San Diego ObserDVations...

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Edited Date/Time 2/12/2012 5:43pm
From my eyes, telling it how I saw it, and using my words (remember I am French) being the most objective I could since I don't have to be politically correct...

http://dv12.blogspot.com/2012/02/san-diego-450-obserdvations.html
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MX690 2/12/2012 2:45am
2/12/2012 2:45am
Well done, that was a good read, nice to hear from someone who has more of an idea than most.
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spd721 2/12/2012 5:55am
2/12/2012 5:55am
Good write up DV
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moto282 2/12/2012 6:01am
2/12/2012 6:01am
Another good one DV. Keep them coming.
knowitalloveragainnovice 2/12/2012 6:10am
2/12/2012 6:10am
Good write up......didnt know you were doing these
so it is the first one ive read but the bitterness towards alessi is not an obserDVation.

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Ramrod 2/12/2012 6:12am
2/12/2012 6:12am
Good read. I would love for Stewart to let DV set up his bike for a race to see what happens.

Great perspective from a real racer who has been right there before.
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machine 2/12/2012 6:15am
2/12/2012 6:15am
pretty spot on analysis
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DPW 2/12/2012 6:23am
2/12/2012 6:23am
good read as always and thanks for the twitter coverage of the race.....I enjoyed the Alessi comments, lol
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Justin314 2/12/2012 6:28am
2/12/2012 6:28am
Awesome read. I unfortunately fell asleep watching last night, so I missed a good bit of it. Thanks!
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OldGuy 2/12/2012 7:39am
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Good Read. I like a guy that calls them as he see's them.
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englishman 2/12/2012 8:10am
2/12/2012 8:10am
DV - what would you say is the problem with Dungey in the whoops ?

Is it a suspension set up issue or a more major chassis / linkage issue ?
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bents 2/12/2012 8:16am
2/12/2012 8:16am
Enjoyed it DV-good work. I don't see what the fuss is about when he referred to Alessi. The guy had to get out of the way.
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exsarg 2/12/2012 8:17am
2/12/2012 8:17am
even though i hate the french dv 's site is now on my favourites. i mite even sign up for twitter----------------------- not!!!
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theKDXkid 2/12/2012 8:21am
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Great write up Davie!! Keep them coming. You are an excellent writer/rider......Smile
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Hut 2/12/2012 8:30am
2/12/2012 8:30am Edited Date/Time 2/12/2012 8:32am
Thanks DV, and also thanks for shooting out the tweet messages for those of us who aren't there, beaucoup a apprécié
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gspointer 2/12/2012 8:33am
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exsarg wrote:
even though i hate the french dv 's site is now on my favourites. i mite even sign up for twitter----------------------- not!!!
I know I shouldn't do this, but why do you hate the French? Have been to France? Met anyone from France? I have met some very nice people from France and have enjoyed myself everytime I went there.
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dv12.com 2/12/2012 9:18am
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knowitalloveragainnovice wrote:
Good write up......didnt know you were doing these
so it is the first one ive read but the bitterness towards alessi is not an obserDVation.
Look what I've wrote after A2 about Mike's ride.

"He actually rode really well. Still a little off in practice but he showed improvement in his riding. He was aggressive and was scrubing jumps like I haven't seen him do really often. He was 12th on the first a lap, just behind his brother and passed a handful of guys like Tickle, Chisholm and Metcalfe. He even caught up to Millsaps at the end who started 5th. That was a great ride and he showed a lot of determination and improvement in his riding. It was his best ride of the year so far."

The rest of the A2 Obser(D)Vations are here: http://dv12.blogspot.com/2012/02/dvobservzobserdvations-from-anaheim-ii…
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jeffro503 2/12/2012 9:23am
2/12/2012 9:23am
That was a really good write up David.....thank you!
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Sandberm 2/12/2012 9:50am
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Good writeup and I also didnt know you were doing these. I'l put your ObserDVations on my weekly to-read list.

And any blog with lots of math is a good thing. If you develope a secret logarithm for fantasy players, let me know.

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Smitch 2/12/2012 9:53am
2/12/2012 9:53am
Well done, DV.

I could see you and Windham announcing a race someday...
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Millbilly 2/12/2012 10:32am
2/12/2012 10:32am
I love the fact that DV replies to fans on twitter. He was at the race and answered all my questions last night. Well done ! DV need to be in the booth with RC and Fro
knowitalloveragainnovice 2/12/2012 10:55am
2/12/2012 10:55am
knowitalloveragainnovice wrote:
Good write up......didnt know you were doing these
so it is the first one ive read but the bitterness towards alessi is not an obserDVation.
dv12.com wrote:
Look what I've wrote after A2 about Mike's ride. [i]"He actually rode really well. Still a little off in practice but he showed improvement in his...
Look what I've wrote after A2 about Mike's ride.

"He actually rode really well. Still a little off in practice but he showed improvement in his riding. He was aggressive and was scrubing jumps like I haven't seen him do really often. He was 12th on the first a lap, just behind his brother and passed a handful of guys like Tickle, Chisholm and Metcalfe. He even caught up to Millsaps at the end who started 5th. That was a great ride and he showed a lot of determination and improvement in his riding. It was his best ride of the year so far."

The rest of the A2 Obser(D)Vations are here: http://dv12.blogspot.com/2012/02/dvobservzobserdvations-from-anaheim-ii…
Good to see the objectivity and that it can change week to week.

With so many race reports i dont want a sugarcoat like all the others but also Alessi and all the riders need to be judged by "where they are at" so if Alessi holeshots and gets 6th, 7, 8th that aint a bad night.
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jleews6 2/12/2012 11:12am
2/12/2012 11:12am
Thanks DV ,I enjoyed reading that. I hope JGR can get Jame's bike sorted out.
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Bill_Carroll 2/12/2012 12:27pm
2/12/2012 12:27pm
Re-watching the broadcast from last night and heard Emig (1:35 mark) saying that Marty Smith is managing Paluzzi's effort.
Good to see more and more veterans of the sport help in that regard.
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Bill_Carroll 2/12/2012 12:30pm
2/12/2012 12:30pm
Good read DV
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wildbill 2/12/2012 1:06pm
2/12/2012 1:06pm
Not bad for a motodrive monkey.

Kinda like you've raced at this level yourself. (he has kids. Beat the SX king several times.)
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Guzzler 2/12/2012 1:21pm
2/12/2012 1:21pm
Thanks very good!! I'll give you an A+ thanks
fasteddie69 2/12/2012 1:54pm
2/12/2012 1:54pm
It is so refreshing to read an article written by a former (very smooth and fast) pro, who understands the sport, is not tied to endorsements and says it how it is.

Thank you DV12, very much enjoyed!
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Gukamonster 2/12/2012 2:18pm
2/12/2012 2:18pm
Villopoto's pass on Reed reminded me of your pass on Ricky at Indy in 2002!

Oh and maths is not a real word, it's math. Nice engineerings on your column title.
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croom mx 2/12/2012 2:18pm
2/12/2012 2:18pm Edited Date/Time 2/12/2012 2:20pm
Dear DV I didnt read your blog but you must have said that RV is going to win the championship.

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