PI What a Race

ozx6r · Post by **ozx6r** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:17 pm

that was a great race to watch and the results were great for vermulen - only wish nakano had of come in that lap earlier to swap tyres

Mojo67 · Post by **Mojo67** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:37 pm

Great race, very interesting with lots happening. Crap TV coverage from Ten. We lost lots of laps through ads, and they never seemed to focus on the right part of the action.

Love Marco's powerslide to finish, and Rossi's move to keep the Ducatis off the podium. Especially that Spaniard poof.

It was funny though that Nakkers wasn't getting on TV cause he was too far in front!

Jonno · Post by **Jonno** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:40 pm

Mojo67 wrote:Great race, very interesting with lots happening. Crap TV coverage from Ten. We lost lots of laps through ads, and they never seemed to focus on the right part of the action.

Love Marco's powerslide to finish, and Rossi's move to keep the Ducatis off the podium. Especially that Spaniard poof.

It was funny though that Nakkers wasn't getting on TV cause he was too far in front!

Great race, bugga about nakkers aye.. Good result for Chris

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:59 pm

Somebody needs to grab a roll of gaffer tape from one of the teams and use the whole roll on Greg Rust. That guy makes the most asinine comments imaginable!

I think Nakkers would have killed for a dry race - Motegi should be interesting. I don't think his wet setup was real good. He lost ground every lap even after swapping to wets, so I don't think the end result would be much different anyway.

Gibernau's comments after the race were a departure from his usual "poor me" form. Much better. Maybe one day he'll even be likeable!

I almost felt sorry for Pedrosa. Must have been embarrassing.

I'd love to have a high resolution pic of that final corner slide.

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:03 pm

Rusty wrote:Gibernau's comments after the race were a departure from his usual "poor me" form. Much better. Maybe one day he'll even be likeable!.

That might be pushing it a bit but did mak him sem a little less of a sok than we make him out to be.

Rusty wrote:I'd love to have a high resolution pic of that final corner slide.

Was pretty speccy to watch no argumdnt from me

Spud · Post by **Spud** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:30 pm

yeah gotta say it was a good race, especially to see team green out in front, and if it wasnt for that rain we might have seen the green on the podium.

there were some nice battles between alot of racers. made some good watching on telly, hopefully make it down there next year

it was good to see yet another aussie in the spot light, we might see a few more come up from the 250's if we're lucky

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:52 pm

amazing how Nakkers ran away...until it rained
and then confusion..bikes in and out
even the course commentators were getting confused
pity Vermuelen didn't get it

Slow and wobbly · Post by **Slow and wobbly** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:09 pm

CH 10 should be crucified for the programing. I Know they have comercial obligations but still to take ad breaks during crucial times is unforgivable. During the delayed start they managed to grab an additional 3mins.

CH 10 get a big black dog up ya

Bloody good race though, to see Rossi make up over 3 secs in the final 2 laps was unbelievable, and Melandri's smoking finish was incredible.

GOOSH · Post by **GOOSH** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:56 pm

it was my first time down at the island and i must say i absolutely loved it and that i will be down every year. excellent race, just cant wait till next time for when i get to ride the zxr

slojo · Post by **slojo** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:39 pm

definately an exciting arvo of racing in all the classes!
photo finish for de angelis and lorenzo in the 250s!

yeah bit unlucky for nakano, i think he knew his wet setup wasn't as competitive so as soon as it started to rain he was screwed regardless of when he went to pit so he took a gamble on staying out just one lap longer on slicks, didn't pay off this time unfortunately.

but it was certainly good to see vermuelen representing the home crowd on the podium!

javaman · Post by **javaman** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:11 pm

Some piccies ... look how cloce melandri's head is to the screen !! ... boy my ears are still ringing

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:37 pm

Mate that photo of Melandri is excellent.... well done

Spud · Post by **Spud** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 6:40 pm

nice action shots there,
you were right on the ball with the button for the shots
good effort

HemiDuty · Post by **HemiDuty** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:05 pm

Yeah that was an awsome race. I was spewing when the rain really started coming down as I knew that would signal the end of it for Nakkers. But turned out to be a great race anyway. Melandri fucking rocks! That slide was totally inspirational. What a legend. And Chris was great, I hope him and Stoner have some great races in the future (and get along together whilst they do it).

I was really hoping De-Angel would get past the Lozenge half way through the last lap, but he left it too late. Close though.

Barrabob · Post by **Barrabob** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 6:24 pm

Was awsome to see a kwaka out the front where it should be even if it was only for 2 laps.

Someone needs to make a adjustment to knakers traction control you never see him spinup or slide or overtake for that matter and the bike seems quick enough to get out to the pointy end.