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[Business]

Great finish in the motogp, MM never gives up.

Maq seemed like the strongest rider today, that mistake 3 laps to go probably costed him the win as he could only get close enough on the last sector of the last lap. I agree he had to try it. Credit to Dovi that held in the end with the softer tyre.

 

[super.modulaire]

You can watch the brilliant Ulster Grand Prix (road racing) on BBC iPlayer.

Part1
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b091zhf8/bikes-ulster-grand-prix-part-1

Part2
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b091zk3z/bikes-ulster-grand-prix

 

[super.modulaire]

 

[TJP]

Top shot!

 

[Pharaoh 117]

Another silly mistake from Meeke in the opening stage. Things are not looking good for him, especially with Mikkelsen's strong performance.

 

[Elvin Atombender]

Müller helping Ekström (with a slow puncture) defend his position during the last laps of that DTM-race was quite entertaining.

 

[Watevaman]

Going to see the Biscuitville Grand Prix tomorrow. Hoping to catch the Michelin GT cars in action for their qualifying as well.

 

[thefro]

Big crowd at Gateway Motorsports Park for Indycar. Very nice to see on an oval.

Race starting shortly on NBCSN

 

[caramac]

Jonas Folgers Tech 3 Yamaha getting trashed during MotoGP warm up at Silverstone. Hope he's ok.

 

[bobnowhere]

Jonas Folgers Tech 3 Yamaha getting trashed during MotoGP warm up at Silverstone. Hope he's ok.

He's tweeted that he's alright.

 

[caramac]

He's tweeted that he's alright.

Ahh cool, good news.

 

[DrM]

Championship is so close that every mistake will be very very costly

 

[TJP]

Honda's racing engine development department had a weekend to forget as their leading talent's had similar issues.

 

[DD]

Whoa, this is shity.

 

[PjotrStroganov]

Whoa, this is shity.

Seems that the "brake checks" are caused by the different racing line he had to take. If you are off line you have to slow down to get the corner right.

Edit: the second one seems intentional.

 

[Jezbollah]

Valentino Rossi has broken his leg in an enduro crash.

 

[Business]

Valentino Rossi has broken his leg in an enduro crash.

Yep just saw that, most unfortunate. At most he can come back to try to help Viñales for the title. I wonder who is taking his bike until he is back... Zarco?

 

[Jezbollah]

Yep just saw that, most unfortunate. At most he can come back to try to help Viñales for the title. I wonder who is taking his bike until he is back... Zarco?

No, it will likely be Nakasuga. And I suspect Yamaha will basically get him to race test as many 2018 parts as he can.

 

[TJP]

Valentino Rossi has broken his leg in an enduro crash.

Sucks for the championship battle.

I wonder which rider the fair-weather fans latch on to.

 

[bobnowhere]

WEC launching a super season (2018-2019) to take them up to the rule change and hopefully more LMP1 entries.

May 5 6 Hours of Spa
16-17 June Le Mans 24 Hours
October 14 6 Hours of Fuji
November 4 6 Hours of Shanghai
February 2019 TBA
March 16 12 Hours of Sebring
May 4 6 Hours of Spa
June 15-16 Le Mans 24 Hours

 

[Guileless]

IRL race today is at Watkins Glen. Love watching racing there after so many video game laps on that track.

 

[Guileless]

Huge incident involving points leader Josef Newgarden coming off pit road with only 13 laps to go.

 

[xrnzaaas]

WEC launching a super season (2018-2019) to take them up to the rule change and hopefully more LMP1 entries.

May 5 6 Hours of Spa
16-17 June Le Mans 24 Hours
October 14 6 Hours of Fuji
November 4 6 Hours of Shanghai
February 2019 TBA
March 16 12 Hours of Sebring
May 4 6 Hours of Spa
June 15-16 Le Mans 24 Hours

Eh, how can you not have Nurburgring or Silverstone in the schedule... :/

 

[Psychotext]

Just put in my ticket applications for next year's Indy 500. \o/

 

[TJP]

https://streamable.com/k9had and https://streamable.com/ewojx

Both riders seem to be okay; expect the dipshit media to show this and little else of the weekend.

 

[Guileless]

DTM was at the Nurburgring this weekend. Weather looked awful in Germany but it was good racing.

 

[TJP]

Great rides for first and second place at the San Marino MotoGP.

Moto3 & Moto2 as nuts as always..

And fuck so called fans who boo riders on the podium - the sooner they fuck off the better.

 

[Jezbollah]

Ahh the cult that are Valentino Rossi fans.

 

[dubc35]

WEC needs volunteers for Austin (volunteering makes you eligible to volunteer for the F1 Grand Prix as well).

https://www.motorsportreg.com/event...nteer-participants-circuit-of-americas-287874

 

[TJP]

Ahh the cult that are Valentino Rossi fans.

Don't mention the yellow muppets who boo anyone who dare challange their god.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

BMW Unveils M8 GTE:

... and it looks amazing. I still wish the rear diffuser could be more seamlessly integrated into the design, but otherwise, these contemporary GTE models sure do look the part.

It's especially great that the M8 is fully homologated for both ACO/FIA and IMSA competition; I'm eagerly anticipating seeing it Stateside in the WeatherTech series.

 

[bobnowhere]

BMW Unveils M8 GTE:



... and it looks amazing. I still wish the rear diffuser could be more seamlessly integrated into the design, but otherwise, these contemporary GTE models sure do look the part.

It's especially great that the M8 is fully homologated for both ACO/FIA and IMSA competition; I'm eagerly anticipating seeing it Stateside in the WeatherTech series.

Well that's just pornographic.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Well that's just pornographic.

Seriously. The M6 had presence, sure, but it definitely needed to hit the gym. Be still my heart, this is my new crush in the GTE/GTLM field come next year.

 

[Psychotext]

Those nostrils always remind me of the angry birds pigs.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Those nostrils always remind me of the angry birds pigs.

What's worse is that they're becoming bigger and bigger. Remember the last BMW 8 Series? https://abload.de/img/111mea6v.jpg

 

[bobnowhere]

Crazy accident in a qualifying race for the V8 Supercars.

Everyone walked away without injury. There's been a series of massive accidents at this corner for years and years. Something probably needs to be done.

Edit: Just as I typed this another huge accident at that corner in the historic race.

 

[Chris R]

Lots of action at the end of the WEC race in Austin.

 

[TJP]

Link: https://streamable.com/8eku5


"The Kawasaki rider suffered a broken finger and burns on his forearm in a high-speed crash in practice in Portugal, while the medication he took has forced him to miss the rest of the weekend’s action"

Full story: http://www.eurosport.co.uk/superbik...man-after-horror-crash_sto6335652/story.shtml

 

[Mush]

Crazy accident in a qualifying race for the V8 Supercars.

Everyone walked away without injury. There's been a series of massive accidents at this corner for years and years. Something probably needs to be done.

Edit: Just as I typed this another huge accident at that corner in the historic race.

...and another one. :/

 

[Chris R]

KB18 imploding in the first NASCAR playoff race.

Nice

 

[GTP_Daverytimes]

WEC launching a super season (2018-2019) to take them up to the rule change and hopefully more LMP1 entries.

May 5 6 Hours of Spa
16-17 June Le Mans 24 Hours
October 14 6 Hours of Fuji
November 4 6 Hours of Shanghai
February 2019 TBA
March 16 12 Hours of Sebring
May 4 6 Hours of Spa
June 15-16 Le Mans 24 Hours

If WEC wants to be relevant I think that the FIA and ACO needs to sit down and see if they can convince JAF to allow GT500 into the series. Reorganize the calender to not clash with SUPER GT. That's my wet dream anyway, GT500 are quicker than LMP2 already, they'll make a great class in the WEC, a class above LMP2 but below the almost non existent LMP1.

 

[DD]

“Awesome” 2018 IndyCar aerokit will improve racing, says Servia

 

[TJP]

Details here: https://motomatters.com/news/2017/09/20/valentino_rossi_to_travel_to_aragon_and.html

 

[DD]

IMSA’s Silly Season in Full Swing

 

[Psychotext]

Andre Lotterer doing Formula E next year. Neat.

https://wtf1.com/post/lmp1-ace-andre-lotterer-will-race-in-formula-e-next-season/

 

[Mobius 1]

If WEC wants to be relevant I think that the FIA and ACO needs to sit down and see if they can convince JAF to allow GT500 into the series. Reorganize the calender to not clash with SUPER GT. That's my wet dream anyway, GT500 are quicker than LMP2 already, they'll make a great class in the WEC, a class above LMP2 but below the almost non existent LMP1.

OMG yes.

 

[Mush]

Hey, remember when DTM and Super GT were going to race together?

Spoiler

 

[DD]

Hey, remember when DTM and Super GT were going to race together?

Spoiler

Lexus and Nissan to be present with cars at DTM finale

 

[Mush]

Lexus and Nissan to be present with cars at DTM finale

OH SHIT

 

[Psychotext]

Awesome finish to the Formula 2. Well worth a watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqpG7ZaWU28