Rossi's temporary replacement?

[desmoquattro]

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Jun/100626d.htm

"I'll speak to you, but more importantly see you, soon.

Ciao, Valentino Rossi."

P.S. - Tell Casey not to let the door hit him in the arse on his way out.

[gm2]

might be even more temporary

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/85025

[Spidey]

might be even more temporary

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/85025

Wow.  If he's back on July 18, that'd be amazing.  It'd be sad to see Rossi outside of the top 10 though.  I can't imagine him coming back and blitzing the field.  Actually, I can (just he's superhuman), but it's not very likely. 

[gm2]

"A new crash would be a problem. But the pin inserted is very big and the screws can break only for a manufacturing defect."

so, what you're saying is, if he crashes the leg will shatter but the hardware will be a-ok.

[desmoquattro]

He needs to focus on signing with Ducati, not on returning this season.

[gm2]

He needs to focus on signing with Ducati, not on returning this season.

probably already did that.

[desmoquattro]

probably already did that.

Then he needs to focus on announcing it.

[desmoquattro]

"A new crash would be a problem. But the pin inserted is very big and the screws can break only for a manufacturing defect."

so, what you're saying is, if he crashes the leg will shatter but the hardware will be a-ok.

Does that count toward the engine limit?

[gm2]

Then he needs to focus on announcing it.

you don't just put out a press release about the Second Coming.     

[gm2]

Does that count toward the engine limit?

you're joking i know.. but i wonder what the deal is with the engine that Yoshikawa is using to tool around in 47th place.  this must have been discussed somewhere.

[Spidey]

you're joking i know.. but i wonder what the deal is with the engine that Yoshikawa is using to tool around in 47th place.  this must have been discussed somewhere.

It's one of Rossi's 6 engines.  I assume they gave him the most tired, broke-ass one. 

[Speeddog]

It's one of Rossi's 6 engines.  I assume they gave him the most tired, broke-ass one. 

You'd think so.

[gm2]

http://www.roadracerx.com/breaking-news/breaking-news-ezpeleta-rossi-will-race-in-germany/

[desmoquattro]

http://www.roadracerx.com/breaking-news/breaking-news-ezpeleta-rossi-will-race-in-germany/

Wishful thinking on the part of Ezpeleta? Vale's gotta do what's right for his health.

[derby]

Wishful thinking on the part of Ezpeleta? Vale's gotta do what's right for his health.

wishful thinking? it sounds like he's just revealing what rossi's camp has told him.