i'm watching fp2 right now, and it's really hard to see him in that much pain.. the incident completely silenced the crowd.

That was terrible to watch.  Here's hopes to a good recovery and well wishes until he returns.

Out for the year?

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5isJKDFdDBgMP-BRpNXC5nSTAvCKw

Well Matador, where do you want the JWB and cigars sent to.

On another note, how does this play out with who stays at Yamaha?  I'm assuming Spies will move up to the factory squad to take his place for the next 2-3 months ( or season ).

Quote from: Jester on June 05, 2010, 10:47:45 AM
On another note, how does this play out with who stays at Yamaha?  I'm assuming Spies will move up to the factory squad to take his place for the next 2-3 months ( or season ).

there's debate on whether or not the rookie rule would allow that.

saying that, if they want to give him the experience, there's nothing keeping them from pairing him with burgess and crew on the tech 3 team. 

This sucks!!!

Hope Rossi feels better soon.    

I'm sure his larger than life personality will be greatly missed at the track.

The rest of the season won't be the same without him.

Quote from: derby on June 05, 2010, 11:42:39 AM
there's debate on whether or not the rookie rule would allow that.

saying that, if they want to give him the experience, there's nothing keeping them from pairing him with burgess and crew on the tech 3 team. 

Wouldn't 'most' replacement riders fall under the new rookie rule also?

The rule says a rookie is someone that hasn't done 9 motogp events in a single season.

The rules, as I understand them, also say that Yamaha must replace Rossi after he misses two or three races.

Bayliss was sputtering about riding again....

But I'm betting Spies gets the nod as a replacement.

I tended to cheer for Ducati, but very very bummed.
It wont be the same without Valentino.     

it is very sad indeed.

if he's out for the rest of season, do you guys think he's coming back next year?

Quote from: DuCaTiNi on June 05, 2010, 02:50:19 PM
it is very sad indeed.

if he's out for the rest of season, do you guys think he's coming back next year?

Yes. In red.

Quote from: DuCaTiNi on June 05, 2010, 02:50:19 PM
it is very sad indeed.

if he's out for the rest of season, do you guys think he's coming back next year?

I dunno, significant injuries have a way of making people reconsider things.  Schwantz comes to mind.

Quote from: DuCaTiNi on June 05, 2010, 02:50:19 PM
it is very sad indeed.

if he's out for the rest of season, do you guys think he's coming back next year?

I think so.

I don't think Rossi will want to be remembered going out waving from a stretcher.

Quote from: Cider on June 05, 2010, 03:54:48 PM
I dunno, significant injuries have a way of making people reconsider things.  Schwantz comes to mind.

i think rainey had a lot to do with schwantz.

I would think Colin would be the more likely candidate to move up to the Factory team.  His consistency would help them secure the manufacturers title.  Anyway if either Ben or Colin move up who is going to move into there spot at Tech 3...Toseland, Bayliss?

Quote from: Roy on June 05, 2010, 07:37:32 PM
I would think Colin would be the more likely candidate to move up to the Factory team.  His consistency would help them secure the manufacturers title.  Anyway if either Ben or Colin move up who is going to move into there spot at Tech 3...Toseland, Bayliss?

Colin's already been there. They'd probably promote Spies to play second fiddle to Jorge...rules permitting.