Forum Fantasy Motorcycling League 2008 - final standings posted

[patnicholls]

Well, it seems things are getting earlier and earlier - only a couple of weeks ago I was unsticking the 2007 League thread and it's still on the first page of the forum as I write.

Anyway, I'm getting the League ready for 2008.

Format is the same as the previous two years:

MotoGP, 250cc, 125cc, World Superbikes, World Supersport[/*:m:hmh1tofh]
Budget of $10M, riders have fixed prices and scores points as in real life[/*:m:hmh1tofh]
Pick seven riders, with at least one from each of the five classes[/*:m:hmh1tofh]
Two transfer periods during the season to change your riders[/*:m:hmh1tofh]
Think up a suitably amusing team name[/*:m:hmh1tofh]The season starts on Feb 23rd with World Superbikes & Supersport at Losail and your full teams (inc MotoGP, 250cc, 125cc) need to be posted here by Feb 20th.

As soon as something official comes from FGSport about entry lists for WSB and particularly WSS, I'll stick the prices up so you can get going. The prices for the GP classes are done (provisional entry lists on Motogp.com), and I've done a provisional list for WSB from what we know, but obviously you need the WSS ones too before you can pick a team.

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Full rules and prices to follow as soon as possible. :)

[NinjaMaster]

That's cool Pat. I'll let you have the next couple of days off before I expect to see some progress. Perhaps you'll have to lobby FGSport and put some heat on them to get some lists out pronto! :laugh:
Also, are you open to suggestions on additions or alterations to the league, so long as they are fairly simple? I just thought that maybe something like extra points for pole positions or most laps led might be an option.
Cheers. :up:

[patnicholls]

It's staying as it is, basically because doing stuff like points for most laps led would need me to dig into some depth with the results and I'm aiming to keep it as simple for me to input - and for you guys to follow - as possible. As it is, after each weekend (transfer time takes longer) I only need ten minutes sat in front of the computer to get everything up to date.

Yeah, FGSport need to crack on with the WSS entry list :p - we know most of the WSB ones so I've done provisional prices for them already as well as the GPs from the Dorna lists. Last year's WSB/WSS lists came out on Jan 19th. This year I'm going on holiday skiing for a week on Jan 19th, so am really hoping they're out before then!

[patnicholls]

The GP prices are ready, but as mentioned above the WSB and particularly WSS lists aren't out yet.

Do people want to look at the GP prices now, even though you can't pick your team just yet?

[Mach24]

The GP prices are ready, but as mentioned above the WSB and particularly WSS lists aren't out yet.

Do people want to look at the GP prices now, even though you can't pick your team just yet?

I am in negotiations with a few riders at the moment, but do not need to see the numbers yet.

[tha_jackal]

Im actually quite excited about this allready :D Good stuff Pat! .. I really need to break into the top ten this season, but will be gunning for a top five placing.. Cant wait :)

[maxu05]

All I can say is, I can't do any worse than last season :laugh:

[maxu05]

Oh, forgot to say. Well done Pat, great job last year and I'm sure that this year will be even better. I think we all appreciate the effort you put in. 3 cheers for POSTman Pat :laugh:

[neninja]

Nice one looking for to this. Must do better this time.

Can I make a suggestion?
Perhaps limit the number of rider changes to 2 in the transfer window but have 2 transfer windows. The problem with everyone being able to change their whole line up is that many teams end up almost the same for the 2nd half of the year.

[NinjaMaster]

Nice one looking for to this. Must do better this time.

Can I make a suggestion?
Perhaps limit the number of rider changes to 2 in the transfer window but have 2 transfer windows. The problem with everyone being able to change their whole line up is that many teams end up almost the same for the 2nd half of the year.
Thats a very good idea. I second this suggestion.

[MrJan]

I am still deciding if entry to this will be wise, last season's attempt was somewhat unsuccesful :mark:

[patnicholls]

Nice one looking for to this. Must do better this time.

Can I make a suggestion?
Perhaps limit the number of rider changes to 2 in the transfer window but have 2 transfer windows. The problem with everyone being able to change their whole line up is that many teams end up almost the same for the 2nd half of the year.

We actually already have two transfer windows - but hardly anyone seems to change in the second one.

I'm giving the 'max number of transfers' thing some thought, might limit it to three rather than two (cos if you change one person and you're limited to two, you have to directly alter another in proportion, meaning there's less scope for variation if you see what I mean).

I'll decide soon!

And, I hope FGSport get on with it with these Superbike lists - I'm on hol between Jan 19-26 (skiing in France) so really want them to be out before I go away...

[patnicholls]

Hi all,

As I've posted in the 'Hello...' thread, I'm off on holiday on Saturday - skiing for a week in France. Will be back on the 27th but won't be looking on here or posting until then.

I was hoping for the WSB/WSS lists to have appeared by now from FGSport so I could do the prices, but nothing's out yet. So unfortunately we can't get things up and running which is annoying as the season starts on Feb 20th.

I'll post the MotoGP, 250, 125 prices tomorrow night so you can be having a look at them while I'm away - even though you obviously can't pick your team yet cos of the WSB/WSS ones not being here yet.

Despite the delay, I hope as many of you as possible are still interested in playing and making the League as good as it's been the first two years!

Pat

[maxu05]

Have a great time Pat :up:
Team Ausino is still setting up our new Headquarters and we are progressing well.
Our Mechanical division now has an improved inventory of tools and parts, including, 2 bent screwdrivers, a slightly rusted adjustable wrench, a small tin of assorted odd nuts and bolts, a large bag of cable ties, 2 rolls of duct tape and a can of WD40.
Our hospitality unit is well stocked up as well and now consists of, 8 family tins of Heinz Baked Beans (we wanted the best), a 5 kilo bag of potatoes, 2 bags of frozen peas, a 6 pack of meat pies, a small bag of curry powder, 2 woks, and a small butane gas cooker. All this will be housed in our $19:95 two man hospitality tent (bought it at A Best dept store).
So, things are looking up for Team Ausino in 2008.

[patnicholls]

Cheers John.

Things are prepared on the MotoGP side - preliminary spreadsheet is up at:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb7Q13DGVmmQFA

WSB/WSS to follow - although the majority of the WSB field is listed in other threads (WSS remains mostly a mystery).

[patnicholls]

MotoGP prices

# Name Team/Bike Price ($M)

1 Casey Stoner Marlboro Ducati 2.75
3 Alex de Angelis Gresini Honda 1
4 Andrea Dovizioso JiR Scot Honda 1
5 Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1.25
7 Chris Vermeulen Rizla Suzuki 1.5
13 Anthony West Kawasaki Racing 1
14 Randy de Puniet LCR Honda 1.25
21 John Hopkins Kawasaki Racing 1
24 Toni Elias Alice Ducati 1
26 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda 2.5
33 Marco Melandri Marlboro Ducati 2
46 Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha 2.75
48 Jorge Lorenzo Fiat Yamaha 1.75
50 Sylvain Guintoli Alice Ducati 1
52 James Toseland Tech 3 Yamaha 1.25
56 Shinya Nakano Gresini Honda 1.25
65 Loris Capirossi Rizla Suzuki 1.5
69 Nicky Hayden Repsol Honda 1.75
Kurtis Roberts? Team Roberts? 0.5

[patnicholls]

250cc prices

250cc GP Price ($M)
4 Hiroshi Aoyama Red Bull KTM 1.5
5 Hector Faubel Aspar Aprilia 1.5
6 Alex Debon Lotus Aprilia 1.25
7 Russel Gomez Blusens Aprilia 0.25
10 Imre Toth Toth Aprilia 0.25
12 Thomas Luthi Caffe Latte Aprilia 1.25
14 Ratthapark Wilairot Thai SAG Honda 0.5
15 Roberto Locatelli Metis Gilera 1
17 Karel Abraham Cardion AB Aprilia 0.75
19 Alvaro Bautista Aspar Aprilia 2
21 Hector Barbera Toth Aprilia 1.5
25 Alex Baldolini Matteoni Aprilia 0.5
32 Fabrizio Lai Campetella Aprilia 0.6
36 Mika Kallio Red Bull KTM 2
41 Aleix Espargaro Lotus Aprilia 1
45 Doni Tata Pradita Yamaha Indonesia 0.25
50 Eugene Laverty Blusens Aprilia 0.75
52 Lukas Pesek Auto Kelly Aprilia 1
54 Manuel Poggiali Campetella Aprilia 0.75
55 Yuki Takahashi Scot Honda 1
58 Marco Simoncelli Metis Gilera 1.25
60 Julian Simon Repsol KTM 1.25
75 Mattia Pasini Polaris World Aprilia 1.5
Federico Sandi? Matteoni Aprilia 0.25
Ricard Cardus? Campetella Aprilia 0.25

[patnicholls]

125cc prices

125cc GP Price ($M)
5 Efren Vazquez Blusens Aprilia 0.5
6 Joan Olive Belson Derbi 1.25
7 Alexis Masbou Loncin Racing 0.25
8 Lorenzo Zanetti Seedorf KTM 0.75
11 Sandro Cortese Caffe Latte Aprilia 1
12 Esteve Rabat Repsol KTM 0.75
14 Gabor Talmacsi Aspar Aprilia 1.75
16 Jules Cluzel Loncin Racing 0.25
17 Stefan Bradl Kiefer Aprilia 0.8
18 Nico Terol WRB Fontana Aprilia 0.6
21 Robin Lasser Kiefer Aprilia 0.25
22 Pablo Nieto Scot KTM 0.75
24 Simone Corsi WRB Fontana Aprilia 1.25
27 Stefano Bianco WTR Aprilia 0.5
29 Andrea Iannone IC Aprilia 0.75
30 Pere Tutusaus Aspar Aprilia 0.5
33 Sergio Gadea Aspar Aprilia 1.25
34 Randy Krummenacher Red Bull KTM 1
35 Raffaele de Rosa Scot Honda 1
38 Bradley Smith Polaris World Aprilia 1.25
44 Pol Espargaro Belson Derbi 1.5
45 Scott Redding Blusens Aprilia 0.5
51 Stevie Bonsey Molenaar Aprilia 0.5
55 Hugo ven den Berg Molenaar Aprilia 0.25
60 Michael Ranseder IC Aprilia 1
63 Mike di Meglio Ajo Derbi 0.8
69 Louis Rossi FFM Honda 0.25
71 Tomi Koyama Seedorf KTM 1.5
73 Takaaki Nakagami IC Aprilia 0.5
77 Domenique Aegerter Ajo Derbi 0.4
87 Roberto Localendola Matteoni Aprilia 0.25
93 Marc Marquez Repsol KTM 0.4
95 Robert Muresan Kiefer Aprilia 0.3
99 Danny Webb Molenaar Aprilia 0.5

[patnicholls]

That's the GP class prices for you all to be having a look at.

Please don't attempt to make any teams before I put the WSB/WSS ones up, as you'll be doing it completely wrong!

[jonny hurlock]

the provisional list ares up for wsbk and wss

http://www.crash.net/motorsport/wsbk/news/158766-0/provisional_2008_wsbk_entry_list.html

http://www.crash.net/motorsport/wsbk/news/158771-0/provisional_2008_wss_entry_list.html

if its helpful, I hope this seasons prices are equal to motogp /wsbk. ie. last year some of the wsbk riders were more higher than moto gp riders

[patnicholls]

Hi folks, I got back from my hols earlier this afternoon.

I saw the WSS list about ten minutes before I had to leave the house last week which was annoying.

The WSB and WSS prices will appear in the next day or two so you can get submitting your teams.

Pat

[NinjaMaster]

Awesome Pat. I can't wait. The head honchos of my drastically revamped team will be getting their collective heads together to determine a complete rejig of the teams strategy after last years failed so miserably. It's gonna be on for young and old!

[patnicholls]

Spreadsheet now complete and ready for you to chose your teams:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb5kN8ONlh15YQ

[patnicholls]

WSB prices:

WSB
3 Max Biaggi Sterilgarda Ducati 3
7 Carlos Checa Ten Kate Honda 2.25
10 Fonsi Nieto Alstare Suzuki 1.75
11 Troy Corser Yamaha Italia 2.75
13 Vittorio Iannuzzo Pedercini Kawasaki 0.5
21 Troy Bayliss Xerox Ducati 3.5
22 Luca Morelli Alto Evo Honda 0.75
23 Ryuichi Kiyonari Ten Kate Honda 2.5
31 Karl Muggeridge DF Honda 1.25
34 Yukio Kagayama Alstare Suzuki 1.75
36 Gregorio Lavilla Paul Bird Honda 1.75
38 Shinichi Nakatomi Yamaha YZF 1
41 Nori Haga Yamaha Italia 3.5
44 Roby Rolfo Althea Honda 1.5
54 Kenan Sofuoglu Ten Kate Honda 2.5
55 Regis Laconi PSG-1 Kawasaki 1.25
57 Lorenzo Lanzi RG Ducati 1.75
76 Max Neukirchner Alstare Suzuki 2
77 Loic Napoleone Grillini Yamaha 0.5
83 Russel Holland DF Honda 0.5
84 Michel Fabrizio Xerox Ducati 2.75
86 Ayrton Badovini Pedercini Kawasaki 0.5
88 Shuhei Aoyama Alto Evo Honda 0.75
94 David Checa GMT94 Yamaha 0.75
96 Jakub Smrz Guandalini Ducati 1.25
100 Makoto Tamada PSG-1 Kawasaki 1.25
111 Ruben Xaus Sterilgarda Ducati 2.5
194 Sebastien Gimbert GMT94 Yamaha 0.75

[patnicholls]

WSS prices:

WSS
4 Lorenzo Alfonsi PMS Kawasaki 0.5
6 Tommy Hill Althea Honda 1
8 Mark Aitchison Triumph BE1 0.5
9 Chris Walker Gil Kawasaki 0.9
14 Mathieu Lagrive Intermoto Honda 0.8
15 Gergo Talmacsi Factory Suzuki 0.25
17 Miguel Praia Parkalgar Honda 0.25
18 Craig Jones Parkalgar Honda 1.25
21 Katsuaki Fujiwara Gil Kawasaki 0.8
23 Broc Parkes Yamaha SSP 1.5
24 Garry McCoy Triumph SC 0.75
25 Josh Brookes Stiggy Honda 1.25
26 Joan Lascorz Glaner Motocard Honda 0.75
31 Vesa Kallio Benjan Honda 0.5
32 Mirko Giansanti Berry Honda 0.75
37 William de Angelis Intermoto Honda 0.4
38 Gregory Leblanc CRS Honda 0.3
44 David Salom Yamaha Spain 0.5
51 Santiago Barragan Glaner Motocard Honda 0.25
52 David de Gea Yamaha Spain 0.6
55 Massimo Roccoli Lorenzini by Leoni Yamaha 1
65 Jonathan Rea Ten Kate Honda 1.75
69 Gianluca Nannelli Althea Honda 1
72 Attlia Magda Factory Suzuki 0.25
75 Luka Nedog CRS Honda 0.25
77 Barry Veneman Hoegee Suzuki 0.6
81 Graham Gowland Benjan Honda 0.6
83 Didier van Keymeulen Hoegee Suzuki 0.5
88 Andrew Pitt Ten Kate Honda 1.75
99 Fabien Foret Yamaha SSP 1.25
105 Gianluca Vizzielo Berry Honda 0.75
121 Arnaud Vincent Gil Kawasaki 0.75
127 Robbin Harms Stiggy Honda 1.25
199 Danilo Dell'Omo HP Honda 0.25
675 Ivan Clementi Triumph BE1 0.5
? ? Triumph SC ?

[patnicholls]

That's all the prices up and ready to go - you're now free to choose your teams.

If anything's unclear, let me know. To be in for round one of WSB, your team needs to be posted here by Feb 20th.

[maxu05]

Well, let me be the first and submit my team.

TEAM AUSINO
Motogp
1) John Hopkins - $1 Mil
2) Shinya Nakano - $1.25 Mil
3) Loris Capirossi - $1.5 Mil

250cc
Hiroshi Aoyama - $1.5 Mil

125cc
Esteve Rabat - $0.75 Mil

WSBK
Ryuichi Kiyonari - $2.5 Mil

WSS
Fabien Foret - $1.25 Mil

Total $9.75 Mil

[luodanfox]

Here is my team. I picked Rossi and Bautista myself, but my husband (maxu05) had to help with the others. I don't get to see the WSBK, so I trust my hubby to help me pick.

Angelfox Racing

MotoGp
1) Rossi
2) Dovizioso

250cc
1) Bautista

125cc
1) Rabat
2) Cluzel

WSBK
1) Kagayama

WSS
1) Parkes

Total = 10 million

[tha_jackal]

Alright, im getting in early again this year.. Although, i've put a bit more thought in this time, so watch out y'all ;) :D

MotoGP
13 Anthony West Kawasaki Racing 1
21 John Hopkins Kawasaki Racing 1

250
36 Mika Kallio Red Bull KTM 2

125
11 Sandro Cortese Caffe Latte Aprilia 1

WSBK
7 Carlos Checa Ten Kate Honda 2.25

WSS
23 Broc Parkes Yamaha SSP 1.5
25 Josh Brookes Stiggy Honda 1.25

Total = $10 mil.

Team AFGS Jackal Corse Announce 2008 Lineup.


"Today marked the unveiling of the rider line-up that Team AFGS Jackal Corse has employed for the 2008 WSBK and MotoGP seasons.

Competing in the pinacle of world motorcylce racing, MotoGP, will be the Aussie/American combo of Anthony West and John Hopkins. Both are relatively young yet vastly experienced and they will provide a solid base for the team to build a large points haul with over the 08 season.

Supporting West and Hopkins in the GP paddock, but racing on lower cylinder machinery, will be Finnish rider Mika Kallio, aboard a 250cc machine and young German Sandro Cortese, aboard 125cc machinery. Both young and eager to improve on their 2007 seasons; Kallio and Cortese should be title threats in 2008 and will be eager to make use of improved machinery.

In the WSBK field, AFGS Jackal Corse will rely on the vastly experienced Carlos Checa to spearhead their 1000cc effort. Checa has made the move from MotoGP and will be eager to add a WSBK title to his long list of motorcycle racing credentials.

Supporting the Spaniard, but competing in the 600cc WSS class will be the dynamic Aussie duo of Broc Parkes and Josh Brookes. Both have undoubted quality and talent aboard a motorcycle, but will hope to improve on their dissapointing 2007 seasons with strong years in 2008. Both have the equipment and talent to add a strong haul of points to the team's kitty throughout the season.

All in all, the team are motivated and excited about the year ahead and hope to make it to the top of the world standings come the seasons end."

[Corny]

Team Heineken:

MotoGP-
Casey Stoner 2.75
John Hopkins 1.0
Toni Elias 1.0

250-
Imre Toth 0.25

125-
Danny Webb 0.5

WSBK-
Troy Bayliss 3.5

WSS-
Massimo Roccoli 1.0

[Cozzie]

COZZIE'S SUPERSTARS:

MotoGP-
Chris Vermeulen (1.5)
Jorge Lorenzo (1.75)
John Hopkins (1)

250CC-
Alex Debon (1.25)

125CC-
Sergio Gadea (1.25)

WSB-
Yukio Kagayama (1.75)

WSS-
Tommy Hill (1)

[NinjaMaster]

Here is my team. I picked Rossi and Bautista myself, but my husband (maxu05) had to help with the others. I don't get to see the WSBK, so I trust my hubby to help me pick.

Angelfox Racing



We have a winner for best team name already!




"Today marked the unveiling of the rider line-up that Team AFGS Jackal Corse has employed for the 2008 WSBK and MotoGP seasons.

Competing in the pinacle of world motorcylce racing, MotoGP, will be the Aussie/American combo of Anthony West and John Hopkins. Both are relatively young yet vastly experienced and they will provide a solid base for the team to build a large points haul with over the 08 season.

Supporting West and Hopkins in the GP paddock, but racing on lower cylinder machinery, will be Finnish rider Mika Kallio, aboard a 250cc machine and young German Sandro Cortese, aboard 125cc machinery. Both young and eager to improve on their 2007 seasons; Kallio and Cortese should be title threats in 2008 and will be eager to make use of improved machinery.

In the WSBK field, AFGS Jackal Corse will rely on the vastly experienced Carlos Checa to spearhead their 1000cc effort. Checa has made the move from MotoGP and will be eager to add a WSBK title to his long list of motorcycle racing credentials.

Supporting the Spaniard, but competing in the 600cc WSS class will be the dynamic Aussie duo of Broc Parkes and Josh Brookes. Both have undoubted quality and talent aboard a motorcycle, but will hope to improve on their dissapointing 2007 seasons with strong years in 2008. Both have the equipment and talent to add a strong haul of points to the team's kitty throughout the season.

All in all, the team are motivated and excited about the year ahead and hope to make it to the top of the world standings come the seasons end."

Jake, you really oughta get a job in PR because that is brilliant. Especially the spin job on Carlos Checa. Though, I guess if you had actually listed Checa's credentials as most crashes by a gp rider ever (unconfirmed) and rider with the most wasted factory gp rides in history (confirmed) then he may not sound like such an exciting acquisition! :D Said that, your team looks strong so all the best to you (though I hope I win :up: ).

[tha_jackal]

Jake, you really oughta get a job in PR because that is brilliant. Especially the spin job on Carlos Checa. Though, I guess if you had actually listed Checa's credentials as most crashes by a gp rider ever (unconfirmed) and rider with the most wasted factory gp rides in history (confirmed) then he may not sound like such an exciting acquisition! :D Said that, your team looks strong so all the best to you (though I hope I win :up: ).

I do enjoy my writing! :D

However, Checa is a former GP race winner and a Suzuka 8 Hour victor too!

So thats a pretty impressive start to a list of credentials that may include biggest under-achiever and highest crash rate, but we don't include those two, do we? ;)

[The Phantom]

Team NoBlouse Racing erupts from the blocks with an exciting new team for 2008

Team NoBlouse has announced details of their rider line-up for the upcoming 2008 season. As per usual policy TNB has tried to fit as many Aussies as possible into its line-up; less tantrums that way :D

WSB
83 Russel Holland DF Honda 0.5
54 Kenan Sofuoglu Ten Kate Honda 2.5

WSS
24 Garry McCoy Triumph SC 0.75
23 Broc Parkes Yamaha SSP 1.5

MotoGP
7 Chris Vermeulen Rizla Suzuki 1.5
5 Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1.25

250
12 Thomas Luthi Caffe Latte Aprilia 1.25

125
54 Manuel Poggiali Campetella Aprilia 0.75

[NinjaMaster]

Ninja Stars Racing Team

MOTOGP
John Hopkins - 1

250cc
Hiroshi Aoyama - 1.5

125cc
Sergio Gadea - 1.25

WSB
Noriyuki Haga - 3.5

WSS
Broc Parkes - 1.5
Garry McCoy - 0.75
Ivan Clementi - 0.5

Total $10mil

Press Release
Ninja Stars Racing Team rises like a phoenix out of the ashes of the now defunct Kawazuma Racing Team. Having learnt lessons from the season previous, NSRT have had a significant restructure and are very proud and excited to announce the lineup for the 2008 season.
The Grand Prix trio of John Hopkins, Hiroshi Aoyama and Sergio Gadea are all extremely keen to build on their impressive 2007 seasons and believe that 2008 is the year to see them really launched into the absolute elite.
For the production classes, NSRT are stoked to have Noriyuki Haga, Broc Parkes, Garry McCoy and Ivan Clementi on board and see great potential from them for a very positive season ahead.

Team Principle - Clint Tardozzi
"We at Ninja Stars Racing Team are really excited and confident for the season ahead. We believe that the team we have assembled from the mechanics to the riders to the drinks boy are of the highest quality and we know all are commited to a successful 2008 campaign. Let the racing begin!".

[tha_jackal]

Just making a few minor alterations, we'll call them 'policial' issues concerning sponsorship :D

MotoGP
13 Anthony West Kawasaki Racing 1
21 John Hopkins Kawasaki Racing 1

250
36 Mika Kallio Red Bull KTM 2

125
38 Bradley Smith Polaris World Aprilia 1.25

WSBK
10 Fonsi Nieto Alstare Suzuki 1.75

WSS
25 Josh Brookes Stiggy Honda 1.25
65 Jonathan Rea Ten Kate Honda 1.75

Total = $10 mil.

[neninja]

Trying to be blindly patriotic by selecting 3 Brits - this could backfire

MotoGP - James Toseland 1.25m
MotoGP - Andrea Dovizioso 1.25
250 - Hector Barbera 1.5m
125 - Sergio Gadea 1.25m
125 - Bradley Smith 1.25m
WSB - Carlos Checa 2.25m
WSS - Craig Jones 1.25m

[NinjaMaster]

I like a bit of patriotism, though it can definately burn you. At least you picked the good Brits neninja. I think they will do well for you.

[maxu05]

[quote="NinjaMaster"]We have a winner for best team name already!

I talked to my wife about making up her team. I asked her what to call her team. I call my wife 'The Fox' , as she can make a face like a fox. She said "Foxangel Racing". I told her that this does not roll off the tongue so well. I suggested that she call it Angelfox Racing. It only occured to me after your post, that Angelfox is a maker of some of the finest motorcycle leathers in the world. Oh well, it's a great name for a team none the less. :up:

[mx311]

TEAM HURRICANE

MOTOGP:
Dani Pedrosa - 2.5
Andrea Dovizioso - 1

250cc GP:
Thomas Luthi - 1.25
Lukas Pesek - 1

125cc GP:
Joan Olive - 1.25

WSBK:
Fonsi Nieto - 1.75

WSS:
Joshua Brookes - 1.25

TOTAL 10mil.

Team Hurricane Press Release.
Team Hurricane launched it's 2008 race program in front of a packed media gallery today at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. Team Hurricane announced returning Spaniards Dani Pedrosa, Joan Olive and Fonsi Nieto would be joined by Swiss Thomas Luthi, Czech Lukas Pesek, Italian Andrea Dovizioso and Australian Joshua Brookes. Team Hurricane also announced a new partnership with Dapprima Racing to oversee the bike preparation in an effort to improve on last season's disappointments headed by electronics guru Michael Hunt who was sadly absent from the team launch.

Team Hurricane media relations officer Nicola McLean apologized for Mr Hunt's absence stating "the last time I saw Mike Hunt was on Tuesday and while I know you'd all like to see Mike Hunt now, it's sadly not possible. You will find however that during the season Mike Hunt will be very accessible to the large media contingent and any time any of you wish to see Mike Hunt please come and see me in the Team Hurricane garage."

Team Hurricane will continue it's preperations at approved Dorna and FGSport tests throughout the winter break in preperations for round 1 of the World Superbike/Supersport championship in Qatar on February 23rd and MotoGP round 1 also at Qatar on March 9.

[maxu05]

Mike Hunt is really busy these days :laugh: Hope Mike doesn't get too wet, or too excited over the rainy season. Hope the media give Mike a thorough debriefing and pump Mike for answers. I think Mike will take some stick in the next few weeks, and hope that Mike will cum through with flying colours ;)

[NinjaMaster]

Team Hurricane media relations officer Nicola McLean apologized for Mr Hunt's absence stating "the last time I saw Mike Hunt was on Tuesday and while I know you'd all like to see Mike Hunt now, it's sadly not possible. You will find however that during the season Mike Hunt will be very accessible to the large media contingent and any time any of you wish to see Mike Hunt please come and see me in the Team Hurricane garage."


:uhoh:

[leopard]

Seems everyone has launched their team for this season. I will make mine available ASAP, usually it's released after Hurricane team announced their rider.

[maxu05]

I thought more people would have submitted teams by now, but, I suppose many are waiting for the Jerez tests to make up their team.

[patnicholls]

Yep, keep the teams coming! Feb 20th is the deadline to be in for the first round.

Nothing from last year's second placers Blurnsballers yet, or third placed FattyR yet amongst others. Or me. Or the team on the opposite side of the 'wall' in the garage (my mum's team, Fest Racing)...

[jonny hurlock]

hi guys sorry i 've not done my team yet but i will soon before the first round of the wsbk

[leopard]

Serengeteam:

John Hopkins : 1
Alvaro Bautista : 2
Simon Corsi : 1.25
Kenan Sofuoglu : 2.5
Roby Rolfo : 1.5
Fabian Foret : 1.25
Lorenzo Alfonsi: 0.5

Total budget: 10

I'll make another team dedicated to my two years daughter, she like watching animal and started to like racing from being alongside me watching the race on TV.

[et340t]

Team Yama Snowmobile proudly presents the 2008 team. After last year’s substandard results the team are totally rebuild. The focuses are as always on the big classes MotoGP and WSBK with a Scandinavian touch.

Team Yama Snowmobile
MotoGP
4, Andrea Dovizioso, JiR Scot Honda, 1,00
46, Valentino Rossi, Fiat Yamaha, 2,75
250 cc
52, Lukas Pesek, Auto Kelly Aprilia, 1,0
125 cc
12, Esteve Rabat, Repsol KTM, 0,75
WSB
7, Carlos Checa, Ten Kate Honda, 2,25
34, Yukio Kagayama, Alstare Suzuki, 1,75
WSS
31, Vesa Kallio, Benjan Honda, 0,50

[fatman]

The moment the motorsport world has been waiting for. Introducing Team FattyR's 2008 Line Up.

Team FattyR

WSB
Kenan Sofuoglu Ten Kate Honda 2.5

WSS
Jonathan Rea Ten Kate Honda 1.75
Garry McCoy Triumph SC 0.75
Josh Brookes Stiggy Honda 1.25

MotoGP
Alex de Angelis Gresini Honda 1

250cc
Mattia Pasini Polaris World Aprilia 1.5

125cc
Bradley Smith Polaris World Aprilia 1.25


It is with great honor that I introduce our line up of riders. It took many months of tough contract negotiations to build this dream team of speed racers and now that the paperwork is done we can get down to the business of racing.

[eliser]

Hello. I am fatman's wife but if you call me fatwife I'll kill you. Monarch Racing is under new management and have adopted a new name and a new attitude. We are determined to improve our results over last year and most importantly finish ahead of Team FattyR. Here is our team.

MotoGp
Andrea Dovizioso - 1

250cc
Ratthapark Wilairot - 0.5

125cc
Takaaki Nakagami - 0.5

WSB
Max Biaggi - 3
Kenan Sofuoglu - 2.5

WSS
Jonathan Rea - 1.75
Garry McCoy - 0.75

[maxu05]

Hi Eliser, nice to have you here. We share the same goal, to kick Ryans butt :laugh: I thought I would beat him last year but my team collapsed like a deck of cards. Even my wife beat me :bigcry:

[vivaldi]

TEAM Vivaldi

Motogp
21 John Hopkins Kawasaki Racing 1
3 Alex de Angelis Gresini Honda 1

250cc
4 Hiroshi Aoyama Red Bull KTM 1.5

125cc
14 Gabor Talmacsi Aspar Aprilia 1.75

WSBK
76 Max Neukirchner Alstare Suzuki 2
88 Shuhei Aoyama Alto Evo Honda 0.75

WSS
88 Andrew Pitt Ten Kate Honda 1.75

Total $9.75

[Dr_Zoidberg]

Hello all, and welcome to this wonderful year of bike racing. The Doctor is back, Zoidberg that is. And his blurnsballers are looking to do one better in his 2nd year. And with a full year this time round lets hope so. team is-
Moto GP - Casey Stoner 2.75
250 - Thomas Luthi 1.25
125 - Simone Corsi 1.25
- Stefano Bianco .5
WSB - Roby Rolfo 1.5
WSS - Broc Parkes 1.5
- Fabian Foret 1.25
Edit. I did my team and had it set and final and then double cheacked and realised i had a million left over. So good by Jorge and hello Stoner!

[NinjaMaster]

I gotta say, I'm loving the variety in the teams this year. Makes things far more interesting and hopefully the racing is as diverse so we don't end up with everyone making alterations that make the teams all similar. Good work guys. :up:

[patnicholls]

Yeah, I'm liking the variation too!

I have four teams to post shortly - mine, my mum's (genuinely, it's rather like the Fiat Yamaha garage in our house with a wall down the middle), plus a couple from some (ahem) special guests whose agent has declined to reveal their real names!

Two days to go for anyone still not involved - as long as they're posted here before the Superbikes roll of out the Losail pits for first practice on Thursday your team'll be in for Round 1.

[jonny hurlock]

sorry about the delay, better late than never. here is the team:

Rated JH Team

14 Randy de Puniet LCR Honda 1.25
58 Marco Simoncelli Metis Gilera 1.25
60 Julian Simon Repsol KTM 1.25
35 Raffaele de Rosa Scot Honda 1
23 Ryuichi Kiyonari Ten Kate Honda 2.5
36 Gregorio Lavilla Paul Bird Honda 1.75
6 Tommy Hill Althea Honda 1

total 10m

[Lanky_Wes]

Reynholm Industries Basement Racing Team:

Moto GP
4 Andrea Dovizioso JiR Scot Honda 1
21 John Hopkins Kawasaki Racing 1
52 James Toseland Tech 3 Yamaha 1.25
250cc
21 Hector Barbera Toth Aprilia 1.5
125cc
71 Tomi Koyama Seedorf KTM 1.5
World Superbike
54 Kenan Sofuoglu Ten Kate Honda 2.5
World Supersport
99 Fabien Foret Yamaha SSP 1.25

Total: 10 Mil


Reynholm Industries Basement Racing Team Press Release:
Reynholm Industries Basement Racing Team team manager Maurice Moss would firstly like to appologise for the delay in the unveiling of his team due to the fact that he only found out that the competition was starting up again yesterday! After dominating the world in everything, Reynholm Industries thought their success would not be complete until they dominated Motorbikes as well. Company owner, and greatest man in the world, Denholm Reynholm thought Maurice Moss was the best man to head up the team as he sits in front of a computer all day which gives him good access to breaking news and latest results. All riders have agreed to work as a team, because if they dont work as a team, they will be fired! Reynholm Industries Basement Racing Team promises there is no length they wont go to to be the greatest racing team IN THE WORLD!

[patnicholls]

As promised: my team, my mum's team and two teams from some 'guests' who would like to remain anonymous...for now :p

TEAM SCORPION (guest #1)
Pedrosa 2.5
H.Aoyama 1.5
Olive 1.25
Sofuoglu 2.5
Hill 1
Morelli 0.75
Tatusaus 0.5
=10

MOTOCICLISMO ESPANA (guest #2)
Hayden 1.75
Faubel 1.5
Talmacsi 1.75
Nieto 1.75
Pitt 1.75
Tatusaus 0.5
Pesek 1
=10

PN Corse (my team!)
Dovi 1
Luthi 1.25
Redding 0.5
Haga 3.5
Neukirchner 2
D. Checa 0.75
Gowland 0.6
=9.6

Fest Racing (yes, my mum's team!)
Dovi 1
Debon 1.25
Olive 1.25
Masbou 0.25
Kiyonari 2.5
Sofuoglu 2.5
Foret 1.25
=10

[leopard]

Another team for my daughter.

Anugerah Dewata:
Max Biaggi = 3
Andrew Pit = 1.75
Jorge Lorenzo = 1.75
James Toseland = 1.25
Thomas Luthi = 1.25
Doni Pradita = 0.25
Pablo Nieto = 0.75

Total = 10

[NinjaMaster]

So can I make up...err...post teams of my friends as well then? :s tareup:

[leopard]

I think can ... mine certainly mentioned once posting the first team, not sure for those do the same because someone else does.

[tha_jackal]

So can I make up...err...post teams of my friends as well then? :s tareup:

I was just thinking the same thing :D :p

[The Phantom]

Well, just like in 2007, Team NoBlouse principal Humperdink Blofart has been exposed attempting to bend the rules... the only difference being that in 2008 it was officialdom that sprung him rather than his competitors... :p :


WSB
83 Russel Holland DF Honda 0.5
54 Kenan Sofuoglu Ten Kate Honda 2.5

WSS
24 Garry McCoy Triumph SC 0.75
23 Broc Parkes Yamaha SSP 1.5

MotoGP
7 Chris Vermeulen Rizla Suzuki 1.5
5 Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1.25

250
12 Thomas Luthi Caffe Latte Aprilia 1.25

125
54 Manuel Poggiali Campetella Aprilia 0.75 - who is actually riding in 250

Luthi = OUT

Poggiali remains IN but will be riding a 250.

Simone Corsi steps into the breach in the 125 class.

New team looks thus:


WSB
83 Russel Holland DF Honda 0.5
54 Kenan Sofuoglu Ten Kate Honda 2.5

WSS
24 Garry McCoy Triumph SC 0.75
23 Broc Parkes Yamaha SSP 1.5

MotoGP
7 Chris Vermeulen Rizla Suzuki 1.5
5 Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1.25

250
54 Manuel Poggiali Campetella Aprilia 0.75

125
24 Simone Corsi WRB Fontana Aprilia 1.25

Team NoBlouse expects the new line-up to be even stronger than the original, and wishes Luthi the very best of luck in his future endeavours.

Mr Blofart's accountant is arranging additional teams for Mr Blofart's family, using every possible combination of prices that fit within the rules, and these teams will be announced by midnight UTC 20-Feb. Mr Blofart expects a successful title defence for 2008, and perhaps a scoop of all of the minor placings as well ;)

[The Phantom]

Interestingly, of 22 teams so far, Stoner only appears in 2... perhaps in 2007 some people were burnt by the big dollar guys who went nowhere? But if you were going to spend up, Stoner would be your man.

[The Phantom]

Stop the presses... Team NoBlouse wishes to announce a revised rider line-up, now that we have all sobered up... most of us, anyway.

Nothing like having a good look at your competition to give you a kick in the pants. Now stand back ;)

MotoGP
1 Casey Stoner Marlboro Ducati 2.75

250
19 Alvaro Bautista Aspar Aprilia 2

125
21 Robin Lasser Kiefer Aprilia 0.25

WSB
21 Troy Bayliss Xerox Ducati 3.5

WSS
23 Broc Parkes Yamaha SSP 1.5

[maxu05]

Many members are making up extra teams for friends this year, (which is cool by the way), so, I will make up a team for my friend Roy, (his English is very poor) who, when he has free time, watches the Motogp with me. I would like to introduce,
Team LSR - Long Shot Racing.

Motogp
Loris Capirossi 1.5m
Andrea Dovizioso 1.0m
Ant West 1.0m
250cc
Aleix Espargaro 1.0m
125cc
Sandro Cortese 1.0m
WSBK
Noriuki Haga 3.5m
WSS
Katsuaki Fujiwara 0.8m

Total- $ 9.8 million

[patnicholls]

Stop the presses... Team NoBlouse wishes to announce a revised rider line-up, now that we have all sobered up... most of us, anyway.

Nothing like having a good look at your competition to give you a kick in the pants. Now stand back ;)

MotoGP
1 Casey Stoner Marlboro Ducati 2.75

250
19 Alvaro Bautista Aspar Aprilia 2

125
21 Robin Lasser Kiefer Aprilia 0.25

WSB
21 Troy Bayliss Xerox Ducati 3.5

WSS
23 Broc Parkes Yamaha SSP 1.5

Er....this one only has five riders!

----------------------------

As for the extra teams that are appearing: the wives were in it last year, my mum's been in it both previous years, and the 'special guests' ones I posted are from two riders who we'll be watching this year :D .

But yeah, extras are welcome!

[The Phantom]

Hehehe... deja vu all over again :)

Belay that, back to my original (modified) order. As you were...

[patnicholls]

Before I forget - a bit of an advanced apology and warning that the scores won't be up immediately after the event.

Because as well as it being Round 1 of WSB/WSS, it's also Round 1 of a karting championship I'm doing this year on Sunday. (results/report/pics to follow!)

So I'll be at the opposite end of the country to my spreadsheet, and indeed won't see the races until late Monday UK time (i.e Tuesday morning Aussie time) and so the points won't be up until after that.

I know I had a bit of network trouble last year which played havoc with the scores for a while, but I won't be forgetting about you! :)

[Roby44]

the 'special guests' ones I posted are from two riders who we'll be watching this year :D .



Is that sort of like "insider" trading!! :) :) :D

I'm off to check their picks!! :D

[Dr_Zoidberg]

It would apear that the Phantom has tried to doup us agian! 8 Riders huh? whats the go there? No wonder he won last year, i demand a recount!! hehe

[The Phantom]

Busted again... I'm following the 'cheat as much as possible in the most public way possible' maxim, hey it works for politicians!

OK my apologies for "completely failing to read the rules just like in 2007". Revised team on the way...

[The Phantom]

WSB
83 Russel Holland DF Honda 0.5
54 Kenan Sofuoglu Ten Kate Honda 2.5

WSS
24 Garry McCoy Triumph SC 0.75
23 Broc Parkes Yamaha SSP 1.5

MotoGP
1 Casey Stoner Marlboro Ducati 2.75

250
54 Manuel Poggiali Campetella Aprilia 0.75

125
24 Simone Corsi WRB Fontana Aprilia 1.25

Casey is back on board... if it ain't broke...

[tha_jackal]

Here's my bro Dan's team.
More the merrier.

Team Name: Kop Racing.
"You'll Never Walk Alone"

MotoGP:
46 Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha 2.75
1 Casey Stoner Marlboro Ducati 2.75

250:
12 Thomas Luthi Caffe Latte Aprilia 1.25

125:
12 Esteve Rabat Repsol KTM 0.75
7 Alexis Masbou Loncin Racing 0.25

WSBK:
44 Roby Rolfo Althea Honda 1.5

WSS:
24 Garry McCoy Triumph SC 0.75

Total $10 million.

[maxu05]

Busted again... I'm following the 'cheat as much as possible in the most public way possible' maxim, hey it works for politicians!

OK my apologies for "completely failing to read the rules just like in 2007". Revised team on the way...

You could call the team McClaren Racing :p :

[Roby44]

Here's my bro Dan's team.
More the merrier.

Team Name: Kop Racing.
"You'll Never Walk Alone"

MotoGP:
46 Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha 2.75
1 Casey Stoner Marlboro Ducati 2.75

250:
12 Thomas Luthi Caffe Latte Aprilia 1.25

125:
12 Esteve Rabat Repsol KTM 0.75
7 Alexis Masbou Loncin Racing 0.25

WSBK:
44 Roby Rolfo Althea Honda 1.5

WSS:
24 Garry McCoy Triumph SC 0.75

Total $10 million.

Love your brother!! He picked Roby!!!! :)

[tha_jackal]

And one more team for my dad. :laugh:
Sorry they're late, i was only telling my family about this today and my bro and dad both wanted in! So yer, hope their accepted without an issue :D

Team Name: Rambo Racing

MotoGP:
7 Chris Vermeulen Rizla Suzuki 1.5
69 Nicky Hayden Repsol Honda 1.75

250:
5 Hector Faubel Aspar Aprilia 1.5
6 Alex Debon Lotus Aprilia 1.25

125:
33 Sergio Gadea Aspar Aprilia 1.25

WSBK:
31 Karl Muggeridge DF Honda 1.25

WSS:
23 Broc Parkes Yamaha SSP 1.5

Total: 10 Mil.

[maxu05]

I hope we can entice some of these new team owners to begin posting throughout the season :D

[patnicholls]

Yep, the above teams are all OK and in. A good spread of riders been picked there.

Entries for Round 1 of WSB/WSS are now closed, as the season's underway!

Anyone who's not picked yet can get a team in for the next round and still play if they want - our second-place team last year was in fact a late starter.

And yes, the new team owners should come and play on the forum (although one of them can't, he's racing in Qatar at present :) ) - the more the merrier!

[leopard]

I didn't see ChrisS posting any team, or it sent by PM?

See you all in the first round of Qatar, I have opportunity for the coverage.

[neninja]

Pat - where are you karting?

I've got a friend called Blair from the Midlands who I'm sure is racing this weekend at Buckmore

[patnicholls]

Yeah I'm at Buckmore, doing the Club 100 Open Enduro race in the afternoon as opposed to the test session in the morning.

We're doing it as 'warm-up' for the Inters Championship, but may end up doing the Opens season as well.

[patnicholls]

I'm back, it'll be a few days before the points appear due to work and things, but I'm here.

Full report on the karting to follow too!

[patnicholls]

Standings after Qatar WSB & WSS:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Team Hurricane Mx311 47
2 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 47
3 Monarch Racing Eliser 46
4 Team Heineken Corny 38
5 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 36
6 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 35
7 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 34
8 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 34
9 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 33
10 Neninja Team Neninja 31
11 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 31
12 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 25
13 Rambo Racing Rambo 25
14 PN Corse Patnicholls 24
15 FattyR Fatman 23
16 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 19
17 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 16
18 Fest Racing The Fest 10
19 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 10
20 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 10
21 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 8
22 Kop Racing Dan 6
23 Long Shot Racing Roy 6
24 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 5
25 Team Ausino Maxu05 0

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb7OeFZIv4raVw&gid=4

[jonny hurlock]

on dear! 5 pts. btw does any one know that tommi hill is doing wss this season , if not i'm in deep trouble.

[patnicholls]

Tommy's still not fit after breaking his leg during the off-season, he'll miss PI this weekend but probably return after that. I thought he might have been back in time for Qatar, but clearly not.

[leopard]

Standings after Qatar WSB & WSS:

5 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 36


Forgot to mention, this team's owner is Kamara

thanks

[tha_jackal]

Well that's about a perfect start for me! How come Matt gets P1!? :D I'm winning dammit! :p :

Anywho, i feel sorry for John, Foret was very very unlucky! Hope my team can continue the good form ;)

[jonny hurlock]

Tommy's still not fit after breaking his leg during the off-season, he'll miss PI this weekend but probably return after that. I thought he might have been back in time for Qatar, but clearly not.

thanks pat

[Corny]

phew, far better start than last year, I was around 20th position by then at this point

[Corny]

BTW, isn't Roccoli riding WSS?

[maxu05]

I am getting my butt kicked :bigcry:

[NinjaMaster]

Topsy turvy start for Ninja Stars Racing. Haga and McCoy both had DNF's from strong positions that didn't help the cause but Parkes lucked in and scored a win, backed up by Ivan Clementi's points finish on the Trumpy. We are hoping for even stronger results at Phillip Island this week. And a warning to AFGS Jackal Corse, don't get giddy up the top there, Ninja Stars are coming for you! :laugh:

[patnicholls]

BTW, isn't Roccoli riding WSS?

Yeah he's riding, he qualified low-ish and presumably went out early - ditto Gianluca Nannelli who I didn't see at all.

With a big field, it's hard to keep track of people!

[neninja]

I'm happy with that start - my main assault with hopefully come from 125 and 250

[The Phantom]

My start is good too from where I stand - one of my riders is yet to get to grips with his new bike, as is his team - but he is a proven talent and the team certainly has the runs on the board when it comes to developing a brand new bike into a championship winner - it's only a matter of time.

Two of my selections were 'heart over head' and I'm sure they'll reward me with some valiant efforts during the year.

For my money, with the form we've seen from WSB/WSS and the potential of the GP selections, the teams to beat are Team Hurricane and Team Heinekin, with Blurnsballers a certain threat. I expect to fight for a top three position - although I'm certainly not ruling out a successful defence of my rookie 2007 title :)

[patnicholls]

Standings after Phillip Island:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 105
2 Team Heineken Corny 95
3 Team Hurricane Mx311 94
4 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 86
5 Monarch Racing Eliser 74
6 FattyR Fatman 71
7 PN Corse Patnicholls 68
8 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 66
9 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 64
10 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 61
11 Neninja Team Neninja 61
12 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 59
13 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 56
14 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 50
15 Fest Racing The Fest 47
16 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 42
17 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 35
18 Rambo Racing Rambo 35
19 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 33
20 Team Ausino Maxu05 30
21 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 30
22 Long Shot Racing Roy 23
23 Kop Racing Dan 22
24 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 17
25 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 8

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb7GROcJf2Xhew&gid=4

[tha_jackal]

Bow down to the champ! :D :laugh: Fonsi = Bargain of the year!
I know this post will come back to bite me, but meh, for now, ill enjoy it!

[jonny hurlock]

30 points better, better than Qatar

[NinjaMaster]

bummed so far. First Forret runs outta juice (poor management on my half!) now parkes crashes, should be 40pts closer. oh well it a long season yet. bring on the GP's

[Corny]

95 points with only 2 riders!

[maxu05]

95 points with only 2 riders!

Don't get too smug smarty pants, we are going to hunt you down :p :

[Corny]

haha might be, I'm already happy to do it better than last year. I was last by this time then

[patnicholls]

The standings post Qatar MotoGP are ready, but since no-one's commented on the races as I write this I'll assume it's ridiculous-o-clock over in Oz and most of you haven't seen the races yet.

I'll put the points up tomorrow...

[maxu05]

So considerate of you to think of us convicts :D Cheers old boy :beer:

[patnicholls]

Standings after Qatar MotoGP:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Team Hurricane Mx311 144
2 Team Heineken Corny 136
3 Neninja Team Neninja 129
4 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 125
5 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 102
6 FattyR Fatman 96
7 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 95
8 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 95
9 Fest Racing The Fest 93
10 PN Corse Patnicholls 93
11 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 92
12 Monarch Racing Eliser 90
13 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 88
14 Rambo Racing Rambo 85
15 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 80
16 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 77
17 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 72
18 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 70
19 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 67
20 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 65
21 Kop Racing Dan 59
22 Long Shot Racing Roy 56
23 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 53
24 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 47
25 Team Ausino Maxu05 45

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb76JibRNtzBEA&gid=4

[jonny hurlock]

looks like another bad weekend again for me

[tha_jackal]

Fkin Westy and Hopper let me down something shocking, dissapointing, lift your game for Jerez boys!! Bradley Smith's bad luck on the other hand, well, that just plain sucks :(

[Corny]

remain second, not too bad I'd say

[maxu05]

:bigcry: I am last, aaaahhhhh :bigcry: Shut up Corny :laugh:

[Roby44]

You'll improve I'm sure!! :)

[maxu05]

Hope so, :D

#65 Jonathan Rea: GBR Hannspree Ten Kate Honda (CBR600RR)
#88 Andrew Pitt: AUS Hannspree Ten Kate Honda (CBR600RR)
#23 Broc Parkes: US Yamaha World Supersport Team (YZF R6)
#99 Fabien Foret: FRA Yamaha World Supersport Team (YZF R6)
#121 Arnaud Vincent: FRA Gil Motor Sport - Solution F (ZX-6R)
#9 Chris Walker: GBR Kawasaki Gil Motor Sport (ZX-6R)
#21 Katsuaki Fujiwara: JPN Kawasaki Gil Motor Sport (ZX-6R)
#6 Tommy Hill: GBR Hannspree Honda Althea (CBR600RR)

Kawasaki and CAS motocross teams, in addition to the newly announced Yamaha deal.
"We view the partnership between Monster Energy, Yamaha and the Rinaldi brothers as a European version of Monster Energy's relationship with Mitch and Pro Circuit," said Monster Energy spokesman Scott Sepkovic.

[Corny]

I'm afraid I've lost a lot this afternoon :(

[patnicholls]

Standings after Jerez MotoGP:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Team Hurricane Mx311 183
2 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 178
3 Neninja Team Neninja 174
4 Team Heineken Corny 152
5 FattyR Fatman 134
6 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 129
7 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 125
8 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 121
9 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 118
10 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 118
11 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 118
12 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 117
13 Rambo Racing Rambo 114
14 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 111
15 Fest Racing The Fest 111
16 PN Corse Patnicholls 110
17 Monarch Racing Eliser 103
18 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 99
19 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 99
20 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 96
21 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 91
22 Long Shot Racing Roy 91
23 Team Ausino Maxu05 89
24 Kop Racing Dan 88
25 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 61

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb6UoFIeesdkNA&gid=4

[jonny hurlock]

i'm last! what a bad team I choose

[The Phantom]

Up a place despite Stoner having his usual Jerez shocker; I'd be in the top 5 if Stoner had stayed on the track and Simoncelli had stayed in his motorhome :mad:

Nakano did indeed run Stoner wide the second time Stoner took to the gravel, just one of those things.

[tha_jackal]

Wow! Climbing back up the leaderboard.. Now ive just got Mr. Expert "Matt" to overthrow, watch ur back son! :D

[maxu05]

I would have done better if I'd picked my riders out of a hat.

[Lanky_Wes]

Did not appear to be a particularly successful weekend for team Reynholm Industries Basement racing team at first with no riders finishing any higher than 5th place but the team still managed to move up the championship standings 7 places so am content with that. with a relatively inexperienced team i am expecting my riders to improve as the season progresses.

[patnicholls]

Standings after Valencia WSB & WSS:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Neninja Team Neninja 217
2 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 207
3 Team Hurricane Mx311 202
4 Team Heineken Corny 201
5 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 157
6 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 157
7 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 155
8 Fest Racing The Fest 149
9 FattyR Fatman 149
10 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 146
11 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 143
12 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 140
13 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 137
14 Rambo Racing Rambo 137
15 PN Corse Patnicholls 136
16 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 130
17 Monarch Racing Eliser 126
18 Team Ausino Maxu05 122
19 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 122
20 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 121
21 Long Shot Racing Roy 121
22 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 96
23 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 96
24 Kop Racing Dan 94
25 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 88

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb56wN2YLTv-KQ&gid=4

[Corny]

a 4-man fight at the top :p

[fatman]

a 4-man fight at the top :p

Yeah the top 4 are already pulling away. There is another close battle for 'best of the rest'.

[patnicholls]

Press Release - PN Corse

The team had a difficult weekend in Valencia, again following its early season form of strong pace but tendency to crash before the chequered flag. The team are absolutely gutted after a series of DNFs have left the squad languishing in 15th in the standings when they could easily be near the front.

Lead rider Nori Haga continued to struggle in qualifying and fell early in race one, despite a promising start leaving the team scratching their heads and PN Corse's manager drafting a regrettable sacking letter ready to issue. 'Second' rider Max Neukirchner took pole and led the entire race before becoming an unfortunate victim of Carlos Checa's error and to make matters worse, wound up with a broken collarbine. The team are distraught and hope he can be fit soon, although the 30+ points he was set to score will be sorely missed.

Young British Supersport star Graeme Gowland had another strong but unlucky ride, crashing from sixth place mid-way through. Again, a bunch of points were lost. David Checa put in two reasonable rides but gained just a single point all weekend in a tough field. Nori Haga finished the day with a morale-boosting win which may retain his place in PN Corse, but once again the possibility of much more was lost as the unlucky Neukirchner sat out race two.

[jonny hurlock]

i'm still bottom, but better performance than jerez, btw is tommy hill still injured ?

[patnicholls]

btw is tommy hill still injured ?


Yep, he was in British Eurosport's studio.

Afraid it's not brilliant news - his recovery isn't going as well as expected and he may need another operation to lengthen the pin that's in his leg. The plan is apparently to be ready to return for the German round in June. I read that somewhere yesterday but now can't find the link.

So, unfortunately the few of you with him will probs be subbing him out before he's even appeared. Such a shame after he'd finally made the change from Yamaha in BSB to the world stage which could get him noticed when he's fit.

[patnicholls]

Standings after Estoril:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Team Hurricane Mx311 261
2 Neninja Team Neninja 241
3 Team Heineken Corny 237
4 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 234
5 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 205
6 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 191
7 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 184
8 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 184
9 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 181
10 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 179
11 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 172
12 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 171
13 Fest Racing The Fest 169
14 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 163
15 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 163
16 Rambo Racing Rambo 159
17 Team Ausino Maxu05 157
18 FattyR Fatman 154
19 PN Corse Patnicholls 149
20 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 147
21 Long Shot Racing Roy 139
22 Kop Racing Dan 133
23 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 133
24 Monarch Racing Eliser 129
25 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 118

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb7hVstrQ10aSw&gid=4

[fatman]

Official Team FattyR Press Release

Crap ! WTF !

[Corny]

I'm thinking about putting Elias out of my team :p

[tha_jackal]

Farking Bradley Smith is on thin ice ! :D

[patnicholls]

Standings after Assen WSB & WSS:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Team Heineken Corny 287
2 Neninja Team Neninja 284
3 Team Hurricane Mx311 276
4 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 269
5 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 238
6 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 231
7 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 219
8 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 217
9 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 210
10 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 197
11 PN Corse Patnicholls 196
12 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 196
13 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 195
14 Fest Racing The Fest 195
15 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 193
16 FattyR Fatman 188
17 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 188
18 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 185
19 Team Ausino Maxu05 179
20 Rambo Racing Rambo 175
21 Monarch Racing Eliser 163
22 Long Shot Racing Roy 159
23 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 151
24 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 143
25 Kop Racing Dan 135

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb5lGYwJoyKZRA&gid=4

[Corny]

the right man is on top, finally :p

[patnicholls]

Standings after Shanghai MotoGP:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Team Heineken Corny 313
2 Team Hurricane Mx311 311
3 Neninja Team Neninja 303
4 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 296
5 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 273
6 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 247
7 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 239
8 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 237
9 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 236
10 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 226
11 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 223
12 Fest Racing The Fest 221
13 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 221
14 Team Ausino Maxu05 219
15 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 216
16 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 212
17 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 212
18 FattyR Fatman 204
19 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 202
20 Rambo Racing Rambo 202
21 PN Corse Patnicholls 201
22 Kop Racing Dan 181
23 Long Shot Racing Roy 178
24 Monarch Racing Eliser 176
25 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 166

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb5xjMbruczeNQ&gid=4

[patnicholls]

Standings after today's Monza epics:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Team Hurricane Mx311 353
2 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 338
3 Team Heineken Corny 338
4 Neninja Team Neninja 321
5 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 300
6 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 296
7 PN Corse Patnicholls 291
8 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 288
9 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 281
10 Fest Racing The Fest 272
11 Team Ausino Maxu05 270
12 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 265
13 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 261
14 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 261
15 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 241
16 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 237
17 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 234
18 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 231
19 Rambo Racing Rambo 228
20 FattyR Fatman 224
21 Long Shot Racing Roy 224
22 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 203
23 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 202
24 Monarch Racing Eliser 187
25 Kop Racing Dan 181

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb63BomzpDV-Lg&gid=4

[patnicholls]

Press Release - PN Corse, Monza WSB 2008

Best-Ever day for PN Corse as riders score perfect double 1-2

PN Corse scorched back into contention in the league standings after riders Nori Haga and Max Neukirchner stormed to a double 1-2 in two breathtaking races at Monza.

The weekend began badly with third WSB pilot David Checa missing through injury, and Supersport riders Graeme Gowland crashed on the first lap of his race, but Haga and Neukirchner were on tremendous form to deliver the result that has been promised all season. Neukirchner took an overdue first career WSB win in race one, which left team members celebrating in the street outside and Haga followed a close second to open the days events. Haga then just edged a truly epic race two ahead of the German star and Ryuichi Kiyonari, whose team manager was also in attendance. The race was characterised by quite a lot of enthusiastic shouting at TV screens from the two rival managers, with only a temporary loss of dignity :)

[tha_jackal]

WSBK piloti are keeping me in it.. Gooo Brookesy n Nieto.. Rea's Honda let me down, coulda been a big(er) haul otherwise!! ;)

[fatman]

Team FattyR - Feeling a little like Team Roberts at the moment

[jonny hurlock]

Team FattyR - Feeling a little like Team Roberts at the moment

your team at this moment of time your team more rizla suzuki team than team roberts, i feel more like the wcm team, btw in the words of jezza out of top gear 'were not bottom!'

[NinjaMaster]

The Ninja Stars Racing Team have had a particularly topsy-turvy start to season 2008 with a number of wins contrasting with multiple DNF's. However, the team is upbeat that Monza SBK will prove a turning point for the season with the teams strongest showing for the year seeing them leap to 5th in the championship standings.
Noriyuki Haga proved once again that he has the speed to be a championship contender, only for the first time this year he was able to capitalise on that speed by finishing both races with a 2nd and a 1st. More positivity came from the supersport race with rider Broc Parkes riding to a stirring 3rd place carrying significant injuries. Sadly Garry McCoy and Ivan Clementi didn't fare so well but have plenty of time to bounce back at the next round.

[mx311]

PRESS RELEASE: Team Hurricane 14/5/08

Hooray, we're winning.

End Press release.

[patnicholls]

Guys, after this weekend (Le Mans) it's transfer time. You have until practice starts at the next event in two weeks time to submit new teams on here.

Change for this year - you can only change THREE of your riders at each transfer point (there's a second transfer period later in the year). So four of them must stay the same, and of course your team must still be within budget.

[patnicholls]

And a couple of riders who weren't priced at the start of the year, both in World Supersport, now available for selection:

Ilario Dionisi, Triumph SC, $0.5m
Angel Rodriguez, Yamaha Spain, $0.75m
Kev Coghlan, Althea Honda, $0.5m

[patnicholls]

Standings after Le Mans:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Team Hurricane Mx311 389
2 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 371
3 Neninja Team Neninja 355
4 Team Heineken Corny 343
5 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 331
6 Fest Racing The Fest 316
7 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 309
8 PN Corse Patnicholls 306
9 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 302
10 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 296
11 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 296
12 Team Ausino Maxu05 294
13 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 290
14 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 286
15 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 281
16 Rambo Racing Rambo 278
17 FattyR Fatman 264
18 Long Shot Racing Roy 257
19 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 251
20 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 246
21 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 245
22 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 244
23 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 236
24 Kop Racing Dan 212
25 Monarch Racing Eliser 198

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb7BMw16brPBcw&gid=4

And, transfer window is now open - see the above posts or the spreadsheet for full details. Team changes to be in before the next event starts in just under two weeks time

[tha_jackal]

One change, and it pains me to do it.. Ant West = Out, Andrea Dovizioso = In..

Cheers Pat, your doing a stirling job :D

[Corny]

Team Heineken Corny period 2:

SBK – Bayliss 3.5
Neukirchner 2.0
SS- Lascorz 0.75
Alfonsi 0.5
125- Webb 0.5
250- Pesek 1.0
800- Lorenzo 1.75

[patnicholls]

Team Heineken Corny period 2:

SBK – Bayliss 3.5
Neukirchner 2.0
SS- Lascorz 0.75
Alfonsi 0.5
125- Webb 0.5
250- Pesek 1.0
800- Lorenzo 1.75

Sorry Corny, rule change this year (mentioned above) - you can only make three changes per transfer period. So at least four of your riders have to remain the same. That's new for this year in a bid to stop a lot of teams being similar after the transfer period.

[jonny hurlock]

you can only make three changes per transfer period.

5 Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1.25
58 Marco Simoncelli Metis Gilera 1.25
60 Julian Simon Repsol KTM 1.2563
63 Mike di Meglio Ajo Derbi 0.8
23 Ryuichi Kiyonari Ten Kate Honda 2.5
36 Gregorio Lavilla Paul Bird Honda 1.75
26 Joan Lascorz Glaner Motocard Honda 0.75

total 9.55m

here the three drivers replacement

[Corny]

like this then?

800 Hopkins 1.0
Lorenzo 1.75
250 Toth 0.25
125 Webb 0.5
Sbk Bayliss 3.5
Neukirchner 2.0
SS Lascorz 0.75

Makes 9.75

[patnicholls]

Yep, both jonny and Corny's teams are within the new rules - both looking pretty handy as well!

[maxu05]

I am going to stick by the riders that I picked from the start. I don't like throwing out a rider because he has had a bad start to the year. Every rider deserves a chance IMO.

[tha_jackal]

Yep, both jonny and Corny's teams are within the new rules - both looking pretty handy as well!

My change all good Pat?
Just making sure u noticed it..

[leopard]

I give up for my first team, there is still time to be in better position for my second team: Godbless

Lorenzo 1.75
Toseland 1.25
Passini 1.5 *
Doni 0.25
Corsi 1.25 *
Neukirchner 2 *
Pitt 1.75

Total 9.75

*) Passini, Corsi and the young Max are new into the team.

[NinjaMaster]

Ninja Stars Racing Team - First Sector Report Card.

The Ninja Stars Racing Team have endured an unusual start to the season with many delirious highs accompanied by the depths of too many lows. John Hopkins just can't take a trick so far this year. After riding with injury early in the year, he has come to hit some form but that hasn't translated into the results we'd hoped for due to circumstances outside his control. Hiroshi Aoyama has been pleasantly consistent and we're expecting even stronger results ahead. Sergio Gadea has shown he has the speed to be at the pointy end but the smarts haven't been there often enough and he has disappointed so far.
Nori Haga is much like Sergio in his performance so far this year but his recent form has been strong so Nori and the team are confident that his bad luck is now behind him. Broc Parkes has had a solid start to the season overcoming some nasty injuries lately to keep him in championship contention. Both Garry McCoy and Ivan Clementi have shown some impressive speed but both have been plagued by bad luck.
Rider Grades:
John Hopkins - C+
Hiroshi Aoyama - B+
Sergio Gadea - D+
Noriyuki Haga - B
Broc Parkes - B+
Garry McCoy - C
Ivan Clementi - C+

Ninja Stars Racing Team would like to thank riders, Gadea, Clementi and McCoy, for their efforts but unfortunately their grades just aren't up to scratch and they are to be dropped from the team.
Their replacement riders are Yuki Takahashi, Nico Terol and Joan Lascorz. This gives Ninja Stars Racing the following rider lineup:

John Hopkins - $1mil
Hiroshi Aoyama - $1.5mil
Yuki Takahashi - $1mil
Nico Terol - $600,000
Noriyuki Haga - $3.5mil
Broc Parkes - $1.5mil
Joan Lascorz - $750,000
Total Salary - $9.85mil.

The Ninja Stars Racing Team are now confident that the first third of the season has laid a solid platform to work from for the remainder of the year and that the new additions are just what we need to see a surge forward in the championship standings. :up:

[The Phantom]

NoBlouse Racing announces its "Close the stable door after the horse(s) has bolted" team revision.

Out - Sofuoglu (maybe next year Kenan), McCoy (maybe next year Triumph) and Corsi (actually you were doing ok, but our chief toecutter was on a roll).

In - Neukirchner (Schnell! Schnell!), Lascorz (Privateer with pedigree) and Di Meglio (Frenchman riding for Finnish team on an Italian bike which is another Italian bike...)

We would also like to take a moment to express our confidence in our continuing riders, who are doing a sterling job under often trying conditions. Especially Mr Holland, who deserves a far better bike than our budget will currently allow - a year of learning the tracks will do wonders for his 2009 performance should he remain a viable WSB candidate.

WSB
83 Russel Holland DF Honda $0.5M
76 Max Neukirchner Alstare Suzuki $2.0M

WSS
26 Joan Lascorz Glaner Motocard Honda $0.75M
23 Broc Parkes Yamaha SSP $1.5M


MotoGP
1 Casey Stoner Marlboro Ducati $2.75M

250
54 Manuel Poggiali Campetella Aprilia $0.75M

125
63 Mike di Meglio Ajo Derbi $0.8M

$9.05M total, and hopefully no (blatant) creative interpretation of the rules ;)

[Cozzie]

NEW LOOK COZZIE'S SUPERSTARS:

Lorenzo A+
Vermeulen B
Hopkins C

Debon B

Di Meglio NEW

Neukirchner NEW

Foret NEW

[et340t]

Team Yama Snowmobile makes small adjustment to our team. Overall we are very pleased with the result so far.

MotoGP
4 Andrea Dovizioso JiR Scot Honda 1,00 B+
46 Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha 2,75 A

250 cc
54 Manuel Poggiali Campetella Racing 0,75 New

125 cc
18 Nico Terol Jack & Jones WRB 0,60 New

WSB
7 Carlos Checa Ten Kate Honda 2,25 B+
76 Max Neukirchner Alstare Suzuki 2,00 New

WSS
31 Vesa Kallio Benjan Honda 0,50 D

Summa $9,85 Mil

[Dr_Zoidberg]

The Blurns are as Follow-

Casey Stoner 2.75
Ratthapark Wilairot .5
Simone Corsi 1.25
Nico Terol .6
Max Neukirchner 2
Brock Parks 1.5
Fabian Foret 1.25
tot 9.85

[mx311]

Team Hurricane is clearly very happy with it's performance in the opening rounds of the 2008 racing season however it is not going to rest on it's past performances. Looking to increase it's lead in the points standings sees us having to say a sad farewell to Lukas Pesek who is still learning the ropes in the 250cc class. Taking his place on the team is 125cc front-runner Nico Terol. We wish Lukas well for the remainder of the season and look forward to working with Nico.

Team Hurricane

MotoGP
Dani Pedrosa 2.5
Andrea Dovizioso 1

250cc
Thomas Luthi 1.25

125cc
Joan Olive 1.25
Nico Terol 0.6

WSBK
Fonsi Nieto 1.75

WSS
Joshua Brookes 1.25

[neninja]

Here's my new team

MotoGP - Jorge Lorenzo 1.75m *
MotoGP - Andrea Dovizioso 1m
250 - Mattia Pasini 1.5m *
125 - Mike D Meglio 0.8m *
125 - Bradley Smith 1.25m
WSB - Carlos Checa 2.25m
WSS - Craig Jones 1.25m

* Out - Toseland, Barbera, Gadea

[Lanky_Wes]

Reynholm Industries Basement Racing Team - Sector 2

Firstly, Reynholm Industries would like to express its disappointment in how the first part of the year has turned out and the lack of performance by some of the riders. Reynholm Industries has a strong reputation of success, how else do you start with just 6 million dollars and start a company that makes 1800 billion billion dollars profit every year? The effort from some of the riders has not matched this reputation which is why they are being fired! Some of the riders are just lucky I can only trade 3 riders at the moment.

The following riders have been fired by Reynholm Industries: Kenan Sofuoglu, Tomi Koyama and James Toseland.

Reynholm Industries is proud to announce three riders joining the team who appear to have the right stuff. These are Nicolas Terol, Mike Di Meglio and Troy Bayliss. While it appears that the season has been irreversibly ruined, Reynholm Industries expects the team to lift its performances and push for a top 10 finish by season’s end.

Reynholm Industries Team Lineup:
John Hopkins 1
Andrea Dovizioso 1
Hector Barbera 1.5
Nicolas Terol 0.6
Mike Di Meglio 0.8
Troy Bayliss 3.5
Fabien Foret 1.25

Total 9.65

[fatman]

The reality of racing means you have to put winning before friendships. With some regret we are giving the boot to a few riders who haven't gelled with the rest of the team. Here is our new team..

WSB
Carlos ChecaTen Kate Honda2.25

WSS
Jonathan ReaTen Kate Honda1.75
Broc ParkesYamaha SSP1.5
Josh BrookesStiggy Honda1.25

MotoGP
Andrea DoviziosoJiR Scot Honda1

250cc
Mattia PasiniPolaris World Aprilia1.5

125cc
Bradley SmithPolaris World Aprilia1.25
Total team value 10

[eliser]

My husband Fatman (ryan) told me my team sucked and I needed to make some changes. It's his fault because he helped me pick the team. Here are the changes. This time I picked everyone myself. All I want to do is beat him.

MotoGP
Andrea Dovizioso - 1

250cc
Ratthapark Wilairot - 0.5

125cc
Steve Bonsey - 0.5

WSB
Troy Bayliss - 3.5

WSS
Jonathan Rea - 1.75
Broc Parkes - 1.5
Josh Brooks - 1.25

Total - 10

[patnicholls]

All teams posted above are fine - been a bit hectic this end but I'm still here.

Two teams to post from me:

PN Corse (mine)

Dovi 1
Pasini 1.5 *
Terol 0.6 *
Redding 0.5
Haga 3.5
Neukirchner 2
Lascorz 0.75 *
=total 9.85

Fest Racing (my mum's; she says Hi)

Dovi 1
Debon 1.25
Olive 1.25
Kiyonari 2.5
Neukirchner 2 *
Foret 1.25
Lascorz 0.75 *
=total 10

[Corny]

Man, my riders suck today.. :(

[patnicholls]

It'll take a few days before things are up-to-date, with it being transfer time (an hour or so's work), plus both championships in action with WSB being last thing on Sunday night for me, but in the next few days we'll be back up to date again.

[patnicholls]

Standings after Mugello and Miller Park, the first events of part 2 of the season with the new lineups:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Team Hurricane Mx311 464
2 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 456
3 Neninja Team Neninja 448
4 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 422
5 Fest Racing The Fest 399
6 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 389
7 PN Corse Patnicholls 379
8 Team Heineken Corny 377
9 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 370
10 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 365
11 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 362
12 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 354
13 FattyR Fatman 344
14 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 336
15 Team Ausino Maxu05 333
16 Rambo Racing Rambo 331
17 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 323
18 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 318
19 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 311
20 Long Shot Racing Roy 300
21 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 281
22 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 277
23 Kop Racing Dan 273
24 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 273
25 Monarch Racing Eliser 217

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb4s0apF7ENXNA&gid=4

[NinjaMaster]

A disastrous weekend for Ninja Stars racing team sees a massive drop of 7 placings from 7th to 14th in the standings. The weekend started quite solidly with a 7th place for Nico Terol followed by a handy, though disappointing 8th for Hiroshi Aoyama who missed a possible 5th with a last lap off-track excursion. It was all downhill from there. New recruit, Yuki Takahashi crashed out from a strong position. John Hopkins then also crashed out after suffering technical troubles. Finally, team captain Nori Haga, put in a brave effort riding injured by suffered a first race crash followed by a commendable 5th place. This has put an enormous dent in our championship aspirations and a near miraculous change of luck will need to occur to see a significant rise back up the standings.

[patnicholls]

Standings after Catalunya:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Team Hurricane Mx311 513
2 Neninja Team Neninja 498
3 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 491
4 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 443
5 Fest Racing The Fest 425
6 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 421
7 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 415
8 PN Corse Patnicholls 412
9 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 407
10 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 401
11 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 396
12 Team Heineken Corny 388
13 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 386
14 Rambo Racing Rambo 376
15 FattyR Fatman 369
16 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 361
17 Team Ausino Maxu05 355
18 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 355
19 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 354
20 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 341
21 Long Shot Racing Roy 325
22 Kop Racing Dan 320
23 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 314
24 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 307
25 Monarch Racing Eliser 244


Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb4qS4TMJExKSA&gid=4

[MrJan]

Just had a glance at the table to date (did a bit of an Ilmor this year and decided that maybe I'm not cut out for it ;) ), seems to be the usual suspects around the top spot, when will their luck run out :p :

[patnicholls]

Well, last year's champ The Phantom is down in 19th, fatman (3rd last season) in 15th and leopardsleeping (5th in 2007) in 23rd, so it's pretty different actually. Matt was only actually 16th last year so he's gotta be pleased to be leading! :p

[jonny hurlock]

what a great weekend, 2 wins, a ninth and a fifth place, 68 points this weekend was great for me

[MrJan]

Well, last year's champ The Phantom is down in 19th, fatman (3rd last season) in 15th and leopardsleeping (5th in 2007) in 23rd, so it's pretty different actually. Matt was only actually 16th last year so he's gotta be pleased to be leading! :p

I seem to remember Matt doing well in the first year, yourself being around the Champions League spot and John being well a truly mid-table.

Once I saw that pattern I just thought everything was status quo :D

[Corny]

12th place.. I can hardly believe how far I fell down since my team change :(

[NinjaMaster]

Just when things seemed they couldn't get any worse for my team, they did. Bugger.

[patnicholls]

Standings after Nurburgring:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 551
2 Team Hurricane Mx311 548
3 Neninja Team Neninja 531
4 PN Corse Patnicholls 498
5 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 488
6 Fest Racing The Fest 483
7 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 482
8 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 460
9 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 458
10 Team Heineken Corny 457
11 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 453
12 FattyR Fatman 437
13 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 425
14 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 423
15 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 406
16 Rambo Racing Rambo 402
17 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 401
18 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 401
19 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 387
20 Long Shot Racing Roy 380
21 Team Ausino Maxu05 377
22 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 327
23 Monarch Racing Eliser 323
24 Kop Racing Dan 320
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 307

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb7Q3SnJmeBjOA&gid=4

[patnicholls]

Standings after Donington:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Team Hurricane Mx311 595
2 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 584
3 Neninja Team Neninja 578
4 PN Corse Patnicholls 534
5 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 530
6 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 518
7 Fest Racing The Fest 512
8 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 507
9 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 475
10 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 474
11 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 469
12 Team Heineken Corny 467
13 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 462
14 FattyR Fatman 454
15 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 453
16 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 442
17 Rambo Racing Rambo 442
18 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 431
19 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 414
20 Long Shot Racing Roy 410
21 Team Ausino Maxu05 399
22 Kop Racing Dan 381
23 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 354
24 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 342
25 Monarch Racing Eliser 334

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb4VC31H7dweKQ&gid=4

[patnicholls]

Team press release: PN Corse - Donington 2008

Team Celebrates Historic 125cc Home Win for Scott Redding

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

:D :D :D :D :D

/ends

[jonny hurlock]

61 points up : )

[patnicholls]

Standings after Assen MotoGP and Misano WSB:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Team Hurricane Mx311 685
2 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 660
3 Neninja Team Neninja 658
4 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 623
5 Fest Racing The Fest 608
6 PN Corse Patnicholls 605
7 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 595
8 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 589
9 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 566
10 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 566
11 Team Heineken Corny 543
12 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 541
13 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 527
14 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 524
15 FattyR Fatman 519
16 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 514
17 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 493
18 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 492
19 Rambo Racing Rambo 488
20 Long Shot Racing Roy 453
21 Team Ausino Maxu05 445
22 Kop Racing Dan 441
23 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 408
24 Monarch Racing Eliser 405
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 392

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb7rNQ58fYKFRQ&gid=4

[patnicholls]

Standings after Sachsenring:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Neninja Team Neninja 717
2 Team Hurricane Mx311 714
3 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 700
4 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 668
5 PN Corse Patnicholls 643
6 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 636
7 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 626
8 Fest Racing The Fest 619
9 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 603
10 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 595
11 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 592
12 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 585
13 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 579
14 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 577
15 FattyR Fatman 553
16 Team Heineken Corny 543
17 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 517
18 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 516
19 Rambo Racing Rambo 509
20 Kop Racing Dan 502
21 Long Shot Racing Roy 492
22 Team Ausino Maxu05 476
23 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 435
24 Monarch Racing Eliser 416
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 403

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb4qGhSlCXcDQA&gid=4

[neninja]

I've got vertigo - never been this high in the table before

Probably peaked too soon though

[The Phantom]

You just need to get it right in the next change-over, Neninja, and you're home and hosed! ;)

[neninja]

You just need to get it right in the next change-over, Neninja, and you're home and hosed! ;)

Not after the weekend my racers just had
Lorenzo - DNF
Jones - DNF
Checa - hopeless
Only Dovi did the business for me.

When's that change over? It can't come soon enough lol

[patnicholls]

Standings after Brno WSB and Laguna MotoGP:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 773
2 Team Hurricane Mx311 753
3 Neninja Team Neninja 738
4 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 721
5 PN Corse Patnicholls 695
6 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 690
7 Fest Racing The Fest 673
8 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 672
9 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 660
10 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 646
11 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 642
12 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 639
13 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 630
14 FattyR Fatman 628
15 Team Heineken Corny 613
16 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 611
17 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 558
18 Rambo Racing Rambo 554
19 Kop Racing Dan 551
20 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 548
21 Monarch Racing Eliser 533
22 Long Shot Racing Roy 525
23 Team Ausino Maxu05 504
24 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 451
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 415

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb5DpilgtOb5OQ&gid=4

Transfer time after Brands WSB, which is the next event.

[neninja]

What a shocker - dropped something like 40 points in one weekend

[NinjaMaster]

It's lucky for my team that the rules state only 3 can be changed (which I officially withdraw my support for the rule!) because the whole bloody lot would be sacked! Pat, I don't like your competition anymore. ;)

[leopard]

When the second window will open? Drifting up four positions is not too hard. :)

[NinjaMaster]

When the second window will open? Drifting up four positions is not too hard. :)
Drifting down a dozen positions is even easier!

[patnicholls]

Considering the tragic events of yesterday, the League is completely irrelevent at this time, but here are the standings:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 816
2 Team Hurricane Mx311 786
3 Neninja Team Neninja 776
4 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 756
5 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 748
6 Fest Racing The Fest 747
7 PN Corse Patnicholls 739
8 FattyR Fatman 695
9 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 694
10 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 686
11 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 684
12 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 677
13 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 668
14 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 667
15 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 667
16 Team Heineken Corny 662
17 Monarch Racing Eliser 607
18 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 596
19 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 583
20 Rambo Racing Rambo 567
21 Kop Racing Dan 559
22 Team Ausino Maxu05 554
23 Long Shot Racing Roy 545
24 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 462
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 418

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb6rZR9n0ghDBw&gid=4

[patnicholls]

It's also transfer time - new teams to be submitted before the next event.

The rule is a maximum of three changes, however considering the circumstances those teams with Craig Jones (I think just neninja) may of course choose a replacement without that being one of the three.

Pat

[jonny hurlock]

5 Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1.25
58 Marco Simoncelli Metis Gilera 1.25
60 Julian Simon Repsol KTM 1.2563
63 Mike di Meglio Ajo Derbi 0.8
23 Ryuichi Kiyonari Ten Kate Honda 2.5
36 Gregorio Lavilla Paul Bird Honda 1.75
26 Joan Lascorz Glaner Motocard Honda 0.75

total 9.55m

here the three drivers replacement

replacement line up for rest of season

5 Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1.25
58 Marco Simoncelli Metis Gilera 1.25
63 Mike di Meglio Ajo Derbi 0.8
18 Nico Terol WRB Fontana Aprilia 0.6
10 Fonsi Nieto Alstare Suzuki 1.75
23 Ryuichi Kiyonari Ten Kate Honda 2.5
65 Jonathan Rea Ten Kate Honda 1.75

total (if its right) 9.9

[tha_jackal]

MotoGP
John Hopkins: 1
Andrea Dovizioso: 1

250
Mika Kallio: 2

125
Mike DiMeglio: .8

WSBK
Max Neukirchner: 2

WSS
Josh Brookes: 1.25
Jonathan Rea: 1.75

Total = $9.8

*changes in bold*

bring it onnn!! :D

[The Phantom]

NoBlouse Racing announces its "We're running midfield and might as well get used to it" team revision.

Out: 26 Joan Lascorz Glaner Motocard Honda - one hit wonders are big well after they retire, Joan - and 54 Manuel Poggiali Campetella Aprilia - ahh, what could have been. And sadly, 83 Russel Holland DF Honda, who changed class for Brands (WSS) and retired from the race. I hope we haven't seen the last of Mr Holland, who just needs the right wheels to show his wares.

IN: 58 Marco Simoncelli Metis Gilera - questionable race tactics? Where do we sign? :) Gergo Talmacsi Factory Suzuki - cheap at half the price, and really just a filler track (to continue the musical analogy), but hey, Talmacsi sounds like the sort of name you'd expect to see in the tiddler's winner circle, no? And 96 Jakub Smrz Guandalini Ducati, whose name may not have the traditional ring of a winner, but who has at least been on the podium this year and is running in the top ten. And as an Aussie you've gotta love Number 96 :D


WSB
76 Max Neukirchner Alstare Suzuki $2.0M
96 Jakub Smrz Guandalini Ducati $1.25

WSS
23 Broc Parkes Yamaha SSP $1.5M
15 Gergo Talmacsi Factory Suzuki $0.25


MotoGP
1 Casey Stoner Marlboro Ducati $2.75M - GO CASEY

250
58 Marco Simoncelli Metis Gilera 1.25

125
63 Mike di Meglio Ajo Derbi $0.8M

$9.8M total - the other $200k went on grid girls and champagne (in one night!) - and again, hopefully no (blatant) creative interpretation of the rules...

[neninja]

Here's my new team

MotoGP - Casey Stoner 2.75m *
MotoGP - Andrea Dovizioso 1m
250 - Marco Simoncelli 1.25m*
125 - Mike D Meglio 0.8m
125 - Simone Corsi 1.25m *
WSB - Carlos Checa 2.25m
WSS - Barry Veneman 0.6m * Craig Jones RIP

* Out - Lorenzo, Bradley Smith, Mattia Pasini

[leopard]

To secure team from degradation zone, here the new team of Serengeti:

Andrea Dovisioso = 1
John Hopkins = 1
Alvaro Bautista = 2
Simone Corsi = 1.25
Carlos Checa = 2.25
Fabian Foret = 1.25
Josh Brookes = 1.25

Total = 10

[Lanky_Wes]

well we have moved up the leaderboard with a better performance compared to the start of the year. still room for improvement tho.
team for final sector of the year:

A. Dovizioso - 1
C. Edwards - 1.25
M. Simoncelli - 1.25
M. Di Meglio - 0.8
N. Terol - 0.6
T. Bayliss - 3.5
B. Parkes - 1.5

Total 9.9 million

(Note: Riders in bold are the replacements)

[NinjaMaster]

The Ninja Stars Racing Team is completely disillusioned with it's sorry state of affairs after a miserable year where nearly everything that could go wrong has gone wrong. Because of this, a reshuffle of the riders has been necessary and mass sackings of the staff within the organisation is imminent at seasons end. Everyone is on notice.

MotoGP
John Hopkins - $1

250GP
Yuki Takahashi - $1

125GP
Mike Di Meglio - 80c
Nico Terol - 60c

WSB
Troy Corser - $2.75
Max Neukirchner - $2

WSS
Broc Parkes - $1.50

Total - $9.65
Oh, and the riders may note a change in our salary structure. Contracts are now very much performance based.
Out go Hiroshi Aoyama, Nori Haga and Joan Lascorz

[Corny]

800 Stoner 2.75
Pedrosa 2.5
Edwards 1.25
250 Toth 0.25
125 Webb 0.5
SBK Neukirchner 2.0
SS Lascorz 0.75

Though I'm already lost :(

[patnicholls]

Two teams...

Fest Racing (since my mum doesn't post herself; she says hi...seriously)

Dovi 1
Simoncelli 1.25 *
Olive 1.25
Redding 0.5 *
Kiyonari 2.5
Neukirchner 2.0
Parkes 1.5 *
=total 10

and mine

PN Corse
Dovi 1
Simoncelli 1.25 *
Terol 0.6
Redding 0.5
Corser 2.75*
Neukirchner 2.0
Rea 1.75*

(* indicates new rider in)

[patnicholls]

I'll try and get the points done tonight (it's lunchtime at work as I write!) - it takes a bit longer after there's been a transfer period but things should be up to date within a couple of days for definite.

[patnicholls]

Standings after Brno:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 859
2 Neninja Team Neninja 825
3 Team Hurricane Mx311 821
4 Fest Racing The Fest 791
5 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 791
6 PN Corse Patnicholls 778
7 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 778
8 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 760
9 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 734
10 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 723
11 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 717
12 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 713
13 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 703
14 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 701
15 FattyR Fatman 674
16 Team Heineken Corny 665
17 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 629
18 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 620
19 Monarch Racing Eliser 619
20 Rambo Racing Rambo 614
21 Long Shot Racing Roy 594
22 Team Ausino Maxu05 587
23 Kop Racing Dan 580
24 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 500
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 439

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb4nh4iT7fewYg&gid=4

All transfers for the season are now done. I think there are a fair few teams who can still win it!

[patnicholls]

Standings after today's action at Misano:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 903
2 Team Hurricane Mx311 866
3 Neninja Team Neninja 859
4 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 813
5 Fest Racing The Fest 813
6 PN Corse Patnicholls 807
7 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 801
8 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 799
9 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 793
10 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 758
11 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 747
12 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 744
13 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 740
14 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 713
15 Team Heineken Corny 686
16 FattyR Fatman 674
17 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 662
18 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 652
19 Monarch Racing Eliser 635
20 Rambo Racing Rambo 631
21 Long Shot Racing Roy 623
22 Kop Racing Dan 621
23 Team Ausino Maxu05 609
24 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 551
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 456

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb6VJnYDeziRLg&gid=4

[patnicholls]

Standings after Donington WSB/WSS:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 912
2 Team Hurricane Mx311 900
3 Neninja Team Neninja 879
4 Fest Racing The Fest 846
5 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 844
6 PN Corse Patnicholls 841
7 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 821
8 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 816
9 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 795
10 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 794
11 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 789
12 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 769
13 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 764
14 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 735
15 Monarch Racing Eliser 707
16 Team Heineken Corny 697
17 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 686
18 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 681
19 FattyR Fatman 674
20 Rambo Racing Rambo 644
21 Team Ausino Maxu05 634
22 Long Shot Racing Roy 625
23 Kop Racing Dan 624
24 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 583
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 456

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb6IsoefHXzwTg&gid=4

[patnicholls]

Standings after Indy MotoGP:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 973
2 Team Hurricane Mx311 948
3 Neninja Team Neninja 918
4 PN Corse Patnicholls 890
5 Fest Racing The Fest 874
6 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 868
7 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 863
8 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 852
9 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 832
10 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 826
11 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 826
12 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 794
13 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 774
14 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 754
15 Monarch Racing Eliser 725
16 Team Heineken Corny 720
17 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 719
18 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 703
19 FattyR Fatman 674
20 Rambo Racing Rambo 671
21 Kop Racing Dan 662
22 Long Shot Racing Roy 652
23 Team Ausino Maxu05 636
24 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 605
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 468


Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb5iq1XZj2QLRg&gid=4

[patnicholls]

I managed to do the points on Sunday very promptly, and of course completely forgot to upload/post them!

I'll try and do so tonight when I return from work & a friend's house...

[patnicholls]

Standings after Motegi (inc Vallelunga's results which I'd forgotten to upload):

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 1064
2 Neninja Team Neninja 1032
3 PN Corse Patnicholls 1024
4 Team Hurricane Mx311 1013
5 Fest Racing The Fest 976
6 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 962
7 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 957
8 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 940
9 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 934
10 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 933
11 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 907
12 FattyR Fatman 877
13 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 873
14 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 855
15 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 844
16 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 829
17 Team Heineken Corny 810
18 Monarch Racing Eliser 794
19 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 753
20 Long Shot Racing Roy 739
21 Rambo Racing Rambo 730
22 Kop Racing Dan 722
23 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 673
24 Team Ausino Maxu05 670
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 504

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb7X39MFd-M4QQ&gid=4

[patnicholls]

Standings after Phillip Island MotoGP and Magny-Cours WSB:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Neninja Team Neninja 1165
2 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 1133
3 PN Corse Patnicholls 1114
4 Team Hurricane Mx311 1068
5 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 1055
6 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 1042
7 Fest Racing The Fest 1036
8 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 1025
9 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 1022
10 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 1015
11 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 986
12 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 969
13 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 928
14 FattyR Fatman 928
15 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 925
16 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 891
17 Monarch Racing Eliser 873
18 Team Heineken Corny 864
19 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 840
20 Long Shot Racing Roy 825
21 Kop Racing Dan 782
22 Rambo Racing Rambo 762
23 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 758
24 Team Ausino Maxu05 707
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 513

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb7Qx3xA_eV7cw&gid=4

All change at the top after a stunning day for Neninja's team who won all three MotoGP races, got second in Supersport with Barry Venemann.

[Lanky_Wes]

almost reached my goal of making top 5. if only i had a decent start to the year and didnt finish the 1st period in 19th position! 140 points is a lot to try make up on the leader!

[patnicholls]

Standings after Sepang MotoGP:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Neninja Team Neninja 1234
2 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 1181
3 PN Corse Patnicholls 1153
4 Team Hurricane Mx311 1127
5 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 1100
6 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 1087
7 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 1081
8 Fest Racing The Fest 1077
9 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 1067
10 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 1063
11 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 1019
12 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 1006
13 FattyR Fatman 962
14 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 961
15 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 944
16 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 943
17 Team Heineken Corny 903
18 Monarch Racing Eliser 897
19 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 884
20 Long Shot Racing Roy 878
21 Kop Racing Dan 824
22 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 820
23 Rambo Racing Rambo 796
24 Team Ausino Maxu05 752
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 562

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb6CCNShVS30LQ&gid=4

[The Phantom]

I was hoping for top ten, but my title defence seems to have gone a bit Hayden this year!!!

[patnicholls]

I think it's about time we revealed who the two riders who've been competing in our league this year are ('SG02' and 'Scorpion').

Matt, care to do the honours? :p

[patnicholls]

Standings after Valencia MotoGP:

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Neninja Team Neninja 1338
2 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 1230
3 PN Corse Patnicholls 1219
4 Team Hurricane Mx311 1186
5 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 1184
6 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 1141
7 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 1138
8 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 1132
9 Fest Racing The Fest 1123
10 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 1123
11 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 1072
12 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 1048
13 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 1019
14 FattyR Fatman 994
15 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 989
16 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 962
17 Team Heineken Corny 961
18 Long Shot Racing Roy 918
19 Monarch Racing Eliser 918
20 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 905
21 Kop Racing Dan 879
22 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 876
23 Rambo Racing Rambo 820
24 Team Ausino Maxu05 787
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 593

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb4Zl4odZcdAZA&gid=4

neninja wins the title with one round still to go :) Congratulations!

e340t can't catch due to them both having Carlos Checa. And I'm in third - even if Checa and Venemann didn't score for neninja and my riders (Troy C, Max N and Jonathan Rea) took the maximum available points I'd still fall short.

So Neninja is this year's League champion.

[neninja]

Wow - my GP's lads did me proud at the weekend - Stoner 1st, Dovi 4th, Simoncelli 1st, Corsi 1st and Di Meglio 3rd.

Well pleased with becoming Champion and looking forward to defending it in 2009. It was very close this year.

[patnicholls]

Final standings will be posted tonight - I couldn't get on the site yesterday but they're ready.

Thanks to everyone for playing, including our special guests Joan Olive ('Scorpion') and Fonsi Nieto ('SG02') who both submitted teams via mx311/Matt.

[patnicholls]

Final standings for the season:

2008 Team Standings

Pos Team Name Forum Member Points total
1 Neninja Team Neninja 1367
2 Yama Snowmobil Et340t 1272
3 PN Corse Patnicholls 1258
4 Reynholm Industries Basement Lanky Wes 1245
5 Team Hurricane Mx311 1213
6 Rated JH Jonny hurlock 1173
7 Blurnsballers Dr_Zoidberg 1171
8 Fest Racing The Fest 1160
9 AFGS Jackal Corse tha_jackal 1155
10 Angelfox Racing Luodanfox 1144
11 NoBlouse Racing The Phantom 1100
12 Ninja Stars Racing Ninjamaster 1069
13 Cozzie's Superstars Cozzie 1067
14 FattyR Fatman 1036
15 Anugerah Dewata Anugerah Dewata 1022
16 Monarch Racing Eliser 998
17 Vivaldi Racing Vivaldi 995
18 Team Heineken Corny 990
19 Motocyclismo Espana SG02 947
20 Long Shot Racing Roy 920
21 Serengeteam Leopardsleeping 916
22 Kop Racing Dan 886
23 Rambo Racing Rambo 833
24 Team Ausino Maxu05 806
25 Scorpion Racing Scorpion 593

Full details:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb7C7rS7ji-VCg&gid=4

Thanks to everyone for playing, hope you enjoyed it.

We'll be back again next year.

[NinjaMaster]

Thanks for running this once again Pat. It is fun though it's amazing how frustrating it can become when my team sucks from rider crashes and breakdowns even though they're totally out of my hands!
Can't wait for next year when I'll hopefully have a change of luck and a more consistent year.
Congrats to Neninja on winning the thing (can we claim it for Kawasaki? :D ) and well down to everyone else who played, especially to those who made me look better by finishing below me. :up:

[leopard]

This isn't good achievement for my team, despite of any effort taken to promote team to the better position, some riders' performance were promising at the start but cannot stand the rhythm anytime longer and being overwhelmed with injury.
Hoping this result can motivate and encourage people, especially those are finishing above me to keep taking part in the game,

[mx311]

Thanks to everyone for playing, including our special guests Joan Olive ('Scorpion') and Fonsi Nieto ('SG02') who both submitted teams via mx311/Matt.
Man my team faded quite badly towards the end of the year but I still get to rub Joan and Fonsi's faces in it, their teams sucked. :D Although to be fair, they didn't get to update their teams in the transfer periods but still. :laugh:

Thanks Pat for running this, it's great fun and I look forward to next year's championship, Team Hurricane is looking for nothing other than a championship in 2009.

[tha_jackal]

Man my team faded quite badly towards the end of the year but I still get to rub Joan and Fonsi's faces in it, their teams sucked. :D Although to be fair, they didn't get to update their teams in the transfer periods but still. :laugh:

Thanks Pat for running this, it's great fun and I look forward to next year's championship, Team Hurricane is looking for nothing other than a championship in 2009.

You and me both! Im gonna blame Josh Brookes, The Fons, Hopper and Kallio.. :D DiMeglio/Rea did me proud..

[The Phantom]

Cheers Pat! Missed out on top ten by 44 points. Congrats Neninja, don't blow the spoils of victory like I did ;)

Team NoBlouse are in negotiation and testing already for 2009. As a kick-off to our fundraising, does anyone want to buy a heap of Michelins??? Only used on Sunday, usually to make up the numbers...

[patnicholls]

Man my team faded quite badly towards the end of the year but I still get to rub Joan and Fonsi's faces in it, their teams sucked. :D Although to be fair, they didn't get to update their teams in the transfer periods but still. :laugh:

Thanks Pat for running this, it's great fun and I look forward to next year's championship, Team Hurricane is looking for nothing other than a championship in 2009.

Fonsi didn't do too badly considering he didn't make any transfers, he was in the midfield mix throughout.

Joan suffered *suffered* somewhat from Tommy Hill missing the entire season, Luca Morelli (part season) not scoring a point then being sacked, Kenan having a very difficult season (he was originally priced at - ahem - $2.5m) and Pere Tutusaus also being sacked. Joan was virtually carrying his own team! (I think in the end he did a little worse than our other star entrant Angel Rodriguez, who picked himself and was then sacked in 2006).

I'd definitely like to see a few stars in next year too!

[patnicholls]

Ever wanted to judge my prices from the start of the season against the final standings?

Now you can, here:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pyHeGYKZhlb7TyhNcOl3eAw&gid=0

[mx311]

Fonsi didn't do too badly considering he didn't make any transfers, he was in the midfield mix throughout.

Joan suffered *suffered* somewhat from Tommy Hill missing the entire season, Luca Morelli (part season) not scoring a point then being sacked, Kenan having a very difficult season (he was originally priced at - ahem - $2.5m) and Pere Tutusaus also being sacked. Joan was virtually carrying his own team! (I think in the end he did a little worse than our other star entrant Angel Rodriguez, who picked himself and was then sacked in 2006).

I'd definitely like to see a few stars in next year too!
I haven't actually seen Fonsi for a while but I emailed him his final results and the link to your database and he said that he'll have to improve next year. Joan's team as you mentioned had injury problems all year, thankfully that didn't include Joan himself. Rodri said that he'll have a go next season too so hopefully that'll be three 'stars' next year. :)

[patnicholls]

I haven't actually seen Fonsi for a while but I emailed him his final results and the link to your database and he said that he'll have to improve next year. Joan's team as you mentioned had injury problems all year, thankfully that didn't include Joan himself. Rodri said that he'll have a go next season too so hopefully that'll be three 'stars' next year. :)

I'm glad Fonsi has a positive attitude about the League next year. Is he sorted on a Superbike somewhere, do you know?

Slightly O/T - any news on Rodri's plans for next year yet? From what I'd seen of the CEV results he was winning everything and also had some good one-offs in World Supersport - any chance of him going up to World Supersport full-time? (Yamaha Spain had a dismal time this year, they could do with him or could his CEV team move up?)

[patnicholls]

I'll hopefully be doing the prices for next year over the Christmas break - as with last year the World Supersport entry list isn't really finalised yet but I can get things going as soon as they are...

[tha_jackal]

excellent pat! look forward to it..
you do a great job.. :up:

[mx311]

Slightly O/T - any news on Rodri's plans for next year yet? From what I'd seen of the CEV results he was winning everything and also had some good one-offs in World Supersport - any chance of him going up to World Supersport full-time? (Yamaha Spain had a dismal time this year, they could do with him or could his CEV team move up?)
Check your PM's Pat.

I look forward to the new season, last year I started well but faded, I plan on fixing that for '09. :)

[patnicholls]

I've now unstuck this thread.

With the release of the WSB and WSS lists today I should be able to have the new prices ready over the weekend, so you can get picking (I'd done most of them anyway). So a new 2009 thread will arrive shortly.