Brno MotoGP

Casey Stoner's proved he's got spunk, in more ways than one - he completely crushed the opposition, wining by 6.5 seconds, and that's after taking it easy on the last lap. Perhaps we have seen this years world champion on action. And maybe next years dad of the year. I tried starting a rumour on Twitter that Rossi is the father, he's riding Casey's bike, so why not ride..... anyway, you get the picture, but nobody seemed to want to run with it, not even TwipGP.


The race itself was a complete shut-out by the Honda's with all three of the top spots being taken by one of their riders. They probably would have had the top four if Pedrosa hadn't fallen off. Rossi seemed reasonably happy, this time he managed to finish (almost) within sight of the winner, and definitely in sight of the podium, finishing only 12 seconds behind Stoner, but just as importantly only 2.5 seconds behind Spies. Perhaps they're starting to get there with the Ducati now. 


Again a line from Twitter, this time from MotoGPJules (Julian Rider), "BTW, on mature reflection I have come to the conclusion that Rossi's statement on Friday about moving the Duc's handlebars was bollocks". These technical journalists know how to thrown a phrase together.


The Moto2 race was almost as exciting as the second Supersport race from Brands Hatch, with the winner (one of a possible five) not being decided till the last corner. Bradley didn't fair to well. his qualifying was on a hard tyre due to a breakdown in communication in the pits, and just as he seemed to be going well, he fell off.


Noddy has the monster on the road, spitting 2-stroke oil looking like a proper tart, especially now he has a leather jacket that matches the bike. Something must be working though as he's closing the gap on Bel a bit, and Paul's closing the gap on Noddy.


Next racing is MotoGP from Indianapolis. Enjoy.

Brands Hatch BSB

The weather tried, but it couldn't ruin a good day. The rain, when it came, only lasted ten minutes, and didn't take long to dry out. It did however manage to stop the SuperStock race, but after two thirds were completed so it was declared a race - and I got sunburnt, it must be summer.


Lascorz and Parkes were a bit disappointing, considering they are on WSB machinery, but Byrne, Hopkins, Hill, et al produced some good racing, with a different winner in all three races.


Brooks got his first win of the season in Saturday's race, but came over all "James Bond" in the second race on Sunday by leaking a bit of oil on the exhaust to create a smoke screen - his words, not mine (you really should be using Twitter, you'd get these comments as well then!), which caused him to be black flagged.


Race of the weekend however has to go to Sunday's twice restarted Supersport race. With Ben Wilson (no, not Eelaine's son) and the Wee Wizard battling it out on every corner, for every lap. Honours going to Seally in the end.


Next races - MotoGP Brno 14th August.

Silverstone WSB

Silverstone, our very own home round, in perfect summer sunshine (for a change). Checa, yet again showed his class and won both races, but importantly , at least for race fans, did you see how genuinely ecstatic he was after each race. He is now also known as Mr Milestone having taken Ducati's 300th race win in the first race, some years after taking Honda's 100th.


If it wasn't for bad luck I don't think Leon Camier would have any luck at all. A bad start led to a fantastic progression through the field with the possibility of challenging for second place, if not for the race win, only to be let down by dodgy Italian electronics with the failure of a sensor. Race 2 was different though, he had a better start but was  beaten by a rejuvenated Biaggi, who was amazingly disappointing in the first race. Eugene did really well with two seconds, but, yet again, Checa was unstoppable.


At least we had a Brit winner - despite our Governments best efforts Wales is still part of Great Britain - with Chaz Davies winning the Supersport race. Gino Rea was riding like it was podium or bust, and bust he was he got, crashing on the last corner of the last lap trying to get past the ferret.


So, what's this done to our fantasy league? Bel's pulling away from Noddy, and Noddy's pulling away from Paul, whose pulling away from everyone else.


Next weekend is BSB from Brands Hatch, and it's a triple header, with a BSB  race on Saturday as well. Anyone going? I am..... see you there.