tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50001225045739832422024-03-14T11:10:07.830+07:00Sport cornerAdeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-79518923180226662672008-12-27T14:59:00.000+07:002008-12-27T15:02:37.931+07:00Ferrari to be first to reveal 2009 carFerrari looks set to be the first team to unveil its 2009 car, according to reports in the Italian press.<br /><br />La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Maranello-based outfit will reveal its F2009 at Fiorano in the middle of January.<br /><span id="fullpost"><br />The most likely date is January 15, the same day that Toyota is scheduled to reveal images of its TF109.<br /><br />On the following day, the new McLaren will be launched at its Woking headquarters, and on January 19 the 2009-specification Williams and Renault cars will be test-debuted in Portugal.<br /><br />On January 20, BMW Sauber's F1.<br />09 will run for the first time at Valencia's Ricardo Tormo circuit.<br /><br />Red Bull does not plan to begin testing its RB5 until February, and Force India will wait until March.<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-7355713777995246702008-12-27T14:49:00.001+07:002008-12-27T14:58:40.559+07:00Howard, Bryant remain atop latest All-Star voting resultsNEW YORK -- Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic and LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers lead the Eastern Conference, while Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets top the Western Conference after the second returns of 2009 NBA All-Star Balloting presented by T-Mobile. Howard, the reigning Sprite Slam Dunk champion, is the overall leader with 1,421,882 votes.<br /><br />The 58th NBA All-Star Game will be played in Phoenix on Sunday, Feb. 15. The game will air live (8pm ET) on TNT, ESPN Radio and in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Phoenix also hosted the All-Star Game in 1975 and 1995.<br /><span id="fullpost"><br />James, the 2008 NBA All-Star Game MVP, paces all Eastern Conference forwards with 1,259,764 votes, followed by Boston's Kevin Garnett (905,506), the leading vote-recipient in 2008. Miami's Dwyane Wade, the NBA's leading scorer, leads all Eastern Conference guards with 1,229,858 votes, followed by Detroit's Allen Iverson (858,469). Philadelphia's Samuel Dalembert (232,733) is running second to Howard at the center position.<br /><br />Bryant leads all Western Conference players with 1,280,912 votes, followed by Yao (1,114,709). The Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady follows Bryant at the guard position with 746,098 votes. San Antonio's Tim Duncan (903,311) and Phoenix's Amar'e Stoudemire (626,796) pace all Western Conference forwards, with Shaquille O'Neal (546,583) of the Phoenix Suns trailing Yao at the center position.<br /><br />The 2009 NBA All-Star Balloting program, which also includes partner 2K Sports, allows fans around the world to vote daily for their favorite players as starters for the All-Star Game in a variety of ways, including: at each NBA arena; in 20 languages on NBA.com; and through mobile phones at t-zones® on T-Mobile phones or wap.nba.com for any wireless carrier. A T-Mobile-branded All-Star Balloting widget is available on NBA.com so that fans can "grab" the widget and place it on their blogs, social network pages, or personal websites allowing others to vote directly from the widget. Voting will continue through Jan. 11, for paper balloting and Jan. 19, for NBA.com and wireless balloting.<br /><br />NBA All-Star 2009 is a week-long celebration that enables fans to experience the thrill of the world's greatest athletes playing the game they love and features a full slate of community-enhancing activities including the NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service and fan festivals such as NBA All-Star Jam Session.<br /><br />One hundred twenty players -- 60 each from the Eastern and Western conferences -- are listed on the NBA All-Star ballot. Voters select two guards, two forwards and one center from each conference. The 120 players on the ballot were selected by a panel of media experts who regularly cover the NBA. This year's panel included Paul Coro (Arizona Republic), Ernie Johnson (TNT), Jack McCallum (Sports Illustrated), David Moore (Dallas Morning News), Marc Spears (Boston Globe) and Marc Stein (ESPN.com).<br /><br />Updated results for the Eastern and Western Conferences will be issued regularly leading up to the announcement of the All-Star starters on Thursday Jan. 22, prior to a TNT doubleheader. Following the completion of fan voting and the starting line-up announcement, the head coaches in each conference will vote to determine the remaining All-Stars in their respective conference, which will be announced Thursday, Jan. 29 prior to a TNT doubleheader.<br /><br />As the presenting partner of the 2009 NBA All-Star Balloting program, and in support of the NBA's season-long effort to better the various communities in Phoenix, T-Mobile will donate $1 for every ballot cast on t-zones, T-Mobile's wireless Web portal, to help the youth of Phoenix. The week leading up to the 58th NBA All-Star Game will feature a full slate of community-enhancing activities and fan festivals, such as NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas and the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam on Friday, Feb. 13.<br /><br />In conjunction with All-Star Balloting, 2K Sports will give fans the opportunity to experience Phoenix and the best of basketball by entering the NBA 2K9 Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to NBA All-Star 2009 and to have their likeness as a digitized player incorporated in next year's game, NBA 2K10.<br />2009 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING<br />Leaders of the Eastern Conference in the second returns of NBA All-Star balloting for the 2009 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix.<br />Forwards<br />Player Votes<br />LeBron James (Clev) 1,259,764<br />Kevin Garnett (Bos) 905,506<br />Yi Jianlian (NJ) 762,162<br />Chris Bosh (Tor) 500,700<br />Paul Pierce (Bos) 313,474<br />Shawn Marion (Mia) 210,040<br />Hedo Turkoglu (Orl) 137,035<br />Danny Granger (Ind) 116,238<br />Josh Smith (Atl) 110,186<br />Michael Beasley (Mia) 100,257<br />Tayshaun Prince (Det) 98,262<br />Guards<br />Player Votes<br />Dwyane Wade (Mia) 1,229,858<br />Allen Iverson (Det) 858,469<br />Vince Carter (NJ) 600,087<br />Ray Allen (Bos) 354,642<br />Devin Harris (NJ) 267,504<br />Gilbert Arenas (Wash) 205,223<br />Derrick Rose (Chi) 203,687<br />Luke Ridnour (Mil) 197,933<br />Jose Calderon (Tor) 193,715<br />Jameer Nelson (Orl) 174,081<br />Joe Johnson (Atl) 162,772<br />Centers<br />Player Votes<br />Dwight Howard (Orl) 1,421,882<br />Samuel Dalembert (Phi) 232,733<br />Rasheed Wallace (Det) 163,279<br />Jermaine ONeal (Tor) 147,534<br />Andrew Bogut (Mil) 112,708<br />Al Horford (Atl) 107,118<br />Ben Wallace (Clev) 89,809<br />Emeka Okafor (Char) 69,015<br />Zyrdrunas Ilgauskas (Cle) 60,970<br />Kendrick Perkins (Bos) 54,772<br />Brendan Haywood (Wash) 28,182<br />2009 NBA ALL-STAR BALLOTING<br />Leaders of the Western Conference in the second returns of NBA All-Star balloting for the 2009 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix.<br />Forwards<br />Player Votes<br />Tim Duncan (SA) 903,311<br />Amare Stoudemire (Pho) 626,796<br />Carmelo Anthony (Den) 602,457<br />Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) 553,611<br />Ron Artest (Hou) 509,717<br />Pau Gasol (LAL) 424,135<br />Shane Battier (Hou) 292,287<br />Bruce Bowen (SA) 286,923<br />Josh Howard (Dal) 209,802<br />Luis Scola (Hou) 181,253<br />LaMarcus Aldridge (Por) 145,857<br />Guards<br />Player Votes<br />Kobe Bryant (LAL) 1,280,912<br />Tracy McGrady (HOU) (746,098)<br />Chris Paul (NO) 725,251<br />Manu Ginobili (SA) 386,846<br />Tony Parker (SA) 358,107<br />Jason Kidd (Dal) 299,107<br />Steve Nash (Pho) 281,909<br />Jason Terry (Dal) 226,754<br />Rafer Alston (Hou) 211,017<br />Brandon Roy (Por) 174,244<br />Chauncey Billups (Den) 170,645<br />Centers<br />Player Votes<br />Yao Ming (Hou) 1,114,709<br />Shaquille ONeal (Pho) 546,583<br />Andrew Bynum (LAL) 259,331<br />Mehmet Okur (Utah) 235,292<br />Greg Oden (Por) 144,650<br />Andris Biedrins (GS) 101,115<br />Al Jefferson (Minn) 86,296<br />Tyson Chandler (NO) 85,452<br />Nick Collison (OKC) 67,338<br />Marcus Camby (LAC) 49,235<br />Chris Kaman (LAC) 19,415<br /><br />.<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-41030108799508042332008-12-27T14:34:00.001+07:002008-12-27T14:35:31.420+07:00WBC 2008 Boxing Awards; SI's 2008 Boxing AwardsWBC BOXER OF THE YEAR - Manny Pacquiao, Philippines: Manny won the World Boxing Council super featherweight world title by decision against defending champion Juan Manuel Marquez in March, then won the WBC lightweight world title by TKO against defending champion David Diaz three months later in June. Manny finished the year in December with a sensational TKO win against Oscar De La Hoya in the welterweight division..<br /><br />WBC HONORABLE MENTION BOXER OF THE YEAR<br />Edgar Sosa, Mexico: Edgar successfully defended the WBC light flyweight world title four times, defeating top level opponents which included mandatory challenger Juanito Rubillar of the Philippines in November.<br /><br /><span id="fullpost"><br />WBC COMEBACK OF THE DECADE<br />Vitali Klitschko, Ukraine: He came back as WBC Emeritus Champion in the heavyweight division in October after almost four years without fighting. He won the WBC heavyweight world title for the second time with an impressive performance in his TKO win against defending champion Samuel Peter in October.<br /><br />WBC FIGHT OF THE YEAR<br />Israel Vazquez vs. Rafael Marquez: The third fight between these two great Mexican champions in March was a spectacular battle. Vazquez was knocked down in the fourth round, but came back to knock down Marquez in the twelfth round and retain the WBC super bantamweight world title by decision.<br /><br />WBC MOST DRAMATIC FIGHT OF THE YEAR<br />Carl Froch vs. Jean Pascal: Froch, the new British sensation, won the vacant WBC super middleweight world title by decision against Canadian warrior Pascal in an intense and dramatic fight in December.<br /><br />WBC KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR<br />Vic Darchinyan, Australia: The new WBC super flyweight world champion knocked out talented and accomplished defending champion Cristian Mijares of Mexico, and fulfilled his dream of winning the green and gold belt.<br /><br />WBC GREATEST PROMOTION OF THE YEAR<br />Samuel Peter vs. Oleg Maskaev: For the first time ever, a heavyweight world championship fight was held in Mexico - it was a top-notch promotion and great success in paradisiacal Cancun in March. The atmosphere in the bullring was electric with a capacity crowd in attendance, and the broadcast on HBO was excellent. Interim champion Peter, a native of Nigeria living in Las Vegas, Nevada, won the WBC heavyweight world title with a ninth-round TKO against defending champion Maskaev, a native of Russia living in Sacramento, California.<br /><br /><br />HOPKINS, MARQUEZ AND ORTIZ WIN BIG IN SPORTS ILLUSTRATED’S 2008 BOXING AWARDS<br /><br />LOS ANGELES, December 22 - As a spectacular 2008 boxing campaign comes to an end, Golden Boy Promotions is pleased to congratulate three of its top fighters on the awards they received from the world-renowned and respected Sports Illustrated.<br /><br />Named on SI.com’s 2008 Boxing Awards list were future Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins, whose stirring victory over Kelly Pavlik on October 18, 2008 was voted Upset of The Year; pound-for-pound superstar Juan Manuel Marquez, whose knockout of Joel Casamayor on September 13, 2008 earned Knockout of The Year honors; and rising star Victor Ortiz, who went 3-0, 3 KO’s in 2008 was celebrated as SI’s Prospect of The Year.<br /><br />“I’d like to congratulate Bernard, Juan Manuel and Victor on their well deserved awards,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. “It was an exciting year for all of us at Golden Boy and we’re gearing up for an even bigger 2009. <br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-38964864334187587582008-12-27T14:32:00.001+07:002008-12-27T14:34:18.199+07:00What Is The WBC Thinking?By Paul McCreath: The World Boxing Council: The alphabet group that created such a mess a few months ago that they actually had three of their own world heavyweight champions all at the same time! It is a good thing there were no unification bouts with the belt holders of other organizations or we might have had four champs. As it is we had Oleg Maskaev as the regular belt holder after he took the title by KO from Hasim Rahman. They also had Vitali Klitschko as the champion emeritus (whatever that means) and later they added Sam Peter as their interim world champ. Sam of course had to win two eliminators over James Toney and then defeated Jameel McCline to become the interim belt holder. McCline had qualified for the title shot by losing in three rounds to Nicolay Valuev, the WBA champ. Does anyone see a lack of logic here? <br /><span id="fullpost"><br />At any rate after many months of changed decisions and threats of legal action the three titles were gradually whittled down to one when Peter stopped Maskaev for the regular title then in turn lost it to Vitali. Before all this came about all three fighters were held up from earning a living while the WBC diddled and dithered while trying to avoid court action and reach a decision about who would fight whom first.<br /><br />Meanwhile the mandatory challengers were piling up. Juan Carlos Gomez defeated Oliver McCall to qualify for a title shot but the WBC made him fight still another eliminator this time against Vlad Virchis. He won again in September to become the mandatory. Not satisfied to have one mandatory the WBC then sanctioned another in November between Jameel McCline and Mike Mollo. McCline had qualified by losing an earlier eliminator in March to John Ruiz while Mollo got there by losing in 12 rounds to Andrew Golota. Are you still with me?<br /><br />Are these guys nuts?<br /><br />You might wonder what happened to John Ruiz while all this was going on. He skipped over to the WBA and lost a title bout to Valuev. After all, as the winner of a WBC eliminator he could hardly expect a title match with that organization since only the losers get that chance, right?<br /><br />Would you not think that after all these foul-ups the WBC would have learned their lesson? This past week they were at it again... Jose Sulaiman the WBC president announced that Vitali Klitschko was obliged to defend his title not later than April 30 against Gomez, with of course the possibility of an extension as late as June 30. I have no problem with Gomez getting his chance. At least they got one thing right. Gomez has earned his shot twice, just like Sam Peter had to do earlier. But of course the alphabet boys never get anything entirely right do they?<br /><br />In addition to that possible time extension from April 30 they also announced that Oleg Maskaev would get the next title shot within 120 days or maybe 180 days from the date of the Vitali vs Gomez fight. Maskaev qualified for this chance by getting KO'd by Sam Peter before he in turn got stopped by Vitali. That must make him the ideal opponent, but what happened to McCline who won his eliminator?<br /><br />The real reason Maskaev will get this opportunity in my opinion is that he presently is suing the WBC over the way he was treated while he held their title. He was not allowed to fight a voluntary defense against Wlad Klitschko and there are also issues over the purse split in the bout with Sam Peter. It looks to me that the naming of Maskaev as a mandatory is just an attempt by the WBC to avoid going to court. Maskaev has won only one tune-up fight with Robert Hawkins since losing his title. It that is enough to warrant a title match then I guess we can expect the undefeated prospect Denis Boytsov to be named soon too. He also beat Hawkins this year.<br /><br />The sad part about all this is that the fight that everyone would prefer to see will possibly be washed out by all these manoeuvres. That would be the already agreed to match between Vitali Klitschko and David Haye. They want to fight in June but it seems unlikely now. The WBC could have avoided all the trouble and controversy by simply ordering a final eliminator between Haye and Maskaev with the winner to meet the Vitali-Gomez winner but that would be much too logical for these guys.<br /><br />The long and the short of it is that the WBC have messed up again and once more the sport of boxing and the fans are losers. How can we get rid of these clowns?<br /><br />Merry Christmas and happy new years Everybody!<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-91925680778219940432008-12-27T14:30:00.001+07:002008-12-27T14:32:16.105+07:00Team Sauerland dismisses Holyfield protestTeam Sauerland will reconsider its plan to offer Evander Holyfield a rematch against WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev following Tommy Brooks´ outrageous remarks in the press. The coach of the 46-year-old boxing legend, who lost a close majority decision by the scores of 116-112, 115-114 and 114-114, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: “I think it was just some home cooking for a promoter’s fighter. I think somebody was just greasing somebody’s palms..”<br /><br /><span id="fullpost"><br />Wilfried Sauerland was shocked when he found out about the statements. “I can understand his disappointment,” the manager said. “After all, his fighter put on a an impressive performance for which he deserves our respect. However, I cannot comprehend his remarks at all. They are derisive, outrageous and absolutely untrue. I would not have expected such unsporting behaviour from him. We offered Holyfield a rematch straight away but now we will have to reconsider it.”<br /><br />Sauerland managing director Chris Meyer admitted that the bout was difficult to score. “It was a very close fight. The judges agreed on just four rounds. Also, the fight looked much different on TV than it did from inside the arena. Most of the experts at ringside had Valuev winning. It is funny to see how the European and US media disagree about the outcome.”<br /><br />A string of highly-respected boxing writers – just like WBA president Gilberto Mendoza - had Valuev ahead. Among them Phil Woolever of The Sweet Science (“For the record, I had it 115-113 Valuev”), Ron Lewis of The Times and Gareth A. Davies of The Telegraph. All three of them were at ringside.<br /><br />Here is what Ron Lewis wrote in his blog article titled ‘Valuev was a worthy winner’:<br /><br />“Sometimes, I guess you think the world has just gone mad. After one very long night in Zurich, I returned home this morning to discover everyone up in arms that Evander Holyfield was supposedly robbed against Nikolay Valuev in their WBA heavyweight title bout on Saturday night. That was certainly not the case.<br /><br />“Yes the crowd booed, but they booed Valuev before the start. They booed him after he beat Ruiz in August and that was one-sided. Ringside - where I watched the fight from - opinion was split about who had won. Everyone sitting near me had Valuev a clear winner and I had him ahead by five rounds. No one in Holyfield's camp roared "robbery". Sure, they said they thought they did enough to win, but that was it. Expect that to change by the time they get back from America, when they discover that the power of television has whipped up support in their favour.”<br /><br />Gareth A. Davies of The Telegraph holds a similar opinion. He wrote in his blog:<br /><br />“Why was it that so many who saw the fight on television thought Holyfield had won ? Because you see a different on tv - plus commentary, plus crowd support - than what is in front of you. Live coverage enhances perception, not television. That's why we go to these events.<br /><br />“From ringside, there were varying degrees in opinion, and on the judges' cards, it came down to the final round. From my position, I thought Valuev had won the fight. Yet to call it a fix, as some websites and commentators have done, is wrong.”<br /><br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-57823320159543895132008-12-27T14:26:00.001+07:002008-12-27T14:28:17.804+07:00250cc provisional entry list for 20092009 250cc class FIM provisional rider entry list:<br /><span id="fullpost"><br />4. HIROSHI AOYAMA, SCOT RACING TEAM 250cc<br />7. AXEL PONS, PEPE WORLD PONS WRB<br />8. BASTIEN CHESAUX, RACING TEAM GERMANY<br />9. TONI WIRSING, RACING TEAM GERMANY<br />10. IMRE TOTH, TEAM TOTH APRILIA<br />12. THOMAS LUTHI, EMMI - CAFFE LATTE<br />14. RATTHAPARK WILAIROT, THAI HONDA PTT SAG<br />15. ROBERTO LOCATELLI, METIS GILERA<br />16. JULES CLUZEL, MATTEONI RACING<br />17. KAREL ABRAHAM, CARDION AB MOTORACING<br />19. ALVARO BAUTISTA, MAPFRE ASPAR TEAM<br />21. HECTOR BARBERA, PEPE WORLD PONS WRB<br />25. ALEX BALDOLINI, WTR SAN MARINO TEAM<br />28. GABOR TALMACSI, BALATON RACING TEAM 250cc<br />35. RAFFAELE DE ROSA, SCOT RACING TEAM 250cc<br />41. ALEIX ESPARGARO, CAMPETELLA RACING<br />48. SHOYA TOMIZAWA, TEAM CIP<br />51. STEVIE BONSEY, APRILIA MADRID<br />52. LUKAS PESEK, AUTO KELLY - CP<br />58. MARCO SIMONCELLI, METIS GILERA<br />63. MIKE DI MEGLIO, MAPFRE ASPAR TEAM 250cc<br />75. MATTIA PASINI, TEAM TOTH APRILIA<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-40404452968345383612008-12-27T14:21:00.001+07:002008-12-27T14:26:01.944+07:00125cc provisional entry list for 20092009 125cc class FIM provisional rider entry list:<br /><span id="fullpost"><br />5. ALEXIS MASBOU, LONCIN RACING<br />7. DOMINIQUE AEGERTER, AJO INTERWETTEN<br />8. LORENZO ZANETTI, WWC<br />11. SANDRO CORTESE, AJO INTERWETTEN<br />12. ESTEVE RABAT, BLUSENS APRILIA<br />16. CAMERON BEAUBIER, RED BULL KTM 125<br />17. STEFAN BRADL, KIEFER RACING<br />18. NICOLAS TEROL, JACK & JONES PONS WRB<br />24. SIMONE CORSI, JACK & JONES PONS WRB<br />27. STEFANO BIANCO, CBC CORSE<br />29. ANDREA IANNONE, WWC<br />30. PERE TUTUSAUS, MATTEONI RACING<br />32. LORENZO SAVADORI,FONTANA RACING<br />33. SERGIO GADEA, BANCAJA ASPAR TEAM 125cc<br />34. RANDY KRUMMENACHER, DEGRAAF GRAND PRIX<br />38. BRADLEY SMITH, BANCAJA ASPAR TEAM 125cc<br />44. POL ESPARGARO, BELSON DERBI<br />45. SCOTT REDDING, BLUSENS APRILIA<br />60. JULIAN SIMON, BANCAJA ASPAR TEAM 125cc<br />66. MATTHEW HOYLE, MAXTRA TEAM<br />71. TOMOYOSHI KOYAMA, LONCIN RACING<br />72. MARCO RAVAIOLI, CBC CORSE<br />73. TAKAAKI NAKAGAMI, WWC<br />81. JASPER IWEMA, KIEFER RACING<br />88. MICHAEL RANSEDER, MAXTRA TEAM<br />93. MARC MARQUEZ, RED BULL KTM 125<br />94. JONAS FOLGER, WWC<br />99. DANNY WEBB, DEGRAAF GRAND PRIX<br />TBC. xx, BELSON DERBI<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-45220385953835607232008-12-27T14:19:00.001+07:002008-12-27T14:21:09.056+07:00About MotoGPMotoGP is the world’s premier motorcycling championship, with a season of 18 Grands Prix in 14 countries bringing together the world’s top motorcycle manufacturers such as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati, Kawasaki, Aprilia and KTM - plus an elite crop of riders from every corner of the globe. <br /><span id="fullpost"><br />The motorcycles used for MotoGP are purpose-built racing prototypes which are unavailable for purchase by the general public and cannot be legally ridden on public roads.<br /><br />The Grand Prix Road-Racing World Championship was first organised by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) in 1949 and has been administrated by commercial rights owners Dorna Sports under the supervision of the FIM since 1992. It is the oldest motorsport World Championship in existence.<br /><br />MotoGP began a new era in 2002 when revised regulations allowed for the participation of bikes with four-stroke engines. For the 2007 season the adaptation of MotoGP bikes from 990cc engine capacity to 800cc resulted in an even more exciting spectacle, with higher corner speeds and even more competitive races – patterns which are continuing this year.<br /><br />Furthermore, in the opening round of 2008, MotoGP become the first motorsports World Championship to host a night-time Grand Prix, with the Losail International Circuit’s state-of-the-art new floodlight system permitting a superb start to the season in Qatar.<br />Grand Prix Weekends<br /><br />On a Grand Prix weekend there are three individual races, one for each of MotoGP’s three categories:<br /><br /> * MotoGP – the ultimate test for the finest talents in motorcycle racing, in which maximum engine displacement capacity is now the aforementioned 800cc (four-stroke engines) and the minimum age for riders is 18.<br /> * 250 – the intermediate category where maximum engine displacement capacity is 250cc (twin cylinder engines) and the minimum age for riders is 16.<br /> * 125 – the class which offers young riders the chance to take their first step into Grand Prix, where maximum engine displacement capacity is 125cc (single cylinder engines), the maximum age for riders is 28 (or 25 years of age for wild-card riders or for newly contracted riders participating in a 125cc race for the first time) and the minimum age is 15 years old.<br /><br />Races begin from a grid which is composed of three starting positions per row (four per row in the 250cc and 125cc classes), with starting places secured by qualifying times - the fastest rider earning the famous pole position. The races can vary between 95km and 130km in distance and usually last approximately 40-45 minutes, each being a spectacular sprint to the finish line, with pit-stops being rare rather than the norm.<br /><br />Tyre selection is therefore absolutely crucial and is undertaken by the teams following consultation with their riders based on knowledge of the track, weather conditions and the feel of the bike during free practice, qualifying and the pre-race warm-up sessions. A critical balance has to be found between grip and the endurance of the tyre, as soft, ‘gripping’ tyres permit quicker speeds and faster lap times but wear out quickly, whilst harder, less ‘sticky’ tyres last longer but do not assist the rider in achieving maximum velocity.<br />Riders<br /><br />The current MotoGP World Champion is Australian Casey Stoner of the Ducati Marlboro team, who sensationally won the 2007 title in just his second season in the premier class – securing ten race wins along the way.<br /><br />In defending his title in 2008 Stoner is faced with stiff competition from the likes of Valentino Rossi, the five-time MotoGP World Champion, and Dani Pedrosa, last year’s runner-up. Meanwhile, Rossi’s new Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo, the reigning 250cc World title holder, and Pedrosa’s Repsol Honda colleague Nicky Hayden, the 2006 MotoGP World Champion, are also stars of the show, with talent in abundance in each case.<br /><br />Indeed, the level of racing ability throughout the 2008 MotoGP grid is exceptionally high, with the likes of Loris Capirossi, Andrea Dovizioso, Colin Edwards, John Hopkins, Marco Melandri and James Toseland also competing for podium finishes.<br /><br />In the 250cc category the title race should be wide open this year, following the promotion of the likes of Lorenzo and Dovizioso to MotoGP. A strong Aprilia challenge is presented by Spanish trio Hector Barbera, Alvaro Bautista and Alex Debon, battling with KTM riders Mika Kallio and Hiroshi Aoyama.<br /><br />In the single cylinder World Championship the current title holder is Hungary's Gabor Talmacsi, one of the older 125cc competitors, who defends his crown against a plethora of young riding talent in 2008.<br /><br />The list of participants in each Grand Prix is composed of the permanent riders, contracted and nominated by their teams for the whole season, and wildcard entries – who are often local riders. Approximately 18 participants enter each MotoGP race, about 25 take part in each 250cc race and the 125cc races usually involve around 35 riders. The ages of the Grand Prix riders range from 34 for MotoGP’s Loris Capirossi, down to the previously stated minimum age limit of 15 for the youngsters in 125cc. The youngest regular rider in the championship is Repsol KTM rookie Marc Marquez.<br /><br />Riders from around the globe take part in the World Championships including the following countries: Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, UK and USA.<br /><br />For profiles of every rider from all three Grand Prix categories visit our dedicated Riders section.<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-2719813420588195452008-12-27T14:18:00.001+07:002008-12-27T14:19:43.577+07:00Lorenzo: `No pressure for title win in 2009´He played down his title chances in 2008 before a stunning start to his rookie season in MotoGP and, despite establishing himself as one of the top riders in the premier class, Jorge Lorenzo is still adamant that there is no pressure to pick up the World Championship crown in his sophomore year.<br /><span id="fullpost"><br />`There have been no objectives set out, and nobody is demanding that we win the title,´ says the 21 year-old. `I think that if I can improve my results then it will be an extraordinary season.´<br /><br />Lorenzo will not be using the complete 2009 Fiat Yamaha package until February, leaving him just six days with which to familiarise himself with a new engine before the opening Grand Prix of the year.<br /><br />The latest version of the Yamaha M1, modified with the principle intention of giving better power delivery when cornering, is being worked on in Japan, although Lorenzo has plenty with which to get accustomed at this month´s Official Test in Jerez.<br /><br />`I have only had the chance to try the new bike for a day, with the intention of adjusting to the new regulations,´ said the Spaniard of his first run with Bridgestone tyres after a year with Michelin.<br /><br />`The bike isn´t working perfectly, so in Jerez we will be working above all with the chassis, now that we won´t have the engine until Sepang.´<br /><br />Another novelty set to come is a new racing number for the former two-time 250cc World Champion, who is retiring his `48´ for the beginning of a new era. Having narrowed the options down to two -23 and 99- with the help of Spanish newspaper readers, Lorenzo is now taking his time to settle on the final figure.<br /><br />`We´ve done some tests to see how the two would be aesthetically, but the decision will be made further down the line. We will definitely make the choice in January.´<br /><br />In the meantime, the factory rider is bringing the `Loren-show´ to the world of four wheels, competing in the Monza Rally this weekend. Like his MotoGP aspirations, the chances of a good result are being played down in the run-up to his rally debut.<br /><br />`It´s an opportunity to have a fun three days on four wheels. I had a little incident in practice on Thursday that made me realise that it is a little more stable than a bike,´ he explained. `It´s just for enjoyment and, as there are plenty of riders with more experience than myself, I´m sure to finish near last. My goal is to complete the race.´<br /><br />The Monza Rally takes place this weekend in Italy.<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-9182674818029028772008-12-27T14:16:00.001+07:002008-12-27T14:17:56.726+07:00MotoGP 2009 provisional entry list releasedThe provisional entry list for MotoGP in 2009 has been released by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) as follows:<br /><span id="fullpost"><br />3. DANI PEDROSA, REPSOL HONDA TEAM<br />4. ANDREA DOVIZIOSO, REPSOL HONDA TEAM<br />5. COLIN EDWARDS, TECH 3 YAMAHA<br />7. CHRIS VERMEULEN, RIZLA SUZUKI MOTOGP<br />14. RANDY DE PUNIET, LCR HONDA MOTOGP<br />15. ALEX DE ANGELIS, SAN CARLO HONDA GRESINI<br />21. JOHN HOPKINS, KAWASAKI RACING TEAM<br />24. TONI ELIAS, SAN CARLO HONDA GRESINI<br />27. CASEY STONER, DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM<br />33. MARCO MELANDRI, KAWASAKI RACING TEAM<br />36. MIKA KALLIO, PRAMAC RACING<br />46. VALENTINO ROSSI, FIAT YAMAHA TEAM<br />52. JAMES TOSELAND, TECH 3 YAMAHA<br />59. SETE GIBERNAU, GRUPO FRANCISCO HERNANDO<br />65. LORIS CAPIROSSI, RIZLA SUZUKI MOTOGP<br />69. NICKY HAYDEN, DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM<br />72. YUKI TAKAHASHI, SCOT RACING TEAM MOTOGP<br />88. NICCOLO CANEPA, PRAMAC RACING<br />99. 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Watch footage from the test and hear from the riders in the accompanying video.<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-5364673150435948382008-12-27T14:11:00.000+07:002008-12-27T14:13:34.077+07:00Puigdemont on Lorenzo´s 2008 seasonRookie of the Year and title contender in his first season in MotoGP, Jorge Lorenzo was one of the sensations of 2008. He also became one of the most popular sporting figures in his native Spain, with the press committed fans of his brutal honesty and hard-riding ways.<br /><span id="fullpost"><br />Oriol Puigdemont from Spanish daily El Pais speaks about Lorenzo´s year in Paddock Press, part of a series of reviews looking at the protagonists of the 2008 season. Puigdemont sees a stronger Lorenzo compared to the rider who won the 250cc title in 2006 & 2007, and even he who started the season so impressively in his first three races.<br /><br />`Crashes in Shanghai and Barcelona I think made him a bit more worried about himself, but he recovered from this for a strong finish to the season,´ says the Spanish journalist. `He has made himself a safer rider and better physically, and I think that he is in great condition for what in theory is his first true shot at being a title challenger.´<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-12720208162217216012008-12-27T13:22:00.001+07:002008-12-27T13:30:04.006+07:00Happy holidays from Formula1It's been a memorable year for Formula One racing, not least for Lewis Hamilton’s maiden drivers’ crown and the most exciting climax to a world championship in years. As 2008 draws to a close, we would like to thank you for your support over the past season and wish our users the very best for the holiday period.<br /><span id="fullpost"><br />Needless to say the first month of 2009 already looks set to be a busy one as the teams gear up for the opening round of the new season in Australia. Already several have confirmed plans to launch their new cars in January, with features including slick tyres, reduced aerodynamics and KERS, in line with the revised ’09 regulations.<br /><br />Toyota will kick off proceedings with an online launch for their TF109 on January 15. The following day McLaren will unveil the MP4-24 at their Woking base in the UK. Renault and Williams have chosen the new Algarve Motor Park in southern Portugal to roll out their R29 and FW31 machines on January 19, a day before BMW Sauber debut the F1.09 at Spain’s Jerez circuit.<br /><br />There will also be plenty of testing activity following the mid-winter break, with most teams expected to track debut their 2009 machines in mid to late January.<br /><br />We will, as always, be keeping you informed of all the developments from the world of Formula One racing, so stay in touch with Formula1.com in the countdown to Melbourne on March 29 for the latest updates.<br /><br />In the meantime, have a great holiday season and a very happy New Year!<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-60796835957947620542008-12-27T10:39:00.001+07:002008-12-27T10:41:04.649+07:00Galaxy boss Arena backs Beckham loan dealThe Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena has backed David Beckham's loan move to AC Milan as being beneficial to the Major League Soccer club.<br /><span id="fullpost"><br />Beckham, 33, will join Milan for two months in January in a bid to stay match fit and available for England selection during the MLS close season in the United States.<br /><br />Arena said the Galaxy had insisted the England midfielder return from Italy to begin the 2009 league campaign in March.<br /><br />And the former USA national team coach told reporters on Thursday he was happy to let Beckham go to the Serie A club, who have also agreed to enter into a ''technical relationship'' with the MLS outfit, the details of which have yet to be disclosed.<br /><br />''I'm fine with everything,'' Arena said. ''I have a very good feel for the situation. We've been in, and we'll continue to be in contact with AC Milan and we have a technical relationship with them as well.<br /><br />''We're all agreed in principle and everybody's happy. A short-term loan works,'' Arena added. ''I did this at DC United with Marco Etcheverry, with Jaime Moreno, with Ben Olsen - I don't have a problem with it. He's going to be back in March and we believe it's going to be around March 1 and he will be available for our opening game.<br /><br />''I haven't seen the exact details of the loan agreement yet but we fully anticipate that this loan is for approximately two months although there is a possibility he could go in December.The most important aspect of this loan in our view is that he is back here early March.''<br /><br />Arena said the length of Beckham's loan spell had been the only sticking point in negotiations between the two clubs as he bids to turn the Galaxy around after they missed out on the post-season MLS Cup play-offs for the second year in a row.<br /><br />''We have a couple of objectives here. We are absolutely adamant about the fact that the club has not played well over the last couple of years,'' Arena continued.<br /><br />''We think it's critical that we start 2009 the right way and that we place an improved team on the field because we have great fans and great support here.<br /><br />''In order to do that we need David Beckham on the field and we need to have all of our key players here as we open our 2009 season if we're going to move forward and that was the critical aspect in this loan, there's no question about that.''<br /><br />Arena also said he was pleased to have forged a technical partnership with the Italian club.<br /><br />''I'm prepared to tell you how we're going to benefit from this but I think it's just a positive that we are working with a club of this stature.''<br /><br />Arena added that the cancellation of the Galaxy's tour game in Australia against the Queensland Roar on December 11 in Brisbane had been as a precaution against Beckham being unavailable.<br /><br />''We were hesitant to go ahead and commit without knowing whether David would be there or not,'' he explained. ''I imagine this allows David to have a little bit of a break before he heads over to Italy.''<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-36542734546932526942008-12-27T10:35:00.002+07:002008-12-27T10:38:39.648+07:00Beckham to join AC Milan on loan in JanuaryDavid Beckham will have only two months to make an impact at AC Milan after clinching a loan move to the Serie A giants on Thursday. The 33-year-old England midfielder will join Milan on January 7 and could make his debut four days later away to Roma.<br /><span id="fullpost"><br />But he must return to the Los Angeles Galaxy by early March, to prepare for the Major League Soccer season, which is expected to start on March 19. All parties concerned are content with the terms of the deal, which was struck in Milan a week earlier than anticipated.<br /><br />Milan director Umberto Gandini told Sky Sports News: ''The deal will be as long as David wishes. I think his commitment to MLS and Los Angeles Galaxy will take him back after a couple of months. I think he will have to go back to Galaxy by the time the MLS starts, and training before that.''<br /><br />Gandini also confirmed that the Italian club do not expect any opportunity to arise which would allow them to sign the 33-year-old permanently, saying: ''David is committed to the Los Angeles Galaxy and the MLS. He thanks them for the opportunity to let him train and work with us, we're very happy for that.<br /><br />''Only David knows his future, but for sure he has a commitment to go back to the MLS and I think he will fulfil that.''<br /><br />Beckham is seeking to maintain his match fitness to ensure he stays in the England squad as he closes in on a record number of caps for an outfield player. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder has 107 caps, one behind the late Bobby Moore who led England to their 1966 World Cup triumph.<br /><br />The former England captain hopes to retain his place in coach Fabio Capello's squad and is believed to be targeting international retirement after the 2010 World Cup.<br /><br />Capello has indicated he will only select players who are active with their clubs, and with LA Galaxy now in their off-season, Beckham risked being left out for upcoming games, including the proposed friendly against European champions Spain in February.<br /><br />Beckham will join a star-crammed squad at Milan, with the likes of Kaka, Andriy Shevchenko and Ronaldinho soon to be team-mates.<br /><br />''The players understand we are the premium brand,'' said Gandini. ''We are a fantastic club, one of the best clubs in the world. The fact they want to play with us is a great achievement.<br /><br />''David Beckham will come to our club where he will have a lot of people and a lot of players that have his ability and status so I think it will be very beneficial for him and the English game.''<br /><br />Beckham is by no means certain to feature regularly for Milan, with nothing in his contract stipulating he will play in a specific number of games. Gandini confirmed: ''He will train with the other Milan players and the selection will be up to the coaches.''<br /><br />Capello expects David Beckham will prove to be a ''great acquisition'' for Milan, the England coach's former club. Capello has worked with Beckham at Real Madrid and England and has been impressed by his work-rate.<br /><br />Speaking before the deal was completed, Capello told Milan's World Business Forum: ''If Milan sign him they will make a great acquisition. He is a very focused lad. He is a professional. When I left him out of the team in Madrid because he had signed the contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy, he continued to come to the pitch to train and I put him back in the team.''<br /><br />''He is a very serious lad, very sensible, a professional. People think he is a playboy off the field, it's not true at all,'' added Capello<br /><br />Talks over Beckham's future were originally scheduled for next week, but the player's representatives and Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani met on Thursday afternoon to thrash out the transfer.<br /><br />The former England captain was a Milan target in January 2007, but opted instead to move to Los Angeles from Real Madrid.<br /><br />In a joint statement Milan and LA Galaxy confirmed Beckham would return to the States for training before the MLS begins, which suggests he will spend just two months back in Europe.<br /><br />Writing on his website's blog Beckham this week admitted he was looking forward to joining Milan.<br /><br />He explained: ''One of the reasons I want to train and play in Milan for a few months is the fact that the MLS season doesn't run as long as the European season and having played most of my career in Europe, my body has been trained and geared not to have that amount of time off.<br /><br />''Obviously, I will be honoured to be given the chance to train and play with the likes of Ronaldinho and Kaka, but it also gives me the chance to keep my fitness up and carry that on for when I come back to the Galaxy for the new MLS season.''<br /><br />He rubbished suggestions he had bought a house in Milan and denied planning to purchase a jet, and also confirmed LA Galaxy remain his priority.<br /><br />''Next season is an important one for the Galaxy,'' Beckham remarked. ''We haven't been in the play-offs for three years now and for a team like LA Galaxy we all know that isn't good enough.<br /><br />''(Head coach) Bruce Arena will also have had the chance over the past few months to get used to the squad and, with his experience and previous success, he'll want to make sure that we're up there competing next year.''<br /><br />Galaxy boss Arena has given his blessing to Beckham's transfer. Arena had described the deal as ''an odd proposition'' last week and questioned whether the MLS and Galaxy would benefit.<br /><br />However he has become convinced Beckham is making the right move.<br /><br />''Clearly I think this is an ideal situation for David,'' Arena told Sky Sports News. ''It can benefit David, it can benefit England, it can benefit the LA Galaxy and hopefully it benefits AC Milan as well.''<br /><br />Arena expects the 2009 MLS season to start on March 19, and he stressed Beckham will be involved.<br /><br />''David will be back and have a couple of weeks of training with our team and will be ready to really kick off in a good fashion in 2009,'' Arena said.<br /><br />The former United States head coach recognises Beckham's desire to stay involved and active with England.<br /><br />''I can't speak for David but what motivates any top-level footballer is the fact that playing for your national team is the greatest honour,'' Arena said. ''And having the potential to play in another World Cup is every player's dream. I think these are the things that motivate him.''<br /><br /><br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-27231066184825543762008-12-27T04:21:00.005+07:002008-12-27T05:27:26.990+07:00Rossi, King of MotoGPValentino Rossi not blame the public if the evaluation as a living legend MotoGP. MotoGP 2008 season competition to prove that he is still king in the premier class motorcycle racing is the most prestigious.<br /><br />Is not excessive if the 2008 season as the year the property Rossi. After losing the title world champion for two years in succession, the birth of the drivers Urbino, Italy is successful steal back the crown the winner. ? ~ A king return to its throne, so the slogan written on the Valencia GP broadcast the series cover this season.<br /><br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><br />MotoGP 2008 start seasonable with a full slap. Circuit Jail, Qatar became the opening night race at the same time the organizers or the first night race along The Moto. Another step is not intended to increase the enthusiasm of the Moto lovers welcome this season in 2008. World champion and season, Casey long, as the outgoing champion in this historic race.<br /><br />In addition to displaying the race night for the first time, this season Moto also introduced new circuits in the schedule, that is, in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the United States. Unfortunately, the race must finally stop in the middle of the road due to tropical storm Ike that the U.S. midwest region. However, Valentino Rossi recorded a work as champion once removed first MotoGP pole position in this circuit.<br /><br />The addition of circuits that are usually used only for the Indy 500 race car this shows how interest Moto start The only people that Uncle Sam's country. In fact, top Hollywood actors such as Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise was also seen action witnessed Valentino Rossi et al in two separate series.<br /><br />Not only new circuits, Moto 2008 also the arrival of four new drivers. They Joge Lorenzo is a world champion in the 250cc class last season, Alex De Angelis, Andrea Dovizioso, World Superbike champion and the 2007 James Toseland.<br /><br />Lorenzo directly diplot as partners setim Rossi in the Fiat Yamaha. Meanwhile, De Angelis believed to be assisting Shinya Nakano Honda Gresini team in Dovizioso and join the team JiR Honda. Toseland itself become a partner in the team Colin Edwards Yamaha Tech 3.<br /><br />Public attention is still centered on the rivalry between Rossi and long. Season long and successful Rossi has limitless. Proponents of the Doctor also look forward if the driver is able to pet them membalaskan dendamnya in this season.<br /><br />Moreover, Rossi decided to switch from Michelin to be the use of Bridgestone tires, tires with the same long. Rossi hopes the fans are able to make this step M1 motorcycle to compete with its more conspicuous Desmosedici long.<br /><br />However, The Doctor controversial decision to switch to Bridgestone proved to be determinants of his resurrection in this season. No more stories where the driver is 29 years old failed to complete the race because of tire performance is not a maximum.<br /><br />From a total of 18 series, Rossi successfully finish in first place as many as nine times. In addition, he also successfully increased lectern as many as 16 times. Although not successful rekornya rival in the 2005 season (11 times champion), but this certainly become the answer to the criticism that Rossi mentioned that the success has been ended.<br /><br />Competition between Rossi and long reach its peak in the U.S. GP at Laguna Seca. Almost all children advance Moto would agree if this series ditasbihkan as terpanas races throughout the season in 2008. U.S. public witness, and furore Rossi long. Both as a race in a different arena and accelerate much in front of the other drivers up to the time difference of 17 seconds. Action mutual salip been avoided.<br /><br />In the end, Rossi out as a champion long after the first exit trajectory and fell a few towards the end of lap race. Action aggressive maneuvers and-slashing maneuvers The Doctor was fishing criticisms long. Rossi long claimed to do the dirty race and the drivers some maneuvers that Yamaha was dangerous to himself.<br /><br />However, irrespective of the series Laguna Seca seems to be the culmination of long and different for Rossi. If Rossi continues to look bright with successive sweep the next four series, not so long. Ducati is the driver failed to complete the race in Brno, Rep. Czech and San Marino because they drop anchor race lead. Later known, the declining performance of long partly because of injury kambuhnya old hands at it.<br /><br />Failure resolve two long series of successive positive impact for the Doctor. He merengkuh degree kedelapannya world champion in the Japan GP in Motegi after the finish line in first place. Nevertheless, the supporters too long not need to grieve. Drivers 23 years old that is still the nearest competitor with a champion Rossi second this season.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Dani Pedrosa became the champion two seasons ago must be satisfied in third place. Despite diligent enough boarding platform and the successful snatch champion title in their hometowns (Jerez and Catalunya), but Pedrosa has not been able to pursue acquisition value long. Moreover, he took up in the back row and did not complete the race in several series.<br /><br />This season, Pedrosa also receive back a challenge from the enemy bebuyutannya in the first 250cc class, Jorge Lorenzo. Lorenzo's appearance immediately attract the attention of the fans Moto. How not racer berpostur some degree that Champions successfully steal perdananya on the third series, namely, the Portuguese GP at Estoril. Style that skittish balapnya aggressive and a little more like peer setimnya, Valentino Rossi.<br /><br />Unfortunately, some accidents experienced create Lorenzo decline appearance in the middle of the season. However, Lorenzo is still able to close the season ranked in four at a time off the New Best.<br /><br />Lorenzo snatch a degree of success is not surefire as the manufacturer makes the Yamaha MotoGP tersukses in 2008. Yamaha to buy three degrees: MotoGP World Champion 2008 (Valentino Rossi), Rookie of the Year (Jorge Lorenzo), and Best Konstruktor.<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-20000053254147834582008-12-27T04:20:00.003+07:002008-12-27T05:27:58.605+07:00China Submit Self Degree Olimpade 2018Beijing - Success opened a Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, four months ago to make China the government back away again offered to host the winter Olympic arena in 2018 in the city of Harbin.<br /><br />As is known, in August and China to undertake a successful place in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing<br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><br /><br />As is known, in August and China to undertake a successful place in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. When the Chinese out as the champion after the general excel State superior power, the United States that can only rank second.<br /><br />Beijing Olympic Games can also be said to run successfully. Recorded, every fan in attendance or negar countries that participate in the arena feel quite satisfied with the services and facilities provided Chinese government.<br /><br />The success of the Chinese government about a return run as host winter Olympics in 2018. However, this time China is no longer pointing Beijing as the host, the Bamboo Curtain country is run Harbin, a city that has known the cold weather as the host.<br /><br />Harbin is located in the provinces of Heilongjiang, China is in the middle of the development process in order to hold the winter Olympics between the university world in February 2009. According to the Governor of the Province of Harbin, Li Zhanshu, Harbin once the funds have been spent 3 billion yuan (440 million dollars) to build Venue and various facilities to accommodate as much 4 thousand athletes who will come.<br /><br />"If later the Olympic arena between universities in 2009 is running successfully and to obtain from the guests, we certainly will get the injection of confidence to return to undertake a major winter Olympics in 2018," Li said sebegaimana This AP, Friday (26/12/2008 ).<br /><br />"However, if we fail to host in 2018, then we will put themselves back in 2022. For, we are very ambitions to run the Olympic winter premiere in China," he added.<br /><br />Opportunity China to host the future is difficult to implement. The State bears the population of 5 million people will get a respite competitors, such as Germany and France, which also has filed a proposal to host the Olympic Games coming winter 2018.<br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-8342820836896104282008-12-27T04:19:00.002+07:002008-12-27T05:30:37.567+07:00Cavaliers Preserve record EnclosureCleveland - The Christmas Blessing joined the Cleveland Cavaliers entertain the Washington Wizard. Le Bron James et al successfully achieve victory with a score of 93-89 dilaga advanced thin NBA held on Thursday (25/12/2008) local time.<br /><br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><br />Its behind eight points from the delegates, to reverse the Cavaliers success with a number eleven points disisa 1:33 minutes and then make them successful again not be able to maintain records in Quicken Loans Arena.<br /><br />Mo Williams is a printer for the most number Cav with 24 points. In the second name of LeBron James and Delonte West contributed 18 with the attendance figures.<br /><br />Victory is a record for history the Cavs. As is known, this time as they have not be able to from 15 parties who have traveled in the cage.<br /><br />Wizards obtain alone the number of Antawn Jamison with 28 points and Mike James 26 points, which upset. Unfortunately, these efforts have not been able to protect them from defeat after kemenagan eight times in succession.<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-15217622079617455902008-12-27T04:18:00.003+07:002008-12-27T05:31:21.566+07:00Hatton: Pension if Defeat Pac Man & Mayweather Jr.MANCHESTER - Champions boxing class light welter Ricky Hatton admitted that he will soon stop rising ring in the upcoming 2009. However, with conditions he has successfully defeat Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr..<br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><br /><br />Hatton feel this in 2008, is the best moment for a splash in the sports world boxing. In later 2009, he will complete the defeat of two boxer who deem it best at this time.<br /><br />"This is my best year. Mayweather and Pacquiao is the best two rival at this time, because I was obliged to overcome them," says Hatton This such as the AP, Friday (26/12/2008).<br /><br />For the first target Hatton beat intend fall Pac Man (nickname Pacquiao-red). As has been broadcasted, the Manchester boxer origin of the city that it intended to duel with the Filipino on 2 May 2009 that will come.<br /><br />"Target is the first Pacquiao, he is the best time this ditch after De La Hoya. Meanwhile, Mayweather must wait for my turn robohkan," he said again.<br /><br />If completed, the boxer running the new Hit Man is satisfied, and he was, when it is the right time for him to resign from the boxing arena.<br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-81781997370250034632008-12-27T04:12:00.001+07:002008-12-27T05:33:06.146+07:00Fergie Ready to get Draw ResultsStoke - Sir Alex Ferguson admitted the result is ready to get equilibration when Manchester United face Stoke City. Because ultimately be victory, he praised PLAYERS tireless after Japan.<br /><br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><br />MU forced extra hard time struggling to make Stoke. Although several capable picked threat to the wicket opponent, the goal merely the puppet recent victory came just seven minutes before the fight completely through kick from Carlos Tevez.<br /><br />Fergie is clearly delighted welcome the victory. Moreover, he admitted to receiving nearly Mother ties because gempuran held Wayne Rooney cs never produce results.<br /><br />"I think this result will complement ... but Carlos print that important goal," said Fergie in the Goal. In this stage, as all sagatlah important victory. We just returned from Japan and the central think how we said. And we do so well, we have good energy. "<br /><br />Related to travel the length of Japan to participate in the World Cup Antarklub, Fergie did not mention it menyurutkan energy students. If you can figure out the three brought the Red Devils, because of their patience in the pound opponent's defense.<br /><br />"Not at all (to fatigue), they showed great energy. Sometimes you have to be patient with a rivalry like this, and we take the risk to play with Ryan (Giggs) as a left back," Scotland is pungkas men.<br /><br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000122504573983242.post-6509197470464181622008-12-27T03:54:00.001+07:002008-12-27T05:38:07.978+07:00Financial crisis whack World SportsThe financial crisis that the world also impact on the world of sports. In fact, the crisis that runs the competition racing super fast as world-class Formula One (F1) and reli world championship WRC.<br /><br />Once through the various speculations and sloping issues, Honda Racing team finally official exit from F1 after the 2008 season ended, and December 5. Today, Wednesday (17/12/2008), the Subaru team turn out that, exactly 24 hours after Suzuki roll mat from the WRC championship.<br /><span id="fullpost"><br /><br /><br />"This is a difficult decision, but there is no other choice because we have no power of arrest rate of the global crisis," said the CEO of Honda Takéo Province This Fukui as the AP, Friday (5/12/2008).<br /><br />Meanwhile, up to now, the MotoGP motorcycle racing championship is not yet open voice on the crisis. They claim, the Moto is still safe though affected by. DEWALT arrival of the MotoGP season 2009/2010 presumably become the god of helpers.<br /><br />In the world of F1 president Bernie Ecclestone F1 previous championship was worried that the jet land will not be held again after the 2009 season due to exposure to the crisis. And it is feared will affect the other racing championship.<br /><br />Ecclestone also menimpakan error on the boss-F1 team boss who considered too extravagant. I do not criticize shrink the size of the teams in the F1 team. Ecclestone thinks F1 team is too lavish a number of modifications on the car and engine.<br /><br />To immediately kaluar from recession and to anticipate that other teams did not follow, and then fix the F1 trimming spending by large-scale, on each team. Follow-ups, new regulations for standardizing the season began in 2009.<br /><br />These regulations are; application of tire slippage limited, rules and a new system aerodinamik wings, and to minimize the downforce.<br /><br />In addition to testing delete a title fight from the schedule and shorten the time qualifying Grand Prix, F1 will also prohibit an independent team without manufacturer participate F1 competition.<br /><br />These rules have been agreed and presidennya the FIA, Max Mosley and their ten-team [before the Honda Racing team out, red] joined in the FOTA.<br /><br />Unfortunately, Ecclestone would like too economical. Proven, F1 boss insists that imposed the standard engine. F1 teams are prohibited frequency change machine. So, every driver should use the same engine up to two to three times the fight racing.<br /><br />Want to scrimp, regulation of this fact be gazed by the F1 teams. They feel measures Ecclestone over the limit and even kill creativity team. Some team than McLaren and Ferrari firmly reject the opinion, the standard engine lost the race to create the atmosphere and tension.<br /><br />Standardization is not only for the team's Formula One. Moto also apply the use of tires with a single mouthful. Consequently, drivers must save the tires, especially in the fight motor tests or qualifications.<br /><br />World economic recession is not only the existence menyabotase teams. Some of the Grand Prix season in 2009 forced canceled. Among them is the GP of Canada, France, and Germany. Even the Grand Prix of China is still in question, will be held or not.<br /></span>Adeputrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632032651565531453noreply@blogger.com0