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Marco always said when someone was hurt in an accident on a track: “Hey, that’s racing. If you don’t want to get hurt, stay at home”. He died doing the thing he loved the most, riding motorcycles. Fast, fearless, almost invincible. He has left us behind way too soon So I will end with his words: “Hey, that’s racing.” Ciao Marco, Ciao Super Sic!
SHOCKING SHOTS
Marco always said when someone was hurt in an accident on a track: “Hey, that’s racing. If you don’t want to get hurt, stay at home”. He died doing the thing he loved the most, riding motorcycles. Fast, fearless, almost invincible. He has left us behind way too soon So I will end with his words: “Hey, that’s racing.” Ciao Marco, Ciao Super Sic!
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High Five
2011, last year of the 800cc MotoGP. After many years fighting to win a title that seemed impossible, Honda got it. But not only that, Honda did it in a way that seemed impossible, with only five engines for the whole season. Valentino Rossi had to use seven engines, while the rest of his rivals did it with six, as it’s indicated by the regulations. The merit is all from Casey Stoner, who is able to perform his bike without too many laps in a row.
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High Five
2011, last year of the 800cc MotoGP. After many years fighting to win a title that seemed impossible, Honda got it. But not only that, Honda did it in a way that seemed impossible, with only five engines for the whole season. Valentino Rossi had to use seven engines, while the rest of his rivals did it with six, as it’s indicated by the regulations. The merit is all from Casey Stoner, who is able to perform his bike without too many laps in a row.
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The best year for Suzuki could be the last. After the change of Alvaro Bautista to Honda, it seems that Suzuki will not continue in 2012 in MotoGP. The economic difficulties have not allowed Suzuki to develop a 1000cc MotoGP bike and its only option was to race with the 800cc. We will miss the beautiful blue MotoGP!
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The best year for Suzuki could be the last. After the change of Alvaro Bautista to Honda, it seems that Suzuki will not continue in 2012 in MotoGP. The economic difficulties have not allowed Suzuki to develop a 1000cc MotoGP bike and its only option was to race with the 800cc. We will miss the beautiful blue MotoGP!
Contents
Shocking Shots 3 Marco Simoncelli, Honda and Suzuki MotoGP 7 Casey Stoner: Harder, better,faster, stronger MotoGP 14 Super Sic, race in peace Moto2 22 Stefan Bradl vs. Marc MĂĄrquez: Round 1 125 30 Nico Terol, Johann Zarco and Maverick ViĂąales CEV 36 Spanish Championship: MotoGP School CEV 40 Spanish 2011 Champions BSB 45 Until the last yard Rich Lee Draws 50 Passion por illustration New 2012 bikes 53 Best bikes of the next season Helmet of the month 70 Jorge Lorenzo
Contents
Shocking Shots 3 Marco Simoncelli, Honda and Suzuki MotoGP 7 Casey Stoner: Harder, better,faster, stronger MotoGP 14 Super Sic, race in peace Moto2 22 Stefan Bradl vs. Marc MĂĄrquez: Round 1 125 30 Nico Terol, Johann Zarco and Maverick ViĂąales CEV 36 Spanish Championship: MotoGP School CEV 40 Spanish 2011 Champions BSB 45 Until the last yard Rich Lee Draws 50 Passion por illustration New 2012 bikes 53 Best bikes of the next season Helmet of the month 70 Jorge Lorenzo
MOTOGP
On October 16, Casey Stoner won the MotoGP title in the World Championship. He did it in his home Grand Prix and the day of his birthday, a perfect day. But Casey will have in 2012 a new challenge, perhaps the most import, as Casey Stoner will be a father next year Text by RTM 路 Photos: Teams Media Services
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On October 16, Casey Stoner won the MotoGP title in the World Championship. He did it in his home Grand Prix and the day of his birthday, a perfect day. But Casey will have in 2012 a new challenge, perhaps the most import, as Casey Stoner will be a father next year Text by RTM 路 Photos: Teams Media Services
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Casey Stoner’s Heroes
Mr. and Mrs. Stoner
Casey Stoner is already a legend in his country, but, like any rider, he has his own idols. These are his heroes:
Despite their youth, Adriana and Casey are married since 2007. They are one of the best-known couples of the Paddock and it is hard to remember the Australian rider without his wife next to him. This year, both gave the news that they will be parents soon, a new challenge for the Australian couple that will soon have a new excellent Grand Prix at home.
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Casey Stoner, the young Australian rider, has won his second MotoGP title. Adriana, his wife, is expecting a baby and both are living a dream. The life is smiling to them. But to get this far, Casey has had to do a way of effort and difficulty. Stoner was born in a family farm who loved both the field and motor sports. The little Casey showed soon his skills to ride motorcycles and, before moving to Europe, he got all the titles he could. In his final season in Australia he won almost every race he competed, winning 32 of the 35 races where he participated, and getting
Mick Doohan Wayne Gardner Kevin Schwantz Wayne Rainey Valentino Rossi Giacomo Agostini Barry Sheene Kenny Roberts
the championship of all the categories in which he participated. In those days, from nine to fourteen years, Stoner achieved 41 titles of dirt track and long track, and 70 regional championships, enough to set his goals in Europe.
European Racing His family did not have large amounts of money, so they had to make great efforts to compete in Europe and for a long time, Casey and his parents were living in the same motorhome in which they traveled to the races of the Spanish Championship and the British Championship.
In 2000, Stoner participated in the 125 cc British Championship and also tried his luck in the Championship of Spain, competing in the last two races of the season, close to get a podium. In 2001, besides participating in the British and Spanish championships (completing both), he participated in two World 125 c.c. tests, getting to score in his favorite circuit, Phillip Island. That year, Casey competed in 22 races and managed to be runner-up in both championships: the British and the Spanish one. And all this time living in a motorhome.
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Casey Stoner’s Heroes
Mr. and Mrs. Stoner
Casey Stoner is already a legend in his country, but, like any rider, he has his own idols. These are his heroes:
Despite their youth, Adriana and Casey are married since 2007. They are one of the best-known couples of the Paddock and it is hard to remember the Australian rider without his wife next to him. This year, both gave the news that they will be parents soon, a new challenge for the Australian couple that will soon have a new excellent Grand Prix at home.
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Casey Stoner, the young Australian rider, has won his second MotoGP title. Adriana, his wife, is expecting a baby and both are living a dream. The life is smiling to them. But to get this far, Casey has had to do a way of effort and difficulty. Stoner was born in a family farm who loved both the field and motor sports. The little Casey showed soon his skills to ride motorcycles and, before moving to Europe, he got all the titles he could. In his final season in Australia he won almost every race he competed, winning 32 of the 35 races where he participated, and getting
Mick Doohan Wayne Gardner Kevin Schwantz Wayne Rainey Valentino Rossi Giacomo Agostini Barry Sheene Kenny Roberts
the championship of all the categories in which he participated. In those days, from nine to fourteen years, Stoner achieved 41 titles of dirt track and long track, and 70 regional championships, enough to set his goals in Europe.
European Racing His family did not have large amounts of money, so they had to make great efforts to compete in Europe and for a long time, Casey and his parents were living in the same motorhome in which they traveled to the races of the Spanish Championship and the British Championship.
In 2000, Stoner participated in the 125 cc British Championship and also tried his luck in the Championship of Spain, competing in the last two races of the season, close to get a podium. In 2001, besides participating in the British and Spanish championships (completing both), he participated in two World 125 c.c. tests, getting to score in his favorite circuit, Phillip Island. That year, Casey competed in 22 races and managed to be runner-up in both championships: the British and the Spanish one. And all this time living in a motorhome.
MOTOGP Valentino and the Stoner’s Ducati Many people wonder why Valentino Rossi has not been able to make the Ducati Desmosedici works well, the same bike that Casey Stoner managed 9 podiums and three victories with in 2010. The answer is simple. Stoner has a way of driving that only he can do and not even Valentino has been able to repeat. So much so that Rossi has focused this year to work on the bike that he will ride in 2012, as he has been unable to do it well with this bike. The key is how Stoner gets to make the motorbike skid. He uses the rear brake in a special way to control at all times how the rear wheel slide. He is even able to do it with the two wheels without falling! Next year everything will change a lot. 1000cc engines will return and all the GP bikes will be new. Valentino will have a new opportunity and can demonstrate the ability to ride a Ducati fast, something that, today, only Casey has got.
World Championship His definitive arrival at the World Championship was in 2002. The LCR team gave him the opportunity to compete with a 250cc Aprilia, and in his first season he alternated good results with sharp falls. Seeing him in the top ten of each race was as common as seeing him falling down. In 2003 and 2004 moved down to the 125cc category and, although he continued falling too often, he achieved his first podium and his first win in a Grand Prix. In 2005 he returned to the 250cc category, where he fought for the title until almost the last race. His
greatest rival was Dani Pedrosa, a rider who maintains a hard rivalry since then.
MotoGP In 2006, both Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner moved up to the MotoGP World Championship. Pedrosa, who had got two World tittles in 250, was one of the references. Everyone was looking at the Spanish rider but Casey Stoner showed that, with a non official Honda, he was as strong as him. He got a pole position in his second race and got a podium in the third Grand Prix of the year (Turkey, 2nd place).
But one more time, he had too many falls that affected to his season and he finished at 8th place, which does not show his quality as a rider. In 2007 Ducati wanted Nicky Hayden as official rider, but negotiations did not come to fruition. At that time most of the riders had already signed their contracts and Ducati opted for Casey Stoner, as a last option. A decision that made Ducati happy forever.
Stoner, 2007 World Champion The merger of Ducati and Stoner started to work since the first race, in which they got the first position in
MOTOGP Valentino and the Stoner’s Ducati Many people wonder why Valentino Rossi has not been able to make the Ducati Desmosedici works well, the same bike that Casey Stoner managed 9 podiums and three victories with in 2010. The answer is simple. Stoner has a way of driving that only he can do and not even Valentino has been able to repeat. So much so that Rossi has focused this year to work on the bike that he will ride in 2012, as he has been unable to do it well with this bike. The key is how Stoner gets to make the motorbike skid. He uses the rear brake in a special way to control at all times how the rear wheel slide. He is even able to do it with the two wheels without falling! Next year everything will change a lot. 1000cc engines will return and all the GP bikes will be new. Valentino will have a new opportunity and can demonstrate the ability to ride a Ducati fast, something that, today, only Casey has got.
World Championship His definitive arrival at the World Championship was in 2002. The LCR team gave him the opportunity to compete with a 250cc Aprilia, and in his first season he alternated good results with sharp falls. Seeing him in the top ten of each race was as common as seeing him falling down. In 2003 and 2004 moved down to the 125cc category and, although he continued falling too often, he achieved his first podium and his first win in a Grand Prix. In 2005 he returned to the 250cc category, where he fought for the title until almost the last race. His
greatest rival was Dani Pedrosa, a rider who maintains a hard rivalry since then.
MotoGP In 2006, both Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner moved up to the MotoGP World Championship. Pedrosa, who had got two World tittles in 250, was one of the references. Everyone was looking at the Spanish rider but Casey Stoner showed that, with a non official Honda, he was as strong as him. He got a pole position in his second race and got a podium in the third Grand Prix of the year (Turkey, 2nd place).
But one more time, he had too many falls that affected to his season and he finished at 8th place, which does not show his quality as a rider. In 2007 Ducati wanted Nicky Hayden as official rider, but negotiations did not come to fruition. At that time most of the riders had already signed their contracts and Ducati opted for Casey Stoner, as a last option. A decision that made Ducati happy forever.
Stoner, 2007 World Champion The merger of Ducati and Stoner started to work since the first race, in which they got the first position in
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Jorge Lorenzo The hardest enemy
Jorge Lorenzo was the principal rival of Casey Stoner in 2011. Until the last Grand Prix of Australia, Jorge was the MotoGP World Champion and this year his goal was to be champion again. But from the beginning of the championship, the Yamaha of Jorge was one step behind the Honda, and although he has been the hardest rival for Casey Stoner, the three victories of Jorge this season are far from the 10 achieved by the Australian rider.
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Stoner 350p. Lorenzo 260p. 2011 RACES
the Qatar GP. A total of 10 victories, 14 podiums, 5 pole positions and 367 points were the numbers os that year, in which both Ducati and Stoner won their first title in MotoGP. Casey spent three more years with Ducati. During this time, only he could ride the Ducati Desmosedici at the highest level, and his mates were unable to match the results of the Australian rider. The last stage of Ducati was in 2011. It was clear that Honda wanted to have
the Australian rider in its team, and that is why Honda hired Livio Suppo in 2009, MotoGP Project Manager, who would guarantee Casey Stoner riding for the Japanese company two years later. With this decision they were looking for more ways to win the MotoGP World Championship, and to prevent Honda passing the 800cc MotoGP time without winning a single title. Since the very first moment in which Casey started to ride the Honda RC 212V, in November 2010, we learned that Casey
was going to be the rider to beat this season. Race after race, the Australian rider confirmed that he was the fastest and, with that bike, he was almost unbeatable. Only Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo have achieved to face him, but for one or other reason, Stoner has got being the leader. None of the first class riders were able to prevent the win of Casey as the the new MotoGP World Champion, on his birthday and in his home Grand Prix.
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Jorge Lorenzo The hardest enemy
Jorge Lorenzo was the principal rival of Casey Stoner in 2011. Until the last Grand Prix of Australia, Jorge was the MotoGP World Champion and this year his goal was to be champion again. But from the beginning of the championship, the Yamaha of Jorge was one step behind the Honda, and although he has been the hardest rival for Casey Stoner, the three victories of Jorge this season are far from the 10 achieved by the Australian rider.
POINTS
Stoner 350p. Lorenzo 260p. 2011 RACES
the Qatar GP. A total of 10 victories, 14 podiums, 5 pole positions and 367 points were the numbers os that year, in which both Ducati and Stoner won their first title in MotoGP. Casey spent three more years with Ducati. During this time, only he could ride the Ducati Desmosedici at the highest level, and his mates were unable to match the results of the Australian rider. The last stage of Ducati was in 2011. It was clear that Honda wanted to have
the Australian rider in its team, and that is why Honda hired Livio Suppo in 2009, MotoGP Project Manager, who would guarantee Casey Stoner riding for the Japanese company two years later. With this decision they were looking for more ways to win the MotoGP World Championship, and to prevent Honda passing the 800cc MotoGP time without winning a single title. Since the very first moment in which Casey started to ride the Honda RC 212V, in November 2010, we learned that Casey
was going to be the rider to beat this season. Race after race, the Australian rider confirmed that he was the fastest and, with that bike, he was almost unbeatable. Only Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo have achieved to face him, but for one or other reason, Stoner has got being the leader. None of the first class riders were able to prevent the win of Casey as the the new MotoGP World Champion, on his birthday and in his home Grand Prix.
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Stoner & Phillip Island In the last five years Casey Stoner has dominated all the laps but one in all the races, when in 2008 Dani Pedrosa got to cross the finish lane before Casey in the first lap. Stoner has dominated in Phillip Island the 99.26% of the time, in 134 of 135 laps. The Grand Prix of Australia is, since 2007, a race to 27 laps, the number of Casey.
in Phillip Island and was the winner of the GP of Australia. 2008 - Practice: 1st. Race: 1st He gets his 5th win of the season, the same day when Ducati gets its GP number 100 in MotoGP 2009 - Practice: 1st. Race: 1st In 2009 Casey was sick and could not participate in three races. But in the Grand Prix of his country, he showed he was fully recovered.
2006 - Practice: 6th. Race: 8th His first year in MotoGP was the only one when Casey could not win his rivals. Since 2007, the GP of Australia would be his.
2010 - Practice: 1st. Race: 1st He got the pole position on his birthday and won his fourth win in a row at Phillip Island.
2007-Practice: 1st Race: 1st First year with Ducati. Casey won the title in the previous GP, but he did not get relaxed
2011 - Practice: 1st. Race: 1st The day of his birthday he got the victory and his second MotoGP title on home GP.
Casey’s Career
YEAR CHAMP. CLASS RACES BRAND POINTS POS. 2011 WGP MotoGP 16 Honda 325 1 2010 WGP MotoGP 18 Ducati 225 4 2009 WGP MotoGP 13 Ducati 220 4 2008 WGP MotoGP 18 Ducati 280 2 2007 WGP MotoGP 18 Ducati 367 1 2006 WGP MotoGP 16 Honda 119 8 2005 WGP 250cc 16 Aprilia 254 2 2004 WGP 125cc 14 KTM 145 5 2003 WGP 125cc 14 Aprilia 125 8 2002 WGP 250cc 15 Aprilia 68 12 2001 WGP 125cc 2 Honda 4 29 2001 CEV 125cc 7 Honda 112 2 2001 BSB 125cc 13 Honda 175 2 2000 CEV 125cc 2 Honda 11 23 2000 BSB 125cc 13 Honda 60 12
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Stoner & Phillip Island In the last five years Casey Stoner has dominated all the laps but one in all the races, when in 2008 Dani Pedrosa got to cross the finish lane before Casey in the first lap. Stoner has dominated in Phillip Island the 99.26% of the time, in 134 of 135 laps. The Grand Prix of Australia is, since 2007, a race to 27 laps, the number of Casey.
in Phillip Island and was the winner of the GP of Australia. 2008 - Practice: 1st. Race: 1st He gets his 5th win of the season, the same day when Ducati gets its GP number 100 in MotoGP 2009 - Practice: 1st. Race: 1st In 2009 Casey was sick and could not participate in three races. But in the Grand Prix of his country, he showed he was fully recovered.
2006 - Practice: 6th. Race: 8th His first year in MotoGP was the only one when Casey could not win his rivals. Since 2007, the GP of Australia would be his.
2010 - Practice: 1st. Race: 1st He got the pole position on his birthday and won his fourth win in a row at Phillip Island.
2007-Practice: 1st Race: 1st First year with Ducati. Casey won the title in the previous GP, but he did not get relaxed
2011 - Practice: 1st. Race: 1st The day of his birthday he got the victory and his second MotoGP title on home GP.
Casey’s Career
YEAR CHAMP. CLASS RACES BRAND POINTS POS. 2011 WGP MotoGP 16 Honda 325 1 2010 WGP MotoGP 18 Ducati 225 4 2009 WGP MotoGP 13 Ducati 220 4 2008 WGP MotoGP 18 Ducati 280 2 2007 WGP MotoGP 18 Ducati 367 1 2006 WGP MotoGP 16 Honda 119 8 2005 WGP 250cc 16 Aprilia 254 2 2004 WGP 125cc 14 KTM 145 5 2003 WGP 125cc 14 Aprilia 125 8 2002 WGP 250cc 15 Aprilia 68 12 2001 WGP 125cc 2 Honda 4 29 2001 CEV 125cc 7 Honda 112 2 2001 BSB 125cc 13 Honda 175 2 2000 CEV 125cc 2 Honda 11 23 2000 BSB 125cc 13 Honda 60 12
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Essential Links Laguna Seca battle. A compilation of the best moments from the superb fight for victory between Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Laguna Seca on 20th July 2008. Repsol Honda Team The Repsol Honda MotoGP Team website in which you can find lots of interesting info. Casey Stoner’s profile The best site to know the australian profile is the MotoGP web page. All the insights about Casey Stoner in his World Championship years.. Casey Stoner official page Not the best FB page for a World Champion MotoGP rider, but is the official one. Casey, you must to take care of social media!! Repsol Honda Team page The Repsol Honda Media Service work under the BoxRepsol nickname. They’re a group of great proffesionals working on Repsol interests. High speed MotoGP cornering at 1000fps MotoGP world champion, Casey Stoner, breaks down the technique needed for cornering a MotoGP bike while at incredibly fast speeds...all caught in super slow motion.
Repsol Honda Twitter profile The best way to be updated of the Team Repsol news
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Essential Links Laguna Seca battle. A compilation of the best moments from the superb fight for victory between Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Laguna Seca on 20th July 2008. Repsol Honda Team The Repsol Honda MotoGP Team website in which you can find lots of interesting info. Casey Stoner’s profile The best site to know the australian profile is the MotoGP web page. All the insights about Casey Stoner in his World Championship years.. Casey Stoner official page Not the best FB page for a World Champion MotoGP rider, but is the official one. Casey, you must to take care of social media!! Repsol Honda Team page The Repsol Honda Media Service work under the BoxRepsol nickname. They’re a group of great proffesionals working on Repsol interests. High speed MotoGP cornering at 1000fps MotoGP world champion, Casey Stoner, breaks down the technique needed for cornering a MotoGP bike while at incredibly fast speeds...all caught in super slow motion.
Repsol Honda Twitter profile The best way to be updated of the Team Repsol news
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC
“I’m not afraid to ride a motorcycle. What scares me are the horror movies that my girlfriend likes so much”. Marco Simoncelli Marco Simoncelli has left us. A terrible accident took him away, one of the most charismatic MotoGP riders. The second issue of RIDE THROUGH MAGAZINE could not be published without giving our own goodbye. Our readers have helped us and here is our small tribute. Rest in peace Marco, we will always miss you. Text by RTM · Photos: David Clares
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC
“I’m not afraid to ride a motorcycle. What scares me are the horror movies that my girlfriend likes so much”. Marco Simoncelli Marco Simoncelli has left us. A terrible accident took him away, one of the most charismatic MotoGP riders. The second issue of RIDE THROUGH MAGAZINE could not be published without giving our own goodbye. Our readers have helped us and here is our small tribute. Rest in peace Marco, we will always miss you. Text by RTM · Photos: David Clares
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC
Family & Friends Paolo Simoncelli (father): “It is wonderful to see the affection of the people, Marco was a special person and maybe the people realized how he was, honest, pure, a warrior, perhaps he died for this. I loved him and he loved me. Before each race we always hugged each other and we did it this time too. They say God calls the best to heaven, so he must be one of them”. Rossella Simoncelli (mother): “We will miss him, but we have to keep him alive. I have always been a lucky mother thanks to what we have been able to give to Marco and Martina. He will always remain with me.” Kate Fretti (girlfriend): “Marco was a perfect man and perfect people cannot live with the rest of mortals. He had told me we would be together forever and he was wrong. I am very young and I have too much time until I can meet with him again. I will never forget him”. Valentino Rossi (friend): “Sic was for me as a younger brother. Very strong on the track and very sweet in normal life. I will miss him a lot. I remember it as well, Misano 2011, big fight”. Fausto Gresini (Team Manager): “The best tribute that we can do to Marco is keep running and our riders fight to get the best results. It is what he had wanted and that is what we are going to do”.
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC
Family & Friends Paolo Simoncelli (father): “It is wonderful to see the affection of the people, Marco was a special person and maybe the people realized how he was, honest, pure, a warrior, perhaps he died for this. I loved him and he loved me. Before each race we always hugged each other and we did it this time too. They say God calls the best to heaven, so he must be one of them”. Rossella Simoncelli (mother): “We will miss him, but we have to keep him alive. I have always been a lucky mother thanks to what we have been able to give to Marco and Martina. He will always remain with me.” Kate Fretti (girlfriend): “Marco was a perfect man and perfect people cannot live with the rest of mortals. He had told me we would be together forever and he was wrong. I am very young and I have too much time until I can meet with him again. I will never forget him”. Valentino Rossi (friend): “Sic was for me as a younger brother. Very strong on the track and very sweet in normal life. I will miss him a lot. I remember it as well, Misano 2011, big fight”. Fausto Gresini (Team Manager): “The best tribute that we can do to Marco is keep running and our riders fight to get the best results. It is what he had wanted and that is what we are going to do”.
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC Carlo Pernat (Manager): “In 2007 you were a Valentino photocopy in everything. Your face always radiant, spontaneous, natural sympathy and eager to reach the top. Now you were about to get your dream in MotoGP but we had not anticipated this damned fate. Ciao Marco, win up there for us”. Andrea Dovizioso (Rider): “We have been racing together since we were kids and I always see him riding at his best. He had many falls but never anything serious, he seemed invincible. I will have the 58 in my chest, near my heart”. Loris Capirossi (Rider): “Simoncelli’s accident gave me a deep sadness. Now I’m happy to have been able to show his number, 58, instead of 65 in my last race. In any way, Marco has raced the last race with me”. Michele Pirro (Rider): “Marco was with me in the last race of the year. He helped me to achieve the pole and victory, something I will never forget. During the race I asked him for not leaving me alone and he accompanied me until the end. I think it was a good idea to compete in Valencia and dedicate him everything. The races were his life, so it was the best way to pay a tribute and remember him”. Claudio Costa (Doctor): “He can become exactly what you have always dreamed of. Become one of you in your heart. And so we celebrate this great victory. The victory over death of Marco Simoncelli”.
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC Carlo Pernat (Manager): “In 2007 you were a Valentino photocopy in everything. Your face always radiant, spontaneous, natural sympathy and eager to reach the top. Now you were about to get your dream in MotoGP but we had not anticipated this damned fate. Ciao Marco, win up there for us”. Andrea Dovizioso (Rider): “We have been racing together since we were kids and I always see him riding at his best. He had many falls but never anything serious, he seemed invincible. I will have the 58 in my chest, near my heart”. Loris Capirossi (Rider): “Simoncelli’s accident gave me a deep sadness. Now I’m happy to have been able to show his number, 58, instead of 65 in my last race. In any way, Marco has raced the last race with me”. Michele Pirro (Rider): “Marco was with me in the last race of the year. He helped me to achieve the pole and victory, something I will never forget. During the race I asked him for not leaving me alone and he accompanied me until the end. I think it was a good idea to compete in Valencia and dedicate him everything. The races were his life, so it was the best way to pay a tribute and remember him”. Claudio Costa (Doctor): “He can become exactly what you have always dreamed of. Become one of you in your heart. And so we celebrate this great victory. The victory over death of Marco Simoncelli”.
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC Colin Edwards (Rider): “It is really sad to see the death of a friend, not only for me but for all who are united to the MotoGP series. My last words for Marco are these: Have a good trip Marco, I will miss you”. Shuhei Nakamoto (HRC Manager): “Marco was a good guy and a very talented rider. I would have liked to celebrate with him his first MotoGP win, but now I just want to say: Thanks Marco for everything you have given me”. Jorge Lorenzo (Rider): “Simoncelli’s death has changed me. Sometimes you cannot understand someone, even do not have a good relationship with him, but you have to try to find a solution to the problems through dialogue. Marco and I didn’t do it in that way and now I regret it. It is the last lesson Super Sic taught me”.
Staff David Clares (RTM Editor): “It has been a real privilege for me to capture Sic in so many tracks. He had a very special riding style and my camera was always ready to capture him. I will keep many of these photos as a beautiful memory of Marco. He was a very special person who always will be missed”.
its riding and for his personality. Rest in pace Marco”.
Twitter were filled with messages for Marco and we saw that the whole world loved him and he always will be David Robledo (Contents Editor): “):” I could not believe reminded”. it. For several days I fell into a deep sadness until I realized that Marco Simoncelli had achieved in 24 years Jose Benavente (Contributor): “Next year there will be what many others do not achieve in all over his life. many changes in MotoGP with the new 1000cc bikes Super Sic was a great guy and we have to remind him in and the CRT’s. It is possible that these changes make Iván Moreno (RTM MotoGP Editor): “I had finished my this way”. the championship a little more spectacular, but Super second race in the Moto2 class just minutes before his Sic will be always missed. He will be sorely missed, but I accident and that day everything turned from a dream Miguel A. Moreno (Social Media): “The whole world prefer to remember all the good things he did in life and into a nightmare. He was a great rider who stood out for convulsed with the news of Simoncelli. Facebook and what we could learn from him. Grande Marco!!”.
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC Colin Edwards (Rider): “It is really sad to see the death of a friend, not only for me but for all who are united to the MotoGP series. My last words for Marco are these: Have a good trip Marco, I will miss you”. Shuhei Nakamoto (HRC Manager): “Marco was a good guy and a very talented rider. I would have liked to celebrate with him his first MotoGP win, but now I just want to say: Thanks Marco for everything you have given me”. Jorge Lorenzo (Rider): “Simoncelli’s death has changed me. Sometimes you cannot understand someone, even do not have a good relationship with him, but you have to try to find a solution to the problems through dialogue. Marco and I didn’t do it in that way and now I regret it. It is the last lesson Super Sic taught me”.
Staff David Clares (RTM Editor): “It has been a real privilege for me to capture Sic in so many tracks. He had a very special riding style and my camera was always ready to capture him. I will keep many of these photos as a beautiful memory of Marco. He was a very special person who always will be missed”.
its riding and for his personality. Rest in pace Marco”.
Twitter were filled with messages for Marco and we saw that the whole world loved him and he always will be David Robledo (Contents Editor): “):” I could not believe reminded”. it. For several days I fell into a deep sadness until I realized that Marco Simoncelli had achieved in 24 years Jose Benavente (Contributor): “Next year there will be what many others do not achieve in all over his life. many changes in MotoGP with the new 1000cc bikes Super Sic was a great guy and we have to remind him in and the CRT’s. It is possible that these changes make Iván Moreno (RTM MotoGP Editor): “I had finished my this way”. the championship a little more spectacular, but Super second race in the Moto2 class just minutes before his Sic will be always missed. He will be sorely missed, but I accident and that day everything turned from a dream Miguel A. Moreno (Social Media): “The whole world prefer to remember all the good things he did in life and into a nightmare. He was a great rider who stood out for convulsed with the news of Simoncelli. Facebook and what we could learn from him. Grande Marco!!”.
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC
Readers(some of them) Cy Sarion: I’m gonna miss this young man and his hairstyle and his funny english. Rest in peace Marco Simoncille Ruuby Nesa: Bye Sic !! I’m going to miss you.. Race in Peace... Wawan Wechrmact: He has shown us how to be a champion, though death stops his race. Still he is a champion in my heart. Rest in peace Marco. Lee Nadzlee: Rest in peace super sic #58. Warrior of all italians. A.m. Desnandarsyah: Super Sic, adalah the young Rossi... yang mana dia (Marco) dengan gaya sangat mirip Rossi, aku sempat berpikir pertama kali melihat dia di lintasan... apakah dia adik kandung Valentino rossi,ternyata bukan... tapi aku tidak mempermasalahkan itu, karena aku
suka dia apalagi dia bersahabat dengan rossi... aku adalah pengemar berat valentino rossi... aku turut berduka cita... Selamat jalan the young Rossi... Selamat jalan Super Sic... Soelistarie Chopliez Sudjiyanto: Here a few reason why i love him: high minded, high enthusiasm for all things, honest, humorous, always faced life with a smile and actually there are many things you can’t express and all that is inspiring. Thanks Marco, u’ll always in my heart. “Selamat jalan Bro... semoga Tuhan berkenan menerimamu disisiNya... terimakasih atas semua yang telah kau tunjukkan padaku...semua itu sangat menyenangkan... Kau akan selalu di hatiku” Adepzz Shine: Great Rider!!! He was going 2 b the future MotoGP Champion. R.I.P SUPER SIC.
Adam Hamty: Super Sic the god loves you more, so he calls you earlier. Rest in peace. Mohammed Nik Faisullah Reed: There will be more Lorenzo, Pedrossa, Dovizioso or even Stoner but there won’t be anyone else like you Marco. You will be in our heart, in Malaysian heart. You are the reason why we still watch MotoGP, because there was something to watch from you. Whenever we have MotoGP in Malaysia it will remind us of you and we will remember you forever. You were always special to us. Rest in peace Marco Simoncelli, Super Sic. Will always love you. Ciao Marco! Tito Darmawan Simbolon: Addio Marco Simoncelli. Addio Marco Simoncelli. Addio Marco Simoncelli. Addio Marco Simoncelli...
Nathan Wells: I love his aggressive riding, his hair and his attitude when he said to Lorenzo in the press room “well arrest me then”, very funny but I’m going to miss the future world champion. Ricardo Huijsmans: We’re gonna miss the most amazing rider in the MotoGP. There are no words to describe Marco Simoncelli 4 ever in our memories ciao Marco. Rock Bin Kapak: So sad... Hope God bless him Abdulrahman Al Malki: Marco loved the game to death. R.I.P Jerry Vernazza: To the 58 from 410. Always smiling and never too busy for his fans, not to mention his amazing talent... Marco Simoncelli will be very missed......
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC
Readers(some of them) Cy Sarion: I’m gonna miss this young man and his hairstyle and his funny english. Rest in peace Marco Simoncille Ruuby Nesa: Bye Sic !! I’m going to miss you.. Race in Peace... Wawan Wechrmact: He has shown us how to be a champion, though death stops his race. Still he is a champion in my heart. Rest in peace Marco. Lee Nadzlee: Rest in peace super sic #58. Warrior of all italians. A.m. Desnandarsyah: Super Sic, adalah the young Rossi... yang mana dia (Marco) dengan gaya sangat mirip Rossi, aku sempat berpikir pertama kali melihat dia di lintasan... apakah dia adik kandung Valentino rossi,ternyata bukan... tapi aku tidak mempermasalahkan itu, karena aku
suka dia apalagi dia bersahabat dengan rossi... aku adalah pengemar berat valentino rossi... aku turut berduka cita... Selamat jalan the young Rossi... Selamat jalan Super Sic... Soelistarie Chopliez Sudjiyanto: Here a few reason why i love him: high minded, high enthusiasm for all things, honest, humorous, always faced life with a smile and actually there are many things you can’t express and all that is inspiring. Thanks Marco, u’ll always in my heart. “Selamat jalan Bro... semoga Tuhan berkenan menerimamu disisiNya... terimakasih atas semua yang telah kau tunjukkan padaku...semua itu sangat menyenangkan... Kau akan selalu di hatiku” Adepzz Shine: Great Rider!!! He was going 2 b the future MotoGP Champion. R.I.P SUPER SIC.
Adam Hamty: Super Sic the god loves you more, so he calls you earlier. Rest in peace. Mohammed Nik Faisullah Reed: There will be more Lorenzo, Pedrossa, Dovizioso or even Stoner but there won’t be anyone else like you Marco. You will be in our heart, in Malaysian heart. You are the reason why we still watch MotoGP, because there was something to watch from you. Whenever we have MotoGP in Malaysia it will remind us of you and we will remember you forever. You were always special to us. Rest in peace Marco Simoncelli, Super Sic. Will always love you. Ciao Marco! Tito Darmawan Simbolon: Addio Marco Simoncelli. Addio Marco Simoncelli. Addio Marco Simoncelli. Addio Marco Simoncelli...
Nathan Wells: I love his aggressive riding, his hair and his attitude when he said to Lorenzo in the press room “well arrest me then”, very funny but I’m going to miss the future world champion. Ricardo Huijsmans: We’re gonna miss the most amazing rider in the MotoGP. There are no words to describe Marco Simoncelli 4 ever in our memories ciao Marco. Rock Bin Kapak: So sad... Hope God bless him Abdulrahman Al Malki: Marco loved the game to death. R.I.P Jerry Vernazza: To the 58 from 410. Always smiling and never too busy for his fans, not to mention his amazing talent... Marco Simoncelli will be very missed......
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC Agus Rs: He was a true fighter on the track.
Arief Al-Ghifary: Goodbye Marco, you are the best rider in my life.
Adhie Rossifumi: Dia adalah entertainment balap yang menyuguhkan aksi aksi brilian melalui overtakingnya.... He is the next Valentino Rossi
Eddie Westgarth: A rising star in Moto Gp, will be sadly missed
Putra Alive Rachman: Karena prestasi butuh totalitas. Better die trying than do nothing.
Rio Ratcliffe: Our wholehearted condolence to the bereaved family of the late SIC. May your rest in peace!
Rhenol Jerish V. Vargas: He’s a rider in spirit... Napoleon Lolo: Ciao Marco Simoncelli, rest in peace. We Love you! 58 Lee O’Brien: Top young rider with a lot to give. RIP Simo Jeffrey Cheong: 58 forever Wina Arso: Good bye Super Sic. Race in peace Bryan Abram: I love him because he raced with all that he had in him, he raced with his heart, and did it no matter what!!!!! R.I.P. Super Sic #58!!!!!! Dean Buckland: What a great crazy wild rider u was always going for the amazing overtaking monovers always putting smiles on people faces u will always be known as Super Sic u will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Rip Simoncelli Alin Amat: Selamat jalan Super Sic
Diah Minoel: We miss you Simon... :(
Dhansel Sianturi: I hope Marco Simoncelli. Quietly on the side of the Almighty God. Antecedent family may leave mettlesome menhadapin y. And pa fans let us pray for the deceased to live quietly in nature there Ichun Beceng Hanammichi: Turut berduka cita... buat Simoncelli name you forever my life me.....???????? Alfredo Dominguez: Goodbye Super Sic!!! Clare Blake Was Freeman: R.I.P Marco you gave us so much excitement you were a pleasure to watch, will miss you and never forget you, it won’t be the same without you :-( Jury Finotti: Ciao Marco grande campione ci mancherai sempre tantissimo per la tua semplicità di ragazzo ed il tuo essere sempre cosi’ solare tvb ci troveremo un giorno un ABBRACCIO ENORME A Tè E A TUTTA LA TUA FAMIGLIA CIAO FRATELLO.........
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC Agus Rs: He was a true fighter on the track.
Arief Al-Ghifary: Goodbye Marco, you are the best rider in my life.
Adhie Rossifumi: Dia adalah entertainment balap yang menyuguhkan aksi aksi brilian melalui overtakingnya.... He is the next Valentino Rossi
Eddie Westgarth: A rising star in Moto Gp, will be sadly missed
Putra Alive Rachman: Karena prestasi butuh totalitas. Better die trying than do nothing.
Rio Ratcliffe: Our wholehearted condolence to the bereaved family of the late SIC. May your rest in peace!
Rhenol Jerish V. Vargas: He’s a rider in spirit... Napoleon Lolo: Ciao Marco Simoncelli, rest in peace. We Love you! 58 Lee O’Brien: Top young rider with a lot to give. RIP Simo Jeffrey Cheong: 58 forever Wina Arso: Good bye Super Sic. Race in peace Bryan Abram: I love him because he raced with all that he had in him, he raced with his heart, and did it no matter what!!!!! R.I.P. Super Sic #58!!!!!! Dean Buckland: What a great crazy wild rider u was always going for the amazing overtaking monovers always putting smiles on people faces u will always be known as Super Sic u will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Rip Simoncelli Alin Amat: Selamat jalan Super Sic
Diah Minoel: We miss you Simon... :(
Dhansel Sianturi: I hope Marco Simoncelli. Quietly on the side of the Almighty God. Antecedent family may leave mettlesome menhadapin y. And pa fans let us pray for the deceased to live quietly in nature there Ichun Beceng Hanammichi: Turut berduka cita... buat Simoncelli name you forever my life me.....???????? Alfredo Dominguez: Goodbye Super Sic!!! Clare Blake Was Freeman: R.I.P Marco you gave us so much excitement you were a pleasure to watch, will miss you and never forget you, it won’t be the same without you :-( Jury Finotti: Ciao Marco grande campione ci mancherai sempre tantissimo per la tua semplicità di ragazzo ed il tuo essere sempre cosi’ solare tvb ci troveremo un giorno un ABBRACCIO ENORME A Tè E A TUTTA LA TUA FAMIGLIA CIAO FRATELLO.........
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC
Essential Links Essential Links
Offcial Team Gresini’s web page The official web site of the Fausto Gresini’s team. A page with lots of pictures and info about Super Sic. 58 Fotografías para Marco David Clares, RTM Editor, made his particular Tribute to Super Sic.
Marco Simoncelli (Facebook) His offcial facebook site is still working. Kate, Marco’s girlfriend, made the promise to keep the site updated and she is doing it. Thanks Kate! Ride Through Magazine (Facebook) Our facebook page received hundreds of messages from people around the world, you can find some of them here. Thanks to help us doing this special tribute!
Death is nothing Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that, we still are. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect. Without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you. For an interval. Somewhere. Very near. Just around the corner. All is well. Henry Scott Holland
C I A O *This is part of the Kate Fretti’s letter written at Marco Simoncelli’s web page>> Marco Simoncelli (1987 - 2011)
58 MESSAGES FOR SUPER SIC
Essential Links Essential Links
Offcial Team Gresini’s web page The official web site of the Fausto Gresini’s team. A page with lots of pictures and info about Super Sic. 58 Fotografías para Marco David Clares, RTM Editor, made his particular Tribute to Super Sic.
Marco Simoncelli (Facebook) His offcial facebook site is still working. Kate, Marco’s girlfriend, made the promise to keep the site updated and she is doing it. Thanks Kate! Ride Through Magazine (Facebook) Our facebook page received hundreds of messages from people around the world, you can find some of them here. Thanks to help us doing this special tribute!
Death is nothing Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that, we still are. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect. Without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you. For an interval. Somewhere. Very near. Just around the corner. All is well. Henry Scott Holland
C I A O *This is part of the Kate Fretti’s letter written at Marco Simoncelli’s web page>> Marco Simoncelli (1987 - 2011)
MOTO2
Round 1: Moto2 Despite having more than 31 riders able to score points over the season, the Moto2 class has been the scene of a great fight for the Moto2 title between just two of them: Stefan Bradl and Marc Mรกrquez. A duel which has offered spectacular races throughout the season and has kept the excitement until the end. Text: I. Robledo/RTM - Photos: D. Clares / Team Media
MOTO2
Round 1: Moto2 Despite having more than 31 riders able to score points over the season, the Moto2 class has been the scene of a great fight for the Moto2 title between just two of them: Stefan Bradl and Marc Mรกrquez. A duel which has offered spectacular races throughout the season and has kept the excitement until the end. Text: I. Robledo/RTM - Photos: D. Clares / Team Media
MOTO2
Bradl’s Bradl’s 2011 season 2011 seaso The season started in the best way possible for the rider of Augsburg, who got the victory in the Grand Prix of Qatar after being the best in almost all the sessions. After Qatar, it was the turn of Jerez GP where the rain prevented him achieve another podium. Someone though that the Stefan’s domain had been just an illusion but after the Spanish Grand Prix, the Viessmann Kiefer Racing rider got again the pole position and the victory in Portugal. Since that moment, the Kalex number 65 did not get off the podium in the following three GP, reaching a second place and two resounding victories. At such times, Bradl seemed to have a stranglehold and no one could dispute the victories, leading the overall standings comfortably. However his luck changed in Assen, where he did not get a point due to his first retirement after a fall. That was the turning point for the German, who just could reach second and third positions always behind his main rival, Marc Márquez. Perhaps his worst moments were in Indianapolis and Aragon. In the first of these GP Bradl suffered a dramatic crash in the qualification practice Q3 and this conditioned significantly the performance of his race, as he had to start from the 22nd place of the grid. However, in Motorland Aragon some problems with the tires kept him away from the top positions. In any case, Stefan was able to finished in 6th and 8th place respectively, great results for these difficult races. Reaching the last races of the championship, his main goal was to stop Marquez in their fight for the title trying to score more points than the Spanish rider, but he only get it in Australia where Marc had a very difficult race and in the last two races, Malaysia and Valencia, where Márquez did not start by the injuries of the crash suffered in the Malaysian GP practice. The injury of Márquez made the German achieve the world title easier, who won the championship despite his crash in the last race of the season. Now, Stefan is the first German champion in the middle class since Antong Mang in 1987.
MOTO2
Bradl’s Bradl’s 2011 season 2011 seaso The season started in the best way possible for the rider of Augsburg, who got the victory in the Grand Prix of Qatar after being the best in almost all the sessions. After Qatar, it was the turn of Jerez GP where the rain prevented him achieve another podium. Someone though that the Stefan’s domain had been just an illusion but after the Spanish Grand Prix, the Viessmann Kiefer Racing rider got again the pole position and the victory in Portugal. Since that moment, the Kalex number 65 did not get off the podium in the following three GP, reaching a second place and two resounding victories. At such times, Bradl seemed to have a stranglehold and no one could dispute the victories, leading the overall standings comfortably. However his luck changed in Assen, where he did not get a point due to his first retirement after a fall. That was the turning point for the German, who just could reach second and third positions always behind his main rival, Marc Márquez. Perhaps his worst moments were in Indianapolis and Aragon. In the first of these GP Bradl suffered a dramatic crash in the qualification practice Q3 and this conditioned significantly the performance of his race, as he had to start from the 22nd place of the grid. However, in Motorland Aragon some problems with the tires kept him away from the top positions. In any case, Stefan was able to finished in 6th and 8th place respectively, great results for these difficult races. Reaching the last races of the championship, his main goal was to stop Marquez in their fight for the title trying to score more points than the Spanish rider, but he only get it in Australia where Marc had a very difficult race and in the last two races, Malaysia and Valencia, where Márquez did not start by the injuries of the crash suffered in the Malaysian GP practice. The injury of Márquez made the German achieve the world title easier, who won the championship despite his crash in the last race of the season. Now, Stefan is the first German champion in the middle class since Antong Mang in 1987.
MOTO2
uez’s 2011 season Marquez’s 2011 season Unlike the spectacular start of the season of Bradl, Marquez started in the worst way possible, falling in the first three races. In Qatar he crashed, while in Jerez Cluzel made him crash. In Portugal, the situation was reversed and Marquez was who crashed with another rider. It was not until the 4th test when Marc got scoring, getting his first win of the season. Since then, he was able to overcome every weekend and did great races, with the exception of Silverstone, where he fell. At that time the championship was about two riders and the fight Marquez VS Bradl excited the championship. Certainly, from mid-season onwards the Suter rider was the clear dominator, reducing 83 points to his closest rival until the Japan GP, where for the first time and by a single point, Marc was placed as a leader in the overall standings. But when all seemed to be in favor of the Spanish rider, a dangerous and pointless action led him to crash dramatically with Wilairot once finished the first practice session at the Australian GP. As a result, he was punished and had to start from the last place of the grid. However, after a memorable overtake Marquez got to finish 3rd and keeping his chances for the title. Unfortunately, a week later, in the GP of Malaysia, Márquez had a terrible fall because of a puddle of water on a curve, and he could not continue riding. He could not contest the race in Malaysia, and in Valencia either. So Bradl became the champion before the beginning of the race.
MOTO2
uez’s 2011 season Marquez’s 2011 season Unlike the spectacular start of the season of Bradl, Marquez started in the worst way possible, falling in the first three races. In Qatar he crashed, while in Jerez Cluzel made him crash. In Portugal, the situation was reversed and Marquez was who crashed with another rider. It was not until the 4th test when Marc got scoring, getting his first win of the season. Since then, he was able to overcome every weekend and did great races, with the exception of Silverstone, where he fell. At that time the championship was about two riders and the fight Marquez VS Bradl excited the championship. Certainly, from mid-season onwards the Suter rider was the clear dominator, reducing 83 points to his closest rival until the Japan GP, where for the first time and by a single point, Marc was placed as a leader in the overall standings. But when all seemed to be in favor of the Spanish rider, a dangerous and pointless action led him to crash dramatically with Wilairot once finished the first practice session at the Australian GP. As a result, he was punished and had to start from the last place of the grid. However, after a memorable overtake Marquez got to finish 3rd and keeping his chances for the title. Unfortunately, a week later, in the GP of Malaysia, Márquez had a terrible fall because of a puddle of water on a curve, and he could not continue riding. He could not contest the race in Malaysia, and in Valencia either. So Bradl became the champion before the beginning of the race.
MOTO2 Stefan Bradl, son of the 250cc World Runner-up in 1991, has got to be at his 22 years old the Moto2 World Champion. He is now one of the 8 German riders who have achieved a world title, but he is also the hope of the German people to be their first MotoGP World Champion.
The following year he returned to the World Championship with the Kiefer Racing team, and managed to be fourth in the 125cc class, showing he was a very fast rider and able to reach the top. In 2009 continued in 125cc, but things did not go very well and he finished in ninth position.
Stefan began competing at the age of 15 and he was soon part of the Red Bull Rookies Cup, participating in some World Championship races. Alberto Puig (Dani Pedrosa’s manager) signed him in his team, but Stefan did not like the discipline of the team and quitted with the World Championship at the age of 17.
In 2010 Stefan and his team decided to jump into Moto2 and tried to compete with a Kalex, but an agreement of the chassis manufacturers forced Bradl to find another option and they decided to compete with a Suter bike with great results, but they were convinced that they could became faster with a Kalex bike so, in 2011, they tried it again and managed to compete with the desired bike. German rider (Bradl), German team (Kiefer) and German bike (Kalex), an explosive mix that has had an excellent result.
Ricard Jové (BQR Team manager) was convinced of the quality as a rider of Stefan and decided to call him to participate in the Spanish Championship. Stefan accepted and felt good again on a racing bike. That year, when also fought with Marc Márquez, he got the Spanish 125cc title.
Stefan’s path
MOTO2 Stefan Bradl, son of the 250cc World Runner-up in 1991, has got to be at his 22 years old the Moto2 World Champion. He is now one of the 8 German riders who have achieved a world title, but he is also the hope of the German people to be their first MotoGP World Champion.
The following year he returned to the World Championship with the Kiefer Racing team, and managed to be fourth in the 125cc class, showing he was a very fast rider and able to reach the top. In 2009 continued in 125cc, but things did not go very well and he finished in ninth position.
Stefan began competing at the age of 15 and he was soon part of the Red Bull Rookies Cup, participating in some World Championship races. Alberto Puig (Dani Pedrosa’s manager) signed him in his team, but Stefan did not like the discipline of the team and quitted with the World Championship at the age of 17.
In 2010 Stefan and his team decided to jump into Moto2 and tried to compete with a Kalex, but an agreement of the chassis manufacturers forced Bradl to find another option and they decided to compete with a Suter bike with great results, but they were convinced that they could became faster with a Kalex bike so, in 2011, they tried it again and managed to compete with the desired bike. German rider (Bradl), German team (Kiefer) and German bike (Kalex), an explosive mix that has had an excellent result.
Ricard Jové (BQR Team manager) was convinced of the quality as a rider of Stefan and decided to call him to participate in the Spanish Championship. Stefan accepted and felt good again on a racing bike. That year, when also fought with Marc Márquez, he got the Spanish 125cc title.
Stefan’s path
MOTO2
Marc’s path Marc Marquez is like a child prodigy. His successful career began when he was very young and everyone who knows him knows he has a long future ahead. Some people say that he is the successor of Dani Pedrosa (a rider and a friend for Marc) and even some people say he will be the next Valentino Rossi. When he was four years old, Marc began to ask for a motorcycle of gasoline (not electric) to their parents. Julia and Roser, who also like motorbikes from a young age, could not resist and gave him the first bike with which the little Marc learned to ride a bike. Marc’s career also began very early, when he was just five he started racing in children championships. He started practicing enduro and later motocross but with nine years old he began to participate in road racing series taking part in the Catalan Championship in which he always managed to be among the top three. When he was fourteen years old he took part for his very first time in the Spanish Championship, and soon won his first race. In the third race of the 2007 season, he managed to win in Jerez ahead of Stefan Bradl and Scott Redding.
In 2008 Marc made the jump to the World Championship with the KTM official team but, as he had no minimum age for admission, he began the season in the third Grand Prix of the year, the GP of Portugal. In 2009, his second season, he continued racing with KTM and managed to become the youngest rider to achieve a pole position (GP of France). The 2010 season will be remembered in the history. It was a tough battle between Pol Espargaró and Marc Márquez for the 125cc title. In the 2010 Portugal GP, Marc achieved an epic victory coming from the back of the grid and showing he was a rider who had a great future ahead. He won the title in the last race of the year, but could not celebrate his first world title with Champagne because he was younger than 18 years old. In 2011 he arrives to the Moto2 World Championship. It is his first season and his goal is just to learn, but he took little time to demonstrate his quality and soon began to fight with Bradl for the title. He has had many falls, but when he has finished a race, he has always done it in the top three.
MOTO2
Marc’s path Marc Marquez is like a child prodigy. His successful career began when he was very young and everyone who knows him knows he has a long future ahead. Some people say that he is the successor of Dani Pedrosa (a rider and a friend for Marc) and even some people say he will be the next Valentino Rossi. When he was four years old, Marc began to ask for a motorcycle of gasoline (not electric) to their parents. Julia and Roser, who also like motorbikes from a young age, could not resist and gave him the first bike with which the little Marc learned to ride a bike. Marc’s career also began very early, when he was just five he started racing in children championships. He started practicing enduro and later motocross but with nine years old he began to participate in road racing series taking part in the Catalan Championship in which he always managed to be among the top three. When he was fourteen years old he took part for his very first time in the Spanish Championship, and soon won his first race. In the third race of the 2007 season, he managed to win in Jerez ahead of Stefan Bradl and Scott Redding.
In 2008 Marc made the jump to the World Championship with the KTM official team but, as he had no minimum age for admission, he began the season in the third Grand Prix of the year, the GP of Portugal. In 2009, his second season, he continued racing with KTM and managed to become the youngest rider to achieve a pole position (GP of France). The 2010 season will be remembered in the history. It was a tough battle between Pol Espargaró and Marc Márquez for the 125cc title. In the 2010 Portugal GP, Marc achieved an epic victory coming from the back of the grid and showing he was a rider who had a great future ahead. He won the title in the last race of the year, but could not celebrate his first world title with Champagne because he was younger than 18 years old. In 2011 he arrives to the Moto2 World Championship. It is his first season and his goal is just to learn, but he took little time to demonstrate his quality and soon began to fight with Bradl for the title. He has had many falls, but when he has finished a race, he has always done it in the top three.
MOTO2 Stefan Bradl Germany 29/11/1989 61 kg 170 cm CHAMPIONSHIP World Champ. Moto2 World Champ. Moto2 World Champ. 125cc World Champ. 125cc World Champ. 125cc World Champ. 125cc World Champ. 125cc German Championship Red Bull Rookies Cup -
NAME COUNTRY BORN WEIGHT HEIGHT POS YEAR 1 2011 9 2010 10 2009 4 2008 18 2007 26 2006 35 2005 5 2004 7 2003 2002 2001 2000
Marc Marquez Spain 17/02/1993 57 kg 168 cm POS CHAMPIONSHIP 2 World Champ. Moto2 1 World Champ. 125cc 8 World Champ. 125cc 13 World Champ. 125cc 9 Spanish Champ. 125cc 1 Catalonian 125cc Champ. 1 Catalonian 125cc Champ. 2 Catalonian 125cc Champ. 1 Catalonian 50cc Champ. 3 Catalonian Road Racing Champ. 1 Motocross Catalonian Champ. 2 Motocross Catalonian Champ.
POINTS
1st Bradl 2nd Mรกrquez
2011 RACES
FINAL
Essential Links
Stefan Bradl website >>
Marc Marquez website >>
GP Team Switzerland Kiefer Racing TEAM Stefan Bradl official fansite FACEBOOK @stefanbradl TWITTER Offizieller Fanclub Stefan Bradl FAN CLUB Viessmann MAIN SPONSOR
Team CatalunyaCaixa Repsol Marc Mรกrquez @cxmarcmarquez Fan Club Marc Marquez 93 Catalunya Caixa Repsol
MOTO2 Stefan Bradl Germany 29/11/1989 61 kg 170 cm CHAMPIONSHIP World Champ. Moto2 World Champ. Moto2 World Champ. 125cc World Champ. 125cc World Champ. 125cc World Champ. 125cc World Champ. 125cc German Championship Red Bull Rookies Cup -
NAME COUNTRY BORN WEIGHT HEIGHT POS YEAR 1 2011 9 2010 10 2009 4 2008 18 2007 26 2006 35 2005 5 2004 7 2003 2002 2001 2000
Marc Marquez Spain 17/02/1993 57 kg 168 cm POS CHAMPIONSHIP 2 World Champ. Moto2 1 World Champ. 125cc 8 World Champ. 125cc 13 World Champ. 125cc 9 Spanish Champ. 125cc 1 Catalonian 125cc Champ. 1 Catalonian 125cc Champ. 2 Catalonian 125cc Champ. 1 Catalonian 50cc Champ. 3 Catalonian Road Racing Champ. 1 Motocross Catalonian Champ. 2 Motocross Catalonian Champ.
POINTS
1st Bradl 2nd Mรกrquez
2011 RACES
FINAL
Essential Links
Stefan Bradl website >>
Marc Marquez website >>
GP Team Switzerland Kiefer Racing TEAM Stefan Bradl official fansite FACEBOOK @stefanbradl TWITTER Offizieller Fanclub Stefan Bradl FAN CLUB Viessmann MAIN SPONSOR
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125CC
Terol has been the last champion in the history of the 125 cc World Championship. His name will be in the history books next to great legends like Angel Nieto, Jorge Martínez “Aspar”, Loris Capirossi and Fausto Gresini. But it has not been easy, the Aprilia rider had to fight until the last GP. Text by David Robledo Photos: Aspar Media Service
125CC
Terol has been the last champion in the history of the 125 cc World Championship. His name will be in the history books next to great legends like Angel Nieto, Jorge Martínez “Aspar”, Loris Capirossi and Fausto Gresini. But it has not been easy, the Aprilia rider had to fight until the last GP. Text by David Robledo Photos: Aspar Media Service
125CC
Nico
TEROL
Since late 2010 Nico Terol confirmed his continuation for another year in 125 cc he became the reference in the category. The World Championship runner-up had the last chance to win the title.
After the summer holidays Terol had mechanical problems that caused the loss of 25 points in the Czech Republic GP. Far of getting discouraged he kept working, winning again in Indianapolis, San Marino and Aragon.
In the first half of the season Terol dominated with no problems, wining the races of Qatar, Jerez and Portugal. The 2011 started well for him, watching how the rest of the riders made mistakes that allowed him to head final placing easily.
These victories were not enough and the poor results of Australia (6th) and Malaysia (5th) meant that he had to fight hard against Zarco until the end. That end came as a World Champion title on November 6, 2011. A date that Terol will never forget.
However, after winning five of the seven first races, a crash in the free practice of the Netherlands GP, where he injured his hand, made his advantage reduced. Since then his rivals took advantage of any mistake of Nico to reduce points.
125CC
Nico
TEROL
Since late 2010 Nico Terol confirmed his continuation for another year in 125 cc he became the reference in the category. The World Championship runner-up had the last chance to win the title.
After the summer holidays Terol had mechanical problems that caused the loss of 25 points in the Czech Republic GP. Far of getting discouraged he kept working, winning again in Indianapolis, San Marino and Aragon.
In the first half of the season Terol dominated with no problems, wining the races of Qatar, Jerez and Portugal. The 2011 started well for him, watching how the rest of the riders made mistakes that allowed him to head final placing easily.
These victories were not enough and the poor results of Australia (6th) and Malaysia (5th) meant that he had to fight hard against Zarco until the end. That end came as a World Champion title on November 6, 2011. A date that Terol will never forget.
However, after winning five of the seven first races, a crash in the free practice of the Netherlands GP, where he injured his hand, made his advantage reduced. Since then his rivals took advantage of any mistake of Nico to reduce points.
125CC
Zarco, the eternal second Johan Zarco was during the 2011 season one of the most regular riders, finishing every single race (except Valencia). Thanks to that he was the runner-up, even wining only one race. The beginning of the season was good for Zarco, he got three podiums in the first five races, which made him one of the rivals of Terol. But the GP were passing and Zarco, who had not ever won, could not finish a race in first position. He even made two controversial actions, one at the Catalunya GP getting Terol out of the track close to the finish line, and the other one in the San Marino GP, where he tried to stop Terol when the Spanish passed him. After he overcame his anxiety, Johan finally achieved his long-awaited victory in the Japanese GP. At the end of the year and thanks to his regularity he could have won the Valencia GP, but a fall in the first laps made it impossible.
Johan
125CC
Zarco, the eternal second Johan Zarco was during the 2011 season one of the most regular riders, finishing every single race (except Valencia). Thanks to that he was the runner-up, even wining only one race. The beginning of the season was good for Zarco, he got three podiums in the first five races, which made him one of the rivals of Terol. But the GP were passing and Zarco, who had not ever won, could not finish a race in first position. He even made two controversial actions, one at the Catalunya GP getting Terol out of the track close to the finish line, and the other one in the San Marino GP, where he tried to stop Terol when the Spanish passed him. After he overcame his anxiety, Johan finally achieved his long-awaited victory in the Japanese GP. At the end of the year and thanks to his regularity he could have won the Valencia GP, but a fall in the first laps made it impossible.
Johan
125CC Vi単ales, the golden rookie Winner of the CEV and the 2010 European Championship, Vi単ales has finished his first season in the World Championship with great results. With four wins on tracks that he only knew playing with the PlayStation, he has positioned himself as the main favourite for the Moto3 title next season.
The handicap of not knowing the track has not meant a problem for this rookie, who won in Francia besides in Assen, Malaysia and Valencia. Although the weakness of Vi単ales has been undoubtedly the choice of tires, which he did wrong and took away points that could have been important for the championship.
Nobody seemed to bet for Vi単ales at the beginning of this year, a rider trained in the Spanish Championship and who came to the World Championship with the team Blusens by Paris Hilton. However, in a race to remember, Maverick got the French Grand Prix, passing Terol in the last curve after struggling with him the whole race.
For the memory there is an amazing race in Motegi, where the chain of his Aprilia got broken before the race, and he had to start from the last position. Despite of this he got a fourth place. Is him the new Valentino Rossi?
Maverick
125CC Vi単ales, the golden rookie Winner of the CEV and the 2010 European Championship, Vi単ales has finished his first season in the World Championship with great results. With four wins on tracks that he only knew playing with the PlayStation, he has positioned himself as the main favourite for the Moto3 title next season.
The handicap of not knowing the track has not meant a problem for this rookie, who won in Francia besides in Assen, Malaysia and Valencia. Although the weakness of Vi単ales has been undoubtedly the choice of tires, which he did wrong and took away points that could have been important for the championship.
Nobody seemed to bet for Vi単ales at the beginning of this year, a rider trained in the Spanish Championship and who came to the World Championship with the team Blusens by Paris Hilton. However, in a race to remember, Maverick got the French Grand Prix, passing Terol in the last curve after struggling with him the whole race.
For the memory there is an amazing race in Motegi, where the chain of his Aprilia got broken before the race, and he had to start from the last position. Despite of this he got a fourth place. Is him the new Valentino Rossi?
Maverick
125CC
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SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP The CEV (Spanish acronyms that correspond to Spanish Speed Championship) is vital for the MotoGP World Championship. Lorenzo, Stoner, Pedrosa, Dovizioso, Simoncelli, Marquez, Bradl, Terol ... over 70% of the World Championship riders have been, at some point in his career, in the CEV but, What makes it so important? Text by David Robledo Photos: D.Clares / P.Pujol / D.Palmero
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP The CEV (Spanish acronyms that correspond to Spanish Speed Championship) is vital for the MotoGP World Championship. Lorenzo, Stoner, Pedrosa, Dovizioso, Simoncelli, Marquez, Bradl, Terol ... over 70% of the World Championship riders have been, at some point in his career, in the CEV but, What makes it so important? Text by David Robledo Photos: D.Clares / P.Pujol / D.Palmero
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP Tracks Circuito de Jerez Year: 1987 - Distance: 4423 m. www.circuitodejerez.com Motorland Arag贸n Year: 2010 - Distance: 5077 m. www.motorlandaragon.com Circuit de Catalunya Year: 1991 Distance: 4727 m. www.circuitcat.com Circuito de Albacete Year: 1991 - Distance: 3539 m. www.circuitoalbacete.com Circuit Comunitat Valenciana: Year 1999 - Distance: 4005 m. www.circuitvalencia.com
CEV History To get to the MotoGP World is not easy, there are too many riders and many promotes MotoGP) took care of a sick Spanish Championship. From that point, the choices, but looking at the figures, a ride through the Spanish Championship CEV took a new direction trying to reduce costs and ensuring that, above all, were a cannot miss, in which have been formed many of the best riders in the World. What promotional series for riders from around the world. makes the CEV an international reference? With hard work and over the years, the Spanish Champinship has been To start, we have to go back 20 years in time, when it was created the Open consolidated as a reference, where World Championship Teams go to train Ducados, an initiative that attracted the best riders from the 125 cc 250 cc world new talents riding on high security circuits, such as Jerez, Montmel贸, Cheste or championship which went to run to the Spanish circuits using the Open Ducados Motorland Aragon and the Albacete track which hosts the European Championship as a training. Riders like Valentino Rossi, Carlos Checa, Kenny Roberts JR, Dirk and a race of the World Endurance Championship. Raudies or Alberto Puig (mentor of Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner) were usually seen in the spanish series. But the costs were increasing to the point that the Open These things and the usual mild climate of Iberian Peninsula, has allowed Ducados became untenable both to compete and to set up the championship. many teams and riders from outside the Spanish borders be interested in a championship that means a direct path to the World This drove to a radical change in the organization which, after two years in wich the tournament was in danger of disappearing, Dorna (the company which also
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP Tracks Circuito de Jerez Year: 1987 - Distance: 4423 m. www.circuitodejerez.com Motorland Arag贸n Year: 2010 - Distance: 5077 m. www.motorlandaragon.com Circuit de Catalunya Year: 1991 Distance: 4727 m. www.circuitcat.com Circuito de Albacete Year: 1991 - Distance: 3539 m. www.circuitoalbacete.com Circuit Comunitat Valenciana: Year 1999 - Distance: 4005 m. www.circuitvalencia.com
CEV History To get to the MotoGP World is not easy, there are too many riders and many promotes MotoGP) took care of a sick Spanish Championship. From that point, the choices, but looking at the figures, a ride through the Spanish Championship CEV took a new direction trying to reduce costs and ensuring that, above all, were a cannot miss, in which have been formed many of the best riders in the World. What promotional series for riders from around the world. makes the CEV an international reference? With hard work and over the years, the Spanish Champinship has been To start, we have to go back 20 years in time, when it was created the Open consolidated as a reference, where World Championship Teams go to train Ducados, an initiative that attracted the best riders from the 125 cc 250 cc world new talents riding on high security circuits, such as Jerez, Montmel贸, Cheste or championship which went to run to the Spanish circuits using the Open Ducados Motorland Aragon and the Albacete track which hosts the European Championship as a training. Riders like Valentino Rossi, Carlos Checa, Kenny Roberts JR, Dirk and a race of the World Endurance Championship. Raudies or Alberto Puig (mentor of Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner) were usually seen in the spanish series. But the costs were increasing to the point that the Open These things and the usual mild climate of Iberian Peninsula, has allowed Ducados became untenable both to compete and to set up the championship. many teams and riders from outside the Spanish borders be interested in a championship that means a direct path to the World This drove to a radical change in the organization which, after two years in wich the tournament was in danger of disappearing, Dorna (the company which also
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP From Spain, to the world Currently the grid of the CEV’s races are composed for more than a hundred and twenty riders every racing weekend shared between 125 GP, Moto2, Stock Extreme classes and the Kawasaki Ninja Cup,.Most riders who have reached the World Championship, come from the 125 GP class. This category was dominated in the last season by the Caixa Catalunya Repsol team managed by former world champion Emilio Alzamora. This is the same team in which Marc Márquez competed in the 2012 World Championship. It’s usual to find Marc Márquez in the CEV races near the box of Caixa Catalunya Repsol as one of the riders is his brother Alex Márquez, who was second in the overall standings behind teammate Alex Rins, Spanish 2012 champion. Currently the top ten of the World Championship riders have raced through the 125cc class of the CEV which shows how important is the CEV for the World Championship. The 2010 Spanish Champion, Maverick Viñales, has been one of the best riders of the 2011 125cc World championship in his very first season, managing to win a couple of races.
MotoGP riders who have competed in the CEV
Álvaro
Ándrea
Bautista Dovizioso
Casey
Stoner
Dani
Pedrosa
Héctor
Barberá
Jorge
Marco
Lorenzo Simoncelli
Toni
Elías
Valentino
Rossi
*When it was named Open Ducados
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP From Spain, to the world Currently the grid of the CEV’s races are composed for more than a hundred and twenty riders every racing weekend shared between 125 GP, Moto2, Stock Extreme classes and the Kawasaki Ninja Cup,.Most riders who have reached the World Championship, come from the 125 GP class. This category was dominated in the last season by the Caixa Catalunya Repsol team managed by former world champion Emilio Alzamora. This is the same team in which Marc Márquez competed in the 2012 World Championship. It’s usual to find Marc Márquez in the CEV races near the box of Caixa Catalunya Repsol as one of the riders is his brother Alex Márquez, who was second in the overall standings behind teammate Alex Rins, Spanish 2012 champion. Currently the top ten of the World Championship riders have raced through the 125cc class of the CEV which shows how important is the CEV for the World Championship. The 2010 Spanish Champion, Maverick Viñales, has been one of the best riders of the 2011 125cc World championship in his very first season, managing to win a couple of races.
MotoGP riders who have competed in the CEV
Álvaro
Ándrea
Bautista Dovizioso
Casey
Stoner
Dani
Pedrosa
Héctor
Barberá
Jorge
Marco
Lorenzo Simoncelli
Toni
Elías
Valentino
Rossi
*When it was named Open Ducados
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP Two seconds ahead MotoGP
Moto2 Although most riders who reach the World Championship come from 125cc class, there are some Moto2 riders who have reached the World Championship too. The winner of the CEV Moto2 2010, Carmelo Morales, has been racing for the G22 team until an untimely injury has made him go home. The 2011 Moto2 Champion, Jordi Torres, also raced the World Moto2 Championship with the Mapfre Aspar Team. The last addition was our mate Ivan Moreno, one of the fastest riders in the CEV, which was a GP rider in the Australian and Malaysian Grand Prix.
The class reserved for motorbikes that come from production ones is Stock Extreme, a 1000cc class where the fastest riders set times very close to those recorded by the MotoGP riders on the same tracks. In fact, in some cases they were able to ride faster than MotoGP riders like Abraham or Elias.
Kawasaki Ninja Cup The Spanish Championship is a great school for riders. Part of his success is due to the promotion cups, single brand championships held together with the CEV. The Kawasaki Ninja Cup, in which all riders ride the Kawasaki ZX 6R is currently part of the Spanish Championship. Previously was the Movistar Cup, with Honda RS 125, in which competed riders like Dani Pedrosa, Alvaro Bautista or Julian Simon.
The current champion of this class is Ivan Silva, who has raced several races in MotoGP, WSBK, WSSP and World Endurance and currently also works on the evolution of Inmotec MotoGP bike, which will be racing in the CRT new MotoGP class.
And also WSBK
Melting pot of nationalities
The result of the great school which is the CEV also reaches the World Superbike Championship in which compete riders like Carlos Checa, Joan Lascorz, Ruben Xaus, Xavi ForÊs and David Salom, they all were also CEV riders in the past. We mustn’t forget other riders who were in the WSBK series such as Fonsi Nieto, Gregorio Lavilla, David De Gea or Jose Luis Cardoso.
Something that confirms that the CEV is a real success is the number of countries that are represented by their riders. A total amount of 15 different nations were represented in the 2011 CEV: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, South Africa, Czech Republic, Russia, Portugal and USA.
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP Two seconds ahead MotoGP
Moto2 Although most riders who reach the World Championship come from 125cc class, there are some Moto2 riders who have reached the World Championship too. The winner of the CEV Moto2 2010, Carmelo Morales, has been racing for the G22 team until an untimely injury has made him go home. The 2011 Moto2 Champion, Jordi Torres, also raced the World Moto2 Championship with the Mapfre Aspar Team. The last addition was our mate Ivan Moreno, one of the fastest riders in the CEV, which was a GP rider in the Australian and Malaysian Grand Prix.
The class reserved for motorbikes that come from production ones is Stock Extreme, a 1000cc class where the fastest riders set times very close to those recorded by the MotoGP riders on the same tracks. In fact, in some cases they were able to ride faster than MotoGP riders like Abraham or Elias.
Kawasaki Ninja Cup The Spanish Championship is a great school for riders. Part of his success is due to the promotion cups, single brand championships held together with the CEV. The Kawasaki Ninja Cup, in which all riders ride the Kawasaki ZX 6R is currently part of the Spanish Championship. Previously was the Movistar Cup, with Honda RS 125, in which competed riders like Dani Pedrosa, Alvaro Bautista or Julian Simon.
The current champion of this class is Ivan Silva, who has raced several races in MotoGP, WSBK, WSSP and World Endurance and currently also works on the evolution of Inmotec MotoGP bike, which will be racing in the CRT new MotoGP class.
And also WSBK
Melting pot of nationalities
The result of the great school which is the CEV also reaches the World Superbike Championship in which compete riders like Carlos Checa, Joan Lascorz, Ruben Xaus, Xavi ForÊs and David Salom, they all were also CEV riders in the past. We mustn’t forget other riders who were in the WSBK series such as Fonsi Nieto, Gregorio Lavilla, David De Gea or Jose Luis Cardoso.
Something that confirms that the CEV is a real success is the number of countries that are represented by their riders. A total amount of 15 different nations were represented in the 2011 CEV: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, South Africa, Czech Republic, Russia, Portugal and USA.
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP The thrill lasted until the last day in the Spanish Championship. The last race of the year decided all of the three CEV’s titles which have fallen into the hands of Jordi Torres (Moto2), Ivan Silva (Stock Extreme) and Alex Rins (125cc).
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP The thrill lasted until the last day in the Spanish Championship. The last race of the year decided all of the three CEV’s titles which have fallen into the hands of Jordi Torres (Moto2), Ivan Silva (Stock Extreme) and Alex Rins (125cc).
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP Moto2: Jordi Torres Bike: Suter MMXI Team: Gigaset Laglisse
Jordi Torres has struggled all season’s CEV with Carmelo Morales who has been his hardest rival but also his teammate. Both of them have been racing in CEV and in the World Championship troghout the season, but Jordi, who made this season a total of 18 races, found time to race and win the European Championship in addition to achieving Moto2 Spanish Championship. He always dedicates every success he achieves in the competition to his brother Ruben Torres, who died 5 years ago in a crash at Montmeló Circuit. Jordi says he still owes him many triumphs, so he knows he will continue achieving victories to dedicate them to his brother.
Classification Pos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Number 18 31 75 40 44 20 21 23 4 24
Rider TORRES FERNANDEZ, JORDI MORALES GOMEZ, CARMELO KOYAMA , TOMOYOSHI RAMOS ALVARO, ROMAN VIÑALES MARES, ISAAC SCHOLTZ , MATHEW ROY MORENO NAVAS, IVAN BONASTRE ALBEROLA, ADRIAN LINFOOT , DAN TIZON IBAÑEZ, ARTURO
Country SPA SPA JPN SPA SPA RSA SPA SPA GBR SPA
Bike SUTER SUTER SUTER SUTER/AJR PROMOHARRIS PROMOHARRIS MORIWAKI AJR AJR
Team GIGASET LAGLISSE GIGASET LAGLISSE CIPMOTO2 ARGUIÑANO RACING PROMORACING PROMORACING TEAM ANDALUCIA LS2 MOTORRAD TEAM WILMAX MR GRIFUL
Points 139 129 78 72 67 50 48 41 37 31
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP Moto2: Jordi Torres Bike: Suter MMXI Team: Gigaset Laglisse
Jordi Torres has struggled all season’s CEV with Carmelo Morales who has been his hardest rival but also his teammate. Both of them have been racing in CEV and in the World Championship troghout the season, but Jordi, who made this season a total of 18 races, found time to race and win the European Championship in addition to achieving Moto2 Spanish Championship. He always dedicates every success he achieves in the competition to his brother Ruben Torres, who died 5 years ago in a crash at Montmeló Circuit. Jordi says he still owes him many triumphs, so he knows he will continue achieving victories to dedicate them to his brother.
Classification Pos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Number 18 31 75 40 44 20 21 23 4 24
Rider TORRES FERNANDEZ, JORDI MORALES GOMEZ, CARMELO KOYAMA , TOMOYOSHI RAMOS ALVARO, ROMAN VIÑALES MARES, ISAAC SCHOLTZ , MATHEW ROY MORENO NAVAS, IVAN BONASTRE ALBEROLA, ADRIAN LINFOOT , DAN TIZON IBAÑEZ, ARTURO
Country SPA SPA JPN SPA SPA RSA SPA SPA GBR SPA
Bike SUTER SUTER SUTER SUTER/AJR PROMOHARRIS PROMOHARRIS MORIWAKI AJR AJR
Team GIGASET LAGLISSE GIGASET LAGLISSE CIPMOTO2 ARGUIÑANO RACING PROMORACING PROMORACING TEAM ANDALUCIA LS2 MOTORRAD TEAM WILMAX MR GRIFUL
Points 139 129 78 72 67 50 48 41 37 31
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP 125cc: Alex Rins
Bike: Derbi RSV Team: Monlau CX Repsol The shy Spanish rider won a title that he will never forget. He began the season as the best aspirant to win the 125 class of the CEV, but race by race, his team mate Alex Marquez (brother of Marc Marquez) was moving closer in the overall table until the two riders arrived at the final race with chances of being champion. This was not just the opportunity to be the Spanish Champion, only the winner of this race would be a world championship rider in 2012 due to the just one place their team is seting up to race at the world series.
Classification Pos. Number 1 42 2 23 3 41 4 59 5 57 6 9 7 15 8 28 9 58 10 17
Rider RINS NAVARRO, ALEX MARQUEZ ALENTA, ALEX BAGNAIA , FRANCESCO ANTONELLI , NICCOLO GRANADO SANTOS, ERIC NAVARRO SANCHEZ, JORGE FENATI , ROMANO RODRIGUEZ RUIZ, JOSEP GUEVARA SILVENTE, JUANFRAN MCPHEE , JOHN
Country SPA SPA ITA ITA BRA SPA ITA SPA SPA GBR
Bike DERBI DERBI DERBI -
Team TEAM CATALUNYA CAIXA REPSOL TEAM CATALUNYA CAIXA REPSOL TEAM CATALUNYA CAIXA REPSOL TEAM ITALIA GABRIELLI MIR RACING CURVACERO TEAM ITALIA GABRIELLI WILD WOLF-RACC MS TEAMMURCIA PRAMAC KRP/ RACING STEPS FOUNDATION
Points 102 90 74 65 59 57 55 53 50 38
Rins was the winer but managed it after suffering a fall in which his bike was parcially destroyed. Just a few laps after Rin’s fall his teammate Marquez, who was comfortably at the third place and was the virtual winner, had also an accident, but he could not return to the track and lost all his choices in the crash. Rins, who returned to track after his crash, didn’t see his teammate crash and finished the race without knowing that he was the 2011 Spanish Champion and next season World Championship rider.
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP 125cc: Alex Rins
Bike: Derbi RSV Team: Monlau CX Repsol The shy Spanish rider won a title that he will never forget. He began the season as the best aspirant to win the 125 class of the CEV, but race by race, his team mate Alex Marquez (brother of Marc Marquez) was moving closer in the overall table until the two riders arrived at the final race with chances of being champion. This was not just the opportunity to be the Spanish Champion, only the winner of this race would be a world championship rider in 2012 due to the just one place their team is seting up to race at the world series.
Classification Pos. Number 1 42 2 23 3 41 4 59 5 57 6 9 7 15 8 28 9 58 10 17
Rider RINS NAVARRO, ALEX MARQUEZ ALENTA, ALEX BAGNAIA , FRANCESCO ANTONELLI , NICCOLO GRANADO SANTOS, ERIC NAVARRO SANCHEZ, JORGE FENATI , ROMANO RODRIGUEZ RUIZ, JOSEP GUEVARA SILVENTE, JUANFRAN MCPHEE , JOHN
Country SPA SPA ITA ITA BRA SPA ITA SPA SPA GBR
Bike DERBI DERBI DERBI -
Team TEAM CATALUNYA CAIXA REPSOL TEAM CATALUNYA CAIXA REPSOL TEAM CATALUNYA CAIXA REPSOL TEAM ITALIA GABRIELLI MIR RACING CURVACERO TEAM ITALIA GABRIELLI WILD WOLF-RACC MS TEAMMURCIA PRAMAC KRP/ RACING STEPS FOUNDATION
Points 102 90 74 65 59 57 55 53 50 38
Rins was the winer but managed it after suffering a fall in which his bike was parcially destroyed. Just a few laps after Rin’s fall his teammate Marquez, who was comfortably at the third place and was the virtual winner, had also an accident, but he could not return to the track and lost all his choices in the crash. Rins, who returned to track after his crash, didn’t see his teammate crash and finished the race without knowing that he was the 2011 Spanish Champion and next season World Championship rider.
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP Stock Extreme: Iván Silva Bike: Kawasaki ZX-10 Team: PL Racing
Just looking at the racing path of Ivan Silva you can find out which rider are we talking about. Ivan, who started riding motocross bikes when he was a child, has competed in MotoGP, World Superbike, World Endurance in the World Supersport and also in the 250 cc class. He has developed Inmotec MotoGP and has 3 spanish titles in his career. He is one of the most experienced riders in the world, capable of going very fast with very different bikes needing just a few laps to feel good and ride as his best. In recent years he has become one of the Michelin’s riders thanks to his good reputation as a tires developer and because of the professionalism and seriousness of his work.
Classification
Pos. Number Rider Country Bike Team Points 1 22 SILVA ALBEROLA, IVAN SPA KAWASAKI KAWASAKI PALMETO PL RACING 129 2 51 BARRAGAN PORTILLA, SANTIAGO SPA KAWASAKI EXTREMADURA JUNIOR T. KAWASAKI 117 3 34 DEL AMOR CUETO, XAVIER SPA BMW MOTORRAD MOTORRAD COMPETICION 93 4 69 FERRER CASTELLO, ENRIQUE SPA DUCATI DUES RODES J.PINO COMPETICION 85 5 1 FORES QUEROL, JAVIER SPA BMW MOTORRAD MOTORRAD COMPETICION 56 6 57 CASAS PENDON, FERRAN SPA KAWASAKI MARVEL HOTELS RACING TEAM 55 7 92 MARIÑELARENA, ALEJANDRO SPA BMW MOTORRAD CNS MOTORSPORT 54 8 11 SMITH , KYLE DAVID GBR KAWASAKI WILD WOLF-BST 53 9 42 LOPEZ SANZ, ALBERTO SPA BMW MOTORRAD MOTORRAD COMPETICION 45 10 48 SANTAMARIA FONOLLOSA, ALBERT SPA KAWASAKI PROLIMIT RACING 30
SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP Stock Extreme: Iván Silva Bike: Kawasaki ZX-10 Team: PL Racing
Just looking at the racing path of Ivan Silva you can find out which rider are we talking about. Ivan, who started riding motocross bikes when he was a child, has competed in MotoGP, World Superbike, World Endurance in the World Supersport and also in the 250 cc class. He has developed Inmotec MotoGP and has 3 spanish titles in his career. He is one of the most experienced riders in the world, capable of going very fast with very different bikes needing just a few laps to feel good and ride as his best. In recent years he has become one of the Michelin’s riders thanks to his good reputation as a tires developer and because of the professionalism and seriousness of his work.
Classification
Pos. Number Rider Country Bike Team Points 1 22 SILVA ALBEROLA, IVAN SPA KAWASAKI KAWASAKI PALMETO PL RACING 129 2 51 BARRAGAN PORTILLA, SANTIAGO SPA KAWASAKI EXTREMADURA JUNIOR T. KAWASAKI 117 3 34 DEL AMOR CUETO, XAVIER SPA BMW MOTORRAD MOTORRAD COMPETICION 93 4 69 FERRER CASTELLO, ENRIQUE SPA DUCATI DUES RODES J.PINO COMPETICION 85 5 1 FORES QUEROL, JAVIER SPA BMW MOTORRAD MOTORRAD COMPETICION 56 6 57 CASAS PENDON, FERRAN SPA KAWASAKI MARVEL HOTELS RACING TEAM 55 7 92 MARIÑELARENA, ALEJANDRO SPA BMW MOTORRAD CNS MOTORSPORT 54 8 11 SMITH , KYLE DAVID GBR KAWASAKI WILD WOLF-BST 53 9 42 LOPEZ SANZ, ALBERTO SPA BMW MOTORRAD MOTORRAD COMPETICION 45 10 48 SANTAMARIA FONOLLOSA, ALBERT SPA KAWASAKI PROLIMIT RACING 30
BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
In 2010 The British Superbike Championship modified its scoring system looking for a tight end and exciting season. And they succeeded! The 2011 BSB has not decided its champion until the last yard of the final lap of last race. In one of the most spectacular ends has never lived in a motorcycle championship Text by Eduardo Cos Vinader Photos: Double Red / Tim Keeton / Teams Media Services
BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
In 2010 The British Superbike Championship modified its scoring system looking for a tight end and exciting season. And they succeeded! The 2011 BSB has not decided its champion until the last yard of the final lap of last race. In one of the most spectacular ends has never lived in a motorcycle championship Text by Eduardo Cos Vinader Photos: Double Red / Tim Keeton / Teams Media Services
BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
“The Showdown” The new system, called “The Showdown” splits the season into two parts. A regular season consists of 9 rounds: 19 sleeves over 8 doubles and a last triple race. In the middle of the season the 6 first riders of the overall classification jumps into the Showdown. These happens after subtracting the two worst results of the season (forgiving falls and mechanical problems and that is what really tightens the classification), adding 500 points and giving some more points for each podium finish made by these riders. With the new classification, the six “elected” face the last three events with no major differences and with options to win the Championship. The 2012 riders who went to the final round were: Tommy Hill, John Hopkins, Shane Byrne, Michael Laverty, Josh Brookes and Ryuichi Kiyonari. Although they all came with options to win the title, Tommy Hill and John Hopkins stood out immediately as the two riders with real possibilities.
The second part of the championship consists on three racing weekends and 7 races (the first two are double and the last is triple). Hopkins began the Showdown with three straight wins and his initial advantage seemed to assure the title to the American, but John had some bad luck suffering a mechanical failure in the second of the three final races. This issue and the regularity of Tommy Hill allowed him to get so close to Hopkins that the title would be decided in the last race of the year. The two riders ran the last race at the limit of their riding ability with lots of overtaking during the race. Hopkins was clearly superior braking in the Surtees corner but Hill was stronger at the end of the spectacular layout of Brands Hatch. In a dramatic final lap, Hill won by a narrow margin of 6 hundredths of a second while Hopkins almost steals the championship in the last yard.
BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
“The Showdown” The new system, called “The Showdown” splits the season into two parts. A regular season consists of 9 rounds: 19 sleeves over 8 doubles and a last triple race. In the middle of the season the 6 first riders of the overall classification jumps into the Showdown. These happens after subtracting the two worst results of the season (forgiving falls and mechanical problems and that is what really tightens the classification), adding 500 points and giving some more points for each podium finish made by these riders. With the new classification, the six “elected” face the last three events with no major differences and with options to win the Championship. The 2012 riders who went to the final round were: Tommy Hill, John Hopkins, Shane Byrne, Michael Laverty, Josh Brookes and Ryuichi Kiyonari. Although they all came with options to win the title, Tommy Hill and John Hopkins stood out immediately as the two riders with real possibilities.
The second part of the championship consists on three racing weekends and 7 races (the first two are double and the last is triple). Hopkins began the Showdown with three straight wins and his initial advantage seemed to assure the title to the American, but John had some bad luck suffering a mechanical failure in the second of the three final races. This issue and the regularity of Tommy Hill allowed him to get so close to Hopkins that the title would be decided in the last race of the year. The two riders ran the last race at the limit of their riding ability with lots of overtaking during the race. Hopkins was clearly superior braking in the Surtees corner but Hill was stronger at the end of the spectacular layout of Brands Hatch. In a dramatic final lap, Hill won by a narrow margin of 6 hundredths of a second while Hopkins almost steals the championship in the last yard.
BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
The mountain A jump?, Yes and a big one! A Superbike race may be associated with anything but a jump. But in the BSB it can happen, particularly in the Cadwell Park circuit and specifically in the area known as The Mountain. After a series of slow corners the track faces a radical rise that ends abruptly causing the takeoff of the bikes. Some riders prefer to cut off and not to waste time through the air, but some others, like the Australian Joshua Brookes, use their motocross experience to take advantage of this “low fly�. Brookes and other MX specialists are able to afford the jump near other riders and overtake them through the air. Amazing, is not it? Watch this video to prove it!
BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
The mountain A jump?, Yes and a big one! A Superbike race may be associated with anything but a jump. But in the BSB it can happen, particularly in the Cadwell Park circuit and specifically in the area known as The Mountain. After a series of slow corners the track faces a radical rise that ends abruptly causing the takeoff of the bikes. Some riders prefer to cut off and not to waste time through the air, but some others, like the Australian Joshua Brookes, use their motocross experience to take advantage of this “low fly�. Brookes and other MX specialists are able to afford the jump near other riders and overtake them through the air. Amazing, is not it? Watch this video to prove it!
BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP Riders in World Championships
MotoGP
Casey Stoner Cal Crutchlow John Hopkins Troy Bayliss Neil Hodgson James Toseland Niall Mackenzie
SBK
Troy Bayliss Carl Fogarty Neil Hodgson James Toseland Leon Haslam Leon Camier Eugene Laverty
Tracks Many of the British circuits come from the time of the Second World War. During that years were built many air bases of the RAF (Royal Army Force) throughout the country. In those airfields, building tracks and roads, fighter pilots built “paths” and raced their cars and motorcycles between war missions. Once the war was finished some of them became permanent circuits and many still retain the aerodrome. British tracks are known to be authentic roller coasters with constant ups and downs. This, united to the usual adverse weather conditions and the track tarmac not always in the best conditions, makes these tracks some of the toughest in the world.
Brands Hatch Year: 1928 Distance: 1929 m http://www.brandshatch.co.uk/
Oulton Park Year: 1950’s Distance: 4307 m http://www.oultonpark.co.uk/
Croft Year: 1947 Distance: 3400 m http://www.croftcircuit.co.uk/
Cadwell Park Year: 1934 Distance: 3447 m http://www.cadwellpark.co.uk/
Donington Park Year: 1931 Distance: 4020 m http://www.donington-park.co.uk/
Silverstone Year: 1947 Distance: 5901 m http://www.silverstone.co.uk/
Snetterton 300 Year: 1943 Distance: 4779 m http://www.snetterton.co.uk/
Thruxton Year: 1940 Distance: 3793 m http://www.thruxtonracing.co.uk/
Knockhill Year: 1974 Distance: 2092 m http://www.knockhill.com/
BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP Riders in World Championships
MotoGP
Casey Stoner Cal Crutchlow John Hopkins Troy Bayliss Neil Hodgson James Toseland Niall Mackenzie
SBK
Troy Bayliss Carl Fogarty Neil Hodgson James Toseland Leon Haslam Leon Camier Eugene Laverty
Tracks Many of the British circuits come from the time of the Second World War. During that years were built many air bases of the RAF (Royal Army Force) throughout the country. In those airfields, building tracks and roads, fighter pilots built “paths” and raced their cars and motorcycles between war missions. Once the war was finished some of them became permanent circuits and many still retain the aerodrome. British tracks are known to be authentic roller coasters with constant ups and downs. This, united to the usual adverse weather conditions and the track tarmac not always in the best conditions, makes these tracks some of the toughest in the world.
Brands Hatch Year: 1928 Distance: 1929 m http://www.brandshatch.co.uk/
Oulton Park Year: 1950’s Distance: 4307 m http://www.oultonpark.co.uk/
Croft Year: 1947 Distance: 3400 m http://www.croftcircuit.co.uk/
Cadwell Park Year: 1934 Distance: 3447 m http://www.cadwellpark.co.uk/
Donington Park Year: 1931 Distance: 4020 m http://www.donington-park.co.uk/
Silverstone Year: 1947 Distance: 5901 m http://www.silverstone.co.uk/
Snetterton 300 Year: 1943 Distance: 4779 m http://www.snetterton.co.uk/
Thruxton Year: 1940 Distance: 3793 m http://www.thruxtonracing.co.uk/
Knockhill Year: 1974 Distance: 2092 m http://www.knockhill.com/
BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
Essential Links
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BSB twitter page >>
BSB facebook page >>
BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
Essential Links
BSB website >>
BSB twitter page >>
BSB facebook page >>
DESIGN
Text by RTM Photos: Rich Lee Draws
In this issue we have also dedicated our cover to Marco Simoncelli. We wanted to remind him in a different way, funny and genuine as Super Sic was. Our friend Rich Lee give us the chance to do it with the illustration which opens this article. Let’s know Rich Lee and his work closer.
DESIGN
Text by RTM Photos: Rich Lee Draws
In this issue we have also dedicated our cover to Marco Simoncelli. We wanted to remind him in a different way, funny and genuine as Super Sic was. Our friend Rich Lee give us the chance to do it with the illustration which opens this article. Let’s know Rich Lee and his work closer.
DESIGN
Rich Lee, the illustrator Rich Lee is a illustrator/graphic designer residing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rich graduated from the Academy of Art University in 2009 with a MFA in illustration and a BS in graphic design from Sacramento State University. He specializes in traditional pen and ink drawing, digital illustration, and sequential comic work. He likes motorcycles, sports, and running with his husky. Rich doesn’t like picking up dog poop ... but still does it anyways because he knows he’ll eventually step in it.
Contact Info Email: rich@richleedraws.com >> Tel: (+1) 415.823.5861 Facebook: Rich Lee Draws >> Twitter: @richleedraws >>
When did your passion for motorcycles born? I think it was around 1995 when I started getting into motorcycles I was around 15 years old and I couldn’t afford a car so I wanted to look for cheaper and more efficient option. I remember seeing ads for the Smoking Joes CBR600F3 and thought that was the coolest thing. I also loved the way the ZX-750R and 900RR looked at the time. Do you have a motor motorbike? Which brand and model is? I currently have a ‘05 Honda CBR600RR and a ‘03 Suzuki DL1000. For some reason I’ve been thinking that owning a 2004 Ducati 998 would be fun. I remember when I first saw that 916 model I was blown away. To me, that model/style still remains one of the best looking even when compared to today’s bikes. It’s seriously like sex on two wheels haha! Who is your favorite MotoGP rider? I like Rossi - but I think I would rather see more competitive racing. I hope other riders/manufacturers can fight for 1st place for a change.
DESIGN
Rich Lee, the illustrator Rich Lee is a illustrator/graphic designer residing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rich graduated from the Academy of Art University in 2009 with a MFA in illustration and a BS in graphic design from Sacramento State University. He specializes in traditional pen and ink drawing, digital illustration, and sequential comic work. He likes motorcycles, sports, and running with his husky. Rich doesn’t like picking up dog poop ... but still does it anyways because he knows he’ll eventually step in it.
Contact Info Email: rich@richleedraws.com >> Tel: (+1) 415.823.5861 Facebook: Rich Lee Draws >> Twitter: @richleedraws >>
When did your passion for motorcycles born? I think it was around 1995 when I started getting into motorcycles I was around 15 years old and I couldn’t afford a car so I wanted to look for cheaper and more efficient option. I remember seeing ads for the Smoking Joes CBR600F3 and thought that was the coolest thing. I also loved the way the ZX-750R and 900RR looked at the time. Do you have a motor motorbike? Which brand and model is? I currently have a ‘05 Honda CBR600RR and a ‘03 Suzuki DL1000. For some reason I’ve been thinking that owning a 2004 Ducati 998 would be fun. I remember when I first saw that 916 model I was blown away. To me, that model/style still remains one of the best looking even when compared to today’s bikes. It’s seriously like sex on two wheels haha! Who is your favorite MotoGP rider? I like Rossi - but I think I would rather see more competitive racing. I hope other riders/manufacturers can fight for 1st place for a change.
DESIGN Who do you think will win in MotoGP 2012? I’m going to guess Stoner - he seems pretty comfortable at Honda. I hope Rossi does better as well as Lorenzo! Which companies have you worked for? I worked for a couple of motorcycle shops in San Francisco as well as a motorcycle magazine called Urban Moto. I’m currently working as a freelance illustrator. Komik atau gambar motor mana yang menginspirasimu? Joe Bar Team was one of the most inspirational moto-related things I’ve seen. When I was first introduced to it I thought it was so cool that Christian Debarre and Stéphane Deteindre were able to have the drawings done in a fun ‘cartoony’ way but still be completely recognizable as to what kind of bike it is! Another motorcycle related art I like is from Jamaican artist, Keron Grant. - I met him briefly this year at the New York Comic Con. Real nice guy and great work! Something you dream to draw? Anything fun, full of action, and just flat out cool!
Which is your favorite MotoGP circuit? The only GP race I’ve been to is Laguna Seca because its close to where I live. I like the way the bikes look at night in Qatar and I also like watching the passionate fans in Mugello.
You can buy this special illustration. Click here for more info >>
Which is your favorite MotoGP Team? I don’t have any favorite teams - just want to see competitive racing. Which is your best drawing/Illustration? Not sure because I always like the latest moto drawing I’ve done until I do another one - then that newer one is my favorite, haha.
Scott Jones Photography
DESIGN Who do you think will win in MotoGP 2012? I’m going to guess Stoner - he seems pretty comfortable at Honda. I hope Rossi does better as well as Lorenzo! Which companies have you worked for? I worked for a couple of motorcycle shops in San Francisco as well as a motorcycle magazine called Urban Moto. I’m currently working as a freelance illustrator. Komik atau gambar motor mana yang menginspirasimu? Joe Bar Team was one of the most inspirational moto-related things I’ve seen. When I was first introduced to it I thought it was so cool that Christian Debarre and Stéphane Deteindre were able to have the drawings done in a fun ‘cartoony’ way but still be completely recognizable as to what kind of bike it is! Another motorcycle related art I like is from Jamaican artist, Keron Grant. - I met him briefly this year at the New York Comic Con. Real nice guy and great work! Something you dream to draw? Anything fun, full of action, and just flat out cool!
Which is your favorite MotoGP circuit? The only GP race I’ve been to is Laguna Seca because its close to where I live. I like the way the bikes look at night in Qatar and I also like watching the passionate fans in Mugello.
You can buy this special illustration. Click here for more info >>
Which is your favorite MotoGP Team? I don’t have any favorite teams - just want to see competitive racing. Which is your best drawing/Illustration? Not sure because I always like the latest moto drawing I’ve done until I do another one - then that newer one is my favorite, haha.
Scott Jones Photography
2012 NEW BIKES
2012 will be a great year. While the world economic news are so pessimistic, the motorbike world is every year more colorful. Some brands bets for economic bikes and others launch an incredible powerful superbikes. In any case, there are a lot of new bikes and this is always are very good news.
Text by RTM Photos: Brands
2012 NEW BIKES
2012 will be a great year. While the world economic news are so pessimistic, the motorbike world is every year more colorful. Some brands bets for economic bikes and others launch an incredible powerful superbikes. In any case, there are a lot of new bikes and this is always are very good news.
Text by RTM Photos: Brands
2012 SPORT BIKES
Ducati 1199 Panigale DESIGN The Ducati 1199 Panigale is a totaly new model which doesn’t use anything from the previous bike. In the Italian factory has not been presented a so radical update since the Ducati 851, presented in 1987. The engine, frame, electronics and the layout has undergone a shocking change that has made Panigale the most important superbike of 2012. Highlights Completely new motorbike Powerful, light and very nice
2012 SPORT BIKES
Ducati 1199 Panigale DESIGN The Ducati 1199 Panigale is a totaly new model which doesn’t use anything from the previous bike. In the Italian factory has not been presented a so radical update since the Ducati 851, presented in 1987. The engine, frame, electronics and the layout has undergone a shocking change that has made Panigale the most important superbike of 2012. Highlights Completely new motorbike Powerful, light and very nice
2012 SPORT BIKES
Ducati 1199 Panigale
POWER Near to 200 horse power and 10 kg less than the previous model. These are the credentials of the new Panigale, a bike made to be the queen of superbike class. The Desmoquadro engine makes the first step to a new era in the street sport bikes. Highlights New “Desmoquadro� engine with 195 bhp Exhaust System under the engine
2012 SPORT BIKES
Ducati 1199 Panigale
POWER Near to 200 horse power and 10 kg less than the previous model. These are the credentials of the new Panigale, a bike made to be the queen of superbike class. The Desmoquadro engine makes the first step to a new era in the street sport bikes. Highlights New “Desmoquadro� engine with 195 bhp Exhaust System under the engine
2012 SPORT BIKES
Ducati 1199 Panigale EMOTION Emotion, that is what you feel when you see the Panigale. Italian design which makes your heart pumps faster and harder, something you will need to spend from 27.000 to 34.000 $ that Ducati 1199 Panigale will cost. Highlights Impressive good looking bike Charismatic headlights
2012 SPORT BIKES
Ducati 1199 Panigale EMOTION Emotion, that is what you feel when you see the Panigale. Italian design which makes your heart pumps faster and harder, something you will need to spend from 27.000 to 34.000 $ that Ducati 1199 Panigale will cost. Highlights Impressive good looking bike Charismatic headlights
2012 SPORT BIKES
Ducati 1199 Panigale
Essential Links
Panigale Facebook >>
Panigale website >>
2012 SPORT BIKES
Ducati 1199 Panigale
Essential Links
Panigale Facebook >>
Panigale website >>
2012 SPORT BIKES
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 GIXXER The 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 receives small improvements to stay at the highest level. Simple exhaust end (double in 2011), smoother engine, more powerful mid-range, 8% less fuel consumption... The new “Gixxer” promise to be a hard warrior in the SBK class. Highlights New Brembo Monoblock calipers 4-2-1 exhaust system
2012 SPORT BIKES
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 GIXXER The 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 receives small improvements to stay at the highest level. Simple exhaust end (double in 2011), smoother engine, more powerful mid-range, 8% less fuel consumption... The new “Gixxer” promise to be a hard warrior in the SBK class. Highlights New Brembo Monoblock calipers 4-2-1 exhaust system
2012 SPORT BIKES
Suzuki GSX-R 1000
2012 SPORT BIKES
Suzuki GSX-R 1000
2012 SPORT BIKES
MV Agusta F3
WORK OF ART A new work of art on wheels is arriving and it will upset the balance of power. Lightness, power and electronics working in complete harmony on a new motorcycle that pushes the concept of Supersport to the extreme. Highlights A SSP with SBK solutions Single sided swingarm
2012 SPORT BIKES
MV Agusta F3
WORK OF ART A new work of art on wheels is arriving and it will upset the balance of power. Lightness, power and electronics working in complete harmony on a new motorcycle that pushes the concept of Supersport to the extreme. Highlights A SSP with SBK solutions Single sided swingarm
2012 SPORT BIKES
MV Agusta F3
2012 SPORT BIKES
MV Agusta F3
2012 SCOOTERS
BMW C600 S
GERMAN MOBILITY BMW Motorrad, expands its business activities to include urban mobility in their bike range. Now they have presented the C 600 Sport for the urban riders with sports ambitions. The 2-cylinder inline engine is an all new development with a displacement of 647cc and 60 bhp. Highlights The most powerful engine of its class Punchy sound and low vibration levels
2012 SCOOTERS
BMW C600 S
GERMAN MOBILITY BMW Motorrad, expands its business activities to include urban mobility in their bike range. Now they have presented the C 600 Sport for the urban riders with sports ambitions. The 2-cylinder inline engine is an all new development with a displacement of 647cc and 60 bhp. Highlights The most powerful engine of its class Punchy sound and low vibration levels
2012 SCOOTERS
YAMAHA T-MAX
THE LEGEND CONTINUES In 2001, the original T-MAX announced a new era in scooter riding: the Sports Maxi-Scooter. Now, every aspect of this model delivers an enhanced version of the original T-MAX. The same experience but more T-MAX than ever. Highlights Bigger displacement engine (530cc) Real motorcycle behavior (no scooter one)
2012 SCOOTERS
YAMAHA T-MAX
THE LEGEND CONTINUES In 2001, the original T-MAX announced a new era in scooter riding: the Sports Maxi-Scooter. Now, every aspect of this model delivers an enhanced version of the original T-MAX. The same experience but more T-MAX than ever. Highlights Bigger displacement engine (530cc) Real motorcycle behavior (no scooter one)
2012 CONCEPT BIKES
HONDA RC E E-FUTURE
The Honda RC-E is an electric powered sports bike which is designed to be thrilling to ride and provide plenty of power. The dimensions are incredibly compact, about the same as a 250cc bike, and its livery is inspired in the first Honda racing bike such the six cylinders’ RC166 from 1966.
2012 CONCEPT BIKES
HONDA RC E E-FUTURE
The Honda RC-E is an electric powered sports bike which is designed to be thrilling to ride and provide plenty of power. The dimensions are incredibly compact, about the same as a 250cc bike, and its livery is inspired in the first Honda racing bike such the six cylinders’ RC166 from 1966.
2012 CONCEPT BIKES
HONDA RC 166
6 CYLINDER Winner of 10 out of 10 races in the 1966 World Championship Series, the RC166 captured the Manufacturers’ and Riders’ Championships in the 250cc class for two consecutive years. Also, the RC166 was the Isle of Man TT Winner.
2012 CONCEPT BIKES
HONDA RC 166
6 CYLINDER Winner of 10 out of 10 races in the 1966 World Championship Series, the RC166 captured the Manufacturers’ and Riders’ Championships in the 250cc class for two consecutive years. Also, the RC166 was the Isle of Man TT Winner.
2012 CONCEPT BIKES
VESPA QUARANTASEI THE SEXIEST WASP The Vespa Quarantasei is a concept inspired by the 1945 MP6 prototype. 66 years later the new MP6 pretends to be a very cheap scooter with economic concept (air cooled and three valves 4T engine) with a beautiful minimalist design.
2012 CONCEPT BIKES
VESPA QUARANTASEI THE SEXIEST WASP The Vespa Quarantasei is a concept inspired by the 1945 MP6 prototype. 66 years later the new MP6 pretends to be a very cheap scooter with economic concept (air cooled and three valves 4T engine) with a beautiful minimalist design.
2012 CONCEPT BIKES
VESPA MP6
ITALIAN WASP Italian wasp At the end of the 2nd World War, Enrico Piaggio gave Corradino D’Ascanio the job of designing a simple vehicle, tough, economic and elegant. The MP6 was the result and was still without a name when in September 1945 was presented to Enrico Piaggio, who, exclaimed: “It looks like a wasp!”
2012 CONCEPT BIKES
VESPA MP6
ITALIAN WASP Italian wasp At the end of the 2nd World War, Enrico Piaggio gave Corradino D’Ascanio the job of designing a simple vehicle, tough, economic and elegant. The MP6 was the result and was still without a name when in September 1945 was presented to Enrico Piaggio, who, exclaimed: “It looks like a wasp!”
2012 CONCEPT BIKES
YAMAHA MOEGUI
COOL (MOTOR) BIKE The Yamaha Y125 Moegi concept is a curious mix between motorcycle and bicycle. Equipped with a 125cc fourstroke engine it speaks to the demand for lightweight, practical and stylish urban runabouts.
2012 CONCEPT BIKES
YAMAHA MOEGUI
COOL (MOTOR) BIKE The Yamaha Y125 Moegi concept is a curious mix between motorcycle and bicycle. Equipped with a 125cc fourstroke engine it speaks to the demand for lightweight, practical and stylish urban runabouts.
2012 CONCEPT BIKES
AKRAPOVIC MORSUS DANGEROUS Akrapovic, a performance exhausts systems manufacturer, has launch this interesting bike. No-one expected such a creature from Akrapovic but they say Akrapovic is not like other exhaust companies.
2012 CONCEPT BIKES
AKRAPOVIC MORSUS DANGEROUS Akrapovic, a performance exhausts systems manufacturer, has launch this interesting bike. No-one expected such a creature from Akrapovic but they say Akrapovic is not like other exhaust companies.
THE HELMET OF THE MONTH
Jorge Lorenzo is one of the riders who used more different designs on his helmet throughout the season. Since he is in MotoGP, we get surprised every year with different versions of X-Lite X-802. Let’s review some of the most representative models. Text by David Robledo · Photos: Yamaha MotoGP
THE HELMET OF THE MONTH
Jorge Lorenzo is one of the riders who used more different designs on his helmet throughout the season. Since he is in MotoGP, we get surprised every year with different versions of X-Lite X-802. Let’s review some of the most representative models. Text by David Robledo · Photos: Yamaha MotoGP
THE HELMET OF THE MONTH 1
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Specs Manufacturer : X-Lite Model: X-802 Components : Fibras Multiaxiales Weight : 1.300 gr Estimated price: 640 US$
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1 The standard model is very simple with black background and adorned with the X-Fuera logo. He has been using this design since early 2009. 2 Astronaut. In
commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the man on the moon, Lorenzo showed this design for first time in Portugal 2009. 3 Another good model was the Captain America design, which Lorenzo wore in 2009 for the Indianapolis GP. 4 For the Japanese GP in 2010, the X-802 was painted with designs of Japanese culture and the Ministry of Tourism of Spain sponsored it. 5 To celebrate his MotoGP title Lorenzo surprised the paddock with this model, gold-plated and with encrusted Swarovski crystal in the 2010 Valencia GP. 6 F.C. Barcelona. Jorge has always shown his love for soccer and FC Barcelona. In 2009 Montmelo race wore the colors of the Catalan club. 7 This season, for the Czech Republic GP, the Yamaha rider used a helmet inspired by Maverick, starring in the movie Top Gun played by Tom Cruise. 8 In Indianapolis 2010, Jorge used again the comic as inspiration to decorate his helmet, this time Iron Man. 9 It is, with no doubt, the helmet that Lorenzo had never liked to wear. After the fatal accident of Shoya Tomizawa, Jorge wore a Shoya helmet replica.
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THE HELMET OF THE MONTH 1
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Specs Manufacturer : X-Lite Model: X-802 Components : Fibras Multiaxiales Weight : 1.300 gr Estimated price: 640 US$
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1 The standard model is very simple with black background and adorned with the X-Fuera logo. He has been using this design since early 2009. 2 Astronaut. In
commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the man on the moon, Lorenzo showed this design for first time in Portugal 2009. 3 Another good model was the Captain America design, which Lorenzo wore in 2009 for the Indianapolis GP. 4 For the Japanese GP in 2010, the X-802 was painted with designs of Japanese culture and the Ministry of Tourism of Spain sponsored it. 5 To celebrate his MotoGP title Lorenzo surprised the paddock with this model, gold-plated and with encrusted Swarovski crystal in the 2010 Valencia GP. 6 F.C. Barcelona. Jorge has always shown his love for soccer and FC Barcelona. In 2009 Montmelo race wore the colors of the Catalan club. 7 This season, for the Czech Republic GP, the Yamaha rider used a helmet inspired by Maverick, starring in the movie Top Gun played by Tom Cruise. 8 In Indianapolis 2010, Jorge used again the comic as inspiration to decorate his helmet, this time Iron Man. 9 It is, with no doubt, the helmet that Lorenzo had never liked to wear. After the fatal accident of Shoya Tomizawa, Jorge wore a Shoya helmet replica.
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