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Official Motorsports Thread of 2013 (MotoGP, WRC, Le Mans, Nascar, IRL, V8's etc)
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RIP Jason Richards
Edit: That's so weird, I don't think I've ever seen anyone take off glasses before taking off their helmet. For some reason I thought that no motorsport drivers wore glasses at all. Gives me hope
Just some fella who won Bathurst a couple of times...
I missed anyone taking glasses off, but a few of the current drivers wear them, Tander springs to mind.
Yep. My favourite noise in current motorsport I think. NASCAR comes close, but there is not as much change in the noise on the ovals.
Oh fuck, I completely forgot about Bowe
Oh, and... um... that Holden guy. I think he raced with Skaife. Older dude. Not Richards. Edit: Larry Perkins.
And his son Jack, too.
RIP Jason Richards
Edit: That's so weird, I don't think I've ever seen anyone take off glasses before taking off their helmet. For some reason I thought that no motorsport drivers wore glasses at all. Gives me hope
Sebastien Bourdais and Thierry Neuville are 2 drivers I know who wear glasses.
Spaceman Spiff
Member
McNish is reeling Treluyer in. I thought the ~30 sec deficit after the final stop would be too much to overcome with 30 minutes to run, but after taking new tires the #2 has made up 20 seconds in around 15 minutes.
Someone uploaded all the V8 Supercars action from Saturday, 4 hrs worth.
Includes V8 Supercars qualifying and races 6 and 7, V8 Utes race, and NZ V8s race.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8EOX7nhaE4
Includes V8 Supercars qualifying and races 6 and 7, V8 Utes race, and NZ V8s race.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8EOX7nhaE4
I just ordered my V8 Supercar tickets for the Austin 400.
Turn 1 section 5 row 43 and I plan on migrating around over the weekend to the general admission areas to get different views. Having 4 races with 4 qualification sessions and practices to watch is going to be stupendous!
Turn 1 section 5 row 43 and I plan on migrating around over the weekend to the general admission areas to get different views. Having 4 races with 4 qualification sessions and practices to watch is going to be stupendous!
For those who missed (like me) the 1s tround of Super GT, here's a short recap of the whole race: Super GT Round 1 Okayama
And the battle between the GT-R and the 2 HSV-010
And the battle between the GT-R and the 2 HSV-010
That was a fun battle. I switched from the pure sounds stream I was watching to one with Japanese commentary so I could hear the excitement as they got closer to the end of the race. I really dig their exhuberance.
Good shit! Are they pricey at all?
Awesome.
Very jealous, I expect many photos.
Damn, good shit.
$125 after fees and shipping. Parking was $60 for 3 days but it is the closest lot to my section.
Yeah there will be lots of pics and videos.
The support races look to be good stuff too. Porsche GT3 Trophy Cup West and multiple other class races (GT/Compact Cars) with Pirelli World Challenge Series.
Lots of beer, food and sunscreen and the weekend should be one to remember. Hopefully a number of Aussies make the trip too to add some international flavor.
I will be crashing at my roommates' sisters apartment so lodging is super cheap as long as I treat her to some dinners. She is super cool and didn't mind me staying there a week for F1.
bobnowhere
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Loeb's Pike's Peak challenger. I think I'm in love.
Loeb's Pike's Peak challenger. I think I'm in love.
Now that it is tarmac all the way, I have sort of lost interest. Looks like a beast of a car though, super specialised.
Yeah, they sure screwed that pooch. No good reason for them to pave it :/
And his son Jack, too.
Jack is an insulin dependant diabetic, too. A real nice bloke. I'm not one to usually chase signatures, but I did get Jack to sign my insulin pump a few years ago.
In case anybody was wondering what James Toseland has been up to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=moYpWjt-5-0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=moYpWjt-5-0
oipic
Member
I thought Jack did a wonderful job in the commentary box calling the support races during Ten's Aus GP coverage, too - can definitely see a career in the media for him long-term, if he's keen to do so. Speaks well, seems very knowledgeable, and he possesses a contagious brand of enthusiasm.
Big Takeover
Member
OK.... seems reasonable enough if you're into that sort of crappy music.
I like metal and that is cringe-worthy to me.
Anyways, if anyone was still worried about Yamaha dominating in MotoGP this year, watch this weekend.
TJP
Member
Looks like James has given up playing the piano.
He always seems like a nice fella when they talk to him.
Big Takeover
Member
I like metal and that is cringe-worthy to me.
Anyways, if anyone was still worried about Yamaha dominating in MotoGP this year, watch this weekend.
Heh, then we both know that ain't metal
Hoping Marquez flattens the field this weekend, and stakes claim to not only the future of MGP, but the present.
Jezbollah
Member
The kid got up, got back out and went faster. He's a fucking phenom.
Wax Free Vanilla
Member
I can't see anything other than an easy pole and victory for Marquez, the Yamaha is nowhere near the Honda.
ClassyPenguin
Banned
I'll have to see more of Marquez, Lorenzo was also impressive as a rookie but he also crashed a lot.
Also, ugh I love only like a few miles away from Long Beach, really wish I knew people more into motorsports or I'd be watching the race.
Also, ugh I love only like a few miles away from Long Beach, really wish I knew people more into motorsports or I'd be watching the race.
MotoGP QP2 Results
If practice/qualifying is anything to go by it all points to a victory for Marquez with Dani in second.
We'll see how the race pans out. A lot of different things come into play, it may not be as cut and dried as it seems.
Great result for Aleix Espargaro on the CRT bike.
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Austin, Saturday, April 20, 2013
Pos. Num. Rider Nation Team Bike Km/h Time Gap 1st/Prev.
1 93 Marc MARQUEZ SPA Repsol Honda Team Honda 341.6 2'03.021
2 26 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team Honda 339.1 2'03.275 0.254 / 0.254
3 99 Jorge LORENZO SPA Yamaha Factory Racing Yamaha 335.0 2'04.100 1.079 / 0.825
4 35 Cal CRUTCHLOW GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha 332.4 2'04.267 1.246 / 0.167
5 6 Stefan BRADL GER LCR Honda MotoGP Honda 336.8 2'04.445 1.424 / 0.178
6 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Ducati Team Ducati 336.5 2'04.873 1.852 / 0.428
7 19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA GO&FUN Honda Gresini Honda 335.7 2'04.942 1.921 / 0.069
8 46 Valentino ROSSI ITA Yamaha Factory Racing Yamaha 335.2 2'05.380 2.359 / 0.438
9 41 Aleix ESPARGARO SPA Power Electronics Aspar ART 320.1 2'05.389 2.368 / 0.009
10 69 Nicky HAYDEN USA Ducati Team Ducati 336.5 2'05.568 2.547 / 0.179
11 38 Bradley SMITH GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha 334.1 2'06.740 3.719 / 1.172
12 11 Ben SPIES USA Ignite Pramac Racing Ducati 333.8 2'07.044 4.023 / 0.304We'll see how the race pans out. A lot of different things come into play, it may not be as cut and dried as it seems.
Great result for Aleix Espargaro on the CRT bike.
Wax Free Vanilla
Member
I still don't understand how Smith got the Tech 3 ride, is his mommy and daddy filthy rich?
He got himself a 2 year deal as well.
Jezbollah
Member
He's a three time GP winner in 125s, and a very good talent. His folks are not rich at all. Smith is the first British rider have made his way through the traditional Spanish proving ground to GPs (Spanish 125s -> 125s -> Moto2 -> MotoGP). The Tech 3 bike he ran last year in Moto2 wasnt developed at all as well (as you can see by their performance this year).
bobnowhere
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I though smith signed an air-tight deal when signing for tech 3 in moto 2 that said they had to provide him a motogp ride in 2013. At the end of last year I remember hearing tech 3 were trying to get out of the deal but were unable to without large break penalties. I always thought Redding was the better of the brits.
Holy shit, is that something I might be able to get on my Xbox? I have a US account somewhere, I'm sure if it's free I'll be able to download it...
I think you have to have Live and bet it checks to see if you are in the US via IP.
So many motorsports events tomorrow, and not nearly enough time to watch them all live
Wax Free Vanilla
Member
1.4s and 2.5s slower than his team mate in two qualies, rookie or no rookie, he's totally out of his depth. he'll either drop the bike again in the race pushing or he'll get embarrassed by a crt machine.
horrible crash/landing in moto 3 - red flag