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[dubc35]

Can someone make a new thread? It's a bit strange to post in a 2014-motorsport-thread

I created this thread and brought up the idea of a new one in 2015 and 2016 but most were fine staying in this thread. If someone wants to make a new one please do. I don't really have time to if we want more than just a new thread with a blank OP.

Edit, Re-read this and it kind of had a complaining/negative tone to it, didn't mean it to be that way. More than open to a new one if people want one.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

Is anyone watching this NASCAR all star race? Andy Grammar is singing and people are just staring at him and it's killing me. Lol

Also Go Jr.

 

[Vicious]

I'm watching it, and like the drivers I have no idea what's going on. These rules are ridiculous.

 

[B.K.]

Tony Stewart's getting a fine this week.

 

[B.K.]

Logano. I would have much rather seen Larson win. :/

What a horrible All-Star race.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

I was cheering for Larson! I like that kid. What a horrible set of rules

 

[B.K.]

I was cheering for Larson! I like that kid. What a horrible set of rules

It's too bad things didn't work out so he could go to Stewart-Haas, instead of Bowyer. Larson will never do anything as long as he's with Ganassi.

 

[Elfforkusu]

Reading the summary of the race, lmao

There cannot be a racing body more incompetent than NASCAR. You need a money printing machine to breed this much stupidity in leadership positions.

... I can't wait until they're hard enough for cash that they start selling off tracks!

 

[DrM]

Crazy Moto3 race today, 23 drivers ended in 3 seconds
Moto2 race red flagged, because rouge bike damaged safety barrier

EDIT: That was crazy stuff in Moto2, from confusion at restart to Baldasari-Zarco duel till the last corner

 

[bobnowhere]

I wish they still showed Moto2 and Moto3 on free-to-air in Australia. Oh well, time for the big bikes!

 

[Juicy Bob]

I hate how MotoGP is just 'The Valentino Rossi Show, featuring other riders'.

He's amazing. I get it. You don't have to keep going on about for literally all race, every race.

 

[clemenx]

Fucking engine It was shaping up to be a great three way fight.

Hope Marquez-Lorenzo can still deliver the goods.

 

[bobnowhere]

Dear Jack Miller,

To finish first, first you have to finish a fucking race!

Signed,

Everyone

 

[DrM]

Looks like there is something wrong with Yamaha engine, because Lorenzo had similar explosion in morning warmup

 

[Loris146]

Fuck engine.

 

[nny]

Holy crap what an ending!

 

[Juicy Bob]

Lorenzo.

Fair play.

 

[bobnowhere]

Thought Lorenzo was going to go down at the last corner when he hit the inside curb. Amazing stuff.

 

[nature boy]

Wow what an ending.

 

[Mastah]

What a final lap That's why I fucking love MotoGP.

Absolutely stunning races in all 3 classes. What a great day!

 

[nature boy]

354km/h top speed? Fucking hell.

 

[nny]

A wild Alonso appears!

 

[super.modulaire]

Entertaining race!

 

[super.modulaire]

Here is the full BBC-coverage from the North West 200 (road racing). Great event with some tragic incidents unfortunately.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAMsNfixmmI
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDGg643upIA
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NarpprE1neI

btw Bruce Ansley hit 209.8 mph (338 km/h) on his Superbike on public roads!

200 mph, 4 abreast on a country road.

 

[Mastah]

Dear Jack Miller,

To finish first, first you have to finish a fucking race!

Signed,

Everyone

This time it wasn't his fault:

"In the warm-up lap the front brake felt strange, so I adjusted the lever before the start," he explained.

"When I got to the first turn I braked normally, but as I was leaning the bike into it I felt the wheel lock up and I crashed.

"First of all I want to apologise to Baz and Miller, who I involuntarily involved in my crash."

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/124439/baz-could-face-sideline-spell-after-mugello-crash

 

[dubc35]

Whoa! Close finish to Indy car qualy!

Also, Indy cars go 230mph in 4th gear (out of 6)?! Wtf?

 

[Mastah]

Hinchcliffe on pole, that's a great story. One year after this place almost claimed his life, I'll be rooting for him next Sunday.

 

[thefro]

100th running of the Indy 500 is now completely sold out. Over 350k expected Sunday

They're actually lifting the local TV blackout in Indianapolis

 

[dubc35]

100th running of the Indy 500 is now completely sold out. Over 350k expected Sunday

They're actually lifting the local TV blackout in Indianapolis

They have a local TV blackout in Indy? As someone who absolutely despises draconian blackout rules (MLB.TV looking at you), I find that hilarious. I understand the intent but I don't think it's reality anymore (i.e. not going to persuade someone to buy tickets if something is blacked out).

Great news it is sold out though! My dad and brother went about 20 years ago. I would like to go at least once. I still need to get to an F1 GP as well. Actually, the Portland ALMS race in 2006 is the only larger race I have been to (if you can even call ALMS @ PIR a large race lol).

 

[Chris R]

Going to miss the races on Sunday for the first time in a long time. Taking a vacation instead of just chilling at home all weekend like I normally do.

Going to suck to know the winners of the races and not watch them live, just hope 3+ hours for each race is good on my DVR heh.

 

[Dilly]

Any of you guys stayed at a campsite during the Le Mans 24 hours?

Can't find any information if there is a time limit to enter the camp site, we would be arriving late friday evening.

 

[Vicious]

I don't think anyone besides Truex needed to show up to the Coke 600 tonight.

 

[B.K.]

I hope Truex wins, but his team always finds a way to lose.

 

[Vicious]

Truex always uses up his stuff early. I really want him to win, though.

 

[Vicious]

Truex finally wins in the most dominating performance in the history of nascar.

 

[B.K.]

I'm glad to see Truex win, but there's no way that car was legal. I wonder if Gibbs was trying something different on that chassis and engine, so if NASCAR finds something illegal, they can deny it.

 

[super.modulaire]

Finally it's time for the Isle of Man TT! My favorite motorsport-event of the year.

Michael Dunlop just did a 131.5 mph (average speed) lap in practice on his Superbike.

Absolutely insane. Just a few years ago that was the outright lap record and now they are doing these times in practice already...

 

[caramac]

RIP Luis Salom

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2016/06/03/statement-luis-salom/202682

 

[Psychotext]

Shocking.

 

[bobnowhere]

Strange loss of performance from Lorenzo, must have a serious issue.

Go Maverick!

Edit: Iannone facepalm!

 

[nature boy]

Fucking hell, give him a race ban

 

[Pterion]

Iannone doing what he does best, punting out (future) Ducati riders.

 

[Business]

Iannone is a lost cause.

On the bright side Rossi is back in the title charge after Mugello's engine failure so I'm glad about that.

 

[Big Takeover]

Watching Vale and Marquez pile it into T1 on those last few laps really takes the breath away. What a great race.

 

[Business]

Yeah that time Marquez got Rossi on T1 and Rossi had a look through the outside of T2 I had to stand up... heh. One could really tell how much they were dancing on the limit, specially Marquez, that save on the last chicanne was sick.

 

[Big Takeover]

Yeah that time Marquez got Rossi on T1 and Rossi had a look through the outside of T2 I had to stand up... heh. One could really tell how much they were dancing on the limit, specially Marquez, that save on the last chicanne was sick.

The front tire was all but washed out

 

[super.modulaire]

Watch the insane first race of this year's Isle of Man TT (Superbike).

https://youtu.be/XxdZusLWjuY

The riders pushed so hard, Michael Dunlop with a new lap record and the first sub-17-minute lap (133+ mph average speed).

 

[JetBlackPanda]

I am enjoying Pocono while at work today. Go Jr!

 

[Vicious]

Horrible wreck just now in the IndyCar race at Texas.

 

[DD]

I was just reading this piece on this Brazilian website about the "Russian Nascar", the Dzintara Volga that I've never heard about before, and I got curious about what other main series other countries have. Of course, some of them I know well, like Nascar in the US, BTCC in England, DTM in Germany, Stock Car in Brazil, TC2000 in Argentina, V8 Supercars in Australia...

Since this thread is kind of slow, and I'm interested to know, I ask you: what's the main series in the country you live? Explain with pictures and/or videos, and even specs if possible.