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**Abhii46** · 04-22-2012, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by Makky View Post

Read these articles somewhere in 2011. Can't help but think, why a certain Mr. Rossi is just greater than the sport-MotoGP itself!!

Thought, I should share with my Rossi fan-mates here.

More Rossi Brotherhood, German Style Scott Jones Photography

Rossi United Scott Jones Photography

Thumbs up to Scott Jones and his work!

Awesome read. Few players(rider) do become the face of the sport. All of my friends who dont follow motogp or never ever had seen a race have heard of Valentino Rossi. I hope more racers like him come to the motogp world but it seems impossible in the near future.
I once met a commuter on a traffic signal. He had 46's sticker on his bike just as I have. I asked him pointing to the sticker, "Valentino Rossi"?. He said no he doesn't know but he had seen the sticker on so many bikes and liked it and so got it on his bike.

**The Monk** · 04-24-2012, 11:10 PM

For all those who enjoy ATF with Gavin Emmett

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**samschenker** · 04-25-2012, 03:53 PM

An interesting/funny article Rossi Interviewing Rossi

Nice way to let the fans know what is in his mind with a sense of humor

**The Monk** · 04-26-2012, 10:58 AM

^^ Thats a very interesting read and shows the intelligence of the man.

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**princesirohi** · 04-26-2012, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by samschenker View Post

An interesting/funny article Rossi Interviewing Rossi

Nice way to let the fans know what is in his mind with a sense of humor

well, the article also talks about a turn around somewhere mid season or little bit early.

**The Monk** · 04-27-2012, 07:32 PM

FP 1 washed out.

FP2 in the wet.

Standings Ped/Ros/Lor/Sto/Hay/Dov/Bau/Cru/Spi/Bra/DeP/Pas/Abr/Bar/Edw

**Vijay1911** · 04-27-2012, 08:07 PM

Rossi finished 2nd on Free practice at Jerez.

**worrisomebear** · 04-27-2012, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by Vijay1911 View Post

Rossi finished 2nd on Free practice at Jerez.

the duc seems to be inspiring suddenly

**Vijay1911** · 04-27-2012, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by worrisomebear View Post

the duc seems to be inspiring suddenly

Yes Sirji, it seems Duc likes wet tracks

... that too with impressive lap time...

**Abhii46** · 04-27-2012, 08:51 PM

A comment from crash.net:
"Ducs like water".

**shelton_jh** · 04-27-2012, 09:57 PM

nothing to rejoice here, Rossi has been impressive on wet tracks even during the last season. I really dont understand the logic behind this. Anyway, hope it rains all weekend and Rossi stands on the podium

**Braumabull** · 04-27-2012, 11:24 PM

Correct. Rossi was good in the wet. I suppose WUP on raceday.

Hope we have a wet race, with pouring rain.

IMHO:- Rossi is good in wet cuz others all are really slow.(and I think friday practice no wants to take much risk pushing the bike. If QP.. they cud and race they wud. .

Yeah My point. I think this is Ducati's limit. When the track is dry everyone puts in great laptimes. And Ducati stays where it was

.

Also note that Rossi posted his fastest laptimes on the first Run. Second run he was doing some 1.53 (2 laps. I dunno) and third run 1.55 and Dani got 1.50 on his last run.

(Please dont shoot me down

)

P.S.But once I think they decided the grid position according to free practice cuz during qualifying it was pouring heavily)

**Abhii46** · 04-27-2012, 11:58 PM

Originally posted by shelton_jh View Post

nothing to rejoice here, Rossi has been impressive on wet tracks even during the last season. I really dont understand the logic behind this. Anyway, hope it rains all weekend and Rossi stands on the podium

I hope it rains whole season

. But what about last year Silverstone?

**The Monk** · 04-28-2012, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by Braumabull View Post

Correct. Rossi was good in the wet. I suppose WUP on raceday.

Hope we have a wet race, with pouring rain.

IMHO:- Rossi is good in wet cuz others all are really slow.(and I think friday practice no wants to take much risk pushing the bike. If QP.. they cud and race they wud. .

Yeah My point. I think this is Ducati's limit. When the track is dry everyone puts in great laptimes. And Ducati stays where it was

.

Also note that Rossi posted his fastest laptimes on the first Run. Second run he was doing some 1.53 (2 laps. I dunno) and third run 1.55 and Dani got 1.50 on his last run.

(Please dont shoot me down

)

P.S.But once I think they decided the grid position according to free practice cuz during qualifying it was pouring heavily)

Apparently the reason why ducs are so quick in the rain is that, in the rain no bike is being pushed to its max. Electronics cuts the power by 20%. So the aggressive power delivery that Rossi and Hayden complain about is nullified.

Also no one will have awesome front end feel.

Everyone posted their fast times when the tires were new. Except Pedrosa. Bridgestone is coming under some serious flak.

Read this for some wonderful gyan

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2012 Jerez MotoGP Friday Round Up: Of Weather, Tires, and Why the Ducati Works in the Wet | MotoMatters.com | Kropotkin Thinks

**shelton_jh** · 04-28-2012, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by Abhii46 View Post

I hope it rains whole season

. But what about last year Silverstone?

It was the only time he had problem in the wet otherwise he was always with the top order when it rained but unfotunately it rained only during the practice sessions. From Rossi's interview yesterday it is pretty clear that even he wants a wet session on sunday !

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