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Started by SoCal250, June 27, 2021, 02:52:45 PM

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SoCal250

Although it has not been officially announced by Dorna/MotoGP, the "leaked" provisional schedule for 2022 has been posted by a few Euro racing news sources.

PROVISIONAL GP CALENDAR 2022 (unofficial)
(source: the-race.com)
March 6:       Losail / Qatar
March 20:       Mandalika / Indonesia
April 3:       Termas de Río Hondo / Argentina
April 10:       Circuit of the Americas / Texas
April 24:       Portimão / Portugal
May 1:       Jerez / Spain
May 15:       Le Mans / France
May 29:       Mugello / Italy
June 5:       Barcelona / Spain
June 19:       Sachsenring / Germany
June 26:       Assen / Netherlands
July 10:        KymiRing / Finland
August 7:       Silverstone / GB
August 21:       Red Bull Ring / Austria
September 11:       Aragón / Spain
September 18:       Misano / San Marino
October 2:       Motegi / Japan
October 9:       Buriram / Thailand
October 23:       Phillip Island / Australia
October 30:       Sepang / Malaysia
November 13:       Valencia / Spain
75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)

SoCal250

Apparently, after last weekend's race at COTA the track has been given an ultimatum for repairs by the Safety Commission and the place on the 2022 schedule is contingent. Nearly all the MotoGP riders complained about it. We were there watching and the bumps are numerous between T2 and T10, and much more pronounced than previous years. With all the car races there, including NASCAR, it's only going to get worse.

"The return to Texas is still subject to the circuit being resurfaced, though recent rumor suggests that the track has agreed to tackle Turns 2 through 10, the minimum required by the Safety Commission." -- from MotoMatters, 10-06-2021
75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)

sav0r

COTA's surface was always going to be a disaster. Other than the proximity to Austin, I am not sure what they were thinking building there. The layout is also a bit of a flop, though I suppose it makes sense for a Formula 1 car.
www.chrislivengood.net - for my projects and musings.

SoCal250

#18
The provisional schedule was officially released by MotoGP/Dorna today

2022 MotoGP World Championship Calendar [Provisional - 7 Oct]
1        04 - 06 March           Qatar MotoGP                        Losail International Circuit
2        18 - 20 March           Indonesian MotoGP                Mandalika Street Circuit
3        01 - 03 April             Argentinian MotoGP             Termas de Rio Hondo
4        08 - 10 April             Grand Prix of the Americas   Circuit of The Americas
5        22 - 24 April             Portuguese MotoGP             Algarve International Circuit
6        29 April - 01 May        Spanish MotoGP             Circuito de Jerez Angel Nieto
7        13 May - 15 May        French MotoGP             Le Mans Bugatti
8        27 May - 29 May         Italian MotoGP             Autodromo De Mugello
9        03 Jun - 05 Jun        Catalunya MotoGP           Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya
10        17 Jun - 19 Jun        German MotoGP           Sachsenring
11        24 Jun - 26 Jun        Netherlands MotoGP      TT Circuit Assen
12        08 Jul - 10 Jul           Finland MotoGP                KymiRing
13        05 Aug - 07 Aug        British MotoGP             Silverstone
14        19 Aug - 21 Aug        Austrian MotoGP             Red Bull Ring Spielberg
15        02 Sep - 06 Sep        San Marino MotoGP        Misano World Ciruit Marco Simoncelli
16        16 Sep - 18 Sep        Aragon MotoGP             Motorland Aragon
17        23 Sep - 25 Sep        Japanese MotoGP        Twin Ring Motegi
18        30 Sep - 02 Oct        Thailand MotoGP        Chang International Circuit
19        14 Oct - 16 Oct        Australian MotoGP        Philip Island
20        21 Oct - 23 Oct        Malaysian MotoGP        Sepang International Circuit
21        04 Nov - 06 Nov        Valencia MotoGP        Circuito Ricardo Tormo
75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)

SoCal250

Darryn Binder joins WithU Yamaha RNF MotoGP Team for 2022
https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2021/10/21/darryn-binder-joins-withu-yamaha-rnf-motogp-team-for-2022/397546
Binder signed a 1-year deal with the Yamaha satellite team for 2022 and an option for 2023. He will be sharing the garage with Dovi next year.

Quote from: SoCal250 on August 30, 2021, 02:18:20 PM
With the news of Dovizioso signing with Yamaha and Morbidelli moving up to the Factory Yamaha team, there are now 3 vacant seats for nest season

Open seats for 2022 to be confirmed:
1 @ Factory Aprilia
1 @ Tech3 KTM Factory Racing
1 @ Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP
1 @ Petronas RNF Racing Yamaha SRT satellite team
2 @ Aramco Racing Team VR46
Open seats for 2022 to be confirmed:
1 @ Factory Aprilia
1 @ Tech3 KTM Factory Racing
1 @ Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP
1 @ WithU RNF Racing Yamaha satellite team
2 @ Aramco Racing Team VR46
75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)

SoCal250

Quote from: SoCal250 on October 21, 2021, 11:54:06 AM
Open seats for 2022 to be confirmed:
1 @ Factory Aprilia
1 @ Tech3 KTM Factory Racing
1 @ Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP
1 @ WithU RNF Racing Yamaha satellite team
2 @ Aramco Racing Team VR46
All seats are now filled in the top class.
Marco Bezzecchi is being promoted from Moto2 to join Luca Marini on the VR46 Ducati team. The team sponsorship is still not confirmed as there are reported issues with the previously announced deal with Aramco.

https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2021/11/16/2022-provisional-entry-lists-announced/402505
75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)

SoCal250

Quote from: SoCal250 on October 06, 2021, 03:09:18 PM
Apparently, after last weekend's race at COTA the track has been given an ultimatum for repairs by the Safety Commission and the place on the 2022 schedule is contingent. Nearly all the MotoGP riders complained about it. We were there watching and the bumps are numerous between T2 and T10, and much more pronounced than previous years. With all the car races there, including NASCAR, it's only going to get worse.

"The return to Texas is still subject to the circuit being resurfaced, though recent rumor suggests that the track has agreed to tackle Turns 2 through 10, the minimum required by the Safety Commission." -- from MotoMatters, 10-06-2021

Dorna announced that COTA will be resurfaced in late Feb 2022 and inspected about 10 days later. The circuit has agreed to resurface from T2 to the exit of T10, which is the minimum rework needed in order to hold a future GP event there, instead of resurfacing the full track as was requested by Dorna.
75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)

sav0r

MGP should go to Mid Ohio.
www.chrislivengood.net - for my projects and musings.

SoCal250

Quote from: sav0r on December 01, 2021, 08:30:41 AM
MGP should go to Mid Ohio.
I think they should return to Laguna. But unfortunately that will never happen
75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)

sav0r

The NIMBY's have ruined Seca forever. Not particularly different the Tremblant or Lime Rock.

Mid Ohio is a better track than Seca, it's just way more technical.
www.chrislivengood.net - for my projects and musings.

SoCal250

Quote from: SoCal250 on November 30, 2021, 02:27:14 PM
Quote from: SoCal250 on October 06, 2021, 03:09:18 PM
Apparently, after last weekend's race at COTA the track has been given an ultimatum for repairs by the Safety Commission and the place on the 2022 schedule is contingent. Nearly all the MotoGP riders complained about it. We were there watching and the bumps are numerous between T2 and T10, and much more pronounced than previous years. With all the car races there, including NASCAR, it's only going to get worse.

"The return to Texas is still subject to the circuit being resurfaced, though recent rumor suggests that the track has agreed to tackle Turns 2 through 10, the minimum required by the Safety Commission." -- from MotoMatters, 10-06-2021

Dorna announced that COTA will be resurfaced in late Feb 2022 and inspected about 10 days later. The circuit has agreed to resurface from T2 to the exit of T10, which is the minimum rework needed in order to hold a future GP event there, instead of resurfacing the full track as was requested by Dorna.

Track repaving underway at COTA
Turns 2 through to 10, and 12 through to 16 are being repaved and reinforced
https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/cota-undertaking-track-resurfacing-to-fix-bumps-after-f1-and-motogp-complaints/7472219/

COTA resurfacing effort begins - Jan 21, 2022
COTA enters final stages of resurfacing operation - Jan 28, 2022
75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)

SoCal250

The new team launch video from American Racing is pretty cool. :patriot: Beaubier and SDK ride their Moto2 bikes though a house and up to The Rock Store where Hopkins is waiting. There's also some track time at Chuckwalla with lots of wheelies and drone footage.
https://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2022/02/22/american-racing-ready-to-fly-the-stars-stripes-in-2022/407438
75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)

Hawaii-Mike

We are about two weeks away from the first race of the season.  I love watching them!

SoCal250

#28
Quote from: Hawaii-Mike on February 22, 2022, 02:53:17 PM
We are about two weeks away from the first race of the season.  I love watching them!
:thumbs: I'm in my happy place. (almost)
Less than 2 weeks until MotoGP returns...
Supercross is in mid-season, NHRA & NASCAR just restarted, MotoAmerica & WSBK season kick-offs are just over a month out, and the IOM TT is just over 3 months away.
:clap: Boogety Boogety Boogety! Let's go racing!
75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)

SoCal250

75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)