MotoGP Official Test at Sepang, Malaysia

[QSMKIV]

For those that haven't seen the results. It's good to see Loris and Team Suzuki being very competitive all weekend and Nicky slowly getting use to the Duc. It looks like Stoner's and Rossi's injuries aren't slowing them down any also. I hope 09' is going to be a good year.


Pos Rider Team Fastest lap Prev. Gap Lead. Gap Laps
1 Casey STONER Ducati MarlboroTeam 2:01.043 - - 38
2 Valentino ROSSI Fiat Yamaha 2:01.137 +0.094 +0.094 43
3 Loris CAPIROSSI Team Suzuki 2:01.262 +0.125 +0.219 60
4 Colin EDWARDS Tech3 Yamaha 2:01.413 +0.151 +0.370 22
5 Toni ELIAS San Carlo Honda Gresini 2:01.560 +0.147 +0.517 43
6 Chris VERMEULEN Team Suzuki 2:01.666 +0.106 +0.623 48
7 Jorge LORENZO Fiat Yamaha 2:01.907 +0.241 +0.864 61
8 Andrea DOVIZIOSO Repsol Honda 2:01.955 +0.048 +0.912 54
9 Mika KALLIO Pramac Racing 2:02.386 +0.431 +1.343 61
10 Nicky HAYDEN Ducati Marlboro Team 2:02.497 +0.111 +1.454 62
11 Alex DE ANGELIS San Carlo Honda Gresini 2:02.523 +0.026 +1.480 32
12 Sete GIBERNAU Guinea Ecuatorial 2:02.727 +0.204 +1.684 42
13 Randy DE PUNIET LCR Honda 2:03.418 +0.691 +2.375 50
14 Yuki TAKAHASHI Scot Racing Team 2:03.474 +0.056 +2.431 58
15 Niccolo CANEPA Pramac Racing 2:03.901 +0.427 +2.858 41
16 James TOSELAND Tech3 Yamaha 2:03.953 +0.052 +2.910 36
17 Yamaha Test Yamaha Factory 2:04.328 +0.375 +3.285 38
18 Yamaha Test Yamaha Factory 2:04.614 +0.286 +3.571 33

[DKM]

I think between MotoGP and World Superbike we'll be seeing the best racing. The US racing series is going to be crap.

[BLKBRD]

Good to see Edwards up that high; sad to see Nicky down that low, but he's getting there...)

And it is weird not seeing Kawasaki or Hopkins on the board and wish Toseland could be competitive but it's hard for courses he hasn't been on before.

[OneJoeZee]

I think World Superbike we'll be seeing the best racing.

fixed.

WSBK is the series to watch this year. There's so much depth in the talent.

[69camaro]

Joe, are you going to be at Miller Motorsports Park for the USA WSBK round?

[OneJoeZee]

I wish, dude. That would be awesome.

Maybe I should take a road trip to OOtah? I hadn't even considered that thought... Maybe I should?

[OneJoeZee]

Mapquest says it's about 10 hours to Miller.

hmm

[69camaro]

The FIM rated them as the best racing facility in 2008. The track is amazing for both racers and spectators. From any given seat, you can see at least 70% of the track at one time. I still can't believe how much fun I had last year at the inaugural MMP superbike race.
I say, if you can afford the trip then it's a must. I should be buying my tickets in a month or two.

[Aneed4speed]

I think between MotoGP and World Superbike we'll be seeing the best racing. The US racing series is going to be crap.

you read my mind. but that's generally how i always feel.

[QSMKIV]

Now the 09 GP seaon is getting interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/E...or+2009+season

[Worm]

As of the 2009 season Friday morning free practice sessions for all classes have been removed from the Grand Prix schedules and all MotoGP practice sessions (including qualifying) have been reduced to 45 minutes in length.

Electronic and hydraulic launch control systems and electronic suspension systems have been banned.

Furthermore, in the eight 2009 MotoGP World Championship races which follow the summer break, commencing with the 14th-16th August trip to the Czech track of Brno, each MotoGP rider will be restricted to the use of a maximum of five engines until the end of the season.

Wow. Interesting to say the least.

[balticMKIV]

What will make things more interesting is if Stoner pulls out for the season because of his injury. There are already a few articles floating around with him saying that if he can't get things together soon he will pull out for 09.

Looks like WSBK may be the series to watch since Rossi will most likely take another championship if Stoner pulls out.

[RRocket]

Yea...Stoner's injury prevents him from going any more than a few laps at a time. He certainly is not race distance fit yet....

[Worm]

If Stoner isn't racing it will be devastating for ratings of MotoGP with WSBK being so crazy stacked. Spies and Sykes on the new R1, Haga on the 1098r, Biaggi on the new RSV4, Xaus and Corser on the Bimmer, man I can't fucking wait!

[OneJoeZee]

Don't forget shakey burne on the 1098R as well. I'm expecting some big things from Neukirchner and Kiyo too.

[Worm]

Don't forget shakey burne on the 1098R as well. I'm expecting some big things from Neukirchner and Kiyo too.

I'm not. They'll get their 1-2 wins in the whole season.

I think Rea, Spies, Haga and Fabrizio will be the points leaders. Unless Biaggi and the new RSV4 throws a wrench in things.

I've heard all kinds of craziness about lap times, especially from Phillip Island. No telling on this one. I hope either Haga can keep it upright for a season for once (he deserves it) and get a title or Spies takes it home for the USA.

I don't even care I just can't wait for Sunday!

[OneJoeZee]

It's Haga's season to lose. He has the tools. If he can stay on the bike and be consistent, it should be his.

[balticMKIV]

Yes WSBK is the series to watch this year. The grid is STACKED. I also want to see Spies win for the home front, but I am rooting for Haga to take the series as he deserves it and is riding for my favorite marque!

[QSMKIV]

Today's times, to get everyone jacked up for the new season!


Superbike - Free Practice 1st Session
Update: February 27, 2009, 01:40 PM ET Comment Email Print

1 19 Spies B. (USA) Yamaha YZF R1 1'32.752
2 76 Neukirchner M. (GER) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'32.813
3 91 Haslam L. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1'33.015
4 71 Kagayama Y. (JPN) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'33.077
5 55 Laconi R. (FRA) Ducati 1098 RS 09 1'33.140
6 41 Haga N. (JPN) Ducati 1098R 1'33.239
7 56 Nakano S. (JPN) Aprilia RSV4 1'33.280
8 84 Fabrizio M. (ITA) Ducati 1098R 1'33.371
9 44 Rolfo R. (ITA) Honda CBR1000RR 1'33.433
10 23 Parkes B. (AUS) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'33.496
11 9 Kiyonari R. (JPN) Honda CBR1000RR 1'33.508
12 65 Rea J. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1'33.695
13 66 Sykes T. (GBR) Yamaha YZF R1 1'33.747
14 100 Tamada M. (JPN) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'33.835
15 33 Hill T. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1'33.845
16 96 Smrz J. (CZE) Ducati 1098R 1'33.901
17 3 Biaggi M. (ITA) Aprilia RSV4 1'33.909
18 67 Byrne S. (GBR) Ducati 1098R 1'33.991
19 7 Checa C. (ESP) Honda CBR1000RR 1'34.012
20 11 Corser T. (AUS) BMW S1000 RR 1'34.201
21 111 Xaus R. (ESP) BMW S1000 RR 1'34.780
22 25 Salom D. (ESP) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'35.851
23 24 Roberts B. (AUS) Ducati 1098R 1'36.222
24 99 Scassa L. (ITA) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'36.762
25 31 Muggeridge K. (AUS) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'36.853
26 77 Iannuzzo V. (ITA) Honda CBR1000RR 1'37.716
27 15 Baiocco M. (ITA) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'37.866
28 86 Badovini A. (ITA) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'38.676

[Worm]

Spies is the real deal man. I hope he wins and then we get to see him mixing it up with Stoner/Rossi in MotoGP next year.

1.5 seconds between Pole and 20th!

Its going to be some close and crazy racing!

Nice to see Parkes in the top ten on a Kawi!

[OneJoeZee]

Qualifying 1 times


This is awesome for Nakano IMO on a new bike.

It's amazing that some of the top spots are separated by a matter of only a few hundreths and in some places just a few thousandths...


1. Jakub Smrz CZE Guandalini Racing Ducati 1098R 1min 32.312s
2. Noriyuki Haga JPN Ducati Xerox 1098R 1min 32.569s
3. Leon Haslam GBR Stiggy Motorsport Honda CBR1000RR 1min 32.623s
4. Max Neukirchner GER Alstare Suzuki GSX-R 1000K9 1min 32.673s
5. Yukio Kagayama JPN Alstare Suzuki GSX-R 1000K9 1min 32.704s
6. Shinya Nakano JPN Aprilia Racing RSV-4 1min 32.928s
7. Michel Fabrizio ITA Ducati Xerox 1098R 1min 32.932s
8. Ben Spies USA Yamaha Italia YZF R1 1min 32.939s
9. Tom Sykes GBR Yamaha Italia YZF R1 1min 32.971s
10. Ryuichi Kiyonari JPN Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR 1min 32.991s
11. Max Biaggi ITA Aprilia Racing RSV-4 1min 32.995s
12. Regis Laconi FRA DFX Corse Ducati 1098R 1min 33.202s
13. Roberto Rolfo ITA Stiggy Motorsport Honda CBR1000RR 1min 33.206s
14. Carlos Checa ESP HANNspree Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR 1min 33.224s
15. Shane Byrne GBR Sterilgarda Ducati 1098R 1min 33.317s
16. Troy Corser AUS BMW Motorrad S1000RR 1min 33.377s
17. Jonathan Rea GBR HANNspree Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR 1min 33.418s
18. Makoto Tamada JPN Kawasaki SRT ZX-10R 1min 33.709s
19. Broc Parkes AUS Kawasaki SRT ZX-0R 1min 33.911s
20. Ruben Xaus ESP BMW Motorrad S1000RR 1min 34.080s
21. Tommy Hill GBR HANNspree Althea Honda CBR1000RR 1min 34.123s
22. David Salom ESP Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1min 34.487s
23. Brendan Roberts AUS Guandalini Racing Ducati 1098R 1min 34.123s
24. Karl Muggeridge AUS Celani Suzuki GSX-R1000 1min 35.716s
25. Luca Scassa ITA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1min 35.759s
26. Vittorio Iannuzzo ITA SCI Honda CBR1000RR 1mins 36.103s
27. Matteo Baiocco ITA PSG-1 Kawasaki ZX-10R 1min 36.514s
28. Ayrton Badovini ITA PSG-1 Kawasaki ZX-10R 1min 37.127s

[QSMKIV]

Go Aprilia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Qualifying #2.

1 65 Rea J. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1'32.161
2 3 Biaggi M. (ITA) Aprilia RSV4 1'32.306
3 96 Smrz J. (CZE) Ducati 1098R 1'32.312
4 41 Haga N. (JPN) Ducati 1098R 1'32.377
5 11 Corser T. (AUS) BMW S1000 RR 1'32.397
6 84 Fabrizio M. (ITA) Ducati 1098R 1'32.491
7 19 Spies B. (USA) Yamaha YZF R1 1'32.500
8 55 Laconi R. (FRA) Ducati 1098 RS 09 1'32.508
9 66 Sykes T. (GBR) Yamaha YZF R1 1'32.509
10 76 Neukirchner M. (GER) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'32.525
11 9 Kiyonari R. (JPN) Honda CBR1000RR 1'32.602
12 91 Haslam L. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1'32.623
13 71 Kagayama Y. (JPN) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'32.704
14 67 Byrne S. (GBR) Ducati 1098R 1'32.708
15 33 Hill T. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1'32.884
16 56 Nakano S. (JPN) Aprilia RSV4 1'32.928
17 7 Checa C. (ESP) Honda CBR1000RR 1'32.947
18 111 Xaus R. (ESP) BMW S1000 RR 1'32.992
19 44 Rolfo R. (ITA) Honda CBR1000RR 1'33.055
20 23 Parkes B. (AUS) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'33.104
21 24 Roberts B. (AUS) Ducati 1098R 1'33.588
22 100 Tamada M. (JPN) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'33.709
23 86 Badovini A. (ITA) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'34.174
24 25 Salom D. (ESP) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'34.194
25 31 Muggeridge K. (AUS) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'34.341
26 99 Scassa L. (ITA) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'34.390
27 77 Iannuzzo V. (ITA) Honda CBR1000RR 1'35.767
28 15 Baiocco M. (ITA) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'36.363

[Worm]

Those RSV4s are one of the best looking bikes I've ever seen. Good to know they run also.

[OneJoeZee]

Spies got the first pole of 09.

America, fuck yeah!!


new bike, new team, new track, new tires


new champ?

[Worm]

Anyone know where to watch both races? Looks like the fucktards at speed are going to do the traditional race 1 sunday race 2 and supersport tuesday.