rethabronder's posterous http://rethabronder.posterous.com Most recent posts at rethabronder's posterous posterous.com Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:12:24 -0800 Ducati Annouces 2011 Diavel Now Available in Black http://rethabronder.posterous.com/ducati-annouces-2011-diavel-now-available-in-21617 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/ducati-annouces-2011-diavel-now-available-in-21617 In response to feedback from motorcycle show visitors, Ducati is pleased to announce the addition of a stunning diamond black color scheme for the new 2011 Ducati Diavel.

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Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:12:25 -0800 Simoncelli Killed After 45 Minutes Accidents http://rethabronder.posterous.com/simoncelli-killed-after-45-minutes-accidents http://rethabronder.posterous.com/simoncelli-killed-after-45-minutes-accidents
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KUALA LUMPUR - MICOM: Gresni Honda rider Marco Simoncelli was killed at the age of 24. Severe injuries in the head makes him unable to survive.

Medical Director Dr. Michele Macchiagodena call, Simoncelli died from injuries in the head, neck, and chest.

"I am sad to be here to announce the death of Marco Simoncelli. The cause of death there is trauma to the face, head, neck and chest," said Macchiagodena a news conference at the Sepang Circuit on Sunday (23/10).

He explained the conditions Simoncelli was unconscious when medical teams arrived to the crash site. When the ambulance arrived, he was immediately given CPR (artificial breathing assistance) and also get emergency care. Unfortunately the CPR for 45 minutes could not help her. "Simoncelli died at 16:56," softly Macchiagodena.

The press conference which lasted six minutes and was attended by Javier Alonso (Dorna Events Managing Director), Franco Uncini (Safety Delegates), Claude Danis (Presidential Commission on Safety), and Paul Butler (Race Director).

In a re-recording impressions of accidents in Malaysian MotoGP race at the Sepang Circuit on Sunday (23/10), see Simoncelli who was in front of Suzuki rider Alvaro Bautista suddenly widened and successfully traversed by Bautista and Nicky Hayden at the bend 11 to end the first lap.

Visible Simoncelli Honda motorcycle front tire loses traction. Simoncelli was dropped and turned sharply to the right.

The fall in belakanngnya Simoncelli makes riders, Colin Edwards, who also tried preceding it, can not control the motor and Simoncelli crashed instantly. In fact, both also hit Valentino Rossi at their side

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/RLiwRy-eV_t/Simoncelli+Killed+After+45+Minutes+Accidents

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Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:12:26 -0800 Simoncelli Dead Photos http://rethabronder.posterous.com/simoncelli-dead-photos http://rethabronder.posterous.com/simoncelli-dead-photos

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Marco Simoncelli


Marco Simoncelli could not fight against serious injury that happened, due to an accident at the Sepang Circuit, Malaysia, Sunday (10.23.11). "Supersic" finally breathed last at 16:56 pm local time or 15:56 pm, although it had received treatment at the medical center circuit.

Horrible accident that occurred on the second lap in the Corner 11. Simoncelli, who was fighting with Alvaro Bautista in the race for fourth spot, unable to control the bike when cornering to the right, so it slipped.

When it fell, he and his motorcycle across the circuit and into the path's Tech 3 Yamaha rider Colin Edwards, and Ducati rider, Valentino Rossi. Horror accident is inevitable, because the motor Edwards ran over Simoncelli, precisely on the head.

Edwards fell outside the track with a dislocated shoulder injury, and Rossi was still able to control the bike while bouncing off the track and mount GP11.1 Desmosedici damaged. However, Simoncelli flounder on the track with a helmet has been freed from the head (after the overrun), and he did not move.

Immediate red flag was raised over the tragic accident. After waiting some time, the race committee announced that the Malaysian Grand Prix was officially canceled, because the medical team to focus on rescuing Simoncelli, who eventually died at 16:56 o'clock.

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/AeXmcLs8h-s/Simoncelli+Dead+Photos

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Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:12:23 -0800 All aboard the Snowball Express http://rethabronder.posterous.com/all-aboard-the-snowball-express http://rethabronder.posterous.com/all-aboard-the-snowball-express Story from www.indycar.com Image: http://indycar.cdn.racersites.com/prod/photos/341132/NEWS_LIST_SNAPSHOT.jpg Aboard the American Airlines charter...

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Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:12:27 -0800 Moto GP Germany http://rethabronder.posterous.com/moto-gp-germany-18668 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/moto-gp-germany-18668




Round 10 of the Moto GP world championship took place under the sweltering summer sun in Germany at the Sachsenring track on the 15th July. Many feared that tyres would be a deciding factor as the excessive heat might cause the tyres to break up over the 30 lap race.

On pole started the Australian chamipionship leading Ducati rider Casey Stoner out to prove that being on pole is not cursed as many fear and the only way he could do that was to win. Starting in a very good 2nd position on the grid was Dani Pedrosa on his Repsol Honda and alongside him closing out the front row was Marco Melandri on his Gresini Honda. Randy de Puniet started in 4th place on his Kawasaki, lining up next to him was the American John Hopkins on his Rizla Suzuki and aside him the ever-threatening Valentino Rossi on his Fiat Yamaha. Following these top 6 riders from qualifying was, in order, Loris Capirossi, Alex Barros, Sylvain Guintoli, Shinya Nakano closing out the top 10 and Chris Vermeulen started in 11th. Nicky Hayden started way down in 14th place, his team having already apologised to the Texas Tornado for not providing him with a decent bike for the weekend as he had struggled with various problems since Friday.

Dani Pedrosa got off to a good start and led into turn one, Casey Stoner in 2nd place and bringing up 3rd was Marco Melandri, coming out in 4th after the 1st corner was John Hopkins. On lap 2 Marco Melandri got passed Stoner who didn't seem to put up too much of a fight. Casey Stoner re-passed Melandri at the end of lap 2 and then got passed Dani Pedrosa as well, but only for a few metres as Pedrosa came straight back at him to re-take the lead of the German Moto GP. With 3 laps gone Carlos Checa went down but was able to eventually get his bike back up and into the pits. There his team changed his gear lever which had broken and he went back out onto the track with his race obviously over.

Valentino Rossi found himself stuck behind the green Kawasaki of Randy de Puniet and not being able to find a way past the Frenchman. Chris Vermeulen's race was effectively over as it was announced that he needed to serve a "driver-through" penalty for jumping the start of the race. Frenchman Sylvain Guintoli's race came to an early end as he crashed out with 26 laps to go.

Then came one of the most important parts of the race. Valentino Rossi pushed too hard into a corner trying to pass on the inside of Randy de Puniet and he and his bike went down sliding across the asphalt and into the gravel trap. Rossi struggled with his bike to try and get back into the race but simply couldn't; his handlebars were broken in the fall.

With a full 22 laps left in the race Dani Pedrosa was already starting to pull away from Casey Stoner and his Ducati with his lead being extended to slightly more than 0.8 seconds. On lap 10 Alex Barros crashed out on his Ducati, his race over immediately while he clutched his injured right hand tightly to his chest to avoid further injury to it. With 14 laps to go Nicky Hayden passes fellow American Colin Edwards while the gap from Pedrosa's Repsol Honda to Aussie Stoner's Ducati had grown to as much as over 2.5 seconds. With 12 laps left of the race not only was Stoner falling further and further back from away from the Spaniard Pedrosa, who was now lapping the German track 2 seconds faster than the Australian, but he was now comeing into the clutches of the chasing Marco Melandri and Loris Capirossi. Into corner one of the Sachsenring gp track Stoner became the center of a Capirossi and Melandri sandwich as they both tried to pass him, Melandri taking the outside line and Capirossi the inside. Melandri ran wide though and had to abort the pass while Capirossi went through and up into 2nd place.

While Dani Pedrosa rode unchallenged at front heading to his first win in over a year, the rest of the pack were fighting for the final positions and points. With 9 laps left in the race Marco Melandri managed to pass the defending Stoner who was clearly just trying to hang on with his tyres having fallen away drastically by now. He now was in damage limitation mode with both Nicky Hayden and John Hopkins closing in on the current championship leader. On lap 23 the flying Texas Tornado was able to get passed both John Hopkins and Casey Stoner, Hayden's compatriot Colin Edwards was also able to pass the other American John Hopkins. With 6 laps to go Nicky Hayden even managed to pass Marco Melandri for the final podium spot, having started way down in 14th place. With 4 laps left Casey Stoner passed Marco Melandri for 5th position.

So, the top 7 race positions:

1) Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda)

2) Loris Capirossi (Ducati)

3) Nikcy Hayden (Repsol Honda)

4) Colin Edwards

5) Casey Stoner

6) Marco Melandri

7) John Hopkins


Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/7zsWpH0-q_1/Moto+GP+Germany

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Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:12:26 -0800 Jerez Test Photos - That Mystery Aprilia, And Other Tech Goodness http://rethabronder.posterous.com/jerez-test-photos-that-mystery-aprilia-and-ot-22116 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/jerez-test-photos-that-mystery-aprilia-and-ot-22116


Though Ducati had only a few minor changes to test to the GPZero, they flew WSBK champion Carlos Checa to help with the donkey work


Is it a WSBK bike? Is it a MotoGP bike? Is it a CRT bike? Aprilia kept everyone guessing about the RSV4 they brought to Jerez

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Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:12:24 -0800 Second/FINAL batch of Shift Apparel closeouts has arrived. http://rethabronder.posterous.com/secondfinal-batch-of-shift-apparel-closeouts http://rethabronder.posterous.com/secondfinal-batch-of-shift-apparel-closeouts Image: http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/images/InitialSet/Holy_Shift_67percent_p... ...

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Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:12:20 -0800 Laverty takes the top slot as Aprilias come out stronger http://rethabronder.posterous.com/laverty-takes-the-top-slot-as-aprilias-come-o-97599 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/laverty-takes-the-top-slot-as-aprilias-come-o-97599

029_t01_laverty_actionEugene Laverty (Aprilia) took the top slot on the third and final day of Superbike testing at Portimao, which saw the presence of Aprilia, BMW and the new-for-2012 Crescent Suzuki.

The former Yamaha man was on terrific form, powering his RSV4 to the new unofficial lap record of the Portuguese track in 1 minute 42.7 seconds, a fraction quicker than Max Biaggi’s mark of 1’42.774 set in 2010. But his Italian team leader was himself just a whisker behind, lapping in 1’42.8 by the end of the day. The third Aprilia rider present, Chaz Davies from the ParkinGO team, also went well, notching up a time of 1’43.2. All the Aprilia riders lapped exclusively on race tyres.

The BMW riders set an even quicker pace on qualifying tyres, Leon Haslam going half-a-second faster to end up with a time of 1’42.2. Marco Melandri looked good on his new BMW mount, setting a Q-time of 1’42.4, and so did Ayrton Badovini. In race set-up however the German bike is not yet at the level of the Aprilia, even though Haslam, who was quickest over the first two days, finished with a positive 1’43.1, a time that Melandri equaled towards the end.

Leon Camier made a promising start to his Crescent Suzuki campaign, the former Aprilia man clocking a time of 1’43.8. Alastair Seeley was standing in for the still recovering John Hopkins on the team’s second GSX-R machine.

Tomorrow will see the start of the new winter testing ban imposed by the new regulations, which will last until January 15th. The opening round of the 2012 FIM Superbike World Championship is at Phillip Island in Australia on February 26th.

Overall unofficial times (with qualifying tyre times in brackets): 1. Laverty (Aprilia) 1’42.7; 2. Biaggi (Aprilia) 1’42.8; 3. Badovini (BMW) 1’43.1 (1’42.5); 4. Haslam (BMW) 1’43.1 (1’42.2); 5. Melandri (BMW) 1’43.1 (1’42.4); 6. Davies (Aprilia) 1’43.2; 7. Camier (Suzuki) 1’43.8; 8. Fabrizio (BMW) 1’43.9 (1’43.3); 9. Seeley (Suzuki) 1’44.1 (1’43.5).

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Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/FJTi76WYJX1/Laverty+takes+top+slot+Aprilias+come+out+stronger

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Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:12:25 -0800 Alpinestars Monster Energy "Scream" jackets IN STOCK! http://rethabronder.posterous.com/alpinestars-monster-energy-scream-jackets-in-12865 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/alpinestars-monster-energy-scream-jackets-in-12865 *Alpinestars Monster Scream Perforated Leather Jacket* This jacket is designed for the city rider who also enjoys spirited weekend riding....

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Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:12:30 -0800 Stocking Stuffer: KTM Radial Roadlok http://rethabronder.posterous.com/stocking-stuffer-ktm-radial-roadlok http://rethabronder.posterous.com/stocking-stuffer-ktm-radial-roadlok We came across this interesting item in the KTM PowerParts bin: the KTM Radial Roadlok. A fairly simple piece of machined aluminum, the Radial Roadlok is a more well-thought out brake disc lock for your KTM. Attaching directly to the caliper mounting bolts, the KTM Radial Roadlok, like its predecessors, then uses a locking pin that goes through the holes on the brake disc. Using a permanent static position, KTM says the Radial Roadlok lines ...

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Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:12:41 -0800 USGP: MotoGP from Laguna Seca 2009 Results http://rethabronder.posterous.com/usgp-motogp-from-laguna-seca-2009-results-7262 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/usgp-motogp-from-laguna-seca-2009-results-7262

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Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:12:27 -0800 Michele Pirro Confirmed At Gresini To Ride FTR Honda CRT Machine In MotoGP http://rethabronder.posterous.com/michele-pirro-confirmed-at-gresini-to-ride-ft http://rethabronder.posterous.com/michele-pirro-confirmed-at-gresini-to-ride-ft

The 2012 MotoGP grid took another step closer to completion today, with the announcement that Michele Pirro will be riding the San Carlo Gresini Honda team's CRT entry in MotoGP next season. Pirro is to ride a CBR1000RR-powered MotoGP machine, the Honda engine housed in a chassis designed and built by FTR.

The move had been long anticipated, with Pirro claiming the favorite role for the seat after his win in the final Moto2 race of the 2011 season at Valencia in November, aboard the Gresini Moriwaki. His Moto2 teammate Yuki Takahashi had originally been linked to the Gresini CRT ride, but the tragic death of Marco Simoncelli at Sepang left Gresini without an Italian rider for 2012, a key point for Gresini's Italian sponsor, snack manufacturer San Carlo. Pirro, who had shown clear progress throughout his debut Moto2 season, took priority over Takahashi once Alvaro Bautista was signed to race Gresini's Honda RC213V factory prototype for 2012, that deal being completed at Valencia.

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Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:12:32 -0800 Ducati at IMS Long Beach Show http://rethabronder.posterous.com/ducati-at-ims-long-beach-show-76195 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/ducati-at-ims-long-beach-show-76195 Ducati North America announces today its plans for this weekend?s Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, California.

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Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:12:32 -0800 Up-Close with the MV Agusta Brutale 675 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/up-close-with-the-mv-agusta-brutale-675-22592 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/up-close-with-the-mv-agusta-brutale-675-22592 Finally making its public debut, the MV Agusta Brutale 675 was easily one of the most anticipated motorcycles of the 2011 EICMA show. Representing Varese’s commitment to more affordable motorcycles, the Brutale 675 comes with a ?8,990 price tag in the EU (US pricing is still up in the air, but should be competitive with the Triumph Street Triple). No exactly a surprise in its design, the 2012 MV Agusta Brutale 675 is true to ...

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Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:12:28 -0800 Up-Close with the MV Agusta Brutale 675 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/up-close-with-the-mv-agusta-brutale-675 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/up-close-with-the-mv-agusta-brutale-675 Finally making its public debut, the MV Agusta Brutale 675 was easily one of the most anticipated motorcycles of the 2011 EICMA show. Representing Varese’s commitment to more affordable motorcycles, the Brutale 675 comes with a ?8,990 price tag in the EU (US pricing is still up in the air, but should be competitive with the Triumph Street Triple). No exactly a surprise in its design, the 2012 MV Agusta Brutale 675 is true to ...

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Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:12:29 -0800 Speed Dating: December 20 ? 26 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/speed-dating-december-20-26-34291 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/speed-dating-december-20-26-34291 This week in Speed Dating: Happy birthday to Freddie Spencer, Hayden Gillim, Skip Van Leeuwen, Pascal Picotte, Broc Parkes, Ricky Graham, and remembering Gary Hocking.

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Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:12:27 -0800 BWG Racing in Superstock 1000 with Bergman http://rethabronder.posterous.com/bwg-racing-in-superstock-1000-with-bergman http://rethabronder.posterous.com/bwg-racing-in-superstock-1000-with-bergman

bwg_bergman_vallelunga_3The BWG Racing Kawasaki team is limbering up for its second season in the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup with some good results. The Rome-based squad, under the guidance of team manager Marco Lobello, recently took part in a Winter Trophy event at the Vallelunga circuits on the outskirts of the capital, taking the win in the Open category thanks to a great performance by its leading rider Christoffer “Chris” Bergman.

Bergman, 22 years of age from Säffle (Sweden), 2010 Swedish Pro Superbike champion, will defend the colours of the Italian team in the 2012 FIM Cup after competing in a trio of events with them at the Nürburgring, Magny-Cours and Portimão this last season. His best result was a 14th place at the Algarve circuit. The team’s plans include an eventual second rider alongside Bergman, with the aim of getting the most out of their campaign in this category.

“Now we must concentrate on 2012,” admitted Lobello. “We’ll have our first tests at the end of February and then some others in March. We’ll prepare the new bikes with the support of Kawasaki Europe and Kawasaki Italia, and will be searching for another rider to line up alongside Chris”.

 

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Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:12:36 -0800 Simoncelli Sepang Crash http://rethabronder.posterous.com/simoncelli-sepang-crash-67382 http://rethabronder.posterous.com/simoncelli-sepang-crash-67382
Italian motorcyclist Marco Simoncelli has been tragically killed in a crash during today's Malaysian Moto GP, race organisers have confirmed.

The Gresini Honda rider lost control of his bike on the second lap of the circuit in Sepang and appeared to be hit by Colin Edwards and then Valentino Rossi as he slid across the track.

The fatal incident comes just a week after British IndyCar racing driver Dan Wheldon died after crashing in Las Vegas

The 24-year-old's helmet came off in the collision and he was taken to the medical centre for treatment, but his injuries were too serious.

A message on the MotoGP website read: 'Marco Simoncelli succumbed to injuries sustained in Malaysia.'

Newly-crowned champion Casey Stoner admitted watching the accident made him worried for Simoncelli, who was later pronounced dead.

'As soon as I saw the footage it just makes you sick inside,' the Australian told BBC2.
'Whenever the helmet comes off that's not a good sign.'

Tony Elias, Moto2 world champion, said he was praying the injuries to Simoncelli were not serious before learning the devastating news.

'We just hope Marco is OK - that's my wish,' he said.

The organisers confirmed the race was cancelled, having halted it immediately after the fatal incident.


Deadly: The rider (No 58) is seen sliding from his bike and colliding with two other riders in a horrifying crash

Moment of horror: Simoncelli loses control on the secon

Disaster: Simoncelli fatally falls off of his Honda after colliding into Colin Edwards

Fall: Edwards spins off the track along with Simoncelli's bike as the 24-year-old Italian devastatingly lies motionless


Race marshalls attend to Honda rider Simoncelli (C) following his fatal crash just four minutes after the start of the Malaysian MotoGP race


Devastated: Colin Edwards of the US who was involved in the crash stands at the side of the track after the fatal crash

A bulletin from the organisers, reported on website Autosport, said: 'Race cancelled as the medical centre staff is focusing on treating Marco Simoncelli and track action cannot be resumed in the current circumstances.'

It was confirmed on MotoGP's official website that he died at 4.56pm local time.

Tributes came in pouring in from his fellow riders soon after the incident.

British MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow wrote on Twitter: 'RIP Marco Simoncelli ! A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family & friends. I will never forget today.'


Agony: Marco Simoncelli's father is comforted as he waits outside a medical centre where the rider was taken following a crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix


Crew members of the Honda team of Marco Simoncelli of Italy console each other as they gather outside a medical centre where the rider was taken following a crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix


Wheeled away: Track officials remove Simoncelli's motorcycle after the dreadful accident

Last week British IndyCar racing driver Dan Wheldon died after he was catapulted helplessly into the air in a 225mph smash before landing on a barrier and suffering fatal head injuries.

Just days earlier the father-of-two joined a number of other drivers in expressing the fears over the speed of cars and overcrowding on the oval-shaped track.

But in a blog post, he had promised fans he would go out to win and put on a show of 'pure entertainment'.


The organisers cancelled the race when the extent of Simoncelli's injuries become apparent, having halted it immediately after the accident

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/52ik-GT85dS/Simoncelli+Sepang+Crash

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