Catalunya Results

I did not see the MotoGP race yet from Barcelona, but through the miracle of modern technology I can go get the results from a European website...

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It looks like we had an excellent race with one of my Dark Horses (Stoner) taking the win. Rossi could not convert a pole to a victory, which is the ninth race (!) in a row for the MotoGP series. No matter, second is good for him in that it keeps him within striking distance of Stoner. After Donnington we will have Assen and the Sachsenring, which should favor Rossi. Then we will have Laguana Seca, which should favor the American riders.

While Pedrosa will be a bit disappointed with third, his season is getting better. He has run some consistent races after his crash in Turkey, which is what Championships are made of. I don't think that Honda has what it takes this year but if Pedrosa keeps improving they will be in good shape going into next year. Pedrosa is Honda's Golden Child after all and they will do everything in their power to get him into contention.

Apparently John Hopkins did well too, which is good to see. Right now he is the best American rider in the series. I think he has a good shot at winning Laguna Seca and will have an influence on the championship this year. He is on the brink and once he scores his first win, he should be a consistent threat for podiums and wins.

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I may have to sneak a look at the race during commercial breaks during the Canadian GP. Looks like a good race indeed.