doesnt get his act together soon, he can kiss his title defense good bye. Its still early and his best tracks are yet to come. Would have been interesting if Rossi had chosen a medium front. He chose a soft front to get to the lead quick, in hopes that rain would play a part in the outcome, but that didnt happen. No way was that tire going to last the entire race. He knew he was in trouble, but still got on the podium.

Wow,,,,,,I actually agree on everything you just said,,,I think thats a first,,lol

Peace!