Comments on: Daytona 200 Race Results (News) (Race Results) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/daytona-200-race-results/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Tue, 21 May 2013 06:30:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Mark http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/daytona-200-race-results/comment-page-1/#comment-19151 Mark Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:48:46 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14125#comment-19151 Ducati needs to start marketing a Daytona 200 edition 848, complete with an extra motor! Back in the old days there was lots of advertisement surrounding a 200 win, do you think they will even want to mention it? Ducati needs to start marketing a Daytona 200 edition 848, complete with an extra motor!
Back in the old days there was lots of advertisement surrounding a 200 win, do you think they will even want to mention it?

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]]> By: Rick Hermanns http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/daytona-200-race-results/comment-page-1/#comment-19057 Rick Hermanns Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:27:23 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14125#comment-19057 Norm, my comment regarding biker -vs- motorcyclist revolves more around why we purchase motorcycles. Many of my biker friends ride once a week to Hooter's for bike night. They drink a few beers and ride home....that's it! It's more of a status thing. It's the Rolex on wheels! Most ride HD, wear the Do-rag and don't ride very well. Most motorcyclist (I assume you are in this camp) are constantly trying to improve their riding ability. We attend races for the excitement but also to witness others ride at a very high skill level, a level we hope to achieve some day. If you are in the "once a week camp", your interests are not in the same place. It's more about being seen than the actual participation. While I'm sad to see what the AMA has done and think DMG is bringing their NASCAR ideas to roadracing (BTW have you seen the NASCAR attendance figures over the last 10 years? BIG Downward trend!), I still enjoy watching the action....the names have changed......the equipment is not as exotic.....but it's still racing. See you at Mid-Ohio! Norm, my comment regarding biker -vs- motorcyclist revolves more around why we purchase motorcycles. Many of my biker friends ride once a week to Hooter’s for bike night. They drink a few beers and ride home….that’s it! It’s more of a status thing. It’s the Rolex on wheels! Most ride HD, wear the Do-rag and don’t ride very well. Most motorcyclist (I assume you are in this camp) are constantly trying to improve their riding ability. We attend races for the excitement but also to witness others ride at a very high skill level, a level we hope to achieve some day. If you are in the “once a week camp”, your interests are not in the same place. It’s more about being seen than the actual participation. While I’m sad to see what the AMA has done and think DMG is bringing their NASCAR ideas to roadracing (BTW have you seen the NASCAR attendance figures over the last 10 years? BIG Downward trend!), I still enjoy watching the action….the names have changed……the equipment is not as exotic…..but it’s still racing. See you at Mid-Ohio!

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]]> By: TunaPete http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/daytona-200-race-results/comment-page-1/#comment-19045 TunaPete Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:41:35 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14125#comment-19045 Everyone seems ready to lynch DMG and Dunlop, but no one has mentioned the lack of available testing time on the new track surface. Perhaps those of you who think that Cycle News is dead haven't read this: http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/road-racing/2011/01/17/daytona-tire-test-a-washout The new pavement on the Speedway made it a completely new game for Dunlop this year. As a former racer, I commend DMG for throwing the red flag and requiring the tire changes, before someone got killed. It was a scary moment when Danny Eslick's front tire failed on NASCAR turn four. While the sprint to the finish might seem to have been artificially "enhanced" by the red flag, the race was already a great one to watch. I feel for Jake Zemke and Josh Herrin, who had the most to lose with the restart. They had the field covered prior to the red flag. Oh, by the way, I don't mean the race was a great one to watch on TV, but in person. I still haven't watched it on TV yet, having just recently gotten home from Daytona. Maybe I'll see you at the track next year! Everyone seems ready to lynch DMG and Dunlop, but no one has mentioned the lack of available testing time on the new track surface. Perhaps those of you who think that Cycle News is dead haven’t read this:
http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/road-racing/2011/01/17/daytona-tire-test-a-washout

The new pavement on the Speedway made it a completely new game for Dunlop this year. As a former racer, I commend DMG for throwing the red flag and requiring the tire changes, before someone got killed. It was a scary moment when Danny Eslick’s front tire failed on NASCAR turn four.

While the sprint to the finish might seem to have been artificially “enhanced” by the red flag, the race was already a great one to watch. I feel for Jake Zemke and Josh Herrin, who had the most to lose with the restart. They had the field covered prior to the red flag. Oh, by the way, I don’t mean the race was a great one to watch on TV, but in person. I still haven’t watched it on TV yet, having just recently gotten home from Daytona. Maybe I’ll see you at the track next year!

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]]> By: Johnne Lee http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/daytona-200-race-results/comment-page-1/#comment-19004 Johnne Lee Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:56:57 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14125#comment-19004 Who cares, really? The Daytona 200 has less significance than the competition at our local track days! And the D2 has about the same level of talent, honestly. Who cares, really?

The Daytona 200 has less significance than the competition at our local track days! And the D2 has about the same level of talent, honestly.

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]]> By: Norm G. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/daytona-200-race-results/comment-page-1/#comment-18992 Norm G. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:34:53 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14125#comment-18992 perhaps a lil' insight. YES, nascar (even qualifying) is more important than the 200. even if the CEO of speed were a raving bike maniac, he's still obligated to make sound programming decisions to keep the lights on. his data not only shows motorcycling as a niche business, but the fans (you, me, us) further compound the problem by devaluing and failing to support (ie. double jeopardy). the sobering reality is nascar fans can be trusted to do their part to close the economic loop. now for the corrections. AMA and DMG are 2 seperate entities. after bleeding the franchise for all it's worth, AMA divested itself of racing a few years ago. considering what was left to work with, DMG is doing a commendable job keeping it going (afterall what else do we have domestically with a tv package?). cyclenews is not dead, they've been resurrected and have an awesome digital edition. here's a sweet investigative article on the reasons behind ducati's withdrawl from WSBK (you may have to copy/paste)... http://cyclenews.coverleaf.com/cyclenews/20110301#pg39 see, all is well. :) btw a bit of advice, nothing EXTERNAL to you should make it "hard" for you to be fan... that is... unless you LET it...??? passion for motorcycling comes from the inside... not from the outside. prolly not a good idea to expect nameless, faceless entitys to cultivate it for us...? just a thought. perhaps a lil’ insight. YES, nascar (even qualifying) is more important than the 200. even if the CEO of speed were a raving bike maniac, he’s still obligated to make sound programming decisions to keep the lights on. his data not only shows motorcycling as a niche business, but the fans (you, me, us) further compound the problem by devaluing and failing to support (ie. double jeopardy). the sobering reality is nascar fans can be trusted to do their part to close the economic loop.

now for the corrections. AMA and DMG are 2 seperate entities. after bleeding the franchise for all it’s worth, AMA divested itself of racing a few years ago. considering what was left to work with, DMG is doing a commendable job keeping it going (afterall what else do we have domestically with a tv package?). cyclenews is not dead, they’ve been resurrected and have an awesome digital edition. here’s a sweet investigative article on the reasons behind ducati’s withdrawl from WSBK (you may have to copy/paste)…

http://cyclenews.coverleaf.com/cyclenews/20110301#pg39

see, all is well. :) btw a bit of advice, nothing EXTERNAL to you should make it “hard” for you to be fan… that is… unless you LET it…??? passion for motorcycling comes from the inside… not from the outside. prolly not a good idea to expect nameless, faceless entitys to cultivate it for us…? just a thought.

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]]> By: Steve Ducharme http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/daytona-200-race-results/comment-page-1/#comment-18949 Steve Ducharme Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:56:27 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14125#comment-18949 I think it says something about the pathetic management of this event that this topic has only generated a grand total of 20 comments so far after a few days up. It appears that no one really give a crap about the 200 anymore. Great job killing this historic event DMG. What's next? You going to get into the mortgage business? I think it says something about the pathetic management of this event that this topic has only generated a grand total of 20 comments so far after a few days up. It appears that no one really give a crap about the 200 anymore. Great job killing this historic event DMG. What’s next? You going to get into the mortgage business?

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]]> By: Dude http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/daytona-200-race-results/comment-page-1/#comment-18948 Dude Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:55:50 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14125#comment-18948 Obviously DMG feels NASCRAP Truck qualifyinng is more important than the 200. Mid Ohio last year was pathetic too. DMG and the AMA are doing a horrible job. This along with the death of CycleNews, is making it real hard to be a fan. Obviously DMG feels NASCRAP Truck qualifyinng is more important than the 200. Mid Ohio last year was pathetic too. DMG and the AMA are doing a horrible job. This along with the death of CycleNews, is making it real hard to be a fan.

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]]> By: Norm G. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/daytona-200-race-results/comment-page-1/#comment-18937 Norm G. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:42:09 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14125#comment-18937 not sure what the rules are on that, but yeah, it could be a technical infraction. kind of a gray area. it would've definitely been "less gray" if disalvo had pulled off on his own prior to the red flag. many times luck DOES play a role in results. most times it's for the bad, but some times (as in this case) lady luck conspires to your good. :) for all his undeniable talent, rossi has ALSO proven to be one of the luckiest som' bitches rollin...!!! never seen anything like it. LOL not sure what the rules are on that, but yeah, it could be a technical infraction. kind of a gray area. it would’ve definitely been “less gray” if disalvo had pulled off on his own prior to the red flag. many times luck DOES play a role in results. most times it’s for the bad, but some times (as in this case) lady luck conspires to your good. :) for all his undeniable talent, rossi has ALSO proven to be one of the luckiest som’ bitches rollin…!!! never seen anything like it. LOL

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]]> By: Norm G. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/daytona-200-race-results/comment-page-1/#comment-18932 Norm G. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:08:51 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14125#comment-18932 correct, over in WSS 748's, 749's, and 675's have been getting handed their asses routinely for over a decade. illegal now, but not sure an 848 twin would've faired any better against guys like sofoglu, crutchlow, and laverty. correct, over in WSS 748′s, 749′s, and 675′s have been getting handed their asses routinely for over a decade. illegal now, but not sure an 848 twin would’ve faired any better against guys like sofoglu, crutchlow, and laverty.

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]]> By: Norm G. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/daytona-200-race-results/comment-page-1/#comment-18930 Norm G. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:57:35 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14125#comment-18930 and i remember when 599cc supersports were in the range of 450-475lbs and didn't break the 100hp mark...? and i remember when 599cc supersports were in the range of 450-475lbs and didn’t break the 100hp mark…?

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