[haggler]

lorenzo is going to be a superstar .

injured like he is he still managed fourth place today .

rossi was king . stoner the pretender to the crown but lorenzo will dominate top level bike racing for years

[BuchanIsCooler]

I'm not sure anyone will dominate MotoGP in the near future like Rossi did. There are so many good riders around at the moment. We've had four GP's and four different winners so far.

Lorenzo has had an excellent start to the season though. It was an horrendous high-side crash he had on Friday. He must have been in agony for the whole race. It can't be easy riding at that level with fractures in both feet, a chipped ankle bone, ligament etc. It takes some guts to race when you have to be lifted on and off the bike like he was. Having said that, it takes lots of guts to race motorbikes anyway.

[Jazz 16]

Originally Posted by BuchanIsCooler

I'm not sure anyone will dominate MotoGP in the near future like Rossi did. There are so many good riders around at the moment. We've had four GP's and four different winners so far.

Lorenzo has had an excellent start to the season though. It was an horrendous high-side crash he had on Friday. He must have been in agony for the whole race. It can't be easy riding at that level with fractures in both feet, a chipped ankle bone, ligament etc. It takes some guts to race when you have to be lifted on and off the bike like he was. Having said that, it takes lots of guts to race motorbikes anyway.

Are you for real? he had all those injuries and he still fought on?
Wow thats pretty hardcore alright.

[BuchanIsCooler]

Originally Posted by Jazz 16

Are you for real? he had all those injuries and he still fought on?
Wow thats pretty hardcore alright.

You have to be one tough hombre to race motorbikes Jazz.

I love bikes, but I don't think I'd have the guts to race them like these blokes do. Some of the injuries are pretty horrific at times.

[Zenitka]

Can you tell me where now acts Toseland?

[haggler]

http://www.motogp.com/

the table is on here zen

[Zenitka]

Originally Posted by haggler

http://www.motogp.com/

the table is on here zen

thanks....but he is 6th

[BuchanIsCooler]

Originally Posted by Zenitka

thanks....but he is 6th

If he finishes 6th at the end of the season he will have done well IMO.

There are a lot of good riders in MotoGP and it is very different to World Superbikes. The bikes are smaller and corner speeds are much higher in MotoGP. There's also the new circuits to get used to. This year is going to be one big learning curve for Toseland. If he does well with Tech3 next year, he may get a ride on a factory bike in 2010.

[Zenitka]

Originally Posted by BuchanIsCooler

If he finishes 6th at the end of the season he will have done well IMO.

There are a lot of good riders in MotoGP and it is very different to World Superbikes. The bikes are smaller and corner speeds are much higher in MotoGP. There's also the new circuits to get used to. This year is going to be one big learning curve for Toseland. If he does well with Tech3 next year, he may get a ride on a factory bike in 2010.

Good luck Toseland!
Thanks for the information

[reddwarf]

From bbc.co.uk...

Motorcyclist Robert Dunlop has died at the age of 47 after suffering severe chest injuries in a crash in Thursday's practice session at the North West 200.

Another Northern Ireland rider, Darren Burns, suffered a suspected broken leg and concussion in the accident, but is said to be stable in hospital.

The accident happened in the 250cc qualifying session in County Antrim.

Dunlop's brother Joey, a legendary figure in British motorcycle circles, died while racing in Estonia in 2000.

A five-time Formula One world champion who won 26 races at the Isle of Man TT meeting, Joey's funeral was attended by 50,000 mourners.

Robert Dunlop, who holds the record for the most wins at the North West 200 meeting with 15, sustained serious injuries in a crash at the Isle of Man TT in 1994, but recovered and resumed his career.

On Thursday he and the other riders were travelling at speeds of about 160mph as they approached the Mathers Cross section of the course in Portrush.

Dunlop's bike appeared to seize and he went over the handlebars.

He was rushed to the Causeway Hospital in nearby Coleraine, where he died from his injuries shortly after 2200 BST.

Burns was following behind and was unable to avoid hitting the Ballymoney rider.

Another Northern Ireland rider, Denver Robb, was behind both motorcyclists when the accident happened.

"Coming up to Mathers (Cross), Burns was leading and I was second, just sitting in his slipstream," he said.

"Then Robert - it was one of the Dunlops - came past me and, as soon as he did, he just shot off into Mathers and the bike seized.

"There was a puff of smoke and the bike locked up - she went sideways - and I think Robert must have grabbed the front brake.

"He went out over the top of the bike and landed on the road. Then Burnsy had nowhere to go and he clipped him and he went straight on."

Clerk of the course Mervyn Whyte said he was devastated by the death.


Robert was one of NI's best known and most experienced riders

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Robert's family and we extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Louise, children William, Daniel and Michael and wider family circle," Whyte said.

"The MCUI (UC) - Motor Cycling Union of Ireland and PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) are in the process of fully investigating the incident which happened during the 125, 250, 400 practice session on the first lap.

"Robert was one of Northern Ireland's best known and most experienced riders, who will always been remembered for his infectious personality and love for road racing."

First Minister Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said they were deeply saddened by the death.

"This is a tragedy that will be felt deeply by the people of Northern Ireland," Mr Paisley said.


"Robert was one of our greatest sportsmen and will be sadly missed."

Mr McGuinness said: "Robert, like his brother Joey before him, was a tremendous ambassador for his sport.

"I also offer my sincerest sympathies to his family."

Northern Ireland Sports Minister Edwin Poots said: "Robert was a much loved respected and talented member of the motorsport community and will be missed by all."