Ben Spies first MotoGP Sunday

JPT wrote: Ben's smart and I think he's going to be a little careful. This one's a gimme. He's got the job and no worry about points. I think he'll be using it to learn for next year. Doubt if he gets too cocky.

Besides, he rode a couple for Suzuki didn't he?

SuperFan45 wrote: I thought he did ride a few before.

SuperFan45 wrote: I thought he did ride a few before.

JPT wrote: Saturday Morning. From SOUP.

Stoner Leads Valencia MotoGP Practice Two
results of that practice session can be found in the table below
by staff
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Pos. Rider Team Bike Time
1 Casey Stoner Ducati Marlboro Ducati 1:32.819
2 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Honda 1:32.987
3 Jorge Lorenzo Fiat Yamaha Yamaha 1:33.065
4 Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha Yamaha 1:33.354
5 Nicky Hayden Ducati Marlboro Ducati 1:33.664
6 Andrea Dovizioso Repsol Honda Honda 1:33.717
7 Colin Edwards II Tech 3 Yamaha Yamaha 1:33.784
8 Randy De Puniet LCR Honda Honda 1:33.857
9 Alex De Angelis San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 1:34.004
10 Mika Kallio Pramac Racing Ducati 1:34.089
11 Tony Elias San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 1:34.111
12 Ben Spies Yamaha 1:34.196
13 Marco Melandri Hayate Racing Kawasaki 1:34.210
14 Loris Capirossi Rizla Suzuki Suzuki 1:34.407
15 Aleix Espargaro Pramac Racing Ducati 1:34.626
16 James Toseland Tech 3 Yamaha Yamaha 1:34.673
17 Chris Vermeulen Rizla Suzuki Suzuki 1:34.693
18 Gabor Talmacsi Scot Honda Honda 1:34.871

JPT wrote: Saturday Morning. From SOUP.

Stoner Leads Valencia MotoGP Practice Two
results of that practice session can be found in the table below
by staff
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Pos. Rider Team Bike Time
1 Casey Stoner Ducati Marlboro Ducati 1:32.819
2 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Honda 1:32.987
3 Jorge Lorenzo Fiat Yamaha Yamaha 1:33.065
4 Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha Yamaha 1:33.354
5 Nicky Hayden Ducati Marlboro Ducati 1:33.664
6 Andrea Dovizioso Repsol Honda Honda 1:33.717
7 Colin Edwards II Tech 3 Yamaha Yamaha 1:33.784
8 Randy De Puniet LCR Honda Honda 1:33.857
9 Alex De Angelis San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 1:34.004
10 Mika Kallio Pramac Racing Ducati 1:34.089
11 Tony Elias San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 1:34.111
12 Ben Spies Yamaha 1:34.196
13 Marco Melandri Hayate Racing Kawasaki 1:34.210
14 Loris Capirossi Rizla Suzuki Suzuki 1:34.407
15 Aleix Espargaro Pramac Racing Ducati 1:34.626
16 James Toseland Tech 3 Yamaha Yamaha 1:34.673
17 Chris Vermeulen Rizla Suzuki Suzuki 1:34.693
18 Gabor Talmacsi Scot Honda Honda 1:34.871

tcannon521 wrote: Spies is looking good in qualifying!!!

tcannon521 wrote: Spies is looking good in qualifying!!!

calimxer91 wrote: MotoGP Qualifying 1. Casey Stoner (Ducati) 1:32.256 2. Dani Pedrosa (Honda) 1:32.519 3. Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) 1:32.537 4. Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) 1:32.922 5. Colin Edwards (Yamaha) 1:33.085 6. Nicky Hayden (Ducati) 1:33.154 7. Randy de Puniet (Honda) 1:33.391 8. Toni Elias (Honda) 1:33.475 9. Ben Spies (Yamaha) 1:33.539 10. Andrea Dovizioso (Honda) 1:33.776

calimxer91 wrote: MotoGP Qualifying 1. Casey Stoner (Ducati) 1:32.256 2. Dani Pedrosa (Honda) 1:32.519 3. Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) 1:32.537 4. Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) 1:32.922 5. Colin Edwards (Yamaha) 1:33.085 6. Nicky Hayden (Ducati) 1:33.154 7. Randy de Puniet (Honda) 1:33.391 8. Toni Elias (Honda) 1:33.475 9. Ben Spies (Yamaha) 1:33.539 10. Andrea Dovizioso (Honda) 1:33.776

tcannon521 wrote: I wish him all the luck in the world, but he honestly better up his game a bit to play with these guys...

tcannon521 wrote: I wish him all the luck in the world, but he honestly better up his game a bit to play with these guys...

BUTCH wrote: WOW 3 american riders in the top 10!

BUTCH wrote: WOW 3 american riders in the top 10!

calimxer91 wrote: MotoGP Qualifying 1. Casey Stoner (Ducati) 1:32.256 2. Dani Pedrosa (Honda) 1:32.519 3. Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) 1:32.537 4. Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) 1:32.922 5. Colin Edwards (Yamaha) 1:33.085 6. Nicky Hayden (Ducati) 1:33.154 7. Randy de Puniet (Honda) 1:33.391 8. Toni Elias (Honda) 1:33.475 9. Ben Spies (Yamaha) 1:33.539 10. Andrea Dovizioso (Honda) 1:33.776

gsxrcr28 wrote: Nicky having a good run so far.

gsxrcr28 wrote: Nicky having a good run so far.

tcannon521 wrote: Hopefully he gets through the first few turns safely and is able to work forward as the race goes on.

tcannon521 wrote: Hopefully he gets through the first few turns safely and is able to work forward as the race goes on.

dougie wrote: A couple of years back you guys were telling me that Honda was giving Dani a better bike than they were Nicky. Is the same thing happening now with Stoner?

And I dont care about exact positions but how do you see the 3 Americans finishing this weekend. 123?

dougie wrote: A couple of years back you guys were telling me that Honda was giving Dani a better bike than they were Nicky. Is the same thing happening now with Stoner?

And I dont care about exact positions but how do you see the 3 Americans finishing this weekend. 123?

dougie wrote: A couple of years back you guys were telling me that Honda was giving Dani a better bike than they were Nicky. Is the same thing happening now with Stoner?

And I dont care about exact positions but how do you see the 3 Americans finishing this weekend. 123?

JPT wrote: No body else but Stoner has been able to ride the Duc with any success. Nicky's done about as well as anybody.

The way things have gone this year, at least one Yank will get knocked down or booted off the track by somebody ramming them from behind and the other two will finish 5th and 8th.

JPT wrote: No body else but Stoner has been able to ride the Duc with any success. Nicky's done about as well as anybody.

The way things have gone this year, at least one Yank will get knocked down or booted off the track by somebody ramming them from behind and the other two will finish 5th and 8th.

dougie wrote: A couple of years back you guys were telling me that Honda was giving Dani a better bike than they were Nicky. Is the same thing happening now with Stoner?

And I dont care about exact positions but how do you see the 3 Americans finishing this weekend. 123?

JPT wrote: No body else but Stoner has been able to ride the Duc with any success. Nicky's done about as well as anybody.

The way things have gone this year, at least one Yank will get knocked down or booted off the track by somebody ramming them from behind and the other two will finish 5th and 8th.

dougie wrote: Re: Stoner, why do you think that is? Is he just that gifted or was the bike built to his specs and it just hasnt suited the others riding styles?

It seems the Duc has been rocket ship ever since its tires first hit the tarmac. Remember the first year? They couldnt keep tires on it but it was the fastest thing out there and it seems in Caseys hands it still is (most of the time)

dougie wrote: Re: Stoner, why do you think that is? Is he just that gifted or was the bike built to his specs and it just hasnt suited the others riding styles?

It seems the Duc has been rocket ship ever since its tires first hit the tarmac. Remember the first year? They couldnt keep tires on it but it was the fastest thing out there and it seems in Caseys hands it still is (most of the time)

BUTCH wrote: I'd like to see all 3 of our boys finish in the top 10! I'd like to see Nicky come home and hit the Dirt track circuit. I know that will never happen because he will be where the money is , but I'd still like to see it.

BUTCH wrote: I'd like to see all 3 of our boys finish in the top 10! I'd like to see Nicky come home and hit the Dirt track circuit. I know that will never happen because he will be where the money is , but I'd still like to see it.

dougie wrote: Re: Stoner, why do you think that is? Is he just that gifted or was the bike built to his specs and it just hasnt suited the others riding styles?

It seems the Duc has been rocket ship ever since its tires first hit the tarmac. Remember the first year? They couldnt keep tires on it but it was the fastest thing out there and it seems in Caseys hands it still is (most of the time)

JPT wrote: Really don't know. I'd guess if you had the answer as to why only Casey can ride it Ducati would pay you big bucks.

JPT wrote: Really don't know. I'd guess if you had the answer as to why only Casey can ride it Ducati would pay you big bucks.

BUTCH wrote: Sometimes things just suit a certain riding style. Pretty obvous that the Duc and Stoner make a good match. It also has al ot to do with who's behind the scenes turning the wenches and what not.. Of course I know you guys know that , just say'n.

BUTCH wrote: Sometimes things just suit a certain riding style. Pretty obvous that the Duc and Stoner make a good match. It also has al ot to do with who's behind the scenes turning the wenches and what not.. Of course I know you guys know that , just say'n.

bhawkce wrote: Now that Nicky has a different crew chief dude he is doing a shit ton better than the beginning of the year. Duc seems happy after the change, i suspect next year will be better for him.

bhawkce wrote: Now that Nicky has a different crew chief dude he is doing a shit ton better than the beginning of the year. Duc seems happy after the change, i suspect next year will be better for him.

NachoDaddy wrote: Stoner went down on the sighting lap. No word yet if it was mechanical or brain fade.

NachoDaddy wrote: Stoner went down on the sighting lap. No word yet if it was mechanical or brain fade.

BUTCH wrote: Well , Ben did a great job and Yamaha made a good move to put him in there as it helped Edwards get 5th in the Championship. All three guys from the US made top 10. Next year is going to be awesome with 4 or 5 guys that realistically can win the championship .

BUTCH wrote: Well , Ben did a great job and Yamaha made a good move to put him in there as it helped Edwards get 5th in the Championship. All three guys from the US made top 10. Next year is going to be awesome with 4 or 5 guys that realistically can win the championship .

NachoDaddy wrote: That was a great result. I expected a 10th-15th like everyone else. SPEED Report said that Spies' last lap was his fastest of the race.

He may be a contender next year.

NachoDaddy wrote: That was a great result. I expected a 10th-15th like everyone else. SPEED Report said that Spies' last lap was his fastest of the race.

He may be a contender next year.

NachoDaddy wrote: That was a great result. I expected a 10th-15th like everyone else. SPEED Report said that Spies' last lap was his fastest of the race.

He may be a contender next year.

BUTCH wrote: I had him any where from 3 to 8th. I don't know if he'll be a contender to win the championship next year . I see him getting a few podiums and if things go really well, maybe a win. I think he'll be some where in the bottom half of the to 10 in points. JM2cents.

BUTCH wrote: I had him any where from 3 to 8th. I don't know if he'll be a contender to win the championship next year . I see him getting a few podiums and if things go really well, maybe a win. I think he'll be some where in the bottom half of the to 10 in points. JM2cents.

JPT wrote: I was impressed by the fact he actually was 12th at one time and moved up. Passed some good riders. Colin and Nicky did great today too.

JPT wrote: I was impressed by the fact he actually was 12th at one time and moved up. Passed some good riders. Colin and Nicky did great today too.

Kinetic1 wrote: Ben did a great job. Only one spot down on where I thought he would be. (no Stoner though) I think and hope we will see him running with Colin next year. I think if he was on the factory bike he would be faster than Collin though. Let's face it the tech 3 bike is a little behind on the development curve compared to the factory bike. What was it, 4 races until they got the new valvetrain last year?

Kinetic1 wrote: Ben did a great job. Only one spot down on where I thought he would be. (no Stoner though) I think and hope we will see him running with Colin next year. I think if he was on the factory bike he would be faster than Collin though. Let's face it the tech 3 bike is a little behind on the development curve compared to the factory bike. What was it, 4 races until they got the new valvetrain last year?

tcannon521 wrote: Good job spies!!!

I still can believe stoner tossed it away.

tcannon521 wrote: Good job spies!!!

I still can believe stoner tossed it away.

tcannon521 wrote: Good job spies!!!

I still can believe stoner tossed it away.

JPT wrote: They're saying it was cold tires.

JPT wrote: They're saying it was cold tires.

BUTCH wrote: Danny had his shit together yesterday.

BUTCH wrote: Danny had his shit together yesterday.

BUTCH wrote: Danny had his shit together yesterday.

JPT wrote: pedrosa is a little shit.

JPT wrote: pedrosa is a little shit.