MotoGrandPrix- Valencia 2020

[budman]

Moto2 was decent. The battle the last few laps was good.

Lowes showed some metal for sure.

Garzo from MotoE to a Moto2 podium. :applause

Nice to see Martin win. I still remember that goofy kid in Rookies Cup.

 

[Map8]

Wild last lap provided a great end to the last ten very tense days at Valencia. Morbidelli and Miller delivered a final lap for the ages. Good stuff. Couldn't be happier for Mir. He's the humble, grounded, focused-on-the-big-picture champion we need during this turbulent year.

Shocked to see Quartararo and Nakagami throwing away opportunities like they were old PPE masks.

So much to look forward to next week. Moto3 and Moto2 championships still to be decided and watching MotoGP bikes circulate Portimao will be fantastic.

 

[budman]

Davida was so damn happy in his interview. :thumbup

Doing this in Suzuki's 100th year makes it even more special.

So damn cool.

 

[scootergmc]

Considering his Yamaha blew it's motor and Zarco wiped him out in the first 1/2 of the season, Morbido had a real shot at winning the 2020 Championship on a 2019 M1.

If Morbidelli had the 2020 Yamaha he'd be floundering around like the rest of them.

What a good show today. Great battles, a champion crowned, and moto2 and 3 still to be decided on a new track. I'm really hoping Sam Lowes can recover and overcome for the championship. I don't know how he rode, let alone earned points with that hand.

 

[Tally Whacker]

If Morbidelli had the 2020 Yamaha he'd be floundering around like the rest of them.

I think it's fair to say that last year's bikes were better from Yamaha, Honda and Ducati. They all went backwards while Suzuki and KTM moved forwards.

 

[budman]

I think that is why he is happy racing the same bike next year.

Frankly is solid.
Jack is solid.
Mir is solid.
Rins is solid.

The new guard is looking good. :thumbup

It was nice to see so many racers happy for Mir.

 

[Maddevill]

Gerloff, Gerloff! Gerloff!

DAMN that sucks. I dismounted once at Laguna and landed on my butt at 80 mph and thought my colon fell out.

It did. You want it back ?:rofl

Mad

 

[Maddevill]

Let me know otherwise, but I don't think I've seen Mir make a pass that wasn't really clean. No barging or forcing people wide. Some of his passes are works of art.

Mad

 

[budman]

Same with Franky and Jack lately.

Clean and hard is cool as hell.

 

[Sportbiker]

Great win by an underdog factory! So awesome for all us fans!

Gotta buy the Zuk 1000 now. Wonder if they will release a special livery next year to celebrate the championship.

 

[budman]

Already announced.

Google it brother.

 

[DefyInertia]

I hope he rocks the #1 as well

That last lap was great. Glad they both kept it upright.

 

[squidworth]

If anyone was curious, the masks the Suzuki team wears, as well as some others are these: https://www.u-mask.eu/

 

[Johndicezx9]

:thumbup

 

[Sportbiker]

Already announced.

Google it brother.

I see the 100th Anniversary edition but not a world championship edition. My Google fu is weak.

It's probably too soon for them to be able to release one. Hopefully as a limited edition in 2021 or at least an early 2022 model.

 

[budman]

My bad.. I thought you meant 100th.

Your Google Fu is fine. Sorry about that.

 

[Tally Whacker]

Just thinking about it, with Suzuki and Yamaha's wins this season, there have been 9 wins for inline 4s and 4 for V4s.

Interesting.

 

[scootergmc]

Just thinking about it, with Suzuki and Yamaha's wins this season, there have been 9 wins for inline 4s and 4 for V4s.

Interesting.

A bit, but MM's absence is the interesting factor. It's hard to take anything else from this year but entertainment and fun.

 

[mjrydsfast]

Who'll win the Portuguese finale?

Usually the world champions win the final races of the year they wrapped it. However, I could see this going to Morbidelli, although I'd LOVE to see the year end with another first time winner. Miller or Taka-san would be great. Pol too.

 

[budman]

The track being new to the riders should level the playing field a bit and make set up uber important.

Sad to see the season ending. It have been so enteraining, surprising and at time shocking.

Love to see one of those guys get their first win.