Casey Stoner back in action this weekend

[Lozza]

He did a good job at Yamaha but he also had a great deal of support behind him there. Ducati is another story. Maybe that will be different next year on the new bikes.

I just get sick of the hype that surrounds the Doctor while the achievements of Casey get downplayed because he doesn't play it up or have an entourage that follow him around the world providing media fodder.

Cheers
Shaun

The 1000cc Honda will be every bit as good as this years 800.
Casey Stoner doesn't care about selling flags or hats to punters all sitting together in a section of the grandstand can all wave on cue. I think he thrives on being the villian, the black hat cowboy or that gun for hire. 

[vmx42]

Casey Stoner doesn't care about selling flags or hats to punters all sitting together in a section of the grandstand can all wave on cue. I think he thrives on being the villian, the black hat cowboy or that gun for hire. 

You could be right Lozza, but I reckon he just loves racin' motorcycles.

All that Rossi Clown Prince stuff is just BS. Sure he a joker, until you threaten to beat him and then his true colours come out… I actually don't mind him, but it does get a bit wearing the way the media sucks up to him.

Casey is simply a racers racer.

[mx250]

All that Rossi Clown Prince stuff is just BS. Sure he a joker, until you threaten to beat him and then his true colours come out… I actually don't mind him, but it does get a bit wearing the way the media sucks up to him.

You're being a bit cruel - it's what's needed to appeal to the wider audience, for better or worse. His Clown Prince act puts money in everyone's pocket including Casey's.

Casey is simply a racers racer.

+1 .

And he appeals to me as the 'little Aussie Battler' and as the no nonsense 'quite achiever'.

[vmx42]

You're being a bit cruel - it's what's needed to appeal to the wider audience, for better or worse. His Clown Prince act puts money in everyone's pocket including Casey's.

I'm not trying to be cruel, just my opinion. 

But Rossi has proven to be as ruthless as any previous champion [and more ruthless than most] when he feels like it. That is not a criticism just a fact [in my opinion  ].

[mx250]

But Rossi has proven to be as ruthless as any previous champion [and more ruthless than most] when he feels like it. That is not a criticism just a fact [in my opinion  ].

I agree. And he applies the ruthlessness and the Clown Prince with measured exactitude - a measure of his intelligence, an often overlooked quality of champions .

And I think Casey shows equal intelligence by playing to his strengths and not having a personality battle with Rossi or being drawn into his machinations.

[Shaun G]

Stoner fastest on day one at Catalunya. 

Watching out for Simo this weekend I reckon he'll be the biggest threat.

Go Casey!!!

Cheers
Shaun

[matcho mick]

err simo sorta took a back seat in this one,don't think he wanted to go near anyone much,buggered the start,hung around rossi for a while ,they (spaniards) still booed him at the end anyway,Ben Spies did good eh!,sorta changed his style abit,no more elbows  ,Caseys' on a mission,

[yzhilly]

Go Stoner ,nice ride sideways most of the time looking forward to seeing him at the island .

[trailietrash]

Simmo was about the last in on the warmup.... waved to the boo's & hisses on the way round, so, I guess he has made many more enemies in Spain. Not a good look for someone who aspires to be a world champ.
Casey won an important race ...Can JL win at Philip Island? lets wait and see

[D project]

What about the last lap in the 125 race,with the frenchman running wide and taking the Spaniard with him. Coming in first then getting the 20 second penalty Boy we get away with a lot in Motocross What's with the Paris Hilton sponsorship

[GD66]

A Spanish dance-party series called SuperMartXe is the team sponsor and Paris is the VIP celebrity. Very good for coverage and there's a couple of pics of the young rider Maverick Vinales ogling her tits at the press launch 

[TooFastTim]

I love Rossis respect for the history of the sport

[mx250]

...Can JL win at Philip Island? lets wait and see

If JL is to win a GP this year, the least likely win is Philip Island

[trailietrash]

...Can JL win at Philip Island? lets wait and see

If JL is to win a GP this year, the least likely win is Philip Island

I agree, and i hope Casey gets up again, JL was very humble at the press conference in Catalunya, maybe he is learning to be a bit human.. good to see

[Lozza]

A Spanish dance-party series called SuperMartXe is the team sponsor and Paris is the VIP celebrity. Very good for coverage and there's a couple of pics of the young rider Maverick Vinales ogling her tits at the press launch 

Well who wouldn't be


This is Casey Stoner's 'electronics' working overtime

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOSCTKEBvSo&feature=player_embedded

Stoner will be shooting for 5 on the trot at PI this year, which section of the track should be named after him?