MotoGP news (continued)

Lots of stories from MotoGP and a couple each from the junior classes to keep an eye on.

Some former champions and great riders give their views on the Rossi/Lorenzo fight.  They include former 500cc Grand Prix world champion Wayne Gardner, and World Superbike champions/standout riders, Troy Bayliss and, Chris Vermeulen.  These blokes are as amazed about MotoGP as we are, folks.  Trust me.  Beyond that little feature, there is plenty more news to talk about.

Gardner: "I've never seen it so close before"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/07/gardner-i-ve-never-seen-it-so-close-before/186214

Dovizioso: "I'm optimistic about Motegi"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/07/dovizioso-i-am-optimistic-about-motegi/186167

Laverty: "Riding my bike three weeks in a row excites me!"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/07/laverty-riding-my-bike-three-weeks-in-a-row-excites-me/186221

Marquez: "I had an operation on Wednesday"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/07/marquez-i-had-an-operation-on-wednesday/186184

Espargaro: "It's vital to start confidently"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/07/espargaro-it-s-vital-to-start-confidently/186148

Dani Pedrosa's latest blog entry.

Pedrosa Blog: Ready to roll in Japan
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/07/pedrosa-blog-ready-to-roll-in-japan/186183

Rossi: "I will have to give my all"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/07/rossi-i-will-have-to-give-my-all/186181

If you are subscribed to MotoGP's website and can view videos, check this out.

Video Playlist: Rossi & Lorenzo's epic 2010 Motegi showdown

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/07/video-playlist-rossi-lorenzo-s-epic-2010-motegi-showdown/186233

Hayden: "It's kind of nice to travel to that part of the world"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/07/hayden-it-s-kind-of-nice-to-travel-to-that-part-of-world/186226

Another video.  Johann Zarco reflects on taking his first win, in Japan.

Zarco: "I took my first Grand Prix win there in 2011"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/07/zarco-i-took-my-first-grand-prix-win-there-in-2011/186228

Oliveira: "We will have to completely change the setup"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/07/oliveira-we-have-to-completely-change-the-setup/186235

Bastianini: "It's not easy to interpret"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/07/bastianini-it-s-not-easy-to-interpret/186241

more MotoGP news

More news from MotoGP to highlight and keep and eye on.

Bridgestone preview the Japanese GP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/06/bridgestone-preview-the-japanese-gp/186141

Redding: "It's a tough schedule"
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/06/redding-it-s-a-tough-schedule/186102

Smith: "I will be wearing a special helmet at Motegi"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/06/smith-i-will-be-wearing-a-special-helmet-at-motegi/186144

Pedrosa: "I stayed in Barcelona for my birthday"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/06/pedrosa-i-stayed-in-barcelona-for-my-birthday/186178

Iannone: "Last year it was a little bit difficult"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/06/iannone-last-year-it-was-a-little-bit-difficult/186166

Simoncelli remembered by 3,656 motorcyclists at Brno

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/06/simoncelli-remembered-by-3-656-motorcyclists-at-brno/186180

Lorenzo: "I just have a little bit of pain in my left shoulder"

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/06/lorenzo-i-just-have-a-bit-of-pain-in-my-left-shoulder/186164

A blog entry from Marc Marquez.

Marquez Blog: Thank you for your encouragement

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/06/marquez-blog-thank-you-for-your-encouragement/186187

Also, in Moto2, Tito Rabat will be racing hurt this weekend in Japan, at Motegi.  But, he'll still try to go for it.

Rabat to attempt to race with broken radius

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/06/rabat-to-attempt-to-race-with-broken-radius/186146

MotoGP news flash

Headed to Japan, this weekend, here are the stories being followed in all three MotoGP classes, including fights for the titles.  Johann Zarco, can actually clinch the championship for Moto2, in Japan.

#JapaneseGP in numbers
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/04/japanesegp-in-numbers/186022

Lorenzo looking to hunt down Rossi at Motegi

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/05/lorenzo-looking-to-hunt-down-rossi-at-motegi/186015

#StatAttack: Who has the most GP wins at Motegi?

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/05/statattack-who-has-the-most-gp-wins-at-motegi/186023

How Zarco can lift the title at Motegi
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/04/how-zarco-can-lift-the-title-at-motegi/186020

#StatAttack: Who won last year's Moto2 race at Motegi?

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/05/statattack-who-won-last-years-moto2-race-at-motegi/186024

Zarco ready to take title in Japan
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/05/zarco-ready-to-take-title-in-japan/186032

If Moto2 is all about Johann Zarco, then, Moto3 stories are definitely about Danny Kent.

Kent's first shot at the title
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/04/kent-s-first-shot-at-the-title/186021

Kent given first chance as Moto3 field tightens

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/05/kent-given-first-chance-as-moto3-field-tightens/186029

#StatAttack: How many times has Kent won at Motegi?

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/05/statattack-how-many-times-has-kent-won-at-motegi/186025

FIM World Superbike Round 12: France, & 2015 FIM World Supersport Champion

In the French round of the FIM World Superbike Championship at the Circuit de Nevers in Magny Cours, France, today, Johnny Rea did the double, and won both races for Kawasaki Racing Team! 

http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/3+way+race+long+race+2+battle+won+by+Rea

Also, in World Supersport competition, Kenan Sofuoglu wins the world championship!  He finished in second place, in the race, behind American rider Patrick Jacobsen, who was the winner.  In Superstock 1000 competition, Frenchman Jeremy Guarnoni was victorious in his home race, while in Superstock 600, the honors went the way of Spain's, Augusto Fernandez. 

World Superbike Race 1: #65 Johnny Rea   GBR.   Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R

World Superbike Race 2: #65 Johnny Rea   GBR.   Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX10R

World Supersport Race: #99 Patrick Jacobsen  USA  CORE" Motorsport Thailand
                                                                                    
                                                                                     Honda CBR600RR

Superstock 1000 race: #11 Jeremy Guarnoni   FRA.   Team Trasimeno Yamaha YZF R1

Superstock 600 race: #37 Augusto Fernandez   ESP.   Augusto Fernandez Honda CBR600RR

Congratulations go out, to yet another champion, in World Supersport.  As mentioned, Kenan Sofuoglu, is champ!  This was the penultimate race of the championship.  One remains.  It is in Qatar at the Losail International Circuit, in Doha, Qatar, in two weeks.

  

noteworthy MotoGP records

There is an aphorism in sports... "records were made to be broken".  This is certainly true in the world of Grand Prix motorcycle road racing at this point in the season.  If you are into numerology and stats, this post, is for you!  One record, has already been broken, as Jorge Lorenzo has now surpassed Casey Stoner, for fourth on the all-time premier class wins list.  The three riders, with more wins, in order are:

Valentino Rossi: 86 wins (7 premier class championships)
Giacomo Agostini: 68 wins (8 premier class championships)
Mick Doohan: 54 wins (5 premier class championships)
Jorge Lorenzo: 39 wins (2 premier class championships)
Casey Stoner: 38 wins (2 premier class championships)
Mike Hailwood: 37 wins (4 premier class championships)
Eddie Lawson: 31 wins (4 premier class championships)

Lorenzo is also tied with Phil Read on 39 wins as a Yamaha team rider.  Look at the stats chart, in the article, and you will find the riders, and their number of wins, while racing for Yamaha.  Riders include Valentino Rossi, Phil Read, Jorge Lorenzo, Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, Kenny Roberts, Bill Ivy, Carlos Lovado, Kent Andersson, and Jarno Saarinen.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/03/lorenzo-moves-above-stoner-on-all-time-list/186018

Also, Dani Pedrosa is closing in on a record for podium finishes.  He has 138 career podiums, one less than multiple MotoGP world champ Angel Nieto.  The top ten riders with the most podium finishes (including wins, second places, and third places), are:

1. Valentino Rossi: 209
2. Giacomo Agostini: 159
3. Angel Nieto: 139
4. Dani Pedrosa: 138
5. Jorge Lorenzo: 131
6. Phil Read: 121
7. Mike Hailwood: 112
8. Max Biaggi: 111
9. Loris Capirossi: 99
10. Jim Redman: 98

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/03/pedrosa-closing-in-on-nieto-s-record/186019

Lorenzo: "Victory was crucial to leave everything behind"

A fascinating story on Jorge Lorenzo's role as producer on a film about the Barcelona football (soccer) club.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/02/lorenzo-victory-was-crucial-to-leave-everything-behind/186035

MotoGP news update

Some big news, in this latest update, exclusively focused on MotoGP, especially for Tito Rabat, and Marc VDS.

Bridgestone review the Aragon GP
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/01/bridgestone-review-the-aragon-gp/185994

Rabat moves to MotoGP with Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/01/rabat-moves-to-motogp-with-estrella-galicia-0-0-marc-vds/186012

Predator Pedrosa gives Rossi taste of own medicine

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/01/predator-pedrosa-gives-rossi-taste-of-own-medicine/185983

A blog entry from Bradley Smith, spending time at Valentino Rossi's ranch.

#Bradley38Blog: Fun at Rossi's Ranch
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/01/bradley38blog-fun-at-rossi-s-ranch/186017

Finally, a relevant, and good, question.

When will the MotoGP title be decided?
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/01/when-will-the-motogp-title-be-decided/186001