MotoGP at Laguna Seca 2009

Alex · July 4th, 2009, 09:15 PM

I'm having a great time this weekend down in Monterey. This is the first year we're taking the little monster, so we are driving down each day and coming home each night. He was OK for much of the day yesterday, but got a little cranky in the afternoon. Today we were able to get into the hospitality area (it's not open on Friday), which meant we were able to bring his pack-n-play (sorta like a portable baby jail

), and he was happy and comfortable all day. Qualifying this afternoon was pretty wild. Top 3 are no surprise, with Lorenzo, Rossi, and Stoner. But Lorenzo crashed twice, the second one a nasty highside which broke his shoulder and a toe, and bruised him up pretty good. And just a moment later Stoner highsided as well. He escaped major injury, but he pulled some muscles and he's already dealing with some time of flu so he's feeling quite crappy. Hopefully the two of them are healthy enough to give Valentino a run for his money tomorrow so the race is interesting. We took a bunch of pictures yesterday, not so many today.

Here's a link to a gallery with all of our pics, but I'll post up a few of my favorites so far...

James Toseland:

Colin Edwards:

Marco Melandri:

Larry Pegram's 1098R's (AMA Superbike):

The little monster hitching a ride:

The start of the first race of the weekend, the AMA Supersport class (600cc's, young riders):

All of the big races are tomorrow; MotoGP at 2, Daytona Sportbike at 4ish, American Superbike at 5:30ish. We'll be there!

Here's another link to that same gallery.

miks · July 4th, 2009, 09:23 PM

Nice pictures, hopefully its going to be a close race like the last.

Whats that massive black truck?

And, GO STONER!!!!!!!!!

Alex · July 4th, 2009, 09:29 PM

It's a promo/marketing truck for Oakley sunglasses. I wouldn't have too much faith in Stoner for tomorrow. He looked like death after he got off the bike in the morning warmup, and then highsided himself pretty convincingly in qualifying, banging up someone who already wasn't feeling great. I think he'll be fast for the first few laps, but soon enough he'll back off to finish somewhere in the top 5 but not in contention for the win. I hope he surprises me though, as the best thing to root for is a close and exciting race, right?

Chamus57 · July 4th, 2009, 09:53 PM

Just watched the replay of qualifying. Got a lil crazy towards the end. The pic's are awesome. I do hope Stoner is ok, he did look bad. I guess Lorenzo will race even though his second spill looked worse than the first. Will be watching tomorrow. Wish i could be there.

ironglory · July 4th, 2009, 10:33 PM

just glimpsed a few rounds. t'was great. gotta get the fire outside going & had a few people. its great with the fire works in the background & the kids had a blast with our own mini fireworks.

hope everybody's 4th of july was a blast!!!

miks · July 4th, 2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

It's a promo/marketing truck for Oakley sunglasses. I wouldn't have too much faith in Stoner for tomorrow. He looked like death after he got off the bike in the morning warmup, and then highsided himself pretty convincingly in qualifying, banging up someone who already wasn't feeling great. I think he'll be fast for the first few laps, but soon enough he'll back off to finish somewhere in the top 5 but not in contention for the win. I hope he surprises me though, as the best thing to root for is a close and exciting race, right?

Most definately, an exciting race is what keeps the spectators coming back and people watching it on TV. Also, good luck to Melandri, hope he and his bike have a good race.

CodE-E · July 5th, 2009, 04:17 AM

Is Lorenzo's shoulder merely hurt, or really broken?

randomwalk101 · July 5th, 2009, 06:08 AM

Where are the umbrella girls damnit!!!!

sharky nrk · July 5th, 2009, 09:20 AM

watched qualifying last night - WOW.

Alex · July 5th, 2009, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CodE-E

Is Lorenzo's shoulder merely hurt, or really broken?

Unclear. Some reports said separated shoulder, some said broken collarbone, others said bruised shoulder. We should find out more today; the morning warmup is coming up soon...

July 4th, 2009, 09:15 PM	#1
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	MotoGP at Laguna Seca 2009 I'm having a great time this weekend down in Monterey. This is the first year we're taking the little monster, so we are driving down each day and coming home each night. He was OK for much of the day yesterday, but got a little cranky in the afternoon. Today we were able to get into the hospitality area (it's not open on Friday), which meant we were able to bring his pack-n-play (sorta like a portable baby jail ), and he was happy and comfortable all day. Qualifying this afternoon was pretty wild. Top 3 are no surprise, with Lorenzo, Rossi, and Stoner. But Lorenzo crashed twice, the second one a nasty highside which broke his shoulder and a toe, and bruised him up pretty good. And just a moment later Stoner highsided as well. He escaped major injury, but he pulled some muscles and he's already dealing with some time of flu so he's feeling quite crappy. Hopefully the two of them are healthy enough to give Valentino a run for his money tomorrow so the race is interesting. We took a bunch of pictures yesterday, not so many today. Here's a link to a gallery with all of our pics, but I'll post up a few of my favorites so far... James Toseland: Colin Edwards: Marco Melandri: Larry Pegram's 1098R's (AMA Superbike): The little monster hitching a ride: The start of the first race of the weekend, the AMA Supersport class (600cc's, young riders): All of the big races are tomorrow; MotoGP at 2, Daytona Sportbike at 4ish, American Superbike at 5:30ish. We'll be there! Here's another link to that same gallery. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 4th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#2
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Nice pictures, hopefully its going to be a close race like the last. Whats that massive black truck? And, GO STONER!!!!!!!!! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

July 4th, 2009, 09:29 PM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	It's a promo/marketing truck for Oakley sunglasses. I wouldn't have too much faith in Stoner for tomorrow. He looked like death after he got off the bike in the morning warmup, and then highsided himself pretty convincingly in qualifying, banging up someone who already wasn't feeling great. I think he'll be fast for the first few laps, but soon enough he'll back off to finish somewhere in the top 5 but not in contention for the win. I hope he surprises me though, as the best thing to root for is a close and exciting race, right? __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 4th, 2009, 10:33 PM	#5
ironglory ninjette.org member Name: Mhilz Location: Earth Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZZR600 Midnight Blue Posts: 114	just glimpsed a few rounds. t'was great. gotta get the fire outside going & had a few people. its great with the fire works in the background & the kids had a blast with our own mini fireworks. hope everybody's 4th of july was a blast!!! __________________________________________________ A mind is like a parachute, open it up & enjoy the view.

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Chamus57 ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r se Posts: 169	Just watched the replay of qualifying. Got a lil crazy towards the end. The pic's are awesome. I do hope Stoner is ok, he did look bad. I guess Lorenzo will race even though his second spill looked worse than the first. Will be watching tomorrow. Wish i could be there.

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