[.OrgOwner]

1.Stoner
2.Rossi
3.Hayden

Whatarace! Casey Stoner lead from start to finish, Hayden rode like a star and only got beaten out of second on the last lap of the race by a fast finishing Rossi who came from 12th on the grid. Amazing. There can be no doubt Nicky Hayden still has some serious speed, maybe just the tyres making the difference in this race. Pedrosa threw it away early on the first lap of the race, Toseland had his chances and rode well.

[exit90a]

Unfortunately, Hayden could not hang with Stoner as his tires went off, but it was a great effort. Classic Rossi, making up 10 spots to finish 2nd. The battle for 4th was very interesting as well. With Hayden going to Ducati and Dovizoso taking his Repsol ride, who do you think will fare the best?

[nedro]

Repsol will be disfunctional at best next year. Where's Danni going to go next year when Bridgestone is the only game in town? I guess he'll just start throwing tantrums in the pits.

[MCR001]

I personally think Our man Hayden let the team down this year he has been dysfunctional at the best of time, and I believe Danni and Dovi are going to make a great team.

[jazzy]

I think Dovi will help spur Dani on, as for Hayden, could be a threat on the Duke next year. Stoner did well this year but I think the overall preasure from Rossi kept Stoner pushing himself, and especially the tyres beyond the limits of the bike's setup. Got to take ya hat off to Rossi, great champion.

[nedro]

Originally Posted by MCR001

I personally think Our man Hayden let the team down this year he has been dysfunctional at the best of time, and I believe Danni and Dovi are going to make a great team.

Catch many fish?

[Red Rider]

Pretty stinky bait!

[NDMBlackBlade]

really was a good race!!
69 rode real well
rossi wow
27 top job

[.OrgOwner]

Originally Posted by MCR001

I personally think Our man Hayden let the team down this year he has been dysfunctional at the best of time, and I believe Danni and Dovi are going to make a great team.

I would take a dysfunctional 3rd at Phillip Island any day. Remeber not so long ago Rossi had to change to Bridgestones to get back into the game. You could see Haydens tyres were gone at the end of the race so lets not be too quick to write him off. It's not like the guy is slow, he's got the speed not the setup.

[TKDmasterZ]

Originally Posted by .OrgOwner

You could see Haydens tyres were gone at the end of the race so lets not be too quick to write him off. It's not like the guy is slow, he's got the speed not the setup.

Hayden also didn't have the foreseeing capability of Rossi who knew going Bridgestone was the only way to the championship. At this level, champions not only need the skills but the ability to read the flow of the game... and some luck of course. Rossi is a true champion. Amazing!

[MCR001]

Originally Posted by .OrgOwner

I would take a dysfunctional 3rd at Phillip Island any day. Remeber not so long ago Rossi had to change to Bridgestones to get back into the game. You could see Haydens tyres were gone at the end of the race so lets not be too quick to write him off. It's not like the guy is slow, he's got the speed not the setup.

What has he done the rest of the year, he has to show face to his new team now, lets see if he can get his game back on the DUke.

[nedro]

Originally Posted by TKDmasterZ

Hayden also didn't have the foreseeing capability of Rossi who knew going Bridgestone was the only way to the championship. At this level, champions not only need the skills but the ability to read the flow of the game... and some luck of course. Rossi is a true champion. Amazing!

Hayden was told not to even ask for the Bridgestones as it wouldn't happen.
I agree, Rossi is the best I have ever seen on two wheels.

[nedro]

Originally Posted by MCR001

What has he done the rest of the year, he has to show face to his new team now, lets see if he can get his game back on the DUke.

Show face!?
Dude, he's going to an Itallian team, not a Japanese team.