I haven't seen any overly exuberant postings from DQ, nor have I seen/heard any chatter other than the post that's been floating around... yeah, I'm living under a rock lately.
Did Rossi actually sign with Ducati? Is it official? ink has dried? What about his crew? Are they coming along too?
I've been under the same rock. Well, that and the Tour de France has been on...
Quote from: mostrobelle on July 12, 2010, 09:13:02 PM
I've been under the same rock. Well, that and the Tour de France has been on...
wtf!? tour de farce is on? [roll]
fwiw, rossi is expected to make an announcement either this weekend in germany, or at laguna. his crew is supposed to be going with him to ducati. [thumbsup]
I'm not dancing in the streets until I hear it from Ducati.
Quote from: desmoquattro on July 13, 2010, 04:23:59 AM
I'm not dancing in the streets until I hear it from Ducati.
hell ... i have been predicting rossi @ ducati for 4 years now ... and i will not believe it even if ducati announces it. [bang]
i will only believe it when i see vale riding in first open practice session @ qatar in 2011. [bow_down]
Quote from: johnc on July 13, 2010, 07:20:17 AM
i will only believe it when i see vale riding in first open practice session @ qatar in 2011. [bow_down]
He could ride the bike as early as the Valencia test the day after the final race.
(http://asmarantaka.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/valentinoducati.jpg)(http://www.leblogmoto.com/assets_c/2010/06/MotoGP%20Rossi%20Ducati%20essai%20de%20livr%C3%A9e-thumb-470x313-109990.jpg)(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Gv2hffqFjd4/Stdu1WYuXtI/AAAAAAAADGQ/qcjpOHQzufQ/s800/rossi_ducati.jpg)
Quote from: desmoquattro on July 13, 2010, 08:00:08 AM
He could ride the bike as early as the Valencia test the day after the final race.
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Fun with Photoshop !
Everyone's wanted to see the Italian on the Italian.
We'll see. I never wanted to see Casey go, but now that he's gone ...
geez, why not?!
Quote from: Desmostro on July 13, 2010, 08:43:58 PM
Fun with Photoshop !
Everyone's wanted to see the Italian on the Italian.
We'll see. I never wanted to see Casey go, but now that he's gone ...
geez, why not?!
When did Stoner leave?
Quote from: ghostrider on July 15, 2010, 12:53:56 PM
When did Stoner leave?
It's been known for some time. Just announced last week.
Quote from: ghostrider on July 15, 2010, 12:53:56 PM
When did Stoner leave?
For the record, he hasn't actually left yet. He's finishing this season with Ducati and then going to Respol Honda for next year. There hasn't been any official anouncement from Honda what is going to happen to Pedrosa and Dovisizio, the current Repsol Honda riders. The rumors are that all three of them will be on Honda factory supported teams next year. What might happen is two factory teams (well, one team, but with two different sponsors): a one-bike Redbull factory Honda team (like Dovi) and a two-bike factory Repsol Honda team with Pedro and Stoner. But that's all speculation for now.
Well s*^t I guess I missed that one on SOUP. I'll have to go back and look through the archives.
It is now
http://www.ducati.com/news/ducati_and_stoner_to_part_company_at_the_end_of_2010_after_four_fantastic_years_together/2010/07/09/1642/index.do (http://www.ducati.com/news/ducati_and_stoner_to_part_company_at_the_end_of_2010_after_four_fantastic_years_together/2010/07/09/1642/index.do)
Get with the times man. We're way ahead of that:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs019.snc4/34294_448330839223_589624223_6123073_4039945_n.jpg)
HA HA I know I'm slow :P
My excuse is the kid is 3 months old and where you get the t-shirt.
Quote from: ghostrider on July 21, 2010, 02:29:06 PM
HA HA I know I'm slow :P
My excuse is the kid is 3 months old and where you get the t-shirt.
It's called Cafe Press ;D
BTW - Congrats again!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Thanks [beer]
... this just in...
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/valentino-rossi-signs-two-year-contract-with-ducati/ (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/valentino-rossi-signs-two-year-contract-with-ducati/)
2 yrs :) !!!!!! i saw it first!!!
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34111.msg720885#msg720885 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34111.msg720885#msg720885)
well crap :( oh well
Quote from: desmoquattro on July 27, 2010, 07:03:18 PM
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34111.msg720885#msg720885 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=34111.msg720885#msg720885)
Not official...yet:
http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2010/08/ducati-ceo-confirms-rossi-and-hayden-for-2011/#more-7365 (http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2010/08/ducati-ceo-confirms-rossi-and-hayden-for-2011/#more-7365)
Now it is: [clap]
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/Ducati+announce+Rossi+deal+for+2011 (http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/Ducati+announce+Rossi+deal+for+2011)
Quote from: DarkStaR on August 15, 2010, 10:08:53 AM
Now it is: [clap]
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/Ducati+announce+Rossi+deal+for+2011 (http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/Ducati+announce+Rossi+deal+for+2011)
If I were still a Ducati fan I'd be ecstatic right now. Would love to see thee reaction in Tavulia.