2024 MotoGP

[texasdago 7562]

Am I blind?  I haven't seen this topic so here we go...

Not thrilled to see Marquez take out Bagnaia in the last race.  Can't say I've ever gotten over MM and VR going at it.

BUT...

What do y'all think of this?

https://www.autosport.com/motogp/news/f1-owner-liberty-media-set-to-finalise-purchase-of-motogp/10592487/

Personally not a fan of Dorna so maybe this isn't all that bad although I hope Liberty doesn't screw it up.  At the same time, at least there's a better chance I'll be able to see more MotoGP races on TV.  Last year's deal with NBCU sucked.  Maybe the new rights with TNT are better.

[Nightfly 61]

It's nice to have live races available both for the Saturday sprint and Sunday full race this season... if you don't mind the early European start times. TrueTV. 

Intriguing season so far with Martin, FBAG, and MM, etc. all in the hunt. Have to think MM is the favorite for Austin in a couple of weeks. 

[wood 11225]

Marquez took someone out? That can't be true. No way I can believe that! ; )

[Grimas 669]

Does CNBC not have the rights this year? I had it sent to record on YTTV last year but nothing recorded or scheduled on the DVR this year…

[wood 11225]

So what do y'all think about Liberty Media taking over MotoGP?

[texasdago 7562]

If it makes it easier to watch, yay... but please don't cheese it up.

[wood 11225]

1 hour ago, texasdago said:

If it makes it easier to watch, yay... but please don't cheese it up.

Prepare thy anus ...

[wood 11225]

Just started watching FP1. Looks like none of us are out there, wow. I've never seen Friday this bad for MotoGP. 

Two minutes into practice and the main topic is already the racing surface. At least 5 different surfaces, multiple grip levels. the usual ripples and bumps, and according to NASCAR drivers it'll need resurfacing again before F1, etc. Don't hold your breath for that one.

Edited April 12 by wood

[blacklab 11926]

Let’s go!

[blacklab 11926]

[wood 11225]

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[blacklab 11926]

[wood 11225]

LOL. Fuck Marquez. Dangerous AF.

[blacklab 11926]

Haha

The drunk guys sitting behind us when he crashed: "fucking about time, he deserved it" etc.

Hispanic guys next to me turned around and shot him a look that said  "if we were in Juarez you'd be hanging from a bridge"

[blacklab 11926]

What a great time. Race was great, vip had all you could eat and drink, serious talent all over the place, Texan cheerleaders walking around.

Only downside was we really could only see the main strait and turn 1. I've sat at turn 12 and the S's for other races, I think I like turn 12 the best, but being able to go sit in air conditioning and watch the race on a big screen was pretty cool.

1. These guys are nuts

2. The suits they wear are amazing

3. These guys are tough at hell. Crazy how they are jumping up to get back on the bike when they wreck.

 

[wood 11225]

Great, great race, but unfortunately not many people there to see it. Maybe 20,000 or so today. Saturday was smaller, and Friday was deserted. Sad, for such a great world championship racing series.

Crowds seem to be getting worse and worse here year after year. Anyone know what they've been like at the other stops this season?

And fuck 'Human Bowling Ball' Marquez. He's like a NASCAR driver, but on two wheels.

[Nightfly 61]

Great race weekend. In GA around the tower. Seemed like more foot traffic than last year. 

 

[texasdago 7562]

Just finished watching the race in Le Man's and MotoGP > Formula 1 and it's not even close