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Old 11-09-2009, 01:02 AM
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yeah it's sad to see the 250s go but gp2 sounds promising... 37 riders and 23 teams confirmed... it could be some pretty awesome racing.
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Ben will need to lose some weight for sure to really be up there at the front I think, there is a reason there are no 160lb jockies around. Ten pounds wouldbe easy, 15 maybe. Nicky lost some weight and Mladin went down a size or 2 to keep up with Ben in AMA. He has the skill for sure and should be a great season fighting Nicky and Collin for fifth with some podiums when the little guys up front bin it.
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Old 11-09-2009, 01:14 AM
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What happened to Stoner on the warm up lap?

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Old 11-09-2009, 01:38 AM
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Old 11-09-2009, 02:16 AM
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The team was attributing the crash to a cold tire, oops
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Apparently, Stoners team has been doing the same pre race routine for the last 2 yrs and for some unknown reason, he went out on cold tires??? Me thinks someone mucked up.
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Old 11-09-2009, 06:08 AM
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Hey Baldy... did the best package win the race today???
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Old 11-09-2009, 06:24 AM
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Apparently, Stoners team has been doing the same pre race routine for the last 2 yrs and for some unknown reason, he went out on cold tires??? Me thinks someone mucked up.
Oh ... so maybe not just a unfortunate mistake by Stoner. Lucky he was not hurt.

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Old 11-09-2009, 06:27 AM
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Oh ... so maybe not just a unfortunate mistake by Stoner. Lucky he was not hurt.

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If the team put him on a cold tire, then I'd be real pissed about it. Glad he's OK.
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Old 11-09-2009, 06:57 AM
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If you skim the cream to reach the humans, yes; Colin Edwards on the M1
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Old 11-09-2009, 02:46 PM
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the RCV212 is HARDLY... the best package
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Isn't the BEST package the one that won the championship?
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And once again, we go down the road of the V4... stop taking the bait guys!
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If the team put him on a cold tire, then I'd be real pissed about it. Glad he's OK.
Ya they did. Someone screwed up:

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Old 11-09-2009, 07:10 PM
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And once again, we go down the road of the V4... stop taking the bait guys!
People will talk about what ever they wish to talk about and no chaperon is called for...
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I will talk about what ever I wish to (V4 Nonsense) no matter what is called for...
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Sorry , I am guilty of feeding the Poppa troll...
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For once I didn't throw my rubber knife at the troll. It was difficult though.
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Old 11-10-2009, 06:15 AM
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