MotoGP - Valencia
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Andy XRV

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3,930 posts

211 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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My wish has come true and the title has gone to the last race bounce I know that Dovi will have his work cut out but after seeing Shaky take the BSB title from under Haslam nose anything is is possible.

It's my first time at Valencia so any tips on where to get pissed in town would be most welcome drink

Fleegle

16,710 posts

207 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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It's a few years since I've been to Valencia. There is an abundance of decent places as I remember, but none had that absolute wow factor.

It's all moot anyway, as I can't remember any of the names


Have a good time, I'm well jel

Biker's Nemesis

41,486 posts

239 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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For the love of God take photos and not just on race day, Grid girls bending down, that sort of stuff.

kurt535

3,560 posts

148 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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Make us sick - how hot is it?????

obscene

5,180 posts

216 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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I'll get this in. COME ON DOVI!!!

Andy XRV

Original Poster:

3,930 posts

211 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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Fleegle said:
It's a few years since I've been to Valencia. There is an abundance of decent places as I remember, but none had that absolute wow factor.

It's all moot anyway, as I can't remember any of the names


Have a good time, I'm well jel
Cheers Tony, I'm going to miss my drinking partners

BN - happy to oblige.....if I get the chance bandit

PS - forecast is 23deg on race day so perfect conditions

Higgs boson

1,105 posts

184 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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DP usually goes very well there.
I'm sure that MM will not need his help, but it's probably good from Honda's point of view that Dani could mix it with Dovi, if required.
Having said that, it does seem that, this year, DP needs really hot temps to get his Honda working properly. Will 23 degrees be enough?

Mr_Tickle

224 posts

209 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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I'm also going to the race this weekend and have been looking forward to it for ages. I live about 30 mins from the track and have my old man flying over for the weekend for the race. Should be a good one whatever happens.

scunnylad

1,795 posts

200 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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[quote=Andy XRV]My wish has come true and the title has gone to the last race bounce I know that Dovi will have his work cut out but after seeing Shaky take the BSB title from under Haslam nose anything is is possible.

It's my first time at Valencia so any tips on where to get pissed in town would be most welcome

Spend a few hours in Cheste on Fri or sat evening,party central !!
If you are going to the circuit by train from Valencia the next stop after the circuit is Cheste

Rawwr

22,722 posts

265 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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I strongly suspect that MM will take the title but it would be really great if AD did. I'll be happy whoever wins, it's been a pretty damn good season by all accounts.

Fleegle

16,710 posts

207 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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I'll not be betting on MM winning the race, but he will win the title. I'm sure Dovi will be giving it his all and it's bound to be a great race. I'm sure Rossi will be doing his bit to try and get between MM and his fellow countryman. JL might have to justify his salary to Ducati by doing his bit to help as well

Couldn't resist......


epom

15,100 posts

192 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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Come on Dovi also.... I'm a Marquez fan these days, but would prefer to see Dovi win it.

Rubin215

4,201 posts

187 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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Last time I was in Valencia was when Hayden won the title there from Rossi.

Epic.

Jazoli

9,705 posts

281 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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Rubin215 said:
Last time I was in Valencia was when Hayden won the title there from Rossi.

Epic.
Yep me too, can't believe I've not been to a motogp race since then.

Chicken Chaser

9,129 posts

255 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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I'm rooting for Dovi, the lad deserves it and its always welcome to see an underdog win it. MM will have several more titles under his belt to come.

FourWheelDrift

92,395 posts

315 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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Ducati haven't won in Valencia since Stoner in 2008, they have only been on the podium twice since.
When Dovisioso won his 125 World Championship he did so by having a very strong finish to the season.

Marquez has only won once at Valencia in MotoGP and once in Moto2. He has however always finished every MotoGP race at Valencia on the podium.
Marquez has never had more than 2 retirements in any of his championship winning seasons in all classes. This year he has already had 3.

Dovi has the simple job, win it. Marquez mustn't crash or be taken out. Remember Rossi in 2006? Ironically a Ducati won that race.

cuprabob

19,910 posts

245 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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I would like to see Dovi win the title too.

DuraAce

4,272 posts

191 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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Just watched FP1&2 - noticed Julian Ryder announcing his retirement from commentating next year...
Fingers crossed for Dovi on Sunday but it's a huge ask isn't it?

FourWheelDrift

92,395 posts

315 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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MotoGP world feed commentator Nick Harris as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PEg3MPdmy8

Chicken Chaser

9,129 posts

255 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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FourWheelDrift said:
MotoGP world feed commentator Nick Harris as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PEg3MPdmy8
End of season review wont be the same!