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Moto GP - Round 14, Estoril
Back to racing for the Moto GP boys this weekend. Estoril has once again resumed late season position. Surly it will be Rossi vs. Lorenzo with Jorge having good memories from last year. Pedrosa has never won here, but did put up a fight in 2007. And we have Casey Stoner returning (thankfully!), who has shown form here before.
Personally, I'm hoping for an epic fight, as this track has provided some memories. But, I wont hold out too much hope lest I become disappointed. And with two seats left on the grid for next year, there are precious few remaining chances for the also rans to save face.
Game on! 
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2 Oct 2009, 15:12
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Lorenzo on top with a decent gap over Pedrosa, Rossi and Stoner.
Melandri was last, which seems very odd to me.
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2 Oct 2009, 18:18
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Rossi was complaining about the brakes today. Watch for him to get a bunch faster tomorrow. The big thing was Edwards in 5th. If they upgrade his stuff, he could get 3rd. Wonder if they are going to do that, and I wonder what sort of promises they made to Ben about the level of his equipment.
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2 Oct 2009, 18:31
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don't think they can expect updates at the same time as Rossi&Lorenzo .. they'd be pretty silly to believe that
LE .. who is commentating for Eurosport ?/ .. haven't seen footage yet and I dont wanna be disappointed 
L LE .. it's GOOD 
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2 Oct 2009, 18:47
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Edwards will only get third if one or two of the big four fall off! Same equipment or not, he's not in the same league as the big four.
Was good to see Stoner out there again, and he looked on it in the fast stuff. More to come from him, I don't doubt. I was worried when he came in after his first few laps, shaking his head. Thought he'd given up and was off home. Turned out he was unhappy with the seat position or something. Went back out there and showed the other Duke riders how to do it.
Stoner on form will be an unknown and will spice up the race - but will he be able to last the whole race?
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2 Oct 2009, 20:04
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Stoner on form will be an unknown and will spice up the race - but will he be able to last the whole race?
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That's the question no doubt. Not only does have to worry about the fatigue returning, but now he has some arm pump going on. Lack of training will bite him I think. But it's nice to see him out there.
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3 Oct 2009, 22:41
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Originally Posted by jhansen
That's the question no doubt. Not only does have to worry about the fatigue returning, but now he has some arm pump going on. Lack of training will bite him I think. But it's nice to see him out there.
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I agree with that - I will be beyond extatic with a podium
I just hope that he hasnt come back too early his heath wont suffer in the long run - and that Suppi will pull him back if Casey needs it. I have to admit Im worried about that.
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4 Oct 2009, 03:45
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I agree with that - I will be beyond extatic with a podium
I just hope that he hasnt come back too early his heath wont suffer in the long run - and that Suppi will pull him back if Casey needs it. I have to admit Im worried about that.
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Screw a podium, I want to see him on top of the box! 
I've had enough of the Yamaha dominance.
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4 Oct 2009, 11:06
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Simoncelli wins as Bautista crashes out...
250cc Points...
Hiroshi Aoyama - 218
Alvaro Bautista - 192
Marco Simoncelli - 190
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4 Oct 2009, 11:17
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Lavaro didnt crash, his engine seized which caused a lock up
And Aoyama was throwing teddies in the garage after the race, childish idiot
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4 Oct 2009, 11:19
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Simoncelli wins as Bautista crashes out...
250cc Points...
Hiroshi Aoyama - 218
Alvaro Bautista - 192
Marco Simoncelli - 190
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Wasnt the podium the funniest thing you ever saw 
And doesnt Simoncelli look like sideshow bob with that hair cut? 
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4 Oct 2009, 12:04
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Casey looks like he is on a mission early on - Lorenzo is on a rocket
Whats with the new Yamaha paint job?
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4 Oct 2009, 12:07
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Cant watch the race
Red button covergae is utterly crap and keeps breaking up
Complete waste of a Sunday for me
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4 Oct 2009, 13:20
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Once again Jorge have the best celebrations
Well done Casey - that was as good as a win.  ..and relif to see that he doesnt look like he will die of exhaustion like he did the last time he raced!!!
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4 Oct 2009, 16:26
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what a borefest .. don't think i remember a more boring race in history of motorcycle racing
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