Mr.Elbowz
WSBK rookie Ben Spies also know as Mr.Elbows due to his riding style where his elbows frequently touch the ground when making sharp turns, is giving the god fathers of the WSBK a run for the pole positions.
Mr.Elbowz dominated the two WSBK qualifying sessions at Losail Circuit in Qatar, he lapped the 5.380 km circuit in 1 minute 57.280 seconds, Jakub Smrz on the 1098R came second, a fraction of a second behind Spies, and ahead of Max Biaggi (Aprilia Racing) in third. The race is taking place tomorrow, and am very anxious to see if the big boys will let rookies set foot on the podium.
09 MotoGP
The first race of the 09 MotoGP race will take place on April 12 at Losail Circuit in Qatar, riders started their 2 day testing session yesterday, but the weather was awful something like what we had in Kuwait a few days back…at the first day some of the riders did not even bother to enter the track.
The uniqueness of Losail is that its the only circuit that hosts’ a night race, which is really nice to watch… especially if you are watching it on TV where cameras zoom in at the riders and you get to see the expressions on their faces.
Hope the weather will be fine by April.
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Gulf Run -morning shots-
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RC8R
With 7 different motorcycle manufacturers in the grid, the 2009 World Superbike Championship will be the most ever fought for Championship.
KTM will be the most aggressive manufacturer with its R version of the RC8, more raw power and less weight, the RC8R will be a tough rival to the 1098R.
The Unstoppable
While Stoner crashed at the Czech GP, the Doctor popped the champaign at the podium, it seams like Rossi will win his 6th MotoGP world championship this year…!
I just love this guy, and for the ladies that haven’t seen him racing please do.
Next race is on the 31st in Italy.
Craig Jones passed away
Craig Jones the British rider of Parkalgar Honda’s has died following his accident in Sunday’s British round of the World Supersport Championship, the 23 year old fell and was hit by a following rider. Read more