Anyone else talking RACING?! <--- of the motorcycle type

BSB testing times at Cartagena

1. Shane Byrne (Be Wiser Ducati) 1m:32.7s
2. Gino Rea (OMG Racing Suzuki) 1m:33.4s
= Michael Laverty (Tyco BMW) 1m:33.4s
4. Jake Dixon (RAF Regular & Reserves Kawasaki) 1m:33.6s
5. Josh Brookes (McAMS Yamaha) 1m:34.1s
= Glenn Irwin (Be Wiser Ducati) 1m:34.1s
= Christian Iddon (Tyco BMW) 1m:34.1s
= Taylor Mackenzie (Moto Rapido Ducati) 1m:34.1s
9. Danny Buchan (FS-3 Racing Kawasaki) 1m:34s (no specific time provided)
10. Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) 1m:34.5s
11. Tommy Bridewell (Movuno.com Halsall Racing Suzuki) 1m:35.0s

 

Moto Gp updated

1 ZARCO, Johann Monster Yamaha Tech 3 1:54.029 29 / 53
2 ROSSI, Valentino Movistar Yamaha MotoGP 1:54.276 0.247 0.247 42 / 49
3 DOVIZIOSO, Andrea Ducati Team 1:54.331 0.302 0.055 34 / 50
4 CRUTCHLOW, Cal LCR Honda CASTROL 1:54.457 0.428 0.126 29 / 57
5 VIÑALES, Maverick Movistar Yamaha MotoGP 1:54.471 0.442 0.014 38 / 40
6 MARQUEZ, Marc Repsol Honda Team 1:54.591 0.562 0.120 70 / 75
7 RINS, Alex Team SUZUKI ECSTAR 1:54.650 0.621 0.059 30 / 48
8 PETRUCCI, Danilo Alma Pramac Racing 1:54.659 0.630 0.009 32 / 56
9 LORENZO, Jorge Ducati Team 1:54.692 0.663 0.033 43 / 63
10 MILLER, Jack Alma Pramac Racing 1:54.749 0.720 0.057 54 / 56
11 PEDROSA, Dani Repsol Honda Team 1:54.774 0.745 0.025 29 / 44
12 MORBIDELLI, Franco EG 0,0 Marc VDS 1:55.132 1.103 0.358 38 / 54
13 SMITH, Bradley Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 1:55.179 1.150 0.047 42 / 47
14 ESPARGARO, Aleix Aprilia Racing Team Gresini 1:55.232 1.203 0.053 26 / 60
15 SYAHRIN, Hafizh Monster Yamaha Tech 3 1:55.273 1.244 0.041 30 / 44
16 ABRAHAM, Karel Ángel Nieto Team 1:55.300 1.271 0.027 25 / 50
17 BAUTISTA, Alvaro Ángel Nieto Team 1:55.347 1.318 0.047 34 / 58
18 RABAT, Tito Reale Avintia Racing 1:55.465 1.436 0.118 45 / 56
19 ESPARGARO, Pol Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 1:55.489 1.460 0.024 35 / 47
20 REDDING, Scott Aprilia Racing Team Gresini 1:55.595 1.566 0.106 29 / 54
21 NAKAGAMI, Takaaki LCR Honda IDEMITSU 1:55.763 1.734 0.168 39 / 40
22 SIMEON, Xavier Reale Avintia Racing 1:55.943 1.914 0.180 48 / 51
23 LUTHI, Thomas EG 0,0 Marc VDS 1:56.122 2.093 0.179 29 / 59

 

Speaking of the Desmo design, how much is gained in a non spring system?

 

Where was Iannone?

Go Zarco!

Oh and Rossi too. Gotta root for the old goat.

 

He was ill on the last test so didn’t take part.

 

It's looking like this year is going to be some really close racing. Hoping it's well fought for wins too. Give us the blacked leathers and body panels we got a few glimpses of last year!

 

Well, looky here...

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2018/02/26/ktm-and-tech-3-to-cooperate-in-motogp-from-2019/250544

 

That is what most thought would happen, should be interesting.

 

This interview with Poncharal points to the motivation behind it.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2018/03/05/the-past-present-and-future-of-tech-3-and-zarco/251162

 

good article,Yamaha must be gutted especially if no one runs the satellite team for a year my wife and I cannot wait for Qatar to come around

 

https://www.gpone.com/en/2018/03/05/motogp/official-tech3-with-ktm-from-2019.html

 

Interesting story on Ago.

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/riding-agostinis-mv-agusta-350?CMPID=ene030618#page-4

 

Good article, the incident at the TT involving Gilberto Parlotti would have stopped practically any other person ever getting on a motorcycle again, I saw it and will never forget it

He slid off in the wet at the Veranda and his sponsors polycarbonate helmet cracked open and his brains came out, fucking awful sight even for the IOM

I'm not sure but I thought he was either married to of Agostinis sisters or cousins

3 Hours later, after hearing what had happened Ago went out in his race and won

That's why Rossl or Marquez can never be G.O.A.T.

 

Yeah if MM and Rossi ran the GP at the IOM then maybe. lol

 

The Rookies should make for a fun year.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2018/...=March7_JerezTestD2M2_en&utm_campaign=Traffic

 

Anyone know about the British Talent Cup series starting this year?

http://www.britishtalentcup.com/about

 

Good find Gator, news to me, I'll see what I can find out

Sounds a bit like the series that got the young Mckenzie bros started, should be good

 

We need a program like that here in the US.

 

Not much at all. Some Interesting reading there.

Here are the support races for the BSB this year.
http://www.britishsuperbike.com/support/2018/

http://www.bikesportnews.com/news/n...tinue-british-motostar-quest-with-moto-rapido

 

Little bikes. Could be a lot of fun at the track. The new Ninja 400 looks very interesting.

https://www.cycleworld.com/which-small-sportbike-should-you-buy-in-2018?CMPID=ene030818#page-11