MO Poll: Who Will Win The MotoGP Opener In Qatar?
Let the racing begin!
After a time of much suffering, the clouds parted, the sun appeared, and millions gathered around the glow of their computer screens. Great joy spread throughout the land as the 2017 MotoGP season was finally at hand. Under the bright lights of the Losail race track in Doha, Qatar, we will collectively witness the modern gladiators climb aboard their machines and prepare to do battle at the limits of the laws of physics. Each of the pilots carries with him the hope of millions of fans. Now, it’s time to see with whom MOrons stand.
Our ace MotoGP correspondent, Bruce Allen, has set the stage with his 2017 MotoGP Season Preview. Because of this, we expect Ducati, Honda, and Yamaha to be the primary manufacturers on the track. We’d like to imagine KTM’s new team and Aprilia’s updated bike could factor in the points table, but wins will surely have to wait.
Allen’s Qatar Preview asks the question that has been on every MotoGP fan’s lips. Namely, does Maverick Vinales have substance behind his take-no-prisoners pre-season performance or will his youth and exuberance cause some unforced errors? The rest of the Aliens are more than capable of sealing the deal on race day.
Like most of the best happenings in his life, Evans stumbled into his motojournalism career. While on his way to a planned life in academia, he applied for a job at a motorcycle magazine, thinking he’d get the opportunity to write some freelance articles. Instead, he was offered a full-time job in which he discovered he could actually get paid to ride other people’s motorcycles – and he’s never looked back. Over the 25 years he’s been in the motorcycle industry, Evans has written two books, 101 Sportbike Performance Projects and How to Modify Your Metric Cruiser, and has ridden just about every production motorcycle manufactured. Evans has a deep love of motorcycles and believes they are a force for good in the world.
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Oh, it doesn't look good for our hero, folks.
He *just* made it into QP2.
Will he solve his front tire woes?
Will he fight for a podium position on Sunday night?
Alex Rins, who stated through his father that it was better to stay in Moto 2 than to ride with Tech 3, is looking rather unwise so far.
I so had my hopes up for Zarco. Darnit. There certainly was plenty of drama before and during the race. Bring on Brucey's review.