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Post by BADGER on Nov 12, 2013 16:04:27 GMT
Marc Marquez became the youngest ever rider to win the MotoGP world title after riding a controlled race to third place at the season finale in Valencia. The 20-year-old Spaniard needed to only finish fourth or higher to be sure of beating Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo to the crown, and did all that was required of him with a performance that yet again belied his tender years. Lorenzo's achievement sees him become the series' youngest champion, breaking the record of Freddie Spencer who was 21 years and 258 days old when he won the 500cc title in 1983. Marquez is also the first rookie to win the premier class title since Kenny Roberts in 1978. The Honda rider's title triumph was just reward for his stunning consistency across his debut season, with his podium finish on Sunday his 16th in 18 races - of which six of those were victories. .................................................................. For me, he is the luckiest kid on the track, he rode right on the edge all year, was it skill or luck that he ( mostly ) stayed on. But what ever, he is champ. NICE ONE
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Post by lightspeed on Nov 12, 2013 16:48:48 GMT
Young uns seem to be doing well in a number of racing venues. Heard that in the world of NASCAR the other day that most of the drivers winning in some of their classes lately have been barely 18.
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Post by m8withblackbird on Nov 12, 2013 18:26:44 GMT
Ahh the exuberant's of yufe I remember when I was a pup 19/20ish I was doing 150mph with my hair on fire ready to slide through the Pearly Gates going backwards while the Stereo was belting out 190db, & that was me just opening my eyes to see what the day had in store for me. Hey Ho where did it all go now being of an age I don't trust a FART anymore !
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Road Toad
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Post by Road Toad on Nov 12, 2013 19:15:27 GMT
A totally remarkable result. And i thought just the coppers looked younger these days!! I think we're going to be in for a treat for years to come with this fella. Ain't that super slow mo incredible. Shows off his level of skill even more. '20' JEEEZUS!!!
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Post by brakeline on Nov 12, 2013 21:16:13 GMT
Ahh the exuberant's of yufe I remember when I was a pup 19/20ish I was doing 150mph with my hair on fire ready to slide through the Pearly Gates going backwards while the Stereo was belting out 190db, & that was me just opening my eyes to see what the day had in store for me. Hey Ho where did it all go now being of an age I don't trust a FART anymore ! Yeah def the 1920's
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Post by m8withblackbird on Nov 12, 2013 22:04:44 GMT
Ahh the exuberant's of yufe I remember when I was a pup 19/20ish I was doing 150mph with my hair on fire ready to slide through the Pearly Gates going backwards while the Stereo was belting out 190db, & that was me just opening my eyes to see what the day had in store for me. Hey Ho where did it all go now being of an age I don't trust a FART anymore ! Yeah def the 1920's Had to be you didn't it, I line them up so you can knock them down !! You blind old bat 19 / 20 Hang on your older than me ! 1897ish I can't remember ? but I do recall your tails of walking your pet Dinasour.
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Post by brakeline on Nov 13, 2013 21:47:39 GMT
yep and with you in the pram
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Post by m8withblackbird on Nov 14, 2013 7:55:01 GMT
Right you are Dad
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eddiebaby
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Post by eddiebaby on Nov 23, 2013 21:44:47 GMT
Wonder what the guy at Phillip Island is thinking?
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