2008 MotoGP Round 9 - Assen (RACE spoilers)

[derby]

time for a new thread....

looks like capi is trying to keep ben from riding his bike:

http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory.asp?HeadlineID=12493

[gm2]

same dealio http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=32981

[tufty]

I see Ben's golden personality shone through at Donington, way to make an impression by keeping his movie star, mirrored shades on all weekend even inside the pits, thus assuring no eye contact with anyone.

He rode a hell of a race, but boy does he love himself.

Old Capirossi is sweating it for sure,  ....... must..... ride..... bike...... can't...... be.... kicked out!!

[gm2]

I see Ben's golden personality shone through at Donington, way to make an impression by keeping his movie star, mirrored shades on all weekend even inside the pits, thus assuring no eye contact with anyone.

He rode a hell of a race, but boy does he love himself.

commentators made several comments about his work ethic, attitude, and how generally well received he was by the paddock.

[tufty]

Shhhhh! I'm provoking Derby 

[gm2]

[Triple J]

time for a new thread....

looks like capi is trying to keep ben from riding his bike:

http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory.asp?HeadlineID=12493

Damn...that seems pretty hard core! 

[gm2]

shiiiiiit... 2nd time on that bike, first time in any kind of race situation, carbon brakes, different tires, never seen the track before, it's raining, it's not raining, it might rain..

i might wear my helmet in the paddock.  keeping a gameface in that situation would be effin hard.

[derby]

I see Ben's golden personality shone through at Donington, way to make an impression by keeping his movie star, mirrored shades on all weekend even inside the pits, thus assuring no eye contact with anyone.

Shhhhh! I'm provoking Derby 

shiiiiiit... 2nd time on that bike, first time in any kind of race situation, carbon brakes, different tires, never seen the track before, it's raining, it's not raining, it might rain..

i might wear my helmet in the paddock.  keeping a gameface in that situation would be effin hard.

john haner used to sit in his pit area with his helmet on and his eyes shut for like 10-15 minutes before a race. nobody dared walk up and talk to him at all.

[Pakhan]

I was talking to a friend yesterday about Cap not sitting out Assen, I don't think he can afford to.

[ducpainter]

motogp.com say Ben will be "supporting the team" at Assen.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Capirossi+to+return+to+Rizla+Suzuki+for+Dutch+Grand+Prix

WTF does that mean?

[gm2]

motogp.com say Ben will be "supporting the team" at Assen.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Capirossi+to+return+to+Rizla+Suzuki+for+Dutch+Grand+Prix

WTF does that mean?

that he'll be participating in the post-race test @ Assen.  and standing around during the race.  =)

[Speeddog]

Actually, I think he'll be there for the possibility of Loris realizing he can't ride with a broken hand.
Loris ain't 21 like Lorenzo, that's a bad move IMO.

He'll be easy pickings for outbraking, eh?

[Pakhan]

motogp.com say Ben will be "supporting the team" at Assen.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Capirossi+to+return+to+Rizla+Suzuki+for+Dutch+Grand+Prix

WTF does that mean?

pom poms and a lot of gymnastics with cheering.  maybe some jazz hands.

[ducpainter]

pom poms and a lot of gymnastics with cheering.  maybe some jazz hands.

Yup,

I can see him doing that...

with his shades on.