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Thanks, I'll make sure I have both channels subscribed and working before I reach there. Although aren't there a bazillion star sports channels now? I could have sworn I saw Star Sports 3 on a TV the other day.

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Yes. That is why i didn't dare predict which Star Sports Channel!!! There is 1,2,3 and 4 along with HD1 and HD2 :P

Race on Star Sports HD2 on 23rd March at 9:30 PM till 1:30 AM. Not showing on non HD!

Ten Sports Schedule not yet up.

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FML. My parents have a DishTV subscription and Star Sports HD2 is not offered by Dish at all. They already have Ten HD, so here's hoping that they show the races live as well. If not, i'll be reduced to watching shitty streams like I do now. :\

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Cal sure looks happy to be sitting on a factory bike! Hope he is happy at the end of the season too


Hope these two do something about the front runners this season at least at the later half


The colour scheme looks neaaaattttttttt!!!!

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Did anyone notice that Ducati switched from termignone to akrapovic exhaust this season

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ducatis have been going unnoticed for long, until they get back fighting. but nevertheless very good observation.

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Aye Aye Cap'n. Didn't notice it, but read about it in the media. One of the many changes by Gigi!

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Unnoticed because a certain Mr 46 ain't aboard the red ship anymore, which is probably a good thing. They have been getting along quietly without being in the glare of the media.

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Fitness freaks..today we'll have an insight into Nicky's fitness.



I already do many of these exercises, these riders just do it at a more intense level.

Gym ball workouts are very fun and effective on the core.

From the typical Edwards

We did that and I didn’t feel too bad. I’m kind of concentrating on going outside what I have learned and what is normal to me and this bike really likes to be ridden on the rear. We’ve all got an ex-girlfriend that used to like that too!

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/sport/sportresults/motogp/2014/march/mar1214-old-dog-edwards/

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This is completely OT, but since it's related to racing felt like sharing it here.

Fastest man around the F1 circuit on foot :P

1 Lap = 5.14Km



The venue was an extra motivation. Soon planning to take my bike around this track.

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motogp 2014 is finally here.

here's hoping for an epic JL99 vs MM93 among other interesting events and new developments, a season free of serious injuries, mechanical faults and other bullshit that hinder racing..

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Updates on the rules:
The full statement from the Grand Prix Commission can be seen below:


"1. The Championship ECU and software will be mandatory for all entries with effect from 2016.
All current and prospective participants in the MotoGP class will collaborate to assist with the design and development of the Championship ECU software. During the development of the software a closed user web site will be set up to enable participants to monitor software development and to input their suggested modifications.


"2. With immediate effect, a Manufacturer with entries under the factory option who has not achieved a win in dry conditions in the previous year, or new Manufacturer entering the Championship, is entitled to use 12 engines per rider per season (no design freezing), 24 litres of fuel and the same tyres allocation and testing opportunities as the Open category. This concession is valid until the start of the 2016 season.


"3. The above concessions will be reduced under the following circumstances:
Should any rider, or combination of riders nominated by the same Manufacturer, participating under the conditions of described in clause 2 above, achieve a race win, two second places or three podium places in dry conditions during the 2014 season then for that Manufacturer the fuel tank capacity will be reduced to 22 litres. Furthermore, should the same Manufacturer achieve three race wins in the 2014 season the manufacturer would also lose the right to use the soft tyres available to Open category entries.


"In each case the reduced concessions will apply to the remaining events of the 2014 season and the whole of the 2015 season."

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Yamaha Movistar M1

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a bit of green on a blue/white scheme seems to add a lot to the visual appeal...looks beautiful to me.

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Yaay...back with more of Blue on the Yamaha..the white felt pale

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now that's a proper paint-job. i always thought the FIAT paint job sucked.

this new M1 reminds me of the 500cc Gauloises.