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Mar 29, 2011 10:00:27 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on Mar 29, 2011 10:00:27 GMT 8
Hopkins ready for Rizla Suzuki return
GO HOPPER YEEHAA ;D
Monday, 28 March 2011
John Hopkins will be rolling back the years as he makes a return to the Rizla Suzuki team at this weekend’s Gran Premio bwin de España in Jerez.
Hopkins ready for Rizla Suzuki return
John Hopkins will make a return to MotoGP racing this weekend at the Gran Premio bwin de España, where he will be reunited with the Rizla Suzuki team for whom he finished fourth in the 2007 MotoGP World Championship.
The American rides as a replacement for the injured Álvaro Bautista on the team, having now fully recovered himself from a wrist injury that threatened his career last season. Hopkins is currently in the middle of pre-season testing for British Superbikes with the Samsung Crescent Racing team, and will start his Jerez experience with the opening practice session on Friday morning.
“I was shocked by what happened to Álvaro, especially after such good winter testing, and I really wish him a speedy and full recovery - I wanted the opportunity to get back on a MotoGP bike, but not under these circumstances,” explained Hopkins, who rode the GSV-R during the Qatar Test, but only for some commercial filming.
“I’m under no illusions that this will be tough weekend for me, as I’ve not been on a GP machine for a couple of years or ridden the new control tyres – except for the filming I did in Qatar a couple of weeks ago – so I realise this will be a step up from what I have been riding recently. The bikes have moved on in the last three years, but when I rode the GSV-R at Losail it seemed so familiar and I immediately had a good feeling, but that was at filming pace, so it’s going to be a lot different at race pace!”
Hopkins continued: “I know the Jerez track well, so it’s not like I need to learn a new circuit and I also know the team well so that that will help a lot. I will certainly be trying as hard as I can to get a good result and make sure that I don’t disappoint anybody – myself included. I want to say a big thank you to Suzuki and Rizla for giving me this opportunity and I intend to pay back their faith with a good performance on my return to MotoGP.”
The Rizla Suzuki team also hopes to welcome Bautista to Jerez, where he is planning to visit as a spectator as his recovery process continues to go well.
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Mar 29, 2011 10:02:17 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on Mar 29, 2011 10:02:17 GMT 8
A-Z of MotoGP DVD special offer from www.motogp.comMonday, 28 March 2011 Order a copy of A-Z of MotoGP on DVD now, and take advantage of a special discount price which is only available for a limited time! A-Z of MotoGP DVD special offer The 2011 MotoGP World Championship season is now underway and, with major rider and team changes over the winter, it could prove one of the most exciting and unpredictable Championship battles of recent years. Certainly, the racing at Qatar showed that anything is possible in 2011. With high hopes for an explosive season, what better time to discover the full story of MotoGP, from A to Z? The official documentary A-Z of MotoGP is a fascinating programme giving fans the inside line on the riders and factories that contributed to the glorious history of the Championship, as well as the low-down on rules, regulations and racing techniques and technology – including overtaking, G-force, aerodynamics, braking and more. It uncovers the racing heritage of Ducati, Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki, and hears all about Valentino Rossi from those who know him best – plus there are the champagne celebrations, glamorous grid girls and spectacular crashes! Mechanics, engineers, medics, MotoGP riders and other experts give you the ultimate guide to the ultimate two-wheel Championship. A-Z of MotoGP is distributed by DukeVideo.com, and for a limited period only this amazing programme can be purchased for just £4.99 – a saving of £15 on the RRP. This special price is available until the end of March and while stocks last.
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Apr 17, 2011 12:36:27 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on Apr 17, 2011 12:36:27 GMT 8
Schwantz thrilled with Texas MotoGP deal
The former world champion worked with organisers to ensure bike racing wasn't 'alienated' from the circuit plans. Kevin Schwantz has expressed his delight at having his efforts to bring MotoGP to his home state of Texas come to fruition.
The 1993 500cc World Champion has been instrumental in luring the premier motorcycling series to the newly conceived Circuit of the Americas, currently being built near the city of Austin.
Though the venue was originally intended to attract Formula 1 – which will visit the circuit in 2012 for the United States Grand Prix -, Schwantz says he pushed to ensure it would feature everything it needs to welcome two-wheel racing as well.
“Having watched the development of this facility I am genuinely excited about it, and I think it's going to be highly attractive,” he told the official MotoGP website. “From a rider's perspective, which is how I look at things, I think it's going to be a great track.
“It'll be really challenging, it's going to be safe and it's going to be a nice, long lap. As a rider you will have to work to be able to put good laps together in order to be able to stay at the front of the race. There are a lot of good things and for me it's a very exciting prospect.”
“One of my good friends here in Texas, Tavo Hellmund, is the one who put this whole project together. He is one of the three owners of the facility and when talking with him about it he was speaking about F1 – I was thinking that from a safety perspective we needed to make sure we didn't do anything that would alienate us from bringing bikes here.”
“When they got into the design process of it I got fairly hands on. I don't do a lot of work on the project day-to-day, but I sat in on quite a few meetings with the guys from the design group to make sure that we leave enough run-off for bikes, that it is safe enough for motorcycles, and hopefully that'll be something that everybody notices.”
The Circuit of the Americas will join the MotoGP schedule for the first time in 2013 and while it is not certain whether it will replace one of the two current US-based events or become a third, Schwantz is certain this move will help boost motorcycle racing's popularity in the country.
“It's all about the riders. If they like and love the place and feel it's safe, they will be the biggest advocates of it and will talk about it and like racing here, and that's what will attract the people here,” he said. “We want to try and make the profile of MotoGP here in America just like it is in Spain and Italy. We want it to be one of the top two or three forms of sports over here.”
“As riders we also know how excited people can be about racing. We want to be able to put everything in place to make it an event that everybody wants to come to, and one which you simply can't afford to miss.
“From a logistical standpoint we are going to have a track that's less than 10 miles from the state capital, with the airport being halfway between the city and the track. There are a lot of things that have been really thought through that will make it that much more enjoyable for the fans and a greater fan experience.”
Hope there is no oil on the track hehe
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Apr 17, 2011 12:45:45 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on Apr 17, 2011 12:45:45 GMT 8
MZ: joy at places ten and eleven - average english translation srry
Thanks to the rain on race day at Jerez MZ celebrating a good result - Max Neukirchner is tenth, eleventh Anthony West comes to the finish
Anthony West struggled despite a fogged visor to eleventh place finish
The MZ team has benefited from the rain on Sunday in Jerez. Under dry conditions Max Neukirchner (grid 30) and Anthony West (grid 36) have been on the trail in Andalusia still a chance. But in slippery conditions on Sunday afternoon, the two MZ-pilots were able to complete their talent to play off and the weaknesses of their machines.
West was a long time, promising in seventh place, had to fight but in the last third of the race with a studded helmet visor. In the end, for the Australians to book the eleventh place after him Neukirchner in the last turn could overtake. The Saxon started behaving, but got mightily in the final laps and celebrated its first top-10 finish in Moto2 World Cup.
"On my bike, the front fender was not mounted, and when it began to rain harder, a lot of water on the engine and the exhaust manifold was thrown up. The hot steam is high and has increased my helmet visor steamed up," said West. "It got worse, I had such a problem before. I just have seen nothing and went over the curbs."
The experienced West made the most of this situation and was limited to the MZ somehow to keep on the track. "I have often driven in the rain race, but this is something I've never seen. The setup of the bike was not perfect, but I have come so clear and so have many enemies out of date," said the veteran.
"We are not satisfied, even if the result would have been better still can fail," said managing director Martin Wimmer MZ. "The result we have to thank very clear to the skill of our drivers. What was the cause of Anthony's problems, we must investigate, then the necessary conclusions are drawn. This should not happen."
"A wet race is always such a thing. Either you come through well, or it is in danger of overthrow," Neukirchner philosophically after the race. "I'm very controlled driving, which was really mega fun. Although it has sometimes more, and rained sometimes less, I could consistently drive fast lap times. I am of course happy that I did the first time in my Moto2 career in the top ten
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Apr 27, 2011 11:18:32 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on Apr 27, 2011 11:18:32 GMT 8
MZ have a further update for Ant West next round at Estoril. Just have to change the number back to #13 hehe
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May 3, 2011 10:56:11 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on May 3, 2011 10:56:11 GMT 8
Following Sunday's Portuguese Grand Prix an official MotoGP test session took place at the Estoril circuit on Monday.
Only Randy de Puniet and Hector Barbera were not on track. de Puniet has gone for medical checks on his left knee, while Barbera cracked a bone in his back when he crashed out of Sunday's race.
Suzuki test rider Nobuatsu Aoki took over from Alvaro Bautista in the afternoon, while Sunday's race winner Dani Pedrosa also finished early to rest his healing shoulder.
Round four of the MotoGP World Championship takes place at Le Mans, France, on May 13-15...
1. Marco Simoncelli ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini 1m 36.211s (70) 2. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing 1m 36.316s (91) 3. Casey Stoner AUS Repsol Honda Team 1m 36.602s (49) 4. Cal Crutchlow GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 1m 36.850s (71) 5. Valentino Rossi ITA Ducati Marlboro Team 1m 37.382s (82) 6. Colin Edwards USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 1m 37.410s (51) 7. Ben Spies USA Yamaha Factory Racing 1m 37.421s (69) 8. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Repsol Honda Team 1m 37.460s (63) 9. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Marlboro Team 1m 37.463s (89) 10. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team 1m 37.679s (17) 11. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini 1m 38.032s (73) 12. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing 1m 38.087s (85) 13. Toni Elias ESP LCR Honda MotoGP 1m 38.412s (108) 14. Loris Capirossi ITA Pramac Racing Team 1m 38.633s (97) 15. Nobuatsu Aoki JPN Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 1m 38.850s (68)
2011 Portuguese Grand Prix: Pole position: Jorge Lorenzo ESP Fiat Yamaha 1m 37.161s Fastest race lap by Manufacturer: Honda: Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda 1m 37.629s Yamaha: Jorge Lorenzo ESP Fiat Yamaha 1m 37.865s Ducati: Valentino Rossi ITA Ducati Marlboro 1m 38.318s Suzuki: Alvaro Bautista ESP Rizla Suzuki 1m 39.888s
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May 3, 2011 11:00:38 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on May 3, 2011 11:00:38 GMT 8
Wayne's Weekly - #53 Monday, 02 May 2011 19:14 Share this article BEST RIDE EVER! What a massive result by Dani Pedrosa. Before Sunday’s Portuguese MotoGP I didn’t give him much of a chance, primarily because he’s just had a shoulder operation and secondly because there’s nothing in his past record to suggest he was capable of such a well-crafted ride. I underestimated him and he responded with the most calculating effort I’ve ever seen him put in. Unable to take the lead early on, he just sat behind Jorge Lorenzo for most of the race. It was an extremely intelligent approach.
In the early stages Dani’s lines weren’t as effective as Jorge’s and he certainly wasn't as quick. But by opting to sit behind his fellow Spaniard he was able to learn some valuable lessons. Did you notice that his lines changed according to what Lorenzo was showing him and that his lap times subsequently improved during the race? He then used all that gathered information against the world champion when the time was right. Lorenzo, despite being on the sweetest handling bike around that track without a doubt, had no answer.
It was all brilliantly managed and there were no worn tyre issues to cause the types of late-race problems that Dani normally encounters. Maybe this latest injury has been a blessing in disguise. When you go into a race injured, some of your best rides can come out of it. Maybe it’s because an injury forces you to be a bit more reserved and settled and encourages you to take a more calculated approach. Either way, he’s certainly given everyone something to think about. Especially Casey Stoner.
Third place was a fairly disappointing result for Casey, who all of a sudden has lost that air of invincibility he’s enjoyed since pre-season testing. I picked him for the win at the start of last week, but the bottom line is he couldn’t catch Dani on the same bike. He didn’t look like he had it together the whole weekend. I was a bit surprised and I think so was he, to be honest. For some reason his bike wasn’t working that well in the last two sections of the track, and I also don’t think he was in the right frame of mind. Maybe all this off-track banter between him and Rossi after the Jerez incident is affecting him. He certainly wasn’t riding like Casey and he quickly needs to get beyond it all and move on as soon as possible.
SOME RANDOM THOUGHTS ON THE REST Marco Simoncelli needs to cool it. He’s obviously very talented and very fast, but he’s simply jumping off the bike too regularly. It’s disappointing because I think he would have been in with a good chance of a top three finish on the weekend. I think Valentino did an OK job with a bike that’s still not very good. The Ducati seems to have improved a little bit but it’s clearly still a long way behind. Vale wouldn’t have been pleased at being pipped on the line for fourth by Dovizioso, but that simply came down to Rossi not having the confidence to carry corner speed onto the main straight.
Someone asked me the other day if Casey would still be winning on this year’s Ducati if he’d stayed with the team. I think the answer is no. Not even he could make up the shortfall to the Yamahas and Hondas that the bike now suffers. If he'd stayed, he'd be suffering the same front-end losses he suffered last year.
I was also impressed by Cal Crutchlow’s effort on the weekend. At the beginning of the year I wasn’t convinced that he should get a start in MotoGP just yet but he’s proved me wrong so far. He’s a real fighter - I’ll give him that. It’s the type of attitude you need to make it in MotoGP and it’s great to see.
THE SHOW JUST GETS BETTER Now in its second year, I think it’s fair to say that the Moto2 show has improved even more. While it definitely had its training wheels on last year, the class has gone up another step in 2011 and I think it still has more development to go. My kids love watching it because everyone’s sideways into the turns and the whole thing has a feeling of rawness about it. It’s a great spectacle that really highlights rider ability more than anything else. I’ve seen some incredibly good riding and I’ve seen some really silly things out there, but that’s all pretty normal in a category like this.
While I also think it’s a great training ground for bigger and better things, I can’t see anyone out there who I’d currently recommend for a seat in MotoGP next year. Everyone still needs more experience and practice. As we saw on Sunday, Stefan Bradl is perhaps showing the best potential for a future move to the premier class. He seems fast, intelligent and calculating, and may well be worthy of consideration by the end of the year. The rest have further to go. Andrea Iannone is very fast and entertaining, but crashes like the one he had in Portugal after such a great charge through the field shouldn’t be happening.
I also have to say I’m a little surprised by Marc Marquez. Three races and three crashes certainly isn’t a good way to start the season for a world champion. I think he’s over-trying and over-riding the bike, trying to live up to his reputation and everyone’s expectations of him. He’s simply trying to go too fast, too soon. That ill-fated move on Scott Redding was never going to work and he was quite unwise to attempt it. He needs to cool things a little bit, relax, and develop some maturity. He’s still very young and very talented. There’s no rush.
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May 19, 2011 9:55:00 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on May 19, 2011 9:55:00 GMT 8
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Stoner pleased with his first run on 2012 HRC prototype
How was the first shakedown of the 2012 bike?
“Everything’s gone very well, very positive. It’s nice just to be riding a 1000cc bike again to be honest, to feel the engine and feel the power again. Even using the higher gears on the 800cc it normally runs out of power, this one is still going, still pushing and still spinning. It was a lot of fun, I definitely enjoyed the first day. Everything we have tried so far seems to be working so no complaints with the bike, this is definitely the right way to go. For our first test I think the biggest disappointment is that Dani (Pedrosa) was not here to test the bike. I think his input for this bike was going to be very important and hopefully later in the year we can get as much input from him as possible, which would be good. We need as much data as we can on this bike, ready for next season, so far we’re very happy with it.”
Given that this was the first day of testing on the bike, what was the focus?
“It was basically just a shakedown of the bike to understand what it’s doing, how it reacts under braking, and things like that. Trying to iron out some of the weaknesses we’ve got with the 800cc now and it seems to be working. The braking point seems to be a lot stronger than we’ve had in the past. Stability in the front going into the turn also seems to be very good. Of course they want to know the characteristics of the power. Being a 1000cc it’s a bit more lean than an 800cc, being a bit more aggressive on the power. The 1000cc is just so smooth. You’ve got that much feeling with it, there’s no problems.”
How similar, or different, is it to the 800cc bike that you are currently riding?
“The general feel of it is very similar. There a few little positions here and there; footrest, seat and handlebars, which are slightly different, but in general the transition was quite quick because there wasn’t too much difference with the bike. It’s mainly power under braking which is definitely a lot better, just the power and how smooth it is and how much torque we’ve got to play with. We had to change the gearbox for this track (Jerez) because it’s working so much of a different range, compared to the 800cc. There are a few little things you’re going to have to get used to riding a 1000cc again but today was a lot of fun.”
What sort of feedback have you given to the engineers?
“Basically what they needed to hear, not so much about what direction to go in because I think they are pretty well set on their direction, as well as the fact it’s working so well. They haven’t changed so much from what we have got with the 800cc now. They have basically gone in that direction and just slightly changed chassis stiffness and things like that. We are just working on the actual bike at the moment, trying to get it working a little better with what we’ve got right now and then if we can’t, then of course they’ll go away and try and improve those areas. We’re definitely happy with the progress they’ve made.”
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Jun 15, 2011 8:39:20 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on Jun 15, 2011 8:39:20 GMT 8
Hayden resumes GP12 development at Mugello
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
The work of the Ducati Corse Department continues without pause. Notwithstanding the current intense race schedule, both Ducati Team riders are busy at a Mugello test this week to continue the development of the GP12, while the Test Team simultaneously continues its work on the GP11 with Franco Battaini.
After riding with Battaini on Monday, Vittoriano Guareschi today once again donned his Team Manager hat to follow the work of Nicky Hayden and his team, along with Technical Director Filippo Preziosi. Valentino Rossi will take to the track tomorrow, during the last day of the test.
“It was a positive day,” the American rider said at day’s end (83 laps), “even if the track conditions this morning weren’t great because of the rain last night. That caused us to get started a bit late, but we worked on the setup and some new changes that have been made to the GP12. I only started having better feeling after the lunch break, when the sun made the track conditions better. The new asphalt is definitely a big improvement, especially in some spots, like the two Arrabbiate corners, which are really fun now. I’m satisfied with the steps forward that have been made with the bike since the first time I tried it, at Jerez. Thanks to Filippo (Preziosi) for giving me the opportunity to ride it again.”
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Jun 22, 2011 14:58:55 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on Jun 22, 2011 14:58:55 GMT 8
Spanish woman Elena Rosell replaces injured Julian Simon at Aspar in Moto2
Elena Rosell has been confirmed as a replacement for injured Moto2 contender Julian Simon riding for Aspar Suter at the Dutch TT.
Elena Rosell will step in for Julian Simon who broke his right tibia and fibia in multiple places in a horror crash at the Catalan Grand Prix.
The 25-year-old Spanish woman becomes the first female world championship level rider since Katja Poensgen in 2003. She is currently the leading female rider in Spain and has a victory at Albacete (2009) in the Kawasaki Ninja Cup to her credit.
"I still can't believe the opportunity I have this weekend," Rosell said.
"The possibility of me joining up with the MAPFRE Aspar Team for a race was first discussed last week and it has been a nerve-wracking few days for me.
"It is an opportunity I have been hoping for ever since I began racing and I have to thank the MAPFRE Aspar Team for the faith they have shown in me. I am going to make my Moto2 debut with one of the best teams and words can't describe how that makes me feel.
"I can't wait to get to Holland so that I can start to believe it."
Rosell will make her debut in practice for the Moto2 race at Assen on the 23rd June.
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Aug 10, 2011 15:02:12 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on Aug 10, 2011 15:02:12 GMT 8
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Aug 16, 2011 9:09:52 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on Aug 16, 2011 9:09:52 GMT 8
Following Sunday's Czech Republic Grand Prix an official MotoGP test session was held at the Brno circuit on Monday.
The test marked the first time that the 2012 factory 1000cc bikes from Honda and Yamaha have gone head-to-head on track. Ducati was only testing its 800cc bike.
The Marc VDS Suter is a BMW-powered (1000cc) CRT entry being developed for next year. The Suter's best lap time, in the hands of Mika Kallio, was 6.342sec from the fastest 800cc bike in June's Mugello test
The next round of the MotoGP World Championship will be held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 28.
1. Casey Stoner AUS Repsol Honda (1000cc) 1m 56.168s (57 laps) 2. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing (1000cc) 1m 56.253s (28) 3. Ben Spies USA Yamaha Factory Racing (1000cc) 1m 56.306s (24) 4. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing 1m 56.727s (58) 5. Ben Spies USA Yamaha Factory Racing 1m 57.184s (15) 6. Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda (1000cc) 1m 57.264s (37) 7. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Marlboro 1m 57.533s (78) 8. Cal Crutchlow GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 1m 57.591s (74) 9. Toni Elias ESP LCR Honda 1m 57.903s (56) 10. Valentino Rossi ITA Ducati Marlboro 1m 58.266s (74) 11. Loris Capirossi ITA Pramac Racing 1m 58.387s (66) 12. Colin Edwards USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 1m 58.492s (44) 13. Mika Kallio FIN Marc VDS Suter (1000cc) 2m 0.144s (81)
2011 Czech Republic Grand Prix: Pole position: Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda 1m 56.591s
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Aug 25, 2011 9:46:28 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on Aug 25, 2011 9:46:28 GMT 8
Warren Willing signs with MZ Racing Team
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
The renowned Australian technician returns to World Championship paddock as new crew chief for fellow countryman Anthony West.
Warren Willing, who contributed to Wayne Rainey’s three World Championship titles and played a key role when Kenny Roberts Jr. won the title in 2000, will join the MZ Racing Team as the new crew chief of Anthony West this weekend at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix.
In recent races, MZ CEO Martin Wimmer himself had temporarily filled the position as crew chief, but will now stay back in MZ’s headquarters for the strategic planning of the company’s future.
“For the next few weeks, I need to be back home at the company, where we will shape the future of MZ. At the same time, Anthony West’s results were just not good enough in dry conditions, so we needed to take action within the team”, said Wimmer. “To find an experienced technician with very special skills on the chassis side was the obvious solution. When we found out that Warren, who has a world-wide reputation in this field, was available, we didn’t hesitate.”
In his own racing career, Wimmer crossed paths with Willing only once, when he rode the prestigious 8-hours of Suzuka alongside with Australian Kevin Magee back in 1987 and steered his factory Yamaha to a triumphant victory.
But altogether, Warren Willing’s career in motorcycle racing spans more than four centuries. Willing, who is now 59 years old, started 1970 as a racer in national competitions in Australia and New Zealand before moving up to the 750 cc world championship and the famous 200 miles of Daytona. In an accident at Northern Ireland in 1979, Willing suffered severe leg injuries and was forced to retire from racing.
Two years later, his second career started as a team manager and technician. His biggest success was the triple 500cc crown of Wayne Rainey in 1990, 1991 and 1992, when he worked as a crew chief in the team of “King” Kenny Roberts, who had scored three consecutive 500cc titles himself a decade prior to Rainey. In 2000, Willing was one of the key technicians within the Suzuki factory team, leading King Kenny’s son Kenny Roberts junior to the 500 crown. From 2004 on, Willing worked as a consultant and chassis constructor for KTM in the 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP categories with riders such as Casey Stoner, Mika Kallio and Julian Simon in the 125cc class and Hiroshi Aoyama in 250cc.
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Sept 16, 2011 8:02:09 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on Sept 16, 2011 8:02:09 GMT 8
A provisional calendar for the 2012 FIM MotoGP World Championship has been released today, and the schedule is as follows:
Date, Grand Prix - Circuit 15 April, Qatar* - Doha/Losail 29 April, Spain (STC) - Jerez de la Frontera 6 May, Portugal (STC) - Estoril 20 May, France - Le Mans 3 June, Catalunya - Catalunya 17 June, Great Britain - Silverstone 30 June, Netherlands** - Assen 8 July, Germany (STC) - TBC 15 July, Italy - Mugello 29 July, United States*** - Laguna Seca 19 August, Indianapolis - Indianapolis 26 August, Czech Rep. - Brno 16 September, San Marino & Riviera di Rimini - Misano 30 September, Aragon - Motorland 14 October, Japan - Motegi 21 October, Malaysia - Sepang 28 October, Australia - Phillip Island 11 November, Valencia - Ricardo Tormo – Valencia
* Evening Race ** Saturday Race *** Only MotoGP class STC (Subject to the contract) TBC (To be confirmed)
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Nov 4, 2011 20:05:25 GMT 8
Post by Jack 900SS on Nov 4, 2011 20:05:25 GMT 8
Dovi'stribute to Sic
The fate intertwined at times unbelievable plot to tie together the fate of two people. It takes seemingly incomprehensible ways to make the lives of two boys tie so far as related. Noticed it in the worst way Andrea Dovizioso, who had a relationship with Marco Simoncelli of rivalry born from the early races in mini.
"And 'since I was 8 years that I and Mark in one way or another we face, we were close - says Forli - The evolution of our sport we did it together, though not the exact same time. He was a pilot to look at and I was afraid, and that soon he always gave 100 percent on track. The SIC was always in my thoughts, he was one with which I wrestle with more effect, beat or be beaten. " A competitive rivalry and antipathy that have never touched the respect they entertained for each other.
When he died it opened a hole in the heart of Dovi, "until the day of the funeral of Mark was a constant thought, impossible to think of something else - he explains - Tuesday I went to his family and see her as strong and united Europe helped me. After Thursday's as if he had pulled down a gate, even though the thought remains. " Andrea was able to find a new force: "In these moments we must try to turn all the negative feelings motivations, it must be done to Mark, he would be happy. Do not forget that he is ending his life at its best, without suffering and doing what he loved. "
Tomorrow will be time to go back in the saddle: "I'm not afraid - ensures Andrea - a few days ago I rode the bike to cross to get it out and I have not had any negative feeling. This is our passion, one that allows you to look ahead, even if the vacuum left by Mark's remains. "
This day will be important for Dovi, "the last race in the HRC, the third in the league to play with Pedrosa, on Tuesday the first test with the Yamaha, my new bike - still - are all feelings that I have never tried and you can not handle, it's as if I had less self-control of myself. "
Until the close the visor of his helmet, and run with Sic in the eyes and heart.
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