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you are fucking kidding me !! the cunt gets an award for dumbing down the premier class of motorcycling in the world !!!! This fucking bald headed twat should be taken out and hung 20 ft in the air until he can rest his back comfortably on the ground !!! Moto GP in 2/3 yrs will be nothing but a more expensive version of superbike racing and it's all the cunts fault. FUCKING BALD HEADED SPIC CUNT MOTHERFUCKER !!!!!! I DEMAND ALL WHO READ THIS AND TRAVEL TO A RACE BURN AN EFFIGY OF THIS CUNT AT THE RACE THEY ARE AT. FAT SPIC FUCKER. if only Osama was alive he might be able to help me rid the motorcycle world of this fuckstick, hang on where's that CIA no. I had laying around here ????!?!?!

Carmelo Ezpeleta awarded a "Golden Helmet"


Monday, 19 November 2012
In the annual ceremony organized by Italian magazine Motosprint, Dorna Sports CEO was handed a "Golden Helmet", dedicated to the key figures of the past motorcycling season.
The 37 edition of Motosprint's Golden Helmets awards was held on Friday in Milan during the EICMA Motorshow and saw Carmelo Ezpeleta, Dorna Sports CEO, attend as a special guest. He was awarded a Golden Helmet for his work with Dorna Sports in an event which also saw 2-time MotoGP™ World Champion Jorge Lorenzo honored alongside top Italian performers such as Andrea Dovizioso, Andrea Iannone and Romano Fenati.



^ NO IDEA SPIC CUNT !!

 

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I know early days yet.


Márquez quickest as he tries 2013 Honda in Sepang test day two


Sepang HRC Test - Track action highlights - Day 2
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
The second day of testing in Malaysia was kinder to both the Repsol Honda Team and the Go & Fun Honda Gresini outfit, as dry conditions gave their riders a full day’s running to test their respective bikes.
The track was dry by 11:30 with an ambient temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and 65% humidity. And it was Repsol’s Marc Márquez who went fastest, as the Spanish youngster spent the day trying various set ups and also tested the 2013 prototype which teammate Dani Pedrosa already experienced in Valencia. He completed 60 laps with a best time of 2'01.355, which is just over a second off the pole record set this year. His time was also over two seconds faster than yesterday, showing just how much progress he has made in the space of a day.
The Spaniard commented: "Today we finally had dry conditions for the whole day! In the morning the track was a little wet still from yesterday but it dried up pretty quickly and we were able to go out on track at around 11.30am and make use of the entire day. In the first exit we improved our time from yesterday, which is definitely a positive. Then we tried some new set ups and I started to understand the bike better and my confidence began to grow. I also tried the 2013 prototype today, which felt good, but it's more important that I take my time to learn the MotoGP bike and adapt my riding style to suit these bigger machines. It's been a great day and I hope the weather remains dry for tomorrow so we can cover more laps and continue to learn."
Go & Fun Honda Gresini’s Álvaro Bautista continued his work on the new components brought by suspension supplier Showa, posting the second fastest time on his 2012-spec satellite Honda machine with a 2’01.950. Following yesterday’s test in wet conditions, the team is also hoping to get some more wet time to evaluate the new parts further for such track conditions. Despite finding some good points, Bautista was not satisfied that the improvement was significant enough. The team will be trying new parts from brake supplier Nissin in the final day of testing tomorrow.
He said: “It has been a long and busy day because we had a lot of stuff from Showa to test. It was hard, because every time I exited on track was with a new fork or new rear shock, so it was not easy to stay focussed. The small positive we found yesterday is the only positive we had today. We tested different suspensions but we didn’t find any better settings than yesterday. It has been hard, but in the end we could test everything. It was not what we expected, but this is reality. We have to speak with HRC and together we have to take a decision [about which suspension to use next year]. This is not easy, as I’m here to try and improve the Showa suspension by request from HRC, but after two busy days of work we didn’t find big improvements, so we have to talk to HRC and take a decision together.”
Honda test-rider Kousuke Akiyoshi was tasked once more with evaluating the 2013 upgraded bike’s engine parts, which so far has received good feedback, whilst new test rider Takumi Takahashi continued his "training" with the team. Takahashi suffered a crash around mid-day, but walked away unhurt. Akiyoshi put in a total of 48 laps to post the third fastest time with a 2’03.820, while Takahashi recorded a 2’07.360 from 57 laps.

 

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And who said pigs can't fly.

 

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Stoner consulted as Phillip Island gets new tarmac


Wednesday, 12 December 2012
New tarmacking of the Australian Phillip Island circuit has today been completed, after the track underwent an AUD $3 million upgrade after consultation with Casey Stoner.
Following 14 years of steady deterioration, the 4.445km track was resurfaced over a period of two days, following a 40mm layer being skimmed off the top the week before. The preparation for the project had been extensive, including numerous site surveys recommending the need for new asphalt run-off zones at Doohan Corner and at turn four. In addition to this, 1.3km of kerbs will also be removed and replaced, whilst drainage around the circuit will also be improved.
To help the circuit retain its unique character, former double MotoGP World Champion Casey Stoner was consulted before work began to advise which bumps to remove and which to retain. The Australian, who has now retired from the sport, is arguably one of the best racers to ask, having dominated at the track for the last six years in the premier-class, with his final race in front of his home crowd this October being no exception. His favourite corner on the track, Turn 3, was aptly named after him to honour his achievement at the circuit.


Rossi hungry for victory


Wednesday, 12 December 2012
In an interview with the Dainese Magazine, Valentino Rossi spoke about his continued desire for victory, and opened up about other aspects of the MotoGP™ paddock.
“For me it's the taste of the victory,” said Rossi. “It's something different from all other things. It's like a drug. This is the main reason for racing. Unfortunately, it's very short-lived – only three or four hours – the next day, you need more. It never stops.”
He added: “There's a lot of adrenaline before the race but it's a good feeling. But after the race starts, you are in another dimension. You get this high level of concentration and do what you have to do. Everything becomes clear.”
Rossi however also spoke about the changing landscape of life in GP and how things have changed over the years: “In the last few years, the sport has become too serious and so have the riders. In the past, it was more just about bravery but now everybody is more serious and very athletic. They diet and train a lot and don't have a normal life. I think it's important to be able to have fun too!”
And he couldn’t help but add mischievously about his now old foe Casey Stoner and their epic battle at Laguna Seca in 2008: “Stoner started to hate me just because he lost. After that, he always seemed to talk about the past, this race, because he wasn't man enough to understand that at that time, he lost!”

 

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Lorenzo, Doohan ready to ROC Bangkok
"Mick and I are the only two-wheel experts so it will be an interesting test to see how we do" - Jorge Lorenzo.

Reigning double MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo and former five-time 500cc champion Mick Doohan are ready to defend two-wheel honour in this weekend's Race Of Champions at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium.

“This is my first time here at the Race Of Champions so thank you for the invitation to compete with these extraordinary champions – most of them on four wheels,” said Lorenzo, upon arriving at the venue.

“Mick and I are the only two-wheel experts so it will be an interesting test to see how we do. I compete on four wheels sometimes, like the recent Monza Rally, so this is a great chance to ask [the car drivers] questions to improve my driving skills.

“I'm really looking forward to racing but I also hope to keep learning, improving and to enjoy the atmosphere.”

Doohan, who will be teamed with fellow Australian and V8 star Jamie Whincup in Saturday's Nations contest, added:

“It's good to be back at the Race Of Champions. It's a great event and it's great to be in Thailand. Asia's where it's all happening in motorsport at the moment and it's not far from Australia for Jamie and me.

“This is also big motorcycling territory so Jorge and I will hopefully have a lot of support. I'm looking forward to getting out there and having some fun.

“I just wish I could have been doing some sort of racing to prepare – either on four wheels or two – but I haven't done a great deal. It's a real privilege to drive with Jamie.

“Hopefully I won't let him down on Saturday and he can drag Team Australia through for us.”

Staged for the 25th consecutive year in 2012, the Race Of Champions brings together competitors from F1, MotoGP, WRC, Touring Cars, Le Mans, IndyCar and the X-Games to do battle in identical four-wheel machinery.

This year's event begins with Friday's ROC Thailand and ROC Asia, followed by the ROC Nations Cup on Saturday and the individual Race Of Champions itself on Sunday.

Lorenzo, Doohan, reigning F1 champion Sebastian Vettel and the runner-up from ROC Thailand have been drawn in Group C for the start of Sunday's main event. The top two from each of the four groups will then graduate to the knock-out stage.

As well as Lorenzo, Doohan, Vettel and Whincup, the 2012 entry list also includes Michael Schumacher (F1), David Coulthard (F1), Romain Grosjean (F1), Sébastien Ogier (WRC) Tom Kristensen (Le Mans), Andy Priaulx (WTCC) and Ryan Hunter-Reay (IndyCar).

Lorenzo and Kristensen will drive for the 'All Stars' team in the Nations Cup.

Vehicles to be used include the Audi R8 LMS, VW Scirocco, Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo and Toyota GT86 - plus the ROC car, KTM X-Bow and Euro Racecar.

The full group line-up can be seen below.

Individual Race Of Champions (Sunday December 16):

Group A
Sébastien OGIER, WRC star and reigning ROC 'Champion of Champions'
Jamie WHINCUP, V8 Supercar Champion 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008
David COULTHARD, 13 Formula 1 grand prix victories
Benito GUERRA, Production World Rally Champion 2012

Group B
Tom KRISTENSEN, eight-time Le Mans 24-Hour race winner
Andy PRIAULX, three-time World Touring Car Champion
ROC Asia 1, top non-Thailand competitor from ROC Asia
ROC Thailand 1, winner of ROC Thailand

Group C
Sebastian VETTEL, Formula 1 World Champion 2012, 2011, 2010
Jorge LORENZO, MotoGP World Champion 2012, 2010
Mick DOOHAN, five-time 500cc MotoGP World Champion
ROC Thailand 2, runner-up from ROC Thailand

Group D
Michael SCHUMACHER, seven-time Formula 1 World Champion
Ryan HUNTER-REAY, IndyCar Series Champion 2012
ROC Asia 2, second-placed non-Thailand competitor from ROC Asia
Romain GROSJEAN, three Formula 1 podiums in 2012

ROC Nations Cup (Saturday December 15)

Group A
Team France (Sébastien OGIER & Romain GROSJEAN)
Team Great Britain (David COULTHARD & Andy PRIAULX)
Team Americas (Ryan HUNTER-REAY & Benito GUERRA)
Team All Stars (Tom KRISTENSEN & Jorge LORENZO)

Group B
Team Germany (Michael SCHUMACHER & Sebastian VETTEL)
Team Thailand (The two finalists from ROC Thailand)
Team Australia (Mick DOOHAN & Jamie WHINCUP)
Team Asia (The leading ROC Asia team other than Thailand)

 

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Tom Sykes: The Best Is Yet To Come

Newsflash, 14 December 2012
In 2012 there were no prizes for guessing the most improved combination on track in the Superbike World Championship. Tom Sykes and the Kawasaki Racing Team Ninja ZX-10R.

At the start of 2012 the ambitions of the new-look Kawasaki Racing Team were high. But, maybe, the intense and increasing level of competition in this class held those ambitions back from the ultimate aim of fighting for the championship win itself. Maybe it was still a year too early? As time was to tell, however, for Tom Sykes, his almost entirely new crew of backup staff and a rejuvenated SBK specification Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, the championship title was to elude their combined challenge by a mere half point.

This astonishing turn-around from Sykes finishing outside the top ten the year before was due to the efforts of all involved… The back-room staff and development engineers back at KHI headquarters in Japan, Kawasaki Europe’s race management structure, the Provec Racing team in Spain, who took over the running of a full Superbike team for the first time in ‘12, all of KRT’s partners and sponsors, and the people who worked on the bikes themselves – race meeting after race meeting, test after test. Finally, of course, the 27-year-old Sykes took on the ultimate responsibility.

The potent end user of all the effort that took Kawasaki to within a sliver of outright success was Sykes. When it comes to the business of taking results, the rider is always the final link in the chain. And after proving himself unbreakable despite the increasing pressure to perform as the season progressed, in 2012 Sykes almost left the final round gold-plated from head to foot. It is no exaggeration to say that in 2012 Tom went from the status of being respected by most to being revered by many.

Tom’s cool head and hot pace were a welcome combination, and so close to a winning one that maybe some people think Sykes’ best chance of the championship win may have passed? Knowing what he knows, having learned what he has learned, Sykes could not disagree more. “I have heard some comments from people that there was my chance gone, but I do not look at it like that. We have done a good job this year and worked hard, found ourselves in a good position. I speak with my crew chief Marcel a lot, and if we had known back in Australia what we know now, I think we would have had an even stronger season.”

Sykes continued to explain why he feels 2013 will be an even better year again. “Looking to 2013 I am more than happy now, and really excited and relaxed that I have, first and foremost, continuity,” said Tom. “I am still with a great manufacturer in Kawasaki. Everybody has seen how much effort they have put in. Also, all of the team, all the guys working with me, we have a great understanding, and fortunately we are continuing with some great sponsors that are helping all the time. It is all a massive team effort. We have really gelled and it is working well.”

After some great showings in testing post-season as well, Sykes knows that development is still moving forward. But he also feels that all he learned in 2012 will be an asset for the next challenge. “Next year there is going to be a lot of expectations and I feel I can manage myself in a good way,” said Sykes. “For example, Magny-Cours, the final round of 2012, I was second in the championship when I arrived there, with a lot of pressure to perform. All things being said, I handled the pressure very well. We had some limitations in the wet there so I took the maximum points in race one that I felt it was safe to achieve, which was third. In the second race, the championship deciding race, I won that one, so I was quietly proud of that.”

For Sykes the big prize to aim for is the Championship in 2013. As it stands, in his career he has now started 106 SBK races, has won five, has taken 15 podiums, 17 front row starts, set four fastest laps and has 11 Superpole successes in qualifying. The vast majority of those high points have come along on the 2012 season.

With Kawasaki and all in the KRT squad working as hard as ever for success, few riders can feel better placed right now than Tom Sykes, arguably the most individual rider in the SBK paddock, and certainly one of the best.

 

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GP Commission announcement on 2013 & 2014 rules


Thursday, 20 December 2012
The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman), Ignacio Verneda (FIM Executive Director, Sport), Herve Poncharal (IRTA) and Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA) in the presence of Javier Alonso (Dorna), Mike Trimby (IRTA, Secretary of the meeting), Paul Duparc (FIM) and Mike Webb (Race Director), in a meeting held on 13 December 2012 in Madrid, made the following decisions.
Sporting and Disciplinary Regulations
Effective immediately:
It has been recognised that there is the need to address the problem of riders who are constantly being warned or penalised for endangering other riders or committing other serious offences like assaulting marshals or other officials. To address this issue a new system of Penalty Points was approved. Race Direction can sanction a rider with a number of Penalty Points between one and ten. This can be instead of or in addition to any other sanction. Points will "tot up" during the season and when certain thresholds are reached the following sanctions will be applied automatically:
- Four Points - Starts next race from rear of grid.
- Seven Points - Starts next race from pit lane.
- Ten Points - Disqualification from the next event.
Once the ten point sanction has been imposed then points reset to Zero. Points are not carried forward to the following season.
Several changes to the start procedure were approved:
- Pit lane opening will be accompanied by a green flag at the pit exit in addition to the existing green light.
- No red flag will be displayed in front of the grid at the conclusion of the sighting lap.
- Tyre warmers must be removed immediately on display of the one minute board.
Following approval of the new qualifying procedure for the MotoGP class it is also necessary to determine the criteria for actual qualification to take part in the race - the 107% rule. To be allowed to take part in the actual qualifying sessions a rider must achieve a time better than 107% of the fastest rider in any of the four free practice sessions. It is no longer possible to qualify for the race based on a time set in the warm up. Riders who are appointed as substitutes for an injured rider after some free practice sessions have taken place and have not achieved the 107% cut off will still be allowed to participate in Qualifying Practice 1 where they must achieve a qualifying time.
Failure of riders participating in their first event of the season to attend the FIM briefing may attract a penalty but will no longer result in automatic disqualification.
The responsibility for switching on red rear lights in rain conditions now rests with the teams. No boards will be displayed.
It is no longer a requirement for the team to be notified and acknowledge the imposition of a ride through penalty due to a jump start. The requirement will be displayed at the start line to the rider and included on the information page of the timekeeping monitors.
There is no longer a minimum fine that can be imposed by Race Direction. The maximum fine is now fixed at €50,000.00
Technical Regulations
MotoGP Class
Effective Immediately:
Carbon Composite wheels are not permitted. (As is already the case for Moto3 and Moto2).
The exception granted to CRT entries in 2012 to permit use of brake disks of a different diameter than the 320mm specified in the regulations will not be extended to 2013.
A revised allocation of tyres will be introduced. In principle, riders will receive an additional rear tyre and the "soft" front tyre offered as an option in 2012, but not used, will no longer be available. In that case, the exception concerning allocations of different grades of front tyres at certain specified circuits will be cancelled. The decision on the precise make up of the allocation will be taken following the official test at Sepang on 5-7 February.
In this context, the official supplier will be making available a "softer" rear tyre for use by CRT entries.
Effective 2014:
A procedure for homologation of the "frozen" engine specifications was approved. It was confirmed that this regulation does not apply to CRT entries and that different teams using the same brand of MSMA machine could have engines homologated with different specifications.
Effective 2015:
Maximum prices permitted to be charged for the supply of brakes and suspension will be imposed. Investigations are also being carried out with a view to capping charges for "service contracts" for the same products.
Moto3 and Moto2 Classes
Effective Immediately:
Moto2 class quick-shifter systems must be approved by the Technical Director.
The allocation of tyres for the Moto2 class is changed. In future riders will have the following maximum numbers available:
8 front tyres of the two standard specifications.
9 rear tyres of the two standard specifications
The actual specifications will be determined by the official supplier and all riders will receive equal allocations.
Front race numbers on Moto3 and Moto2 machines must have a separation of minimum 10mm between double digit numbers. Reflective backgrounds are not permitted.
Effective 2014:
To ensure that teams in the Moto3 are supplied with engines of the same specification at a reasonable price it has been agreed that engines will be supplied via the series organisers and distributed randomly. Engines will not be returned for maintenance but having completed normal mileage will be retained by teams for other purposes or sale on.
Discussions are continuing about the maximum number of engines allowed and the routine, minor engine maintenance to be permitted and a final regulation will be announced during the 2013 Qatar GP.
Maximum prices will be imposed for complete Moto3 class machines and maximum prices will be specified for chassis and major components for Moto3 and Moto2 class machines. Again, final regulations will be announced during the 2013 Qatar GP.
All Classes
Effective 2014:
In 2013 Dorna will introduce a new timekeeping transponder that will have the ability to display on the dashboard additional information for the rider. Most importantly, this will include the ability to duplicate flag signals. Use of a compatible dashboard is mandatory from 2014 and optional in 2013.
In the Moto2 class the use of an updated Lambda sensor will be compulsory
Effective 2015:
FIM homologation standards for all racing wheels were approved in principle. Final standards will be announced at the Qatar GP
Other Matters
The Commission confirmed acceptance of all MotoGP class CRT entries on the provisional 2013 entry list.
The Commission approved various MotoGP wild card entries:
Michel Pirro - Ducati - Jerez, Mugello and Misano
Martin Bauer - Schwarz & Bronnen - Brno
A regularly updated version of the FIM Grand Prix Regulations which contains the detailed text of the regulation changes may be viewed on:
http://www.fim-live.com/en/sport/official-documents-ccr/codes-and-regulations/

 

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Testing, Testing

Newsflash, 21 December 2012
One of the primary reasons why Kawasaki’s racing efforts in World Superbike have taken such an upswing in recent times is an intense testing schedule, which takes place away from race weekends.

The important role testing plays in going racing to win is difficult to underestimate, especially in a closely matched championship such as SBK, where six major manufacturers are vying to beat each other every time out.

There are two main types of test for major teams like KRT. Off-season testing, when points are not up for grabs and thus any major changes to a bike or its set-up can be made before a final direction of development strategy is settled on. Then there are the mid-season tests, which either allow new parts or modified settings to be used and evaluated, with a more tactical viewpoint, before they are used in the heat of battle.

We asked the KRT personnel most in the know about the role of testing in SBK racing for their opinions about how important extra track time is, at any stage of the season.

Team Manager Guim Roda, understandably, sees things from an overall point of view, as he is the man responsible for all aspects of the squad when they get to the racetracks. “In winter-testing, from my side, there are three main points,” said Roda. “One is trying to create a clear space between the last race of last year and the first race of next season. You use it to recharge the batteries for next year. The next point is like when you go to school. If you do not study you cannot get a good result in the exam. Winter testing, even all testing, is like when you study, so you can get good results on a race weekend. It is difficult to develop new ideas during a race weekend. Also in the off season this is the time to develop, especially in a factory team, because this is when you can understand what development is coming and also you know the information you will send back to Japan.”

Loris Baz’s Crew Chief Pere Riba has been part of the Kawasaki development programme for a long time, and understands the methodology very well. “Winter testing is about working with a factory in the background to improve the bike. It is important because during races it can be difficult to test depending on what new things come along. In the race weekend you have to get the maximum from the base you have to get a good result. When you change some big points, for example in the geometry side, you cannot get the best result in one day. You need more time, and sometimes you need different tracks to confirm 100% what you are doing. It is very easy to lose the line when you are developing a bike. If you try something new and it is a good thing on three tracks, then it is a good thing! Nowadays, it is more difficult in testing and also less difficult. Now you have many ways to modify the bikes, so if you know 100% what you want, you can go there. But this can also be a negative if you lose the direction.”

As a former top level rider himself, Riba also understands the importance of keeping the rider’s ‘eye’ in. Viewing life at 300 kilometres per hour is not part of the normal human condition, so riders need regular exposure to more than 220 bhp and over 320 kilometres per hour to be at their best when the season starts, or a big gap between rounds is encountered. “The rider must be used to the sheer speed of the bike. Even if you test with a motocross bike or a supermotard, it just is not the same. The real test is on the Superbike.”

Marcel Duinker, Crew Chief of Tom Sykes, is another who firmly believes a much more extensive testing programme has shown benefits from last year to 2012. “I think we have shown that testing is very important,” said Duinker. “It was the second year of the Ninja ZX-10R, but the previous year the development was not as extensive as this year, so after the final round in Portimão in 2011 we started from scratch. When everything is new you need to build on a solid base by testing. You can test many times but if you have the knowledge in house after a few tests then you are done and you must face your competitors first. You can test ten times but four is enough. You set-up your bike, go fast, and then suddenly think to yourself, “OK, what else?”

Duinker continued, “When we were in Almeria in January of 2012 we said, “OK, what will we do now? Beat the lap record? OK let’s do it.” But after that you go out and meet your competitors in a race and after one race you know straight away what to work on next. You then know what is your biggest limitation. During the season you realise that we are short in this or that area of performance. This year the team gave us the opportunity to go out for testing when we found a limitation on the bike and this is one of the reasons why we are so close to the top now.”

Ichiro Yoda, Racing Manager from KHI, is responsible for the project overall, with particular emphasis on engineering developments from the factory back in Japan. He explained that testing, both off-season and in the middle of the season, is simply vital when you have a non-stop cycle of development going on back at the headquarters. “After every race we have a clear target to improve for the next race,” said the experienced Yoda. “If we have a rush in the racing activity then we have no time to bring new parts. We have quite limited time on race weekends, 45 minutes free practice and then suddenly we go to qualifying to set a lap time. If we have testing opportunities away from races then we can evaluate things before we come to a race meeting. The final judgement of everything is at races. If we have a good result on the dyno, or on the Japanese test track, the final judgement must still come from these two riders, Tom and Loris.”

Yoda also looks at the human element as important. Along with the need for regular testing there is also the need for rest and relaxation, now forced on everyone in any case by a testing ban through all of December to mid January. “Testing is very important, also to keep the physical condition and sharpness of riders. In the off-season you bring all new things to test. With the winter testing ban it can be a problem but also the riders have to ‘switch off’ sometimes and enjoy their lives. Also the mechanics and everyone else. Also myself! Even during the testing ban, back in Japan the development work never stops. When I go to KHI in Japan every day they are working until late at night. They work very hard. We pushed things forward a lot in the end of the year in 2012.”

The final result of all that combined effort was coming to within half a point of the championship itself, proof positive that an integrated and extensive testing programme, done well, makes a real difference when it comes to raceday possibilities

 

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I wonder how many this fuckstick is gonna take out with him ?

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see though wheels thats a cool option suprised i dont see any harleys with em yet....

 

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Carmelo Ezpeleta awarded a "Golden Helmet"


Monday, 19 November 2012
In the annual ceremony organized by Italian magazine Motosprint, Dorna Sports CEO was handed a "Golden Helmet", dedicated to the key figures of the past motorcycling season.
The 37 edition of Motosprint's Golden Helmets awards was held on Friday in Milan during the EICMA Motorshow and saw Carmelo Ezpeleta, Dorna Sports CEO, attend as a special guest. He was awarded a Golden Helmet for his work with Dorna Sports in an event which also saw 2-time MotoGP™ World Champion Jorge Lorenzo honored alongside top Italian performers such as Andrea Dovizioso, Andrea Iannone and Romano Fenati.

heres the golden helmet she should be buffing

 

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this was great fun right up to @ the 6:30 mark.

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Bye Casey cant say how much even the haters will miss you.