February 2nd, 2011, 09:46 AM | #1 |
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Ben Spies Wins the 2011 MotoGP Championship
Anyone think differently? Bring it on.
Who is your favorite? Oh yea, Hayden and Rossi finish 2nd and 3rd. Suzuki enters each race. Honda has rider conflicts. Lorenzo has terrible year and finishes 4th. Oscar Acosta finishes a lowly 5th but loves every minute of it.
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February 2nd, 2011, 09:55 AM | #2 |
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1. Rossi
2. Hayden 3. Lorenzo 4. Spies 5. Stoner 6. Pedrosa maybe |
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February 2nd, 2011, 09:55 AM | #3 |
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I don't see Ben winning it all. He may snag a win or two.
Rossi Lorenzo Hayden Stoner Pedrosa Any of those five could win it all and I wouldn't be suprised. But I think it is going to be Dani's year.
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February 2nd, 2011, 10:16 AM | #4 |
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He's gonna need to step up his game a whole lot to do it. I think he was a bit surprised at the level of competition, considering how he damn near walked all over everyone in SBK.
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February 2nd, 2011, 10:31 AM | #5 |
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Hayden is my favorite by far but i predict
stoner lorenzo rossi spies hayden I just hope hayden has a good season
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February 2nd, 2011, 11:10 AM | #6 |
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1. Lorenzo
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February 2nd, 2011, 11:10 AM | #7 |
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It's Stoner's season. Just look at how well he's doing in testing.
I like Ben Spies, but I don't think he's going to win the championship. He still has a lot to learn.
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I think he will do well in 2011. I'd like to see him get the championship, but I think that will come in 2012 when they go back to 1000s. Ben will definietly have a few wins this year. |
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February 2nd, 2011, 11:21 AM | #9 |
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I've met Nicky Hayden a couple of times. I met Ben Spies in Dec at the Long Beach IMS show.
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February 2nd, 2011, 12:23 PM | #10 |
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Pictures or it isn't real.......oh wait.
Very cool Annette I see Spies as a top 5 finisher.
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February 2nd, 2011, 01:21 PM | #11 |
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I would love to see Ben take several wins this year, but I have a feeling its gonna be a Honda season (and I am VERY OK with that )
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I think Spies will do very well this year, now that he's with the factory team. Stoner has been amazing every time he's ridden for his new team. I like Hayden, but he hasn't been a strong finisher with Ducati. However, the "new" bike should help. Lorenzo will do well, he was almost unstoppable last year.
It will be very interesting to see the first races and find out who can really do what. There are a few riders who do not put all of their cards on the table in the practice rounds. No point in showing everyone what to expect before they have to.
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February 2nd, 2011, 02:06 PM | #13 |
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Nicky looks so happy in the photo with Annette...
Go Ben Go...Bring it home to TEXAS.......... |
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February 2nd, 2011, 03:38 PM | #14 |
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I predict Stoner, Pedro and Jorge battling for the title this year.
I think Ben will be on the podium many more times this year and may even get a win or two, but I in the grand scheme, will not truely be in the battle for the championship.
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February 2nd, 2011, 11:49 PM | #15 |
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My money is on Casey.
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Well look how close she is... who wouldn't be that happy :P .
And with a goofy charater like Rossi's, I'm always happy to see him win :P . But I don't have cable so only get to catch every few races .
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Lorenzo is definitely going to be the one to beat this year. I think Rossi and Hayden still have to work with those Duc's to be in top shape, we're still in pre season though so its hard to tell. Honda is pushing strong this year so I have no doubt the Repsol boys are going to come out strong.
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February 3rd, 2011, 11:54 AM | #19 |
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I refuse to root for an Italian or a Spaniard because they are not American. I refuse to root for any Texan for the same reason.
Therefore, Nicky FTW!! |
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February 3rd, 2011, 03:27 PM | #20 |
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I don't like Rossi's new leathers.
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I love Rossi, but I think Stoner will take the prize this year.
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I didn't think Ben had such a rough go of it...He was on a non factory bike, and I thought he kicked azzz...His tire setup was not the best...He had to nurse his tires in every race...Watch out this year...He's going to rip it up...By the end of the year he will be the number 1 rider on his team... GO BIG BEN!!!!! |
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If he had a rough go of it what did the guys behind him have?
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February 4th, 2011, 09:19 AM | #30 |
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Would you like an apple pie with that?!
Ding, Vale's done. Every Italian on the face of the Earth has been waiting for this season, when the greatest Italian ever to ride a motorcycle teams up with the greatest Italian motorcycle brand. They all have finally got what they have dreamed about for years. Here's my question: what happens when Vale doesn't produce? |
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Much respect & admiration to all the MotoGP riders. Spies looks consistent but..
SuperSic is on the move The guy's a real character I think he's going to be mixing it up & bangin' with the front runners more this season -hopefully even take a couple wins. Spies seems very level headed and realistic. He knows he's running with the best. Sure to be consistently running 5th & higher but can't see him taking the title as Jorge will probably be in front of him more often. All the Ducati boys (6 total) are getting work done and making the most improvements in their lap times. They've got lots more work to do before being podium contenders but I'm crossing my fingers that the Doctor will be back to his winning ways and fighting for the top step by the start of the season. |
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BTW: an Italian rider riding an Italian bike with an Italian team to boot. Already been done. Max Biaggi. W00t!
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Rossi already won 2 world Championships with an Italian Bike, and Italian Team. Now if he pulls it off in MotoGP, he will be the FIRST to win on an Italian Bike, with an Italian Team in all 3 divisions.
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February 4th, 2011, 02:21 PM | #38 |
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I vote for Simoncelli winning the championship. LOL.
I heard he knows how to party.
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