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Jerez
2.
Losail
3.
Istanbul
4.
Shanghai
5. Le Mans
6.
Mugello
7. Catalunya
8.
Assen
9. Donington
10. Sachsenring
11. Laguna Seca
12. Brno
13. Sepang
14. Phillip Island
15. Motegi
16. Estoril
17. Valencia
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News 05/11/06
Round 15.
Japan
: Motegi
SkiDer is 2006 MotoGP World Champion, crowned in Motegi after his 10th
race victory of the season.
In another incredible race of what has been an amazing season, SkiDer
achieved the ultimate accolade of being crowned 2006 World Champion.
The Spanish star's victory coupled with SFW's and Seby's early crashes,
gave SkiDer his first ever MotoGP Title in Japan, Motegi.
Starting from second on the grid, the Oasics Racing Team rider laid his
chips down early pulling sharply to the right and nearly touching SFW,
who led the race in the early stages. Seby and SFW both fell down in
the first lap leaving SkiDer in a comfortable leading position, on
which he stuck until reaching the chequered flag, 9.006 seconds in
front of second placed rider, Biggie. SkiDer has won the title in
fashion way with two records: 7 victories in a row and the biggest
distance ever between the race winner and the second-placed rider.
MGR came in third, his best ever result in MotoGP500online, a
performance which came only 2 weeks after fellow country-man Vouks
stepped on the podium for the first time in his career.
Seby managed to finish the race in 4th place, ahead of MorpheusGT who
made a brilliant race to finish in 5th place and secure his best ever
result.
SkiDer:
"Thanks to everybody, its a huge satisfaction to win this championship
because this is the best gp500 online championship in the world and the
best riders in the world so I cant believe it yet, I always raced
looking to have fun race by race and I enjoyed alot this season, my
best year so far indeed.
Few months ago I've won the WSS champ (gr8 champ too) and now this
MotoGP champ, thanks to all who made it possible!
My start of the season wasnt so good as I expected, but after 2
disastrous races, I kept my head cold and I made very good races until
now. The key of the victory was ride as constant as I could, from the
first lap to the last lap, thats my strategy. But every race was
different, I believed in my own possibilities and thats all.
However as I said last week, many guys have quit this gr8 champ and the
level (not in laptimes) has dropped compared to 2005. Last year there
were almost 7 or 8 guys fighting for the victory, this year we were
only 3 or 4, its sad but I hope a new generation of riders will come
soon.
About Motegi, 2 weeks ago I wasnt able to ride constant under 44s, I
made my first practice on monday and it was a disaster, new track, new
setups, etc. But fortunatelly I started to catch some feeling with the
track and the bike on that weekend with some constant laps in 43.med.
The next week I made some gr8 online races with Seby and some1 else and
I could find a gr8 setup for the race. Thanks m8s. Always we go faster
when we practice with the guys at the same level. Personally I dont
like to practice alone in free practice lol.
Qualyfing: I made my pb of the weekend with a 42.917, I'm glad, I
thought for a pole position, but SFW beat me by few thousands hehe.
Race: everyone made a gr8 start, but at the chicane the Seby's Yamaha
highsided and he crashed omg. Few moments after, SFW looked behind to
see what happend and... he went off the track and crashed also WTF what
a shame, I'd expected to have a nice battle lol. Oh well, then I was
alone all the race and it was boring!! lol.I've enjoyed the last laps
as never, I made some slides here and there, and at the finish, a nice
wheelie. Finally, my battle its not over yet, I'll try to add some
points for my team standings."
Seby:
"Big Congratulations SkiDer, the MotoGP 2006 World Champion in GP500,
the title everybody dreams about but only the best achieve. The color
is GOLD because you sure were as gold this season. And what a way to
win the title, with 2 records: 7 victories in a row and the biggest
distance from the winner to the 2nd placed guy, 9.006 seconds. Very
dominating performance this season and there's no doubt about the
champion this year despite 2005 and 2004 when the champion was one of
the best guys, now you were the best by far.
10 victories from 15 races and there are still 2 more GPs, will you try
to equal Doohan's record of 12 victories in a single season? you sure
will but it won't be easy.
What could be better than to win the championship in Rossi style,
sometimes you've won by a big distance, sometimes you got lucky but
every time you were the one to cross the finish line in first spot and
thats something not everyone is able to do.
But remember: 'We all fight for our Nation, for Glory... but especially
for Fun!' said Transalp once. SkiDer, you've also been a killjoy, now
that you've won the title please for God's sake take it easy on them
victories and let others enjoy racing too.
I fell in my race, right in the first lap, thats why the gap was so big
but I was also lucky because SFW also fell and I could pass him till
the end and reduce the gap between us to 7 points with 2 GPs left.
I want to say only one thing:
Hey SFW, how do you like the pressure now? HAHAHAHA I'm a bastard!
Also congratulations to Biggie and especially to MGR for his first
podium ever, the hard work in practice finally paid off, well done mate.
Very good result by MorpheusGT too, 5th is a very good result.
I'm a bit sad for Yvos because in practice he did 17:30 and with a good
race he could have been 2nd in this race, his best results ever. Dont
worry mate, it happend to me too a long time ago and I know how it
feels but thats racing, you will do it someday.
Now its time to relax a bit and then start working for Estoril because
the race is in only 5 days.
Good luck to everyone."
Dolz:
"CONGRATULATIONS SkiDer!
Simply unstoppable, after your first two races of the season anyone
would'nt think it was possible to win the championship with two races
to go, but since your first win in Turkey only SFW (2 wins) and Seby (1
win) have taken the wins away from you, and you still made the podium
on them races. Total Dominance.
Well done m8!"
Gaz&Slide:
"So who will be the 1st to congratulate SkiDer for the title 2006???
Me??? OK!
In Motegi, your 7th win in a row smashed all the concurrence! what a
gap!!!
After 2 first difficult rounds, you had a perfect serie: 10 wins + 3
more podiums (all in a row) in 15 races, no doubt about it, U r the
rider of the year! And I don't forget the title in WSS Winter
Championship 2006 (6 wins + 2 more podiums in 10 races)...
Anyway, I have a thought to SFW, a great champion too but so unlucky in
championships... Like "Poulidor" in the Tour de France, you were always
on the podium but not at the best place: 2nd in 2004, 3rd in 2005, 2nd
in Winter WSS 2006 and finally 2nd or 3rd in 2006... Respect man!
GG also MGR: you followed the Greek way to the podium just 15 days
after Vouks' one!
About my race, I can resume it in few words: I wasn't fast enough, I
made a lot of mistakes but I didn't crash and THAT is already a miracle.
For the championship, it's nevertheless a good weekend cos I overtook
Jarvis_Co. I really wanted to ride with U but I had a deconnection and
I had to restart PC. I saw Seby's session when it was done but I missed
it by maybe 5 or 10s: really frustrating...
Cya in Estoril!!!"
Next up is Estoril, see you there.
Report by TT98 & Seby
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