Sepang Test

[Pomp1]

Second day of test for MotoGp and after yesterday 2nd place Stoner is on fire (although he's still complaining about his wrist) as is Capirex on the Suzuki (1st yesterday). Rossi is on crutches, what the hell they do on holiday???? Today times as follows:
1. Casey STONER (Ducati) 2:01.483 (29 giri)
2. Loris CAPIROSSI (Suzuki) 2:01.555 (45)
3. Valentino ROSSI (Yamaha) 2:01.626 (40)
4. Dani PEDROSA (Honda) 2:01.860 (51)
5. Chris VERMEULEN (Suzuki) 2:02.086 (52)
6. Toni ELIAS (Honda) 2:02.232 (51)
7. Colin EDWARDS (Yamaha) 2:02.241 (37)
8. Andrea DOVIZIOSO (Honda) 2:02.434 (44)
9. Nicky HAYDEN (Ducati) 2:03.034 (58)
10. Jorge LORENZO (Yamaha) 2:03.056 (51)
11. Sete GIBERNAU (Ducati) 2:03.308 (40)
12. Alex DE ANGELIS (Honda) 2:03.518 (40)
13. Mika KALLIO (Ducati) 2:03.774 (55)
14. Niccolò CANEPA (Ducati) 2:04.021 (45)
15. Yuki TAKAHASHI (Honda) 2:04.332 (65)
16. Randy DE PUNIET (Honda) 2:04.507 (48)
17. James TOSELAND (Yamaha) 2:04.597 (36)
So what you make of this? some people probably find it hard to adapt to the Bridgestone, Hayden behind at over 1.5", Gibernau coming back and both Suzuki looking OK, Toseland 2" slower than Edwards..
Roll on the racing seasons..can't wait another 2 months

[Kato]

Two days of testing just prove that Hayden is just going to take over Marco's spot at the back, hope he gets fired PDQ and a decent rider get a chance.

[Pomp1]

Two days of testing just prove that Hayden is just going to take over Marco's spot at the back, hope he gets fired PDQ and a decent rider get a chance.

I doubt that Haiden will do as bad as Melandri..he's got a different riding style and he's a good rider (and he's got off already at a better pace, thus more confidence) and he is much better than Pedrosa IMO. I would like to see how Toseland measures up on the DD16 thought..I will look forward to see what Kallio and Dovi can do..

[giler]

After putting JT in my fantasy road race team 2 days ago, he is already GONE!

[Pomp1]

today's times
Casey Stoner (2'01"043)
Valentino Rossi (2'01"137).
Loris Capirossi (2'01"262)
Colin Edwards (2'01"413)
Toni Elias (2'01"560)
Chris Vermeulen (2'01"666)
Jorge Lorenzo (2'01"907)
Andrea Dovizioso (2'01"955)
Mika Kallio (2'02"386)
Nicky Hayden (2'02"497)
Some of the guys are lapping 0.5" faster than yesterday.
Next tests 1-2-3 march in Quatar, what a boring life..

[Pomp1]

After putting JT in my fantasy road race team 2 days ago, he is already GONE!
what's your team then? hard to get 6 top racers with that budget, isn't it? we should do a UKMOC mini league..

[BluprintZ]

I really hope Hayden gets his finger out, he's a decent fella and deserves to get on the podium again.
I wanted him to show everyone that it isn't just Casey who can handle the bike, we'll have to see.

G.

[Steve'o'M900]

Never used to be a fan of Hayden, but since Honda shafted their world champ, I've started following him. Reckon he'll do alright a 2.02 is not too shabby on his 1st test!!! JT needs to shake off the BRIT motogp usual flop, can't see how he's at the back? if he starts like that and the beginning of the season he'll be worrying too much about his position and will only make more mistakes! The all new Dukes are starting well though