Moto GP 2008 : Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:12 am  

Not long till the first race in what should be a facinating season.Can Stoner do it again?Will the 250 boys make the grade in moto gp?Can Rossi affford his 35,000,000 euro tax fine?
Pre season has been interesting,Hayden back on form,Rossi recovered and on michelins,Toseland lapping decent times and Stoner still quick as usual.What odds on Lorenzo(bridgestone) riding into Rossi's pit?
Only Pedrosa is a doubt for the first ever floodlit GP in Qatar,the pictures from practise this week are stunning,in the 125's Bradley Smith has been flying on his Aprilla and i fancy a top finish from him this year.

: Fri Feb 29, 2008 9:38 am  

I think Stoner still has a edge on the rest of the field.

It's been interesting that Yamaha and Kawasaki have been pushing for the introduction of rev limiters lately - I think they've realised that the Ducat bike is much more capable that what they've been able to come up with.

For some reason, I'm not convinced that Rossi's switch to Bridgestone will be the end of his problems.

: Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:13 am  

The first race is at night in Losail, Qatar. I'm looking forward to this one. I hope James Toseland does very well this season.

: Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:46 am  

A lot of variables thrown in - Toseland hopefully will have a good season, Pedrosa will be there or thereabouts, Rossi will be wanting his crown back more than ever, Hayden's gone well in testing, Stoner will be looking to match his 07 form. Should be a belting season, and good luck to Bradley Smith, with a big team in the 125 this year.

: Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:10 pm  

I'm hoping Nicky Hayden has a better year this time than the last year which was not that good at all. John Hopkins will hopefully go well too. I wonder if Rossi will get his crown back this year or will Stoner win again ?

: Fri Feb 29, 2008 5:04 pm  

The Aussie will win it again.

Thats just what we do.

: Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:09 am  

Apparently if James Toseland wins the title Suzi Perry will strip naked and stand on the podium. That I would like to see.

: Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:14 am  

Dead Man Walking wrote:

Apparently if James Toseland wins the title Suzi Perry will strip naked and stand on the podium. That I would like to see.

She surely didn't actually say that?

: Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:42 am  

Dead Man Walking wrote:

Apparently if James Toseland wins the title Suzi Perry will strip naked and stand on the podium. That I would like to see.

It wouldn't be the first time (if a certain type of "tube" is to be believed).

Not that I would recommend typing her name and the word "leaked" into a search engine

: Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:18 pm  

The Penguin wrote:

She surely didn't actually say that?

She said it in the Daily Star Sunday newspaper. It's a safe bet to know that it won't happen as Toseland is on the satellite team and not the full factory bike.