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* Happy Birthday, Max Biaggi! Max has a typically Max-ish 34th birthday weekend at Assen.
* Red Bull signs one race sponsorship with Suzuki MotoGP team for US GP at Laguna Seca.
* Read it on the internet: Commentators can be "painful"
* Dutch TT race summary
* Last year for 6 km Assen circuit

* More audio recorded at the US GP
* National Anthem foul-up revealed! This is a special "extra" episode of the MotoGPod podcast, to try to finish up the coverage of the US GP at Laguna Seca.

* A Brief History of the Donington Park Circuit
* Some quasi-interesting Rossi Biaggi podium stats
* A look at the current world standings my predictions for Donington
* Friday Free Practice results (sort of... some technical difficulties were encountered)
* Chopper Bob's traffic report for Donington

Well, I can't seem to keep the length below 20 minutes. Feel free to send e-mail. Comments, suggestions or questions are always welcome!

* Something rotten in Istanbul?
* Hayden brothers on Jay Leno, 8/2/2005
* T-shirt contest! Yay!
* Yamaha Insider magazine
* Donington qualifying and race report

A very exciting British GP, with a few other comments first. As always, I give you plenty of warning in the podcast before I talk about the results, just in case you haven't yet watched the race and still want to enjoy it. That's kind of a pet peeve of mine.

* Michael Jordan really is a nice guy
* Alex Barros's legal troubles
* 2006 MotoGP schedule
* Dani Pedrosa's future team
* Wildcard for German GP
* Still yakking on about the contest...
* Sachsenring circuit info and Friday practice results

Big show today, lots of stuff to talk about in the news. Also, we've got some preview stuff about this weekend's Alice Motorrad Grosser Preiz Deutschland, including Friday free practice results, and some predictions. Let's see if my predictions for Sachsenring come out any closer than any of the others I've made! Keep checking motogpod.com for new features. I just moved the site to a new host that offers a lot more flexibility than I had before, so I'm going to be implementing some new features very soon. And don't forget that the German GP Wrapup podcast will be posted at 9am Pacific time (UTF -8) on Monday, August 1. Check this page or motogpod.com to get that episode with the contest. Gotta try to be fair and let everyone have a shot at it at the same time!

Links this episode:
Michael Jordan Motorsports photos at http://www.motogpod.com/photos/MJ/MJ.html

* Rossi's arm movements explained
* Listener e-mail: Donington report
* RideOnTwo.com
* MotoGP Package price reduction
* Contest! Win the FASTER DVD!
* Sachsenring qualifying report
* Sachsenring race wrapup
* "He said, he said."

The first MotoGPod episode in (((-STEREO-))) because of the contest to identify the motorcycle sounds. Sachsenring was another exciting race, and I like to think I did a good job with the qualifying and race reports, so don't miss this episode!

Links this episode:
http://www.rideontwo.com
http://www.troybayliss.com
http://www.motogp.com

* Rossi news
* Moriwaki confirmed for Motegi
* Sete's hand gestures -- what's up with that?
* Some interesting satellite imagery
* Listener e-mai l-- tech questions

It's the start of the four week mid-season break, just waiting for the end of August and Brno! Between now and then, there will be stuff to talk about as we get ready for the second half of the season. Contest update: as of Friday, August 5th, we have no clear winner in the T-Shirt DVD contest. Send in your entries, even if it's just a guess!

Links the episode:
Google Earth at http://earth.google.com
Javier's Project at http://www.motogpod.com/downloads/2005-MotoGP.kmz.zip
popmonkey's Project at http://www.popmonkey.com/coo/racetracks.zip

* Silly Season/Rossi Formula 1 news
* Kenny Roberts Jr commentary
* MotoGP Money Article on Crash.Net
* More about tires
* World Superbike Brands Hatch Report

Struggling through the mid-season break, we have a pretty big episode with some things I found and a few items sent in by listeners. We also have a WINNER in the First Ever MotoGPod Identify the Motorcycle Contest!!

Links this episode:
http://www.podcastshuffle.com
http://www.thef1podcast.com
RideOnTwo Article: Rossi's Going to F1 -Deal With It! at http://www.rideontwo.com/news/rossis-going-to-f1/
Another RideOnTwo Article: Kenny Roberts Should Be Sacked at http://www.rideontwo.com/news/kenny-roberts-donnington/
Crash.net/Michael Scott Column: 'Show Me The Money' at http://www.crash.net/uk/en/news_view.asp?cid=6&nid=116318&apn=1

* Reader e-mail
* Aoki wildcard at Brno
* Supercross on Speed TV
* KTM quits premier class in MotoGP
* Vincent Haskovec update update
* Ulster Grand Prix report
* Sachsenring 125cc race report

The agony of waiting for Brno proves too great and Bob finally snaps! Tune in to find out how. Actually, he doesn't snap, it's a very good podcast. Download it and listen!

Links this episode:
KTM story in Cycle News at http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory.asp?HeadlineID=8058
Official Team KR website at http://www.teamkr.com
Official Shakey Byrne website at http://www.shakey.com
Ulster GP at http://www.ulstergrandprix.co.uk
Real Road Racing.com at http://www.realroadracing.com

* Reader e-mail
* Great MotoGP websites
* Brno preview
* No Blata V-6 at Brno...

The long drought is over! We have a race this weekend at Brno in the Czech Republic! Several other interesting items to talk about as well. Download the podcast and listen! Also, didn't mention this in the podcast, but download Steve Jones Brno Schedule Excel file for the local times of each event this weekend.

Links this episode:
Steve Jones's road trip at http://stevejones.cc/Laguna/
MotoGPForum.com at http://www.motogpforum.com
MotoGP-News.com at http://www.motogp-news.com
RideOnTwo Ultimate Racer article at http://www.rideontwo.com/news/building-the-ultimate-racer/
Yamaha Insider at http://www.yamaha-racing.com

* Does Size Matter?
* MotoGP Practice Qualifying Report
* MotoGP Race Report
* 250cc Race Report

Nice to have a race weekend after the summer break! A full report on the MotoGP and 250 classes, along with a few other items. Download the podcast and listen!

Links this episode:
Does Size Matter? thread on Speed TV Insider Forum at http://insider.speedtv.com/viewtopic.php?t=95576

* US GP tix on sale!
* Very interesting links
* Motorcycle racing in the USA rant
* MotoGP coverage in Italy
* Talking Turkey with Thomas
* Brno 125cc race report and rain rules comments

Lots of reader e-mail this episode, and my comments and replies to them. Good stuff! Plus, a quick report on the 125cc race at Brno and some really cool stuff out there on the internet. Download the podcast and listen!

Links for this episode, hopefully I didn't forget any:
California Superbike School UK at http://www.superbikeschool.co.uk
Revs.TV Motorsport Television at http://www.revs.tv/index.cfm?method=revs.cat&startrow=1&cat=Bikes
MotoGP Schedule - Local Time Conversion at http://stevejones.cc/motogp/
RideOnTwo Forum - Sete Conspiracy at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=188
Crash.net MotoGP News at http://www.crash.net/uk/en/home.asp?cid=6

* Reader e-mail - Does MotoGP stifle development?
* Amsterdam
* Motegi preview

I'm back from the IBC tradeshow in Amsterdam, just in time for a Motegi preview. Download the podcast and check it out!

Links this episode:
MotoGP Schedule - Local Time Conversion at http://stevejones.cc/motogp/
Interesting cars and motorcycle at the IBC tradeshow at http://www.motogpod.com/photos/2005_IBC/2005_IBC.html

* Shane Byrne will ride for Honda at Sepang Doha!
* Motegi Qualifying report
* Motegi Race report
* Listener e-mail

Interesting race at Motegi this past weekend. This episode has a qualifying report and a race report for the Japanese Grand Prix. Listen to the podcast and check it out!

No links this episode.

* Haskovec Benefit Auction
* More thoughts on Motegi's challenges
* Italian articles about Rossi at Motegi
* Eyewitness Motegi Race Report
* Malaysian GP Preview

A really big show today for the 20th episode, 45 minutes long! I think that's the longest show yet. Lots of good stuff, so download the podcast and check it out!

Links for this episode:
RideOnTwo.com coverage of Yamaha Technical Presentation at http://www.rideontwo.com/news/motegi-day-1-yamaha-tehnical-presentation
Red Bull U.S. GP Banner Auction for Vincent Haskovec at http://www.laguna-seca.com/Auction/
Get Well Vincent! page at Team M4 EMGO Suzuki at http://www.teamhammer.com/vincent/
Turn 10 at Motegi photo at http://www.motogpod.com/photos/2005_Motegi-UY/2005_Motegi-UY.html

* Sepang Qualifying report
* Sepang Race report

Another great race this weekend, this time at Sepang. This episode has a qualifying report and a race report. Download the podcast and check it out!

No links this episode.

* Reader e-mail
* Qatar 2004
* Who's on Second? A look at the standings before Qatar...
* Qatar Preview/Free Practice 1& 2 Results

Another longish episode, but there was lots of good stuff to talk about. Bob ended up having four beers and wouldn't shut up. Give it a listen and hear for yourself!

No links this episode.

* Qatar qualifying report
* Reader e-mail, Biaggi's hat?
* Qatar race wrapup

Today we have a qualifying report and a race report for the Grand Prix of Qatar, along with a couple of other items. A little bit shorter than some of the episodes have been lately, about 19 minutes, but definitely good stuff without being too wordy! Give it a listen and hear for yourself!

Links for this episode:
Sete's Cursed Season Stats at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=225
Analysis of Sete's Situation at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=218

* In the News
* Another Look at the Championship Standings
* Team Orders-Good, Bad or Ugly?

Today, we've got a little news, another quick look at the MotoGP world championship standings in the battle for second place, and a few comments about team orders and whether they're good, bad or just ugly. Listen to it!

Links for this episode:
Team Orders topic at RideOnTwo.com at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=224
Kurtis Roberts news item in RoadRacingWorld.com at http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=24189

* Reader e-mail -Why Pedrosa to HRC?
* Rossi to World Superbike?
* Phillip Island Preview and Setup Report

Today, for the Silver Anniversary episode, we talk a little bit about why Honda moved Pedrosa to the Repsol Team and possibly caused the loss of Telefonica Movistar sponsorship in MotoGP, plus we have a preview for the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

No links this episode.

* Phillip Island free practice report
* Phillip Island qualifying report
* Phillip Island race wrapup

Here's a practice report, a qualifying report and a race report for the Australian Grand Prix.

No links this episode.

* Some News Tidbits
* Turkish GP Preview (hey, I avoided saying "Turkish Delight"...)
* Interview with Mark Sorenson of American Roadracer Calendar
* Another Look at the Championship Standings!

A very exciting episode today, lots of good stuff. Went a little long again, it's a tad over 40 minutes, but that makes up for the last few shows that were a little short. Gotta work on that! In any case, check it out! Along with a race preview and a look at the standings, this episode has MotoGPod's first telephone interview! Woohoo!

Links this episode:
American Roadracer Calendar 2006 at http://americanroadracer.com
Paul's photos from Phillip Island at http://my.opera.com/daws/albums/show.dml?id=8205

* News
* Turkish GP Practice Qualifying
* Josh Serne/Team65.net Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser
* Turkish GP Race Report

A really big shew today, some cool news items I found and an interview with seven year old racer Josh Serne, who is doing a very cool benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, auctioning off a picture of Josh racing that has been autographed by more than 80 of the top names in motorcycle racing. This is a good thing, you should check it out.

Links this episode:
Team 65/Josh Serne at http://www.team65.net
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at http://www.cff.org
American Roadracer Calendar 2006 at http://americanroadracer.com

* A Few News Items
* Yet Another Look at the Championship Standings!
* Interview with Brian Drebber, Professional Race Announcer
* Contest! Win a Copy of the American Roadracer 2006 Calendar!

Really neat stuff today, the interview with Dreb is well worth listening to, plus I'm going to give away two copies of the American Roadracer 2006 Calendar. Send an e-mail to the address mentioned in the podcast and I'll draw two names randomly from all entries received.

Links this episode:
American Roadracer Calendar 2006 at http://americanroadracer.com

* Some News Items
* Valencia preview and onboard lap
* Part two of our Interview with Brian Drebber, Professional Race Announcer
* Announcing the Winners of the American Roadracer 2006 Calendars!

OK, this episode really got out of control. I sort of went over time a little bit, so it's 52 minutes long! But the second half of the interview with Brian Drebber is great, well worth listening to, and there's some other great stuff as well. We also have two winners in our contest to win a copy of the American Roadracer 2006 Calendar!! Congratulations to John Owen and Sam Migliori! Thanks to everyone who entered the contest, keep on listening, there will be more!

Links this episode:
American Roadracer Calendar 2006 at http://americanroadracer.com

* Reader e-mail
* Valencia qualifying report
* Valencia race report

Last race of the season, some exciting stuff and a few surprises. Tune in to hear a full qualifying report and a race report!

No links this episode.

* Josh Serne's Charity Auction
* Team KR Gets Honda Engines
* Rossi Testing a Ferrari Again
* Colin's Emergency Winter Survival Kit (Some Reviews)
* Winter Testing Begins at Valencia

This episode features some interesting news, including Rossi testing again for Ferrari, Team KR's new engine supplier, details about Josh Serne and Team65's fundraising auction to fight cystic fibrosis, a cool list of possible books and DVDs you might want to take a look at, and a report on the first official winter test session that ran at Valencia on the 9th and 10th of November.

Links this episode:
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser 65 Racers Autographed Print on ebay at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8721926585
Team 65/Josh Serne at http://www.team65.net
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at http://www.cff.org
Neil Hodgson - Ride To Win at Amazon.co.uk at http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000AZVE4/ref=rm_item
Other items from Colin's Emergency Winter Survival Kit at http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/19AQB63B8DP22

* Shane Byrne goes to BSB
* Checa Rides Again! (for Pons) But Hofmann doesn't...
* Biaggi Getting Desperate
* Calendar Contest #2

An extremely busy week left me without a lot of time to prepare, but I found some good stuff in the news that I think is pretty interesting. We're also going to give away two more of the very cool American Roadracer Calendars! Awesome! Interesting news and a chance to win cool free stuff, what more can you ask?

Links this episode:
Dennis Noyes column on Speed TV website at http://www.speedtv.com/articles/moto/motogp/20737/
American Roadracer Calendar 2006 at http://americanroadracer.com
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser 65 Racers Autographed Print on ebay at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8721926585

* Ellison to test with Tech 3
* KTM engines for WCM
* Ilmor engines for 2007
* Win a Suzuki MotoGP Season Guide
* Interview with Liam Shubert
* Calendar Contest #2 Results!

Some very interesting stuff in the news this week plus an interview with Liam Shubert, a guy that sold all his belongings and moved from America to Spain to try to get a job with a MotoGP team! We also announce the two lucky winners of the contest to win a copy of the 2006 American Roadracer Calendar!

It's a long episode that should help tide you over through the three week break coming up. After this one, there won't be another episode until December 23, sorry about that! Real life is intruding on the podcast!

Links this episode:
Autoclips.net at http://www.autoclips.net
Suzuki MotoGP website at http://www.suzuki-motogp.com/fanclub/competitions.asp
Liam's Wild Ride at http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=142624
E-mail Liam Shubert at mailto:motoliam@gmail.com

* Hofmann & Cardosa Ride for D'Antin Ducati
* Cecchinello Signs Stoner?
* Camel Pulls Out
* Track Improvements At Laguna Seca
* Sepang & Jerez Test Results

I'm back! Sorry for the long break, but I had to take care of my Navy Reserve annual training. Great time of year to do it, it was a lovely 19 degrees F at night. Nothing like waking up with frost on the sleeping bag to make you know you're alive!

Enough of that, let's talk about what's on the show. Several interesting news items about team signings and structure, silly season is winding down. Laguna Seca is spending some big time money on track improvements for future MotoGP races. Plus, a somewhat delayed report about the tests conducted at Sepang and Jerez at the end of November.

Links this episode:
Roadracer Podcast at http://roadracerpodcast.blogspot.com
MotoCast at http://motocast.libsyn.com
Dennis Noyes article on SpeedTV.com at http://www.speedtv.com/articles/moto/motogp/21322/
Vote for MotoGPod on Podcast Alley at http://www.podcastalley.com/one_vote2.php?pod_id=5423

* Yamaha & Gauloises
* Silly Season Tidbits
* Chris Ashmore Reviews Some Books and a Movie
* Tech Segment #1- Tires

Kind of a slow week for MotoGP news in sheer numbers of news items, but the news that did come out was pretty darn interesting, so I cover some of those news items. Then we have a guest segment from MotoGPod listener Chris Ashmore, who was nice enough to record a review of several books and a movie and the first installment of the MotoGP Tech Segments.

Links this episode:
Leanings by Peter Egan at http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product_info.php?cPath=3&products_id=4090
Leanings 2 by Peter Egan at http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product_info.php?products_id=5202
Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles - Darwin Holmstrom at http://www.idiotsguides.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,603_1592573037,00.htm...
Dust to Glory - Movie at http://www.d2gfilm.com
Chris Ashmore's e-mail at mailto:christopher.ashmore@gmail.com

* Cape Breton Festival of Speed Official Website Launched
* ESPN Taiwan Drops MotoGP
* Pons Pulls Out of MotoGP
* Mini E-mail Interview with Nicky Hayden
* Tech Segment #2 - Brakes

Oh, wow, a couple of discouraging news items this week. To balance that out, we have some good news about the Cape Breton Festival of Speed, a very mini e-mail interview with Nicky Hayden, and the second installment of the MotoGP Tech Segments.

Links this episode:
MotoCast at http://motocast.libsyn.com
Roadracer Podcast at http://roadracerpodcast.blogspot.com
V-Twin Journal at http://www.vtwinjournal.com
Cape Breton Festival of Speed at http://www.cbfestivalofspeed.com
The Sportbikes Website at http://www.sportbikes.ws
MotoGPod Store at http://www.cafepress.com/motogpod

- This episode sponsored by WISYNOIL at wisynoil.com -

* Yamaha Sponsored by... Camel?!?
* Andy Caldecott, 1964-2006
* Biaggi & Barros to World Superbike, Maybe Checa to Yamaha?
* Tech Segment #3- Suspension, Part 1

Some surprising news on the sponsorship front today, sad news from Dakar, and the four middle aged B-Boys find a home in World Superbike. After that, we'll continue the MotoGP Tech Segments with #3, Suspensions Part 1. Complete with pictures!

Links this episode:
BBC Motorcycle Racing Schedule at http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/calendar/default.s...
Suspension Pictures at MotoGPod at http://www.motogpod.com/suspensions.php
Elf 3 GP Racer 1986 photos at http://www.europark.com/machines/ny-elf500p1988.htm
EuroPark website at http://www.europark.com

* Tasty News Tidbits
* Max Tests Formula 1 Car
* Tech Segment #4- Frame

More Formula 1 testing? What is this? Well, it fills the gaps. The interview with Max McAllister didn't work out yet, I'm still working on it. In the meantime, we've got some news and we'll move on with the tech segments to the frame.

Links this episode:
Trophy Suite at Laguna Seca at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/stevejones.php
Chris Ashmore's photos from the Cycle World show at http://www.motogpod.com/photos/2005_CycleWorldShow/2005_CycleWorldShow.h...
2006 American Roadracer Calendar at http://www.americanroadracer.com
Interesting article about Rake and Trail experiments at http://www.tonyfoale.com/Articles/RakeEx/RakeEx.htm

* This Week's News
* Sepang Tests
* Mert Lawwill Interview

Got some good stuff today, first with some general MotoGP news, mostly silly season continued, then a report about the testing that took place at Sepang in Malaysia this past week, and then our tech segment today kind of diverges a little from the tech of MotoGP and we're going to talk with AMA Grand National Champion Mert Lawwill a little bit about an interesting device that he manufactures that allows riders to use a prosthetic arm for riding. Anyone who has ever seen the movie On Any Sunday will remember Mert Lawwill, and Mert was nice enough to do a phone interview.

Links this episode:
Ducati Factory Museum photos from Gordon Inch at http://www.motogpod.com/photos/2006-01_DucatiFactory/2006-01_DucatiFacto...
Mert Lawwill's website at http://www.mertlawwill.com

* News Update (Max, Carlos, and the gang...)
* Liam Shubert interview
* Tech Segment #5- Suspension part 2a (Max McAllister interview)

Really big show today, lots of great stuff. We start off with some general MotoGP news with a quick report about the Phillip Island tests that happened this past week, and then we have a phone interview with Liam Shubert, the guy who moved to Spain to be MotoGP team mechanic. And we'll finish up with part 2a of the suspension tech segment, and that's another phone call, this one with Max McAllister of Traxxion Dynamics. Very good show, hope you enjoy it!

Links this episode:
Liam's Wild Ride at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/liamwildride.php
Traxxion Dynamics at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/traxxion.php
Trophy Suite at Laguna Seca at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/stevejones.php
Motorcycle Podcast Group at http://www.motorcyclepodcastgroup.com

- This episode sponsored by WISYNOIL at wisynoil.com -

* Qatar Test Report
* Max McAllister suspension part 2
* Chuck Aksland interview

We've got a quick report for the testing that took place in Qatar this past week, we have the second part of our chat with Max McAllister from Traxxion Dynamics to finish up the suspension tech segment. And then we're going to finish up today with another telephone interview, this one with Chuck Aksland, general manager for Team Roberts! I have to admit, I was pretty well floored and more than a little proud when I found out Chuck listened to MotoGPod, and he was nice enough to spend some time on the phone with me talking about the state of the team and some of their hopes for the season and what's going on with the motorcycle and all kinds of good stuff.

Links this episode:
WISYNOIL, an Independent AMSOIL Dealer at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/wisynoil.php
Jules Cisek's US GP Photos at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/popmonkeyusgp05.php
RideOnTwo.com at http://www.rideontwo.com
Liam's Wild Ride at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/liamwildride.php
Traxxion Dynamics at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/traxxion.php

* Liam Shubert update
* Report on Sepang Test #3
* Interview with racer Kenny Noyes

We start off today's episode with a phone call to Liam Shubert in Spain, just to touch base with him and see what's new. After that, there's a report on the MotoGP test sessions that just took place in Sepang, some fairly intriguing results going on and a few observations, and then we'll wrap the show up with a cool interview with racer Kenny Noyes.

Links this episode:
Motorcycle Podcast Group at http://www.motorcyclepodcastgroup.com
Liam's Wild Ride at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/liamwildride.php
Kenny Noyes' website at http://www.kennynoyes.com

* World Superbike Qatar Qualifying Session 1 Report
* MotoGP/World Superbike comparo with Ross Flewell-Smith
* Dominic Dobson/SportVue interview

The good stuff just keeps on coming for MotoGPod lately, so just like the last few shows, we have a lot of cool stuff. MotoGPod listener Ross Flewell-Smith helps out with a research into lap times and other comparisons of MotoGP to World Superbike, so we have a conversation about that. We've also got an interview with Dominic Dobson, President and CEO of Motion Research Corporation, manufacturers of the SportVue, a really cool device designed for riders that gives you a helmet mounted display for speed, rpm, and gear. Also, World Superbike starts the season with Round 1 in Qatar and we have a qualifying report.

Links this episode:
E-mail Paul Henshaw/MotoNostalgia at mailto:paul.henshaw64@virgin.net
RideOnTwo.com at http://www.rideontwo.com
Sometimes it sucks to live in a small town... post in Ro2 forum at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=346
TT Tourist Trophy at http://www.playstation.jp/scej/title/tt/ (Japanese site. Click on "Bikes" and "Courses")
Official World Superbike site at http://www.worldsbk.com
Ross Flewell-Smith MotoGP/WSBK Comparo Excel spreadsheet at http://www.motogpod.com/downloads/bike-comparo.xls.zip
SportVue Wireless Heads Up Display at http://www.sportvue.com

* News Tidbits
* Barcelona Test Report
* Review of "What If I Hadn't Tried It", by Jules Cisek
* Interview with Laguna Seca PR Guys

Another gigantor show today, loads of good stuff. There's a few news items I want to pass on about MotoGP, World Superbike and AMA. Then, we'll do a real quick and hasty Barcelona IRTA test report, followed by a review of Valentino Rossi's autobiographical book "What If I Had Never Tried It", recorded by Jules Cisek, aka popmonkey from RideOnTwo.com. After that, we've got a way cool interview with Reece White and Andrew Leisner, of none other than Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Reece and Andy spent some time on the phone with me talking about the improvements that are happening at Laguna Seca and the plans that are being put in place for this year's Red Bull US Grand Prix in July.

Links this episode:
Kneedraggin' Motorcycle Podcast at http://kneedraggin.libsyn.com
Daytona Superbike Qualifying Press Conference Transcript on SuperBikePlanet.com at http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2006/Mar/060309ai.htm
What If I Had Never Tried It Review on RideOnTwo.com at http://www.rideontwo.com/news/review-what-if-i-had-never-tried-it/
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca at http://www.laguna-seca.com
Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau at http://www.montereyinfo.org

* Jerez Test Report
* Interview with Wayne Wilder of Komodo Gear
* Liam Shubert Update!

A report on the second Official IRTA test at Jerez, a call with Wayne Wilder of Komodo Gear, manufacturer of motorcycle safety gear for street and track. Wayne was nice enough to spend some time on the phone talking about some of the current technology that's going into protective gear, both from Komodo and the industry as a whole. At the end of that interview, we've got a great surprise, so listen for that. I'm not going to spoil it, but I think you'll like it. After that, another conversation with Liam Shubert in Spain, to get some of his thoughts and opinions on what's going on in MotoGP this last week or two before the season starts.

Links this episode:
Komodo - motorcycle gear, apparel & accessories at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/komodo.php
Liam's Wild Ride on BARF at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/liamwildride.php

* Reader E-Mail
* Jerez Onboard Lap
* Spanish GP Race Preview
* Chuck Aksland Interview

An audio lap of the Jerez circuit, followed by a recap of last year's race and some comments and thoughts about this year, and after that we have a call with Chuck Aksland, manager of Team Roberts, who took time out of his extremely busy schedule during the week before the first race of the season to have a little chat with me.

Links this episode:
Komodo Gear website at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/komodo.php
RideOnTwo.com at http://www.rideontwo.com
Motorcycle Podcast Group at http://www.motorcyclepodcastgroup.com
Motorcycle Podcast Group Forum at http://forum.motorcyclepodcastgroup.com
MotoGP Schedule Converter at http://stevejones.cc/motogp/motogp_2006_race_schedule.xls
Road Racerhead v.2 #11 at http://www.roadracerx.com/roadracerhead_2-11_2006_0317.html

* Listener E-Mail
* Analyze Rossi Crash
* Racing2SaveLives.org Interview
* Contest Winner Announced!!

Got some good stuff this weekend, starting with several listener e-mails, then an analysis of Rossis lap one turn one crash, followed by an interview with Sharon Foxworthy of Racin2SaveLives.org and their upcoming event weekend. And well finish up by announcing the winner of the Komodo Gear leathers contest!

Links this episode:
Randy Norian's RS250 at http://homepage.mac.com/rg500delta/PhotoAlbum201.html
20th Anniversary of the RG500 at http://homepage.mac.com/rg500delta/autobahn2005/PhotoAlbum250.html
Rossi's Bad Day photos at SuperbikePlanet.com at http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2006/mgp/jerez/3/index.htm
Photo of Rossi's Right Side During Jerez Race at http://www.motogpod.com/photos/2006-03-26_Jerez_Rossi_Damage/2006-03-26_...
Racing2SaveLives.org at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/racing2savelives.php
Komodo Contest Winner! at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/komodo.php

- This episode sponsored by Komodo at komodogear.com -

* Reader E-Mail
* Losail Onboard Lap
* Qatari GP Race Preview
* Marc Vandament Interview

An audio lap of the Losail circuit, then we talk a little bit about last years race at Qatar and some comments and thoughts about this year plus a phone conversation with Marc Vandament form ProMoto about tire warmers and some more of the technology of tires, the black gold of racing.

Links this episode:
Komodo Website at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/komodo.php
Superbike Planet article about height & weight at http://superbikeplanet.com/2006/Mar/060331vc.htm
CycleCynch.com, home of ProMoto at http://www.cyclecynch.com
Podzinger Podcast Search at http://www.podzinger.com/results.jsp?s=PZSID_pods_pod3_6_1_0002
Still more Rossi Jerez crash pics at Motorradrennen.com at http://www.motorradrennen.com
Red Bull US GP Weekly Dispatch at http://redbullusgrandprix.com
MotoGP Schedule Converter at http://stevejones.cc/motogp/motogp_2006_race_schedule.xls

- This episode sponsored by Komodo at komodogear.com -

* Qualifying Report
* Race Wrapup

Jim Race from RideOnTwo.com joins us for a long talk about the Qatar GP. If you havent seen the Qatar GP, you really owe it to yourself to watch it!

Links this episode:
Komodo Gear website at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/komodo.php
RideOnTwo.com at http://www.rideontwo.com

- This episode sponsored by Komodo at komodogear.com -

* News Tidbits and Chatter
* Liam Update, Including European Cellphone Protocol

Jim Race from RideOnTwo.com joins us again for some general chit chat, followed by a fairly lengthy update with Liam Shubert and we almost interview Hiro Aoyama. Liam was at Qatar again during the MotoGP weekend, and he shares some of his observations and experiences. Also, doing it this way means theres almost no show prep for me, which is just as well because Ive been freakishly busy lately!

Links this episode:
Komodo Gear website at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/komodo.php
RideOnTwo.com at http://www.rideontwo.com
Liams Wild Ride on BARF at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/liamwildride.php

- This episode sponsored by Komodo at komodogear.com -

* WSBK and AMA this weekend
* Liam Update, more on Qatar
* Who the heck is this Jim guy?

Jim Race from RideOnTwo.com covers the upcoming WSBK races from Valencia. Plus, another chat with Bob and Liam to wrap up Qatar and the Hopkins tantrum. Jim talks about club racing, and finishes up with the upcoming AMA Barber weekend.

Links this episode:
Liams Wild Ride on BARF at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/liamwildride.php

- This episode sponsored by Komodo at komodogear.com -

* WSBK and AMA last weekend
* Preview of Turkey MotoGP race

No links this episode.

- This episode sponsored by Komodo at komodogear.com -

* Long Winded Intro
* Qualifying Report
* Race Wrapup

Bobs back from Sin City and managed to put together a race wrapup for one of the most amazing GPs in a while, the Grand Prix of Turkey, which interestingly enough does not have a title sponsor.

No links this episode.

- This episode sponsored by Komodo at komodogear.com -

* Reader E-Mail
* Kenny Noyes Interview
* Liam Shubert Update

Lots of good reader e-mail this week, plus a phone call to Kenny Noyes and Liam Shubert while they were on the road to Albacete circuit in Spain for Kenny to ride in the CEV.

Links this episode:
Nicky Hayden SuperMoto at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8462378466997568582&q=supermota...
Anti CPU Eater Fix for MotoGP.com at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=431
Kenny Noyes' Official Website at http://www.kennynoyes.com
Liam's Wild Ride at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/liamwildride.php

* Quick recap of Shanghai 2005
* Shameless plug for Liams DVD
* Track comments
* Race picks and thoughts

Something a little different for this weeks Chinese Grand Prix preview show. Liam Shubert, Jim Race and I all did a conference call together on Skype and we talked about the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

Links this episode:
E-mail Liam Shubert at mailto:motoliam@gmail.com
E-mail Jim Race at mailto:race@motogpod.com
Liams Wild Ride on BARF at Liam's Wild Ride at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/liamwildride.php

* Qualifying report
* Race report, thank you to Dave Sangster
* A look at the championship standings
* A few quick comments about my trackday

Another exciting race this past weekend in Shanghai for the Grand Prix of China, so well talk about that, with a little help from Dave Sangster. Then we take a quick look at the championship standings, some interesting stuff going on there. After that, a few very brief comments about my very first trackday that I just did.

Links this episode:
Portland International Raceway at http://www.portlandraceway.com
Cascade Track Time at http://www.cascadetracktime.com

Bobs computer explodes, Skype refuses to behave and Jim is tossed under the Bus. Meanwhile, Liam is off to LeMans. Chuckle...

No links this episode.

- This episode sponsored by Komodo at komodogear.com -

* Reader E-Mail
* Qualifying Report
* Race Wrapup
* Jason DiSalvo Interview

Back from the AMA Superbike Weekend at Sears Point and using a borrowed computer, we have a slightly longer show today with a report about the French GP at LeMans and an interview with AMA factory Yamaha racer Jason DiSalvo.

Links this episode:
Komodo Gear website at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/komodo.php
RideOnTwo.com at http://www.rideontwo.com
Jason DiSalvo’s website at http://www.jasondisalvo.com

* News Tidbits
* Call with Jim Race and Liam Shubert

Jim, Liam and Bob did a long conference call on Skype, talking about Liam’s trip to LeMans for the French GP, the Catalan Chapter of the Sete Gibernau Fan Club, French vans, French towns, French hotels, and French bread. All in all, it was a very entertaining conversation that you’re sure to get a kick out of, and at times we actually talked about MotoGP. Plus, a news item or two and a brief preview of this weekend’s World Superbike action at Silverstone.

Links this episode:
Jules Cisek's photos from Sears Point AMA Superbikes at http://gallery.popmonkey.com/0605infineon_ama
Miller Motorsports Park at http://www.millermotorsportspark.com

* Mugello Preview
* Chat with Liam Shubert (you gotta hear this one!)
* Track Day Remote with Darren Carpenter, part 1

Long show today, lots of good stuff. One downer is that I've put my US GP tickets up on ebay, so I mention that. I also made a short commercial for them that's kind of funny, you should check that out. After we get all that stuff out of the way, there's a Mugello preview, a really great call with Liam Shubert, and a "live on location" chat with Darren Carpenter about track days. All in all, good stuff!

Links this episode:
Steve Jones' Trophy Suite at http://stevejones.cc/suite/
Bob's Tickets Commercial at http://www.motogpod.com/misc/LagunaTickets.mp4
Bob's ebay Auction for US GP Tickets at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemanditem=6634257838
Liam's Wild Ride at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/liamwildride.php
Can Rossi Win? by Jules Cisek at http://www.rideontwo.com/news/can-rossi-win/
Ride On Two Tipping Competition at http://www.rideontwo.com
Racing Predictions Website at http://www.racingpredictions.com
Portland International Raceway at http://www.portlandraceway.com
Cascade Tracktime at http://www.cascadetracktime.com
Pacific Super Sport Riders (PSSR) at http://www.pssrtrack.com

* Qualifying Report
* Race Report, with many thanks to David Emmet
* A Look at the World Standings

A quick look at the qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, followed by an excellent race report from blogger David Emmet, aka Kropotkin, and a quick look at the MotoGP championship standings.

Links this episode:
Kropotkin Thinks MotoGP blog at http://blogger.xs4all.nl/daisy/
Kropotkin's post on RideOnTwo.com at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=577
Steve Jones' Trophy Suite at http://stevejones.cc/suite/
Bob's ebay Auction for US GP Tickets at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemanditem=6634257838
OnSightProductions.net at http://www.OnSightProductions.net

* Long Chat with Liam
* Part 2 of Track Day Almost Live! w/ Darren Carpenter

This is Bob's last show before leaving for deployment, and we have a very long chat with Liam about working with D'Antin Ducati at Mugello and lots of other things, followed by part two of our conversation with Darren Carpenter at the PSSR Track Day in Portland, this time talking a little bit about some of the technical aspects you might run into on a track day.

Links this episode:
Liam's Wild Ride at http://www.motogpod.com/redirect/liamwildride.php
Steve Jones' Trophy Suite at http://stevejones.cc/suite/
Bob's ebay Auction for US GP Tickets at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemanditem=6634257838
Photos of track day at PIR at http://www.motogpod.com/photos/2006-05-30_trackday
OnSightProductions.net at http://www.OnSightProductions.net

* Ctalunya Preview and Sebastian Porto news
* AMA at Miller Motorsports Park preview

Bob is gone for now, Jim's in "charge" and winging it. A short-ish show covering this weekends Catalunya GP, Sebastian Porto's departure, the AMA at MMP and Jims "getting to know you" summary.

No links this episode.

* Catalunya Review
* Assen Preview

No links this episode.

*Assen Review with Jim Race
*Injury Report and Rider Substitutions
*Donington Park Preview

No links this episode.

* Donington Review with Jim Race
* Sachsenring Preview
* A mashup of various news, haphazardly presented

No links this episode.

* a quick update on Bob Hayes and MotoGPod
* conversation with Liam Schubert

Links this episode, available on MotoGPod.com:
Navy Seabee's (Bob's battalion)
Liam's Wild Ride
OnCycles catalog promotion

* David Emmett's 2007 pre-season summary + 2006 highs and lows
* Interview with Colin Edwards
* Interview with Andrew Wheeler, MotoGP Photographer
* Indianapolis to host 2008 GP?
* MotoGP rider entry list

Links this episode, available on MotoGPod.com:
Kropotkin Thinks blog
Jerez timesheets
Colin Edwards' official website
Andrew Wheeler's website
CycleNews article about Indianapolis

* Chuck Aksland of Team KR (with Motoliam) (part 2 of 2)
* Qatar Race Report
* Motoliam on Qatar Race
* News and listener mail

* Back from Iraq!
* Shanghai Race Report
* Thoughts on the 2007 Season

Bob and Jules wrap up the Grand Prix of China in Shanghai and chat a while about the way the season is shaping up so far.

No links this episode.

* Reader E-mail
* Chat with Liam Shubert about Shanghai & LeMans

**LATE BRAKING NEWS!** (Yes, I know it isn't spelled that way...)
This came in too late to make it into the recorded show, but Kawasaki sent out a press release that Fonsi Nieto will sub at LeMans for the injured Olivier Jacque!

In the show, Bob has a few too many beers and records a somewhat rambling commentary about the MotoGP points scoring system. After that, a phone call with Liam Shubert about the China GP and some of his expectations for LeMans.

Links this episode: http://www.motoliam.com

* Bob blathers on about his track day
* Kurtis is goin’ to the show!
* Did Vermeulen have ringer tires?
* Bob and Jim Race talk about Le Mans

A fairly long show today, about 1 hour and 12 minutes. But it’s well worth the time! We start off with Bob blathering on about his track day, but then we move into some more interesting stuff like a news report that showed up on crash.net that Kurtis Roberts will be riding the Team KR KR212V at Mugello. Then we have a short piece about a newspaper interview from Japan that tells us that Vermeulen was using a new tread pattern wet tire at Le Mans. After that, Bob and Jim Race go on at great length about how cool the Le Mans race was, even if it was raining. We finish things up with a little bit more blathering.

Links this episode:
http://www.crash.net
http://www.superbikeplanet.com
http://www.pssrtrack.com

* MotoGP News
* TVU Networks website...hmmm...
* Reader E-mail, that's always fun
* Mugello Preview with Audio Onboard Lap
* A Quick Look at the Standings Going into Round 6

A bit of a hodgepodge of a show today and we're back to the NPR for motorcycle racing format, with just Bob on the show. There's an interesting website that I found out there you might want to check out, plus some news and commentary. Also, a blog entry from Kropotkin Thinks at MotoGPMatters.com is blatantly cribbed because it was really good stuff. We wrap up with a Mugello preview, including an audio onboard and a look at the world championship standings going into Round 6 of the 2007 MotoGP season!

Links this episode:
TVU Networks
Kropotkin Thinks at MotoGPMatters.com
Ride On Two
Clinica Mobile

* Bob and Jules Mugello Wrapup
* Chat with Liam Shubert
* Chat with Chuck Aksland

OK, this show go ridiculously long, and that means there was no time for much of a Catalunya preview show. On the other hand, this show does have an interesting bit with Jules and Bob talking about how great the Mugello race was, followed by a chat with Liam Shubert of the Pramac d'Antin team and then a call with Chuck Aksland, manager of the Team Roberts MotoGP team. It's very long, about an hour and a half, but well worth the download!

Links this episode:
Bob and Jules outtake qualifying talk at http://www.motogpod.com/misc/MotoGPod_2007-06-08-quali_outtake.mp3

* Reader e-mail
* Catalunya qualifying and race report, plus a look at the standings
* MotoGP on CBS? WTF?
* Chat with Liam Shubert!

Bob does a fairly windy intro with a reader e-mail and some other comments, followed by a race report about the Gran Premi Cinzano de Catalunya. Then we talk about the CBS commentary of the Catalunya race, with a Pepsi Challenge of three different commentaries and we finish up with a great chat with Liam Shubert of the Pramac d'Antin Ducati team. Good stuff, make sure you listen to every second!!

Links this episode:
www.motoliam.com
www.rideontwo.com

* MotoGP News
* Reader E-mail
* Donington Preview and History Lesson
* Lets Talk About Brakes

We've got some interesting MotoGP news, a couple of brief comments about the World Superbike races at Misano, reader e-mail, a Donington preview complete with history lesson and audio onboard lap, and a tech segment about brakes that is in no way whatsoever related to the tech segment about brakes that was in show #37. Oh wait, maybe it's the same tech segment...

Link this episode:
www.donington-park.co.uk

* Silly Season and Some Reader E-mail
* Donington Qualifying and Race Wrapup
* Casey Stoner Interview (psych!)
* Assen Preview, but Not Really Well Prepared. Kinda like some "real" websites

We talk a little bit about some interesting stuff that's going on in MotoGP, plus wrapup Donington, share a chunk of an interview with Casey Stoner that I didn't actually do and then finish up with a real quick and dirty Assen preview and yet another apology.

Link this episode:
www.rideontwo.com/forum

* Bob and Jules talk about Assen
* MotoGP is on CBS again? Wow!
* Need some Flagroom Tickets? MotoGPod has got you covered!

A double dose of Assen love today, with Bob and Jules doing a wrapup chat about the race and some comments about the CBS coverage with Jeff Medders and Kevin Schwantz.

Links in this episode:
Emile Bourquin's Flagroom Tickets
Nicky Hayden Fan Banner Auction
Google calendar for MotoGP 2007

* Big news week in MotoGP
* Sachsenring Preview, courtesy of David Emmett
* Chat with Liam!

Lots of interesting news this week, some silly season stuff and MotoGP is going to Indy! Not sure if that's all good or not, but it looks like it's going to happen. We also have an excellent Sachsenring preview courtesy of David Emmett from motogpmatters.com and a really interesting and somewhat unusual call with Liam Shubert!

Links this episode:
MotoGP Bingo: http://www.egreendata.com/motogp/bingo.php
RideOnTwo Forum: http://www.rideontwo.com/forum
Nicky Hayden Fan Suite Auction: http://usmotogpfans.com/auction
Kropotkin Thinks at MotoGPMatters.com: http://www.motogpmatters.com

* Sachsenring Wrapup
* Laguna Seca Preview
* Yet Another of Those Pepsi Challenges (starting to get a little old, don't you think?)

This week's show is up a day early as Bob is heading to Laguna Seca for the US Grand Prix! And because Bob is supposed to be packing and leaving, it's a short show and a bit of a rush job, but still some interesting stuff and well worth a listen!

Links this episode:
Adam Kress's MotoGP Calendar at http://akress.com/race.ics
Red Bull Indianapolis GP at http://www.redbullindianapolisgp.com/news/story.php?story_id=9470
MotoGP Survey at http://www.3in-opina.com/surveys/073001/English/motogp_uk.htm
MotoGP Chat Room at http://www.motogpod.com/chat.php
Nicky Hayden Fan Banner Auction at http://usmotogpfans.com/auction

* Silly Season
* Lots of stuff Bob recorded at Laguna Seca
* Laguna race report and championship standings
* Awesome sounds of MotoGP

Wow, what a weekend! Bob, Jules and buddy Mike had a FANTASTIC time at Laguna Seca for the Red Bull US Grand Prix, and this show is all about it. We got a lot of cool audio recorded, interviews and motorcycle sounds and all kinds of stuff. We cover the practice sessions, complete with rider interviews, qualifying and the race. Plus a few short comments on the Fox commentary, but not the full on Pepsi Challenge this time.

Links this episode:
Nicky Hayden Fan Banner Auction at http://usmotogpfans.com/auction
MotoGPod EXTRA! Cool stereo laps! at http://www.motogpod.com/downloads/MotoGPod_2007-07-27_EXTRA.mp3
Photos (tons of them!) taken by Jules Cisek at Laguna Seca at http://gallery.popmonkey.com/v/ducmonkey/0707usgp
Lots more photos at Ride On Two at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1163

* Still More Silly Season and World SuperDuper Bikes
* The Fourth and Final Pepsi Challenge
* Interview with MotoGP.com Pit Reporter Mark Bracks

Super interesting show this week, with a great interview with Mark Bracks, the pit reporter for the Dorna/MotoGP.com commentary team. We also have some news and, back by popularish demand, another Pepsi Challenge of MotoGP commentary! Last but certainly not least, a contest to win one of six awesome Eddie Lawson posters from an original artwork by Hector Cademartori.

Links this episode:
Mark Bracks articles at http://www.bikeme.tv/Writings/Articles/tabid/121/Default.aspx
Mark Kalan's blog at http://www.riderscramp.com
Tyler Winegarner's Laguna Seca Photos at http://www.tylerwinegarner.com/gallery/3248133#179748944
E-mail your contest entry to mailto:contest@motogpod.com (listen to the show for details)

* News and blathering
* Extremely brief technical segment about HatsOff
* Cool chat from Jules, Liam and Jay

Great stuff this week! Jules grabbed Liam Shubert while he was spending some time in the USA and they had a really interesting conversation and recorded it! Also some news and a brief technical segment about another helmet removal system and don't forget the contest to win one of six awesome Eddie Lawson posters from an original artwork by Hector Cademartori.

Links this episode:
Tyler Winegarner's Laguna Seca Photos at http://www.tylerwinegarner.com/gallery/3248133#179748944
Jules Cisek's Laguna Seca Photos at http://gallery.popmonkey.com/v/ducmonkey/0707usgp/
Hats Off helmet removal system at http://www.hatsoffusa.com
BikeMe! forums at http://www.bikeme.tv/Forums/tabid/57/Default.aspx
ZXR World at http://www.zxrworld.co.uk/
Please put up a review on the iTunes link at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=7379954...
E-mail your contest entry to mailto:contest@motogpod.com (listen to the show for details)

* Contest Winners!
* Chris Jonnum, editor of Road Racer X magazine
* Book Review: Top Dead Center by Kevin Cameron
* Chat with Jules about Silly Season so far

A very long show today with an interview with Chris Jonnum, editor of Road Racer X magazine, a book review (wow!) of Top Dead Center, The Best of Kevin Cameron From Cycle World Magazine, and a long chat with Jules about what we know and don't know about Silly Season 2007. Plus, we've got contest winners and some other odds and ends!

Links this episode:
The Haydens: Nicky, Tommy, and Roger, From OWB To MotoGP at http://www.bullpublishing.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=95
Road Racer X at http://www.roadracerx.com/
Top Dead Center, The Best of Kevin Cameron From Cycle World Magazine at http://www.motorbooks.com/Store/ ProductDetails_37145.ncm
Mark Tinley's Classic Bike podcast at http://www.funnymachine.com/classicbike/

* NY Times article about Nicky Hayden
* Brno wrapup and general MotoGP chat with Jules Cisek
* Does MotoGP have a social responsibility?

A couple of editorial sort of pieces today, talking about a really cool article that showed up in the New York Times and whether or not racing has a responsibility to develop new technologies, plus a Brno wrapup and general chat with Jules Cisek. Good stuff, I think you'll like it!

Links this episode:
Article in the New York Times at http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/19/sports/playmagazine/0819play-hayden.ht...

* Reader E-Mail Response to Racing's Social Responsibility
* Miller Motorsports Park for the International Set
* Misano San Marino GP Preview
* A Chat with Liam Shubert!

Another long show today, but I think it's good stuff that you'll enjoy. We talk a little bit about listener response to last week's editorial, Miller Motorsports Park is getting a World Superbike round, MotoGP comes back to Misano, and we hear from Liam Shubert about all kinds of cool stuff. Great show, make sure to listen to all of it!

Links this episode:
Liam Shubert Working in MotoGP at http://www.motogp.com/en/motogp/motogp_news.htm?menu=news&news_id=20575
Nicky Hayden Michelin commercial at http://www.motogp.com/en/motogp/motogp_video_channel.htm?menu=video_chan...
Miller Motorsports Park at http://www.millermotorsportspark.com
Roadracing World article about World Superbike and AMA at Miller at http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=30021
World Superbike Official Website at http://www.worldsbk.com
Misano Circuit Website at http://www.misanocircuit.it

* Qatar 2008 Night Race
* Misano Race Report
* A Chat with Liam Shubert!
* Editorial Complaining About motogp.com

Kind of an all over the place sort of show today, with a little bit of news, a quick Misano race report, another chat with Liam Shubert and some interesting stuff about the future of the official MotoGP.com website along with some complaints about what is currently broked up there.

Links this episode:
Official MotoGP Website at http://www.motogp.com
Kropotkin's 2007 Misano Race Report at http://blogger.xs4all.nl/daisy/archive/2007/09/03/291109.aspx
Email Liam at mailto:liam@motoliam.com
Apple Profile about Dorna at http://www.apple.com/pro/profiles/dorna/
MotoGP on YouTube! at http://www.youtube.com/user/MotoGP

* MotoGP News
* Listener E-mail
* Chat with Eurosport Commentator Toby Moody
* Estoril Preview
* Talk Like A Pirate Day

Lots of great stuff this week, including the obvious Estoril preview, some news from MotoGP, listener e-mail, a new podcast I found that is marginally about MotoGP, and a really great call with Eurosport commentator Toby Moody (how cool is that?) and some more of the usual blathering on. Plus, don't forget about Talk Like A Pirate Day on September 19th!

Links this episode:
Toby Moody's columns can be found at http://www.autosport.com/motogp
Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb at http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk
Top 12 Runoff British Speed Hill Climbing at http://www.top12runoff.co.uk
Formula 1 Blog (and Podcast) at http://www.formula1blog.com
Talk Like a Pirate Day at http://www.talklikeapirate.com

* Marcus Dairy
* Helpful Mac tip
* Bob and Jules talk about Estoril, one of the most exciting races of the season
* Motegi Preview

Good show today with a long call with Jules about Estoril. If you haven't yet seen the race at Estoril, you owe it to yourself to go and watch it before you listen to the show. It was a great race, well worth seeing. We also have a Motegi preview and a couple of other odds and ends! Good stuff!

Links this episode:
Milk and Motorcycles at http://milkandmotorcycles.com
MotoGPod/RideOnTwo Chat Room at http://www.motogpod.com/motogpod-chatroom

* MotoGP News
* Listener E-Mail
* Bob and Jules go on and on about Motegi, but the audio quality takes a dive
* Commentary by Jules about AutoSport.com article

Interesting show today with the obligatory Motegi wrapup that turned out to be as much of a mish-mosh as the race was, some great listener e-mail, and Jules did a bit about an article on AutoSport.com. Good stuff, well worth a listen! Check it out!

Links this episode:
Ducati chose Bridgestone to beat Rossi at http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/62714
Tire (Tyre?) Survey at http://www.motogp.com

* Listener E-Mail
* MotoGP News
* Tech Segment about pneumatic valves, written by Scott Jones
* Bob's trackday at Thunderhill
* Roundtable with Darren Carpenter, Fergus Caldicott, Jules Cisek and myself

A show that's kind of all over the map today, little bit about MotoGP, little bit about tech, little bit about motorcycling in general. Great stuff, you should check it out!

Links this episode:
Autosport.com interview with Ichiro Yoda at http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/56744
Motorcycle News story about Bridgestone blame Rossi for spec tire at http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/mcn/2007/october/oc...
Jules Cisek's trackday photos at http://gallery.popmonkey.com/v/ducmonkey/trackdays/071003thill
Scott Jones's photos at http://www.turn2photography.com

* Norick Abe News
* MotoGP News and Brief Update on FP1 and 2 at Philip Island
* Riding Technique with Advice from Darren Carpenter
* Long Chat with Liam (recorded prior to news about Norick)

Another show that has all kinds of different subjects, good stuff this week. One very sad piece of news that we talk about is the tragedy involving Norifumi Abe, but moving on we talk about a variety of subjects that I think you'll find interesting.

Links this episode:
Japanese news story about Norick Abe #1 at http://www.news24.jp/94744.html
Japanese news story about Norick Abe #2 at http://www.news24.jp/94773.html
Why Dorna is threatening to impose a spec tire article by Dennis Noyes at http://www.speedtv.com/articles/moto/motogp/40771

* Reader E-mail
* Announcement from Team KR (good news, don't worry)
* MotoGP News
* Ridiclously Long Chat with Jules, including an Australian GP Wrapup
* Malaysia Preview

Well, this is it. The 100th episode. People were asking what I was going to do and I really didn't know. This is what came of it. Good stuff, I think you'll enjoy it!

Links this episode:
Team KR sign up page at http://www.teamkr.com/index.cfm?p=bikeflash
Mert Lawwill's site (Lawwill Prosthetic Quick Release Prosthetic Handlebar Attachment) at http://www.mertlawwill.com
Dani Pedrosa flip over wheelie at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmGM_dk25Jo
Rossi's ultimatum at http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/7042930.stm
Road Racer X at http://www.roadracerx.com

* Silly Season Redux Redux
* Why Ship-To-Shore Shouldn't Happen by David Emmett
* Malaysia Wrapup, Such As It Is * Three Way Conference Call with Jules and Liam

Following up our 100th episode with (oddly enough) Episode #101, we have some interesting news tidbits, a sorta funny website, a great article about rider communication courtesy of David Emmett, a somewhat uninteresting review of a somewhat uninteresting race in Malaysia and we wrap things up with a great call between Jules Cisek, Liam Shubert and myself. Download the show, I think you'll enjoy it!

Links this episode:
David Emmett's Kropotkin Thinks... blog at http://www.motogpmatters.com
RideOnTwo blog and forum at http://www.rideontwo.com
Liam Shubert's blog and website at http://www.motoliam.com

* News and Valencia Preview
* Chat with Thomas Reynolds, Australian freelance motojournalist
* Interviews with Casey Stoner and Ant West!! (Not by me, unfortunately)

Little bit different show today. Of course we talk about some news and we have a Valencia preview, but we also have a chat with Australian freelance motojournalist Thomas Reynolds and we get to hear his really great interviews with Casey Stoner and Ant West at the Philip Island round. Great stuff, I'm sure you'll like it!

Links this episode:
Steve Jones's Suite Deal at http://www.usmotogpfans.com
Taka Nakagami Official Site at http://www.taka-nakagami.com/en/index.html

* Various Cool Listener Submitted Goodies
* Valencia Wrapup with Jules
* Darren Carpenter's Valencia Analysis
* Chat with Chuck Aksland of Team KR

Loooong show today, with an entertaining early morning chat with Jules, some words about Darren Carpenter's analysis of lap and sector times at Valencia, and a chat with Team KR manager Chuck Aksland. Good stuff, download the show and listen!

Links this episode:
Steve Jones's Suite Deal at http://www.usmotogpfans.com
Suzi Perry interview with Valentino Rossi at http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/sol/newsid_7080000/newsid_7085500/7085510.s...
CNN International Ducati factory tour at http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/international/2007/10/26/aol.ba.cnn?ire...
Red Bull US Grand Prix tickets on sale at http://www.laguna-seca.com
Darren Carpenter's Valencia Analysis Excel workbook at http://www.motogpod.com/downloads/Analysis_Valencia.xls.zip
Kropotkin Thinks blog at http://www.motogpmatters.com
Team KR at http://www.teamkr.com

* Various Odds 'n' Ends
* Chat with Kelly Welsh, Producer of "The Kentucky Kid"
* CHat with Jules About a Variety of MotoGP Things

Little bit shorter show today, right around one hour. We have a chat with Kelly Welsh, the producer of the MTB fiim "The Kentucky Kid" about Nicky Hayden. After that, Jules and I talked for quite a bit about all kinds of different subjects.

Links this episode:
Mustaches For Kids at http://www.mustachesforkids.org
Sponsor Darren Carpenter at Mustaches for Kids and e-mail him at mailto:m4kpdx@gmail.com
See the trailer for The Kentucky Kid at http://blogger.xs4all.nl/daisy/archive/2007/11/07/316781.aspx

* Various Odds 'n' Ends
* Chat with Jules About Jerez Test
* Product Review! Axio Fuse 06 Hardpack. Check out Axio at http://www.axio-usa.com

We come back from our Thanksgiving Break to do a call with Jules about the testing that was going on at Jerez this past week, Stoner's injury, best rookie so far and all sorts of other stuff. After that, a quick review of the excellent Axio Fuse '06 hardshell backpack and how it works out as a laptop bag.

Links this episode:
Axio motorcycle backpacks at http://www.axio-usa.com
"The Kentuck Kid" movie on MTV website at http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1573916&vid=189081

* Blathering about Listener E-Mail
* Blathering about Laguna Seca Travel Guide
* Blathering about Buying a Used Bike for the Track

Kind of an odd show today, a little bit all over the map. We have some great listener e-mail with me blathering about it, then I blather on about some tips and hints for buying your tickets to the 2008 Red Bull US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca, and we finish up with some blathering on about buying a used motorcycle for racing or track days.

Link this episode:
Nicky Hayden in "The Kentucky Kid" on MTV at http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1573916&vid=189081

* Free E-mail Accounts with Cool Domains
* Free Kentucky Kid vid on iTunes!
* Track Bikes Revisited (not free, unfortunately)
* Indy MotoGP Travel Tips (also not free)
* Toby Moody Chats About Dakar

A giant e-mail grab bag this past week, so we share some of the best talking about track bikes and Indy travel tips along with a few other tidbits. After that, we've got Eurosport commentator Toby Moody on the show to talk about his experiences doing the commentary for the awesome Dakar Rally! Good stuff, I think you'll enjoy it.

Links this episode:
Cool motorcycle e-mail addresses at http://www.sportbikes.com/email.aspx
Super Single Project at http://450moto.blogspot.com/
Official Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP site at http://www.redbullindianapolismotogp.com (paving complete, w00t!)
Dakar 2007 Eurosport coverage (8:45 of your life that will not be wasted) at http://youtube.com/watch?v=3DkZEGk59h0
Dakar Rally Highlights blurb on Versus at http://www.versus.com/nw/article/view/673/?tf=OLNPressCenter_articles.tp... and Dakar coverage schedule at http://www.versus.com/schedule
Official Dakar Rally website at http://www.dakar.com/indexus.html
Cycle News #49 at http://online.cyclenews.com/ActiveMagazine/getbook.asp?Path=CYCL/2007/12...
Most Current issue of Cycle News at http://www.cyclenews.com/testride/latestissue.html

* MotoGP News
* Chat with Darren Carpenter, More About Track Bikes!

Looong show today with a really great chat with Darren Carpenter of OMRRA fame, about track bikes and various things to look for. We expand on the quick track bikes options segment from a couple of weeks ago and talk about what you might want to think about when you buy a track bike and where to spend any extra money you might have. In addition to that, we cover a few cool news items and talk a little bit about Steve Jones' USMotoGPFans.com suite deals. Good stuff!

Links this episode:
Make-A-Wish Foundation National Home Page at http://www.wish.org
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon at http://www.orwish.org
Mustaches for Kids at http://www.mustachesforkids.org
Steve Jones' USMotoGPFans - Luxury seating for Motorcycle Roadracing fans at http://usmotogpfans.com
USMotoGPFans Miller Motorsports Park AMA/WSBK suite auctions on ebay at http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sasl=usmotogpfans

* Still More About Track Bikes, But Brief
* Chat with Jules Cisek About Possible Control ECU
* Toseland Going On A Diet!
* Rossi Gonna Stick Around For Five More Years

Fairly quick show this week with some reader e-mail, talking a little bit about track bikes and how great they are plus a really cool Barry Sheene bio that's going to be shown on the UK Biography Channel and maybe with some luck, we'll see it in the US. We also chat with Jules about some news that popped up in the last week or so where Carmelo Ezpeleta has said in the press that he thinks a control ECU would be a good thing for MotoGP (Carmelo needs to put down the crack pipe) and some other odds and ends of newsy type things. We're not going to have a show on January 4th, so make this one last until the 11th!

Links this episode:
Barry Sheene biography on the UK Biography Channel at http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biography_video_highlights/521/Barr... (Please let them show this in the US...)
Standard ECUs Could Come To MotoGP post on Kropotkin Thinks at http://blogger.xs4all.nl/daisy/archive/2007/12/20/335339.aspx (main site is http://www.motogpmatters.com)

* Some ranting. Well, actually, a lot of ranting
* Doug Hagy with Shadow Video Productions
* Tech Segment - Suspension systems (rerun from Episode #38)

We're back from our week off and we've got a pretty long show today. We start off with some news and e-mail, with ranting comments about all of that. After that, we move into some good stuff from Doug Hagy, owner of Shadow Video Productions, talking about track day videography. We finish up this week with a rerun from Episode 38 (back in the day) about front suspension systems and some various types that have been tried through the years.

Links this episode:
fans.moto.gp website at http://fans.moto.gp
Poll on Speed TV website about What Series You Are Waiting For at http://www.speedtv.com/news
Barry Sheene bio trailer at http://tinyurl.com/yvhcrb
Shadow Video Productions at http://www.shadowvideoproductions.com
Motorcycle Suspension photos at http://www.motogpod.com/suspensions

* News (sort of), e-mail, and odds n ends
* Laguna Seca Travel Notes Redux
* Call with Liam Shubert!

The show is a little bit all over the map today, but we have some really good stuff. We talk about several newsy sort of items and some great listener e-mail and then we have a call with Liam Shubert of the D'Antin Ducati Team. It's been a while since we talked with Liam and we've got some catching up to do!

Links this episode:
A California Yankee In Ducati's Court (Mark Elder story by Dean Adams) at http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Jan/080102-elder.htm
Liam's Wild Ride at http://www.motoliam.com
Biography Channel at http://www.biography.com (ask them to broadcast the Barry Sheene show!)
"The CatHouse" club at The Luxor at http://www.luxor.com/nightlife/ (can we get any less focused on MotoGP?)

(2008-02-27: edited MP3 filename and the feed to fix bad date in name. Hopefully this didn't break everyone's podcatcher!)

* Listener E-mail and some comments about Barry Sheene DVD
* A Plug For Charity
* Testing Kicks Off in Malaysia
* Call with Darren Carpenter About Track Days

The MotoGP circus is back in town after the winter break, with testing in Malaysia! Before we get to that, we have some reader e-mail about various things and a few comments, and then after the testing news we have a great chat with Darren Carpenter, talking more details on the ins and outs of track days! Good stuff, download the show and check it out!

Links this episode:
Crash.Net MotoGP News at http://www.crash.net/home~cid~6.htm
Barry Sheene DVD at http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/Champions/Legacy%20-%20A%20Personal%2...
Cycle To Cannes 2008 at http://www.cycle2cannes.org
Racing-Underground at https://www.racing-underground.com/

* Finally found a track bike!
* MotoGP Testing at Philip Island!
* MotoGP Testing at Sepang!
* Other Stuff!

Great call with Jules today, talking about the testing at Philip Island and Sepang. Before we get to that, I have some news to pass on, one item being that I bought that track bike I've been going on and on about! w00t! Overall, interesting show so download it and give it a listen!

Links this episode:
SpeedFeenz Motorcycle Gear Store at http://www.speedfeenz.com
Official Yamaha Racing website (Insider magazine) at http://www.yamaha-racing.com
Bayliss to race World Supers at Qatar, story at
http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchives/2008/February/bayliss_rnd1.htm
Long Way Round website (episodes for only $1.99 each) at http://www.longwayround.com

* Listener E-Mail
* Save Mark Bracks!
* Call with David Podolsky of Chicken Hawk Racing
* Lame military jokes and an update on my son in boot camp

Fantastic call with David Podolsky of Chicken Hawk Racing about what exactly is going on with those round black things and why you might want to warm them up before a track day or race. Lots of interesting info in this call. Before we get to that, we have several great e-mails to talk about, ranging from corrections from the last show to suspension advice to more about the Barry Sheene video and bad bad news about Mark Bracks and what you can do about it. Lots of good stuff today and we even finish up with a little bit of Marine Corps chitchat about my son, who is currently in Marine Corps boot camp. There might even be an Air Force joke in here, if you listen carefully. Good stuff, download the show and listen!

Links this episode:
Save Bracksy Petition at http://savebracksy-petition.clubezy.com
Barry Sheene video in NTSC at http://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Personal-History-Barry-Sheene/dp/B000MKYJMS...
Traxxion Dynamics suspension (Max MacAllister) at http://www.traxxion.com
Catalyst Reaction suspension (Dave Moss) at http://www.feelthetrack.com
Chicken Hawk Racing at http://chickenhawkracing.com
United States Marine Corps oohrah site at http://www.marines.com

* Race Pattern Shifting
* Tech Segment: Big Bang Firing Order
* Chat with Jules about the IRTA Test at Jerez

Super good show today with some excellent listener e-mails followed up by a stupendous tech segment about Big Bang engines, courtesy of Scott Jones. After that, we chat with Jules about the IRTA tests at Jerez and some general predictions, ponderings and prevaricating about the upcoming season.

Links this episode:
Enter the contest at Chicken Hawk Racing at http://chickenhawkracing.com
Steve Jones Suite Deal at http://www.usmotogpfans.com
Scott Jones photography at http://www.turn2photography.com
Mark Kalan Photography at http://www.markkalan.com
DVD player region code and tv standards hacks at http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks

* Wales Air Ambulance Helimed Ride Out
* Contest Winner!
* Mini Tech Segment: Suspension
* Chat with Jules about World SuperBike season opener at Qatar
* Very brief update on MotoGP tests at Qatar

This week, we announce the winner of the contest to win a set of Chicken Hawk Racing tire warmers used by Ben Spies at Laguna Seca in 2007! There's also a mini tech segment about suspension and what exactly is going on when you hit a bump, followed by a chat with Jules about the World Superbike season opener at Qatar and some brief comments about the MotoGP testing also at Qatar. Download the show and have a listen!

Links this episode:
Wales Air Ambulance Helimed Ride Out at http://www.helimedrideout.co.uk
Chicken Hawk Racing at http://www.chickenhawkracing.com
Kropotkin Thinks blog at http://www.motogpmatters.com
World SuperBike Official Website at http://www.worldsbk.com
MotoGP Official Website at http://www.motogp.com

* What's on TV?
* Chat with Jules about World SuperBike season at Phillip Island
* Marine Corps Joke

Jules and I had a long chat about the World Superbike races at fantastic Phillip Island and we kind of neglected to do much for the MotoGP opener at Qatar or Daytona Bike Week! Big motortcycle racing weekend coming up, i hope you don't miss it! Also, some stfuff coming up on Discovery Channel that you should look out for! Download the show and have a listen!

Links this episode:
Troy's Story at Docurama at http://www.docurama.com/productdetail.html?productid=NV-NNVG107861
Troy's Story at Amazon online at http://www.amazon.com/Troys-Story-Incredible-Superbike-Champion/dp/B000Y...
Birth of a Racer on Discovery HD at http://dhd.discovery.com/tv-schedules/special.html?paid=66.14723.120576....

* Crazy Long Show Today!
* Chat with Jules about MotoGP Season Opener at Qatar
* No Less Than Three Calls With Liam Shubert!

OK, this episode might be a little long at over two full hours! But there's so much goodness to talk about and believe it or not, I cut out almost thirty minutes!!

Links this episode:
SpeedFeenz Motorcycle Gear Store at http://www.speedfeenz.com
RideOnTwo Forum at http://www.rideontwo.com
Liam's Wild Ride at http://www.motoliam.com
New! MotoGP Official Website not even mentioned in the show at http://beta.motogp.com

* MotoCzysz Documentary Premiere at Bagdad Cafe in Portland
* Chat with Jules about the Stoner Mystique

Only about 50 minutes or so this week, to make up for last week's horrifically long show. Good stuff this week, we’ve got a call with Jules Cisek about the Stoner Mystique and a report from Fergus Caldicott about the US Premiere of "Birth of a Racer" at the Bagdad Cafe in Portland. Check it out!

Links this episode:
Fans.Moto.GP at http://fans.moto.gp

* More about the Stoner Mystique
* Jerez Preview

Extremely short show today, only about 23 minutes of MotoGP fun. Jules is on vacation and I'm swamped at work. Still some very good stuff about the Jerez race this weekend, it's well worth a listen!

Links this episode:
Steve Jones Charity Auction at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160223328427
VivaDucati.com at http://www.vivaducati.com
Midwest Cafe Racers Association at http://www.MCRAracing.com

* Jerez Wrapup with Jules
* Jerez Results
* Upcoming Schedule

Got a really good show today, nice long conversation with Jules about Jerez. Lots of opinion and insight, some smack talking, and sympathy for Grace over at Formula 1 Blog. She knows what I'm talking about.

Links this episode:
Colin Edwards QP save, MotoGP.com non-commentary version at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_m-af2UXnI
Colin Edwards QP save, EuroSport version at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1UlEQtdUGc
Colin Edwards QP save, Australian version at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxARspGHQ2c
Fantasy MotoGP at http://www.mikeyscott.co.uk/fmotogp
RideOnTwo tipping competition (and all kinds of other good stuff) at http://www.rideontwo.com/

* Jules and Jim chit chat about WSBK Valencia and MotoGP Estoril
* WSBK Valencia wrapup
* MotoGP Estoril QP Wrapup and Race preview

AFM Racer Jim Race from Rideontwo.com joins us this week to talk about the WSBK Races at Valencia last weekend and about MotoGP at Estoril this weekend. We go over free practice and qualifying results and make wild guesses at what might happen tomorrow.

Links in this episode:
MotoGPnews forums: http://www.boardzero.com/motogpnews/
Example Rideontwo Estoril photo thread (warning: contains SPOILERS): http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1627

* Estoril MotoGP and 250 races - short reviews
* Discussion of Ducati and China rumours - 'cause we need more F1 like drama!
* Chat with Liam Schubert about Estoril, China and the usual Liam Stuff

Just a low key show after some great racing at Estoril. Jules chats with Liam Schubert of Alice D'Antin and does some minor news wrapups and race reports.

Links in this episode:
* Kropotkin's post on possible China round cancellation: http://blogger.xs4all.nl/daisy/archive/2008/04/17/378233.aspx
* Kropotkin's post on Hayden in 2009: http://blogger.xs4all.nl/daisy/archive/2008/04/17/378239.aspx
* Ghezzi-Brian website: http://www.ghezzi-brian.com/

* More on Ducati bringing in Troy Bayliss and Max Biaggi to help with the GP8
* Lots of Suzuki news
* WSBK races in Assen this weekend
* A chat with Liam Schubert

News items regarding Ducati and Suzuki, a reminder about WSBK races this weekend at Assen, and a phone conversation with Liam while he takes a morning walk over to one of his hangout spots.

Links in this episode:
Kropotkin on Melandri: http://blogger.xs4all.nl/daisy/archive/2008/04/21/380336.aspx
WSBK Assen 2007 race 2 Final Laps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i9Mg7l9DJk

* WSBK and MotoGP news
* Day one Shanghai summary
* Interview with Andrew Wheeler (professional motorsports photographer)
* Interview with Scott Jones (amateur motorsports photographer)

We start with a quick wrapup of the week's news. If you don't care about motorsports photography click "Stop" after the news segment. Otherwise continue to interviews with Andrew Wheeler and Scott Jones.

Links in this show:
Kropotkin on Yamaha in 2009: http://blogger.xs4all.nl/daisy/archive/2008/04/27/382438.aspx
Rossi Lookalike: http://www.crash.net/motorsport/motogp/news/162455-0/rossi_lookalike_say...
Andrew Wheeler's photo site: http://www.automotophoto.com/
Andrew Wheeler's blog: http://automotophoto-andrew-wheeler.blogspot.com/
Scott Jones' photo site: http://www.turn2photography.com/
Scott Jones' blog: http://blog.scottjones.net/

* Bob is back!
* Championship Review with Darren Carpenter

Bob is back from a work & vacation related little break, and we get right back into the swing of things with a great chat with Darren Carpenter. We mostly covered the MotoGP championship so far, not so much a race review of the Grand Prix of China, but more like an analysis of the top ten riders in the standings and some opinions and chit chat. It's a long call, but it's interesting stuff!

Links this episode:
No links this episode.

A special episode featuring a long call with Liam Schubert giving us some important insights into his life with the MotoGP circus. Make sure you read Liam's blog post from exactly one year ago by following the link in these show notes.

You can always email Liam at liam@motoliam.com

Links in this episode:
May 13, 2007 blog entry at Motoliam.com: http://www.motoliam.com/2007/05/shanghai_stories_food_shopping.html

* Long Chat with Jules About All Sorts of Stuff

Kind of a rough and ready show today with a call with Jules where we talk about the China GP, World Superbike and Supersport, Ben Spies, the upcoming French GP at Le Mans and all sorts of other stuff. It's a little bit all over the map but it's a really good chat and well worth a listen!

Links this episode:
Julian Ryder's article on traction control at http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/May/080513rn.htm

* A Touch Of News, Good and Bad
* Call with Jules Wrapping Up Le Mans and Stoner's Season

Another great chat with Jules this week about Le Mans and various things, including some spicy rumors and secret tidbits! I think you'll enjoy the call. Before we get to that, there's a couple of news items to cover, including the very sad death of Robert Dunlop.

Links this episode:
Death of Robert Dunlop at North West 200 road race at http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/7403931.stm
F1 Champion Michael Schumacher races in German Superbike series at Oschersleben at http://www.itv-f1.com/news_article.aspx?id=42681
Lots of Records for Rossi at http://www.crash.net/motorsport/motogp/news/163367-0/updated_rossi_close...

* Listener email
* MotoGP and other motorcycle racing news
* Call with Liam Schubert about LeMans and Mugello

In this episode I answer a bunch of listener email, share some news items, and chat with Liam Schubert of Alice D'Antin MotoGP about the LeMans round and the upcoming race at Mugello.

Links in this episode:
AMA Superbike Class: http://superbikeplanet.com/2008/May/080526a.htm
AMA Liter Class: http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/May/080529e4.htm
GP riders at a bee farm: http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Quintet+enjoy+visit+to+Tuscan+farm

* call with Jim Race of rideontwo.com
* listener email and free practice news from catalunya

Jules talks with Jim Race of RideOnTwo.com about MotoGP at Mugello and World Superbikes at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah.

Links in this show:
MotoGP @ Assen 2006 finish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlBf-PZkmi4
Bayliss saying his farewells to America: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cN0LfYpnQc
Formula1Blog pocast: http://www.formula1blog.com/

* Blathering
* Long Call with Darren Chatting About the Catalunya GP
* Editorial: Passing and Pizza, WTF?

Bob is back, and no, he wasn't in rehab! We've got a long call with Darren Carpenter talking about the Catalunya MotoGP race, good stuff! We follow that up with a somewhat different feature, an editorial/commentary about passing in MotoGP compared to pizza and somewhat to other (much lesser) forms of motorsport, like, say, Formula 1. Interesting stuff, well worth a listen!

Links this episode:
Dennis Noyes' comments on Ben Spies' prospects at
http://www.speedtv.com/article_print_view/844943 and
http://www.speedtv.com/article_print_view/845513
Watch the WindTunnel with Dave DeSpain segment with Peter Windsor and Darrel Waltrip debating passing at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?i=26729808...

* Call with Jules About Donington Preview
* Some Road Racing News

Long call with Jules about all sorts of stuff, I think it turned out pretty good and I think you’ll like it too!

Links this episode:
No links this episode.

* Listener Events
* Assen News
* Listener E-mail
* Call with Jules About Donington
* Shout out to The Hornrims!

I have to admit, the Assen jokes never get old. What can I say? I'm juvenile and immature. So, all two of you that actually read the show notes, I hope you have the same childish sense of humor. In any case, we've got a big show today with some news, some event notices, a listener e-mail, a long call with Jules about Donington, all wrapped up with a plug for MotoGPod listener Joe Popp's band The Hornrims! Check it out, I think you'll like the show.

Links this episode:
Wales Air Ambulance Helimed Rideout at http://www.helimedrideout.co.uk
2nd Annual Red Flag Fund Charity Auction, August 23rd, 2008 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, IL at http://www.redflagfund.org. Or send e-mail to jeff@redflagfund.org
Midwest Cafe Racing Association at http://www.mcraracing.com
The Hornrims at http://www.thehornrims.com Go Joe Popp!

* MotoGP On Broadcast TV in the USA!
* We Never Said Stoner Sucks!
* Assen Wrapup
* Track Day Mea Culpa

OK, we've got a really long show this week, almost two hours. But Jules and I were having such a great time with the call that we didn't want it to end! I think you'll like it and, hey, it will last one more commute or whatever you do when you listen to the show! We've got it all this week, a tiny bit of news, a wrapup of Assen, Jules and I explaining (again) our Stoner position, and a little lesson learned out on the track on my SV650. Good stuff, I think you'll like it!

No Links This Episode (too lazy)

* Luis d'Antin out, Hopper missing Laguna, Hacking called up to the show
* World Supers at Misano
* Sachsenring Preview and Championship Review

Another long show today with a long chat with Jules about the Championship thus far. Also some newsy bits and some general chit chat. And World Superbike as well! Plus, don't forget that the MotoGP race will be on CBS in the United States this weekend! Check your local listings.

Links This Episode:
Eurosport online petition at http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/keep-eurosport-motogp-coverage.html

* Getting Ready For Laguna Seca!
* Sachsenring Review with Jules

Kind of a hasty show this week, what with rushing around to get ready for the US GP at Laguna Seca. But Jules and I found time to have a good long call about Sachsenring, interesting stuff even if it's a little bit all over the place. And this is a new improved MotoGPod, now with 50% less Stoner bashing! =)

No Links This Episode

* OMG! Best Race of the Season!
* Kevin Schwantz!
* Nicky Hayden!
* Liam Shubert!
* Chat with Jules!
* Other stuff!

WOW! What a race, and it was so cool to be there. We've got a super big show today, very long but still only just barely touching on some of the things that I want to talk about with this race. After a race like that, I think we all need a break so it's just as well we have a few weeks until Brno. In this week's show, Jules and I do a rather long (shocking!) wrapup of some of the race highlights and general chitchat. Before we get to that, we've got some interviews that Jules and I recorded at Laguna Seca, including Kevin Schwantz, Nicky Hayden (not me interviewing him, but very interesting) and Liam Shubert! Some other good stuff, including a semi-drunken rant by yours truly. Download and take a listen!

Links This Episode:
Fuming Stoner Accuses Rossi on BBC at http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/7516543.stm
Jules' Awesome Race Pics at http://gallery.popmonkey.com/v/ducmonkey/0807usgp/
Steve Jones and the FANTASTIC Nicky Hayden Fans Trophy Suite at http://www.usmotogpfans.com
YouTube "Tribute to drivers (Fernischumi)" video link sent in by Jason Pryor at http://youtube.com/watch?v=BluQvEP6WnI

* Late Braking Gnus!
* Indy MotoGP Suite Auction
* Listener E-mail (aka Stoner bashing)
* Commentary Pepsi Challenge with Jules

Yet another long show today (shocker!) but very fun to make and I think it will be fun to listen to. We've got some great listener e-mails, an awesome chance to watch the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix from the posh seats, an excellent call with Jules where among other things we compare four different commentary teams doing the commentary for the Red Bull US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca, and some fantastic "you are there" audio from Laguna Seca. Good stuff, download the show and listen now! Don't forget to check out the stereo Director's Cut of the Warm Up at http://www.motogpod.com/downloads/2008-07-20-MotoGP-WUP-Audio.mp3.

Links This Episode:
Steve Jones' Indy MotoGP Suite at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160266683577
1988 USGP with Lawson/Gardener at http://www.superbikeplanet.com/feature1988usgp.htm
Vermeulen Renewing with Suzuki? at http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Jul/080731c.htm
Stereo audio from the Sunday morning Warm Up at Laguna Seca at http://www.motogpod.com/downloads/2008-07-20-MotoGP-WUP-Audio.mp3

* Write the BBC
* Peter Lenz
* Call with Darren Carpenter about DMG/AMA and track days and MotoGP

Jules is taking the week off, but we've got a really great call with Darren Carpenter. We have some comments, news, opinions and general blathering about the Daytona Motorsport Group's takeover of the AMA roadracing rights, plus some other fun chit chat. It's a good call, so download the episode and take a listen!

Links This Episode:
Peter Lenz's website at http://peterlenz.com
Pacific Super Sport Riders at http://www.pssrtrack.com
Midwest Cafe Racing Association at http://www.mcraracing.com

* MotoGP news
* Catching up with motoliam at the Ace Cafe
* Interview with Faster director Mark Neale
* a Contest!

Jules Cisek hosts this week's episode and catches with Liam Schubert at the Ace Cafe in San Francisco. Also a great interview with Mark Neale, director of the film Faster. Plus some news leading up to Brno and a last minute Brno FP1 report. Oh, and a contest: Free downloads of the film Faster from iTunes!

Links this episode:
Nicky Hayden missing Brno: http://www.motogpmatters.com/news/2008/08/12/nicky_hayden_to_miss_brno_m...
SOUP interviews Kevin Schwantz: http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Aug/080810-34.htm
MotoLiam: http://www.motoliam.com
Faster on iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewMovie?id=273855148...

* Late Braking Gnus: AMA DQ's Mladin
* Sad Note, RIP Toriano Wilson
* Liam Chats with Jules
* Brno Wrapup, sorta
* Contest Winners!
* Gateway Track Day with MCRA

An insanely long show today! One day they'll get to a more manageable length, I promise. But until then, we have lots to talk about. Amongst other news, Jules and Bob do a Brno wrapup that is way all over the map about a race that is absolutely pivotal for the 2008 MotoGP Championship. We also hear from Liam and we talk about the really nice folks in the MCRA. Good stuff, download and listen to the show!

Links This Episode:
Mladin disqualified at http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Aug/080821atf.htm
MCRA Lightweight Superbike race onboard at Gateway on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-fWuRbnJDs
Midwest Cafe Racing Association at http://www.mcraracing.com

* tired of tire talk? apparently we're not (:
* misano preview

Jules Cisek and Jim Race chat about tires, Rossi and Stoner (and tires), and do a preview of Misano (with the occasional tire comment).

Links this episode:
GP Stats Visualization (requires Flash): http://www.minglebee.com/gp/
MotoGP 2009 Silly Season Overview: http://www.motogpmatters.com/page/2008/08/26/who_s_going_where_in_motogp...
RideOnTwo silly season thread: http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1599

* Jim Race chats with Eugene Laverty
* Bob and Jules wrapup Misano
* Even some 250cc stuff this show!

Great show today following a great MotoGP weekend at Misano! First off, Jim Race talks with Eugene Laverty, the Northern Irish 250cc racer who is filling in for Fabian Foret in World Supersport, about all sorts of great stuff! After that, Bob and Jules chat about the Misano race which was another eye opener, and even talk a bit about the 250cc championship which simply doesn't get enough attention. Good stuff, download it and take a listen!

Links This Episode:
Eugene Laverty breaking in new leathers (hilarious) at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKQ6rMWYKDw
Simoncelli calls Barbera a criminal at http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Simoncelli+brands+Barbera+a+criminal+...

* Indianapolis Knows How to Put on a Show
* Bob, Jules, and Jim Conference Call

Great conference call with Bob, Jules and Jim (I refuse to use the term 'three-way') talking about World Superbikes at Donington and the upcoming Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix and (duh) Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We're also doing a combined MotoGPod/RideOnTwo meet and greet on Saturda¥, September 13 at 12:15 near the Media Center at Indy, so we hope to see you there. The show is good stuff, we had a great time doing the call and it turned out pretty good quality-wise, considering the hurdles involved. Download the show and give it a listen!

Links This Episode:
Indianapolis street signs honor MotoGP stars on the Official MotoGP website at http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Indianapolis+street+signs+honour+Moto...
Liam Shubert on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F4lbo36ziQ
Indy track map at http://www.motogpod.com/images/indy_track_map.jpg
Indianapolis 2008 MotoGPod/Ride On Two Meetup thread at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1919

* Mea Culpa
* Bob and Jules Talk Endlessly About Indy
* Lots of Great Stuff We Recorded On Site!

Super long show today, yes it really is more than two hours long. We start off with a call with Bob and Jules talking about Indy and all sorts of happenings, and the second half of the show is some really great stuff we recorded while we were there. Interviews with Liam Shubert, Toby Moody, Marco Simoncelli and several other personalities; plus a lot of general observations while we were there. It's great stuff and I think you'll like it a lot!

Links This Episode:
Some Great Images from Indy by Jules and others at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1928

* Mea Culpa
* Bob and Jules Talk Endlessly About Indy
* Lots of Great Stuff We Recorded On Site!

Super long show today, yes it really is more than two hours long. We start off with a call with Bob and Jules talking about Indy and all sorts of happenings, and the second half of the show is some really great stuff we recorded while we were there. Interviews with Liam Shubert, Toby Moody, Marco Simoncelli and several other personalities; plus a lot of general observations while we were there. It's great stuff and I think you'll like it a lot!

Links This Episode:
Some Great Images from Indy by Jules and others at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1928

* World SuperDuperBikes in Vallelunga
* Control Tires Keep Rearing Their Ugly Black Heads
* Sort Of a Motegi Preview

A little bit shorter show this week, down to a more manageable level. Jules and Bob chat about World Supers at Vallelunga (go Haga!) and also a bit about some news on the control tire story, the AMA/DMG debacle and some chatter about Motegi. Good call, lots of fun, download it and take a listen!

Links This Episode:
Indy photos by Jules at http://gallery.popmonkey.com/v/ducmonkey/0809indy
Kangaroo TV handheld video device (MotoGP needs this!) at http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/07/24/world.kangarootv/index.html and http://www.kangaroo.tv
Lap around Spa Francorchamps with Rich Zane's nephew that works for Kangaroo TV at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9ZeuEvanks
Bob's Navy Convoy Security video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy2-8dPtJ9k&fmt=18

* World SuperDuperBikes in Vallelunga
* Control Tires Keep Rearing Their Ugly Black Heads
* Sort Of a Motegi Preview

A little bit shorter show this week, down to a more manageable level. Jules and Bob chat about World Supers at Vallelunga (go Haga!) and also a bit about some news on the control tire story, the AMA/DMG debacle and some chatter about Motegi. Good call, lots of fun, download it and take a listen!

Links This Episode:
Indy photos by Jules at http://gallery.popmonkey.com/v/ducmonkey/0809indy
Kangaroo TV handheld video device (MotoGP needs this!) at http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/07/24/world.kangarootv/index.html and http://www.kangaroo.tv
Lap around Spa Francorchamps with Rich Zane's nephew that works for Kangaroo TV at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9ZeuEvanks
Bob's Navy Convoy Security video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy2-8dPtJ9k&fmt=18

* Single Tire Rule Discussed ad nauseum
* Motegi Wrapup with Some News About the Championship

- Jules and Bob meant to talk about Motegi but got sidetracked into a fairly long-winded conversation about the single tire rule and what it means for the sport. Eventually Motegi is discussed as well, because it was a good race and there were some very significant happenings that need to be mentioned. Good show, fun stuff! Download it and take a listen!

- Links This Episode:
Figure out world times at http://www.timeanddate.com

* Single Tire Rule Discussed ad nauseum
* Motegi Wrapup with Some News About the Championship

- Jules and Bob meant to talk about Motegi but got sidetracked into a fairly long-winded conversation about the single tire rule and what it means for the sport. Eventually Motegi is discussed as well, because it was a good race and there were some very significant happenings that need to be mentioned. Good show, fun stuff! Download it and take a listen!

- Links This Episode:
Figure out world times at http://www.timeanddate.com

* Phillip Island MotoGP wrapup
* Magny Cours WSBK wrapup
* Another discussion of the tire rules

Jules Cisek hosts with Darren Carpenter as guest. We discuss the MotoGP race at Phillip Island, the WSBK round at Magny Cours, and then we talk about tires some more with yet another perspective (Darren is a racer).

Links this episode:
Puig sucks: http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Puig+on+Pedrosa+Hayden+and+Repsol+Hon...

* Phillip Island MotoGP wrapup
* Magny Cours WSBK wrapup
* Another discussion of the tire rules

Jules Cisek hosts with Darren Carpenter as guest. We discuss the MotoGP race at Phillip Island, the WSBK round at Magny Cours, and then we talk about tires some more with yet another perspective (Darren is a racer).

Links this episode:
Puig sucks: http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Puig+on+Pedrosa+Hayden+and+Repsol+Hon...

* Talking About Sepang for the Malaysian Grand Prix
* Talking About Some Other Stuff
* Boston Globe Pictorial

- Jules and Bob chat about the Malaysian Grand Prix and how the end is nigh for the 2008 MotoGP Season. Sadness, but we have 2009 to look forward to! The show is good, little bit shorter this week. Download it and take a listen!

- Links This Episode:
Boston Globe article at http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/10/the_2008_australian_motorcycle....
Ride On Two topic "My Trip to Philip Island" by ilRazzo at http://www.rideontwo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1994