akbeemer
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Well maybe not: http://superbikeplanet.com/image/archive/14archive/mm93nobin/
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Marquez 4th Place and All Washed Up
- Thread starter akbeemer
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I just watched the race tonight. I must admit, I hated to see the streak end. Usually I would be rooting for the other guys if they had lost ten times in a row, but something about watching Marquez win all the races this year had me rooting for him. I'm guessing he will be just fine and cruise to the championship.
roborider
God? What god?
I too was rooting for him to make a record. Last year (and I might not have the details exactly right), he missed a record to place on the podium the first 5 races as a rookie, crashing out in race 5 I think. And now, a tie for most victories with Agostini. Well, sharing records is still quite an achievement, and he's one of the best if not the best rider ever.
I'll be in Valencia for the final race, but I'm sure he'll have sewn it up by then.
I'll be in Valencia for the final race, but I'm sure he'll have sewn it up by then.
liv2ride
New member
IMO I think he could have won the last race as well, he is amazing.
I suspect he was under team orders to take it easy. I read a response on FB during his Q&A with fans, one had asked if he thought he can continue his streak and his answer was no and that it was complicated. If that is the case, that's sad.
I suspect he was under team orders to take it easy. I read a response on FB during his Q&A with fans, one had asked if he thought he can continue his streak and his answer was no and that it was complicated. If that is the case, that's sad.
With respect, I'd love to hear why you say that.
akbeemer
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Well, like you said earlier, he's all washed up.
Ya, that's right. He'll probably be on Team Ural next year, then fade into obscurity.
roamingbeemer
roamingbeemer
Marc
The bike was moving around more than what is even normal for him so believe he was on the limit for that setup. The immediate very serious debriefing after the race showed he had something to report. If they wanted Dani to score more points Marc would have come second at least if that was the reason.
There is talk the 68 degree lean angle he got during practice was made up but I saw him bounce up off his shoulder live (Videopass) and it was incredible he did not crash. He had the scrapes on his leathers to show it.
The bike was moving around more than what is even normal for him so believe he was on the limit for that setup. The immediate very serious debriefing after the race showed he had something to report. If they wanted Dani to score more points Marc would have come second at least if that was the reason.
There is talk the 68 degree lean angle he got during practice was made up but I saw him bounce up off his shoulder live (Videopass) and it was incredible he did not crash. He had the scrapes on his leathers to show it.
