As we already reported, after F1 champ Fernando Alonso brushed off Valentino Rossi's performance in F1 practice and said he could podium a MotoGP bike with a little practice, Rossi challenged Alonso to a three way race, F1, WRC and MotoGP, add the lap times and see who's faster. The challenge was so cool it got F1 head honcho Bernie Ecclestone grinning and scrambling for rights … [Read more...]

If you want to see the kick off for the new season, the racing begins tomorrow at Jerez on SpeedTV. 2pm eastern for the 250cc and 3pm eastern for MotoGP. Check your local times. Does Rossi dominate? Do the new guys start out winning? Tune in and find out. … [Read more...]

After yesterday's post about the MotoGP season opener, I saw this list of riders who have left the class along with all of the new blood racing the top class for the first time. Gone are: Max Biaggi, Alex Barros, Troy Bayliss, Ruben Xaus, Roberto Rolfo, Franco Battaini, Shane Byrne New riders are: Randy De Puniet, Dani Pedrosa, Jose Luis Cardoso, Chris Vermulen, Casey … [Read more...]

This weekend is the first race of the season in MotoGP at Jerez and the first race of what many are speculating could be the last season for Valentino Rossi. If Rossi makes the jump to F1 and Ferrari, this will be the last opportunity to watch "The Doctor" go to work on two wheels. Will he cap off the year with a championship? There are more than a few who would like to prevent … [Read more...]

Fernando Alonso, Formula 1 Champ seems to have dismissed Valentino Rossi's show of speed while practicing in F1, in fact, Alonso said, that with a little practice, he could podium in MotoGP. Is this guy nuts? Well, Rossi said that he challenges Alonso to a three way race in F1, rally cars and MotoGP. Add the lap times together and see who's fastest. OK, Fernando, what do you … [Read more...]