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Post by truenorth on Feb 7, 2024 8:39:24 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Feb 7, 2024 8:44:09 GMT -8
Peter Bom Sepang MotoGP test: Ducati testing new aero. Looks like they try to combine the existing downwash ducts with Aprilia's ground effect flat sides.
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Post by truenorth on Feb 7, 2024 9:11:16 GMT -8
From a Deckchair on the Iceberg Kiel Probe (KP): A device that measures local P & T° in a fluid stream. Insensitive to flow direction & turbulence within specified range. KP ARRAY: Assemblage of Kiel probes to gather data for a defined area.
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Post by truenorth on Feb 7, 2024 9:27:51 GMT -8
David Emmett New outright circuit record by Jorge Martin, 1:57.273, over 0.2 faster than the time set by Pecco Bagnaia in Q2 for last year's race
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Post by truenorth on Feb 7, 2024 9:31:35 GMT -8
Peter Bom Seen in pitboxes at Sepang MotoGP test: 2e Ohlinsracing shock ready to go into the bike of Fabio Di Ginnantonio, but its not the usual titanium spring, as (in grey) can be seen heer at Quartararo's bike. The grey springs from ohlins are all titanium.
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Post by truenorth on Feb 7, 2024 9:34:18 GMT -8
David Emmett Three Aprilias riding together to check temperature in the slipstream. just about the hottest part of the day now.
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Post by truenorth on Feb 7, 2024 9:58:59 GMT -8
Mat Oxley KTM running short pipes from front cylinder bank, with heat shield to prevent carbon swingarm from cooking. Long rear pipes still. My guess is they balance out torque character for good top and good bottom delivery, sweeter throttle connection.
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Post by truenorth on Feb 7, 2024 11:17:01 GMT -8
Lyon to host inaugural FIM Medical Summit The first-ever FIM Medical Summit will be held on Sunday 18 February and take place during the 2024 FIM Commissions Conference in Lyon, France. r. David McManus (FIM Medical Director) © GOOD-SHOOT This inaugural FIM Medical Summit is designed as an opportunity for experienced doctors to meet and share experiences and best practices while also being informed by experts on subjects as important and diverse as concussion protocol and airbag vest technology. The summit is mandatory for FIM MotoGPTM and FIM Superbike World Championship Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) and Commission Members, but is also open to all CMOs and promoters. At present more than a hundred participants are registered to attend from various different disciplines. The focus will be on advanced and specialised topics with practical, real-world examples to help ensure continuous learning, development and networking in this hugely important sphere that is a key pillar of safety within motorcycle sport. For the inaugural FIM Medical Summit, the FIM Academy has collaborated with the FIM International Medical Commission (CMI) for the organisation of the event, and will publish extracts of the presented content on its learning platform, which will be shared with all the national federations in order to support and promote best practices.
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Post by truenorth on Feb 8, 2024 8:44:35 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Feb 8, 2024 9:01:02 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Feb 8, 2024 9:10:28 GMT -8
Rivalry renewed: Bagnaia beats out Martin on groundbreaking final day Four riders joined the exclusive 1:56 club as the top ten all went under the outright lap record Ducati Lenovo Team’s Francesco Bagnaia claimed the bragging rights on the final day of the Sepang Test, and in some style too by obliterating the outright lap record. The World Champion fired in a 1:56.682 during a blistering opening hour of action to better Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing), as last year’s gripping rivalry was renewed early in 2024. Having finished fastest yesterday, Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) was forced to settle for third but once again proved he’s back to his best - something his team boss, Davide Tardozzi, also wanted to stress. Fourth and the final man to have broken new ground by posting a 1:56.938 was Gresini Racing’s Alex Marquez. pbs.twimg.com/media/GFznzmMWUAAJsUP?format=jpg&name=smallDucati Lenovo Team, Prima Pramac Racing, Pertamina Enduro VR46 & Gresini Racing Yet more reasons to smile down at Ducati with their three 2024 machines occupying the top three places, and six of their seven full-time riders sitting in the top eight. Marc Marquez finally threw some soft rubber at this Gresini Racing machine today and he closed out his three days in Malaysia within touching distance of the top spots. A 1:57.270 sees the #93 just over half a second behind the World Champion. Pertamina Enduro VR46’s Fabio Di Giannantonio was eighth over one lap, but his pace was nothing short of phenomenal. Nine riders did Sprint simulations today and Diggia was the fastest of the lot, ahead of Bastianini and Martin. Fifth of the nine riders, and only a couple of seconds away, was Marc Marquez as his adaptation continues. The outlier for Ducati was Marco Bezzecchi, who’s had his struggles in Sepang. A third crash in three days won’t have helped his mood as he was unable to improve on his lap from yesterday and, as a result, finished 15th on the combined standings. Aprilia and Trackhouse Racing Another day of two halves for Aprilia. On one side, Aleix Espargaro hailed it “the best test” he’s ever had with the Noale factory, and you can understand why. The #41 claimed the final spot inside the top after punching in a 1:57.091, and his pace wasn’t bad either. He was fourth of the Sprint simulations and only a second away from 2023’s Sprint King, Jorge Martin. The outlier for Ducati was Marco Bezzecchi, who’s had his struggles in Sepang. A third crash in three days won’t have helped his mood as he was unable to improve on his lap from yesterday and, as a result, finished 15th on the combined standings. Aleix Espargaró The end! Very happy w the first test of the season, good speed and even better pace! Let's have some days of rest and back at the action at the Qatar test! Ciaoooo Meanwhile on the other side, after complaining of a lack of rear grip yesterday, no many in-roads were made today. Maverick Viñales closed out the three days in 12th, whilst Miguel Oliveira (Trackhouse Racing) was 18th. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing & Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 Another day were all of the headlines coming out of the Austrian camp and down to the remarkable efforts of Pedro Acosta. Although Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) finished ahead of him on the combined standings, Acosta closed the gap down to just 0.058 seconds to the orange army’s star man. His Sprint simulation is also worthy of a mention. Faster over 9 laps than the World Champion Pecco Bagnaia and less than a second adrift of the incredibly experienced Marc Marquez and Aleix Espargaro. A reminder: today was just day seven on a MotoGP™ machine. Aussie Jack Miller rounds out the three days 1.1 seconds adrift of top spot in 14th, whilst there’s work to do for Augusto Fernandez who finished 21st and over two seconds behind. Repsol and LCR Honda Repsol Honda’s Joan Mir closed out the Sepang Test inside the top ten after going under the pole position lap from last year - positive signs for the Japanese factory. But despite Mir’s 1.1 second improvement over one lap, he wanted to stress the need for further work over a longer distance. Taka Nakagami fired in a 1:57.765 to end 13th, ahead of Johann Zarco and Luca Marini in 17th and 19th. Monster Energy Yamaha Fabio Quartararo continued to beat the ‘one lap pace’ drum after closing out the three days in 11th. The Frenchman hoping for a further step next time out in Qatar. Alex Rins was 16th and 1.1 seconds away from Bagnaia’s record-breaking lap.
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Post by truenorth on Feb 8, 2024 9:13:56 GMT -8
Baggers set for MotoGP™ debut in Austin! Yes, you read that right! MotoAmerica have confirmed that the popular Mission King of The Baggers Championship will be joining the MotoGP™ paddock at this year’s Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas, which will take place between the 12th and 14th of April. The thundering V-twin machines will be present for the very first time at a MotoGP™ event the Circuit of The Americas hosts two Baggers races, in what is an 18-race season for the series. The two points-paying races will get underway on Saturday, while a three-lap Mission Challenge – involving the six fastest qualifiers – gets set to take place on Friday afternoon, with the winner earning a $5000 prize. Wayne Rainey, MotoAmerica President: “This is a great opportunity for MotoAmerica and our King Of The Baggers series. Having our teams and riders compete at a MotoGP event is ground-breaking and I know the MotoGP fans are going to be surprised and excited about what they see at COTA. “I want to thank those at MotoGP who assisted in putting this together and our sponsors, Mission Foods and Parts Unlimited, and the manufacturers. I can’t wait to see the reaction of the MotoGP paddock and fans when they see the Baggers in action.”
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Post by struns on Feb 8, 2024 9:50:18 GMT -8
^ Watched a few races last year..enjoyed seeing these guys throw a 630# bike around like that.
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Post by truenorth on Feb 9, 2024 9:43:32 GMT -8
Sepang MotoGP Test Tech Photos Part 1 - Ducati’s New Downwash Ducts, Aprilia’s Diffusor Tail By David Emmett | Fri, 09/02/2024 Ducati’s 2024 aero package consists of slightly revised upper side pods, a similar front downwash duct, and half the original ground effect side fairing. That section is now shorter, and includes another downwash duct - air goes in at the front, and is forced out underneath. And above there is a runnel, a horizontal surface with a high side and a loop going over the top. In this photo, you can see the exit of the downwash duct more clearly at the bottom of the fairing. You can also see Ducati’s new lower exhaust, a shorter, stubbier version of the old pipe. Both KTM and Ducati have modified lower pipes, both have gone shorter and stubbier. And both factories report more horsepower… Michele Pirro has the best toys. This is a special wheel on the rear of Pirro’s Ducati (working out of the Pramac garage in Franco Morbidelli’s absence), with covers over the standard wheel (just visible if you zoom in). The wheel is presumably full of sensors, and used for data gathering. The object covered in aluminum foil at the end of the swing arm is a laser height sensor. Another experiment on Pirro’s Ducati. As well as the experimental front wheel, there are fins on the fork covers, and three side strakes in the place of the downwash ducts. The 2024 Aprilia RS-GP seen from the side. You can’t see the new front wing very well, but the side is changed, with fins at the rear of the fairing and a longer tray. The ground effect shape is less pronounced than on the old bike. Aprilia’s new front wing. Quite an elegant design, making a nice bow, with double lower wings.
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Post by truenorth on Feb 9, 2024 9:53:49 GMT -8
From a Deckchair on the Iceberg Except it's a HUGE bit of Ducati's aero package. And it shows Dall'Igna's genius: Rider position results in 'deployable' aero... only there when needed. His Stego-Tail loads the rear tire (via induced drag) AND aids rotation. Others didn't read that last chapter
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Post by truenorth on Feb 13, 2024 13:17:12 GMT -8
New HRC livery
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Post by truenorth on Feb 14, 2024 10:02:34 GMT -8
Oooooh Massimo Rivolo admits he’s interested in Enea Bastianini for the whole “Italian rider, Italian team” but says his first choice is to retain Maverick Vinales and Aleix Espargaro! 2024 silly season is going to be mental
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Post by truenorth on Feb 15, 2024 8:52:47 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Feb 15, 2024 9:09:07 GMT -8
La Honda RC213V del Castrol LCR Honda que llevará Johann Zarco en MotoGP 2024
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Post by truenorth on Feb 15, 2024 9:11:41 GMT -8
Mat Oxley Zarco with the ever-smiling Lucio Cecchinello. I think he may surprise a few people. “My weak point on the Ducati was stopping the bike, I couldn’t do it. On the Honda I can control this area well. The Honda adapts better to you.” ie it’s more like a normal motorcycle.
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