here's a surprise

just checked the provisional grid from malaysia......

hoffman has qualified 5th and nakano 6th, lets hope they can keep it up for final qualifying tomorrow

I suspect Hoffman will fall off the pace when things get serious, but I see Nakano with a 7th place final qualifier and 8th in the race.

fingures crossed for a second kwaka poduim finish.

hope i'm not pushing it, twice in on season.............

The results are a bit "skewed" as the track was wet in parts for most of the session and some riders were not able to get the qual. tyres on in time.

However, let's not forget that Nakano qualified 5th last time and that Bridgestone seem to own this track with Tamada on pole and Hopkins in fourth followed by the green boys. And Kawasaki has done a lot of testing here in winter so they should have a decent set up to start with.

If Nakkas (or Hoffman even) gets a good start and a little luck I think we can be looking at another podium

Phil - keep your mobile on during the race

Derek

nakano has qualified in 3rd, yes thats on the FRONT ROW, i'll keep my phone on mate, no worries.

i was so excited when the session finished i rang chungy in hong kong.....go you green thing

Holy Snapping dog biscuits, Have to Do the Big "visor Tap" the Green Team may be a serious threat next year if we can carry this form over the off season. Bridgies have made a big difference but the Kwika' genuinely has Pace in a straight line and isnt jacked up in the ar$e as much as it was, so keep the Faith.......

GO Nakkers ...

Cheers Brett

I suspect Hoffman will fall off the pace when things get serious, but I see Nakano with a 7th place final qualifier and 8th in the race.

Hey, hey??? How's that then?

damn lucky if you ask me

Let's not forget the 125's either - congrats to Stoner.
ty

I suspect Hoffman will fall off the pace when things get serious, but I see Nakano with a 7th place final qualifier and 8th in the race.

Hey, hey??? How's that then?

"Picked it like a Dirty Nostril"

Jas, I'll buzz you for my melbourne Cup Picks.

Cheers Brett

Did I hear right during yesterdays Race. Hoffman may be looking for another ride ?? I'm sure thats what the comentators said was the rumour
or are they just playing with my mind ??
Bayliss would look good in GREEN !

Oh on a sader note they did say there was a rumour that nakkers was going back to 250's but I doubt that

mario

spewin missed the whole malaysian gp.

Did I hear right during yesterdays Race. Hoffman may be looking for another ride ?? I'm sure thats what the comentators said was the rumour

Did you watch the same race as me?? Or was that the bit I had a nap during?

I heard them say that Eckl has told him to step up the pace.. and well he he didn't finish.. So I'd say he 90% certain to be out of Team Heckle in 2005... Just hope they keep nakano, and get someone better than him.
He's got potential, but he can't be expected to develop the bike for Hoffman to go faster, and try to go faster himself... They need someone with lots more Moto GP experience to influence the development, and ride the socks of the ol' girl at the same time.. And I'm sure Nakano will do even better as a result.