Is Motogp qualifying more exciting than the racing this season?

Question

Hiya,

just watched the qualifying on Eurosport (they actually showed the whole hour - and 125's!) and it made me laugh, gasp, clap and giggle (no wincing as crashes were minimal) so I'm wondering if I've seen the best of the weekends racing already?

I sure hope not - but is it symptomatic of this seasons racing - or do I just need to get out more?

Answer 1

Hey Dingo!

I'm afraid to say that you are right...

Nowadays I find more interesting watching the qualifying and the 125cc and even the 250cc! Somehow I lost my interest in MotoGP and I think it has something to do with the fact that we always know who is getting first...

It's a pity, but the race tomorrow is promising lots of fun, so lets keep our fingers crossed and watch a great race!

Answer 2

personally I would say get out more. qualifying they can pick when to go out , who to try and follow, and let the pit crew do a lot of the work. still good to watch I agree. but come green flag time. its all or nothing for man and machine. it may not look as exiting but when you stop and think about all that's going on. ........................... give me race day.

Answer 3

The last ten minutes is always good to watch.

I just hope that for the race, Vale, Nicky Casey and a few more, have a good tight, close race with lots of passing and mad moves.

The racing has been a little too open this year, bit like the start of 1992 with Mick making them all look daft.

My main attention now is towards the IRTA test and the 2008 season now.

Still it would be nice for Vale to win a couple more races!

Answer 4

Hi Dingo

Qualifying was particularly absorbing today, but I think I'm in the minority this season when I find the racing even more exiting.

It doesn't matter to me whether its paint swappingly close, or just admiring a riders skill as he clears off into the distance. (Maybe I'm just too much of a "Racing Anorak")

I'm chuffed to bits that Nicky has grabbed pole, but I think the grid positions give a slightly false impression of whats going to happen in the race.

Going by pace on race tyres, it's gonna be a three horse race between Casey, Vale and Danny.

I know I said I like the racing no matter what. But a change is as good as a rest, so I hope to see a bit of paint swapping at Estoril.