lorenzo's note : Graining DAMN!

I have two races to forget. Because of some bugs we are choices of title. But there are still many to attempt a comeback. I have confidence and hope is the last to be lost.

Casey is doing a flawless season. Has not committed a single mistake in the race and the only zero accumulated was to Jerez, where Rossi pulled. Otherwise have been scored in all.

In Indy was again unstoppable. Neither the asphalt that we have all been able to stop complaining. I was hoping to be ahead in the race, but the tires held up slightly, about five laps. The damn graining (consumption of the tire) has turned to dust. As we talked with the team, was fourth at the most one could hope for. The other hope was that Ben Casey won, but problems forced him out is making a big comeback.

Now we are 44 points apart. the new attempt to cut begins this weekend. I'm going to San Marino, bypassing the home. I hope to recover well until Friday.

On Thursday I go back to the circuit. First I have an event in my personal sponsor Rimini Hot Wheels and then the interviews and press conference at Misano. This time I have no special helmet and Yamaha brings the colors red and white.
I hope you have better luck without it. Misano I like, I have gotten great results in all categories, so be ready for battle.

A greeting

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lorenzo believes he can to podium

Jorge Lorenzo believes he can finish on the podium in Sunday's Indianapolis Grand Prix, despite the MotoGP world champion enduring a "nightmare" weekend so far.

The Yamaha rider had a terrible time in practice by his standards and could get no higher than sixth in any of the three sessions.

However, after drastic setup changes from his team, the Spaniard said that he had finally found some front-end feel under braking and was able to push hard enough to pip Dani Pedrosa to a front-row grid spot.

He does not expect to challenge championship leader Casey Stoner and his own teammate Ben Spies - who took the top two spots on the grid - during the race, but insists that he will aim for a rostrum finish.

"It was quite like a nightmare before the qualifying," Lorenzo said. "We were lost and especially in the braking area, I had no confidence.

"Fortunately we tried a completely new set-up of the bike for this afternoon and it improved my confidence on braking so I improved the lap time so much and I got closer to Casey and Ben. But we are still a little bit behind so tomorrow it will be difficult to fight for the win, but at least I fight for the podium."

from : http://www.racer.com/

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Yamaha Paint the Front Row Red and White at Indianapolis

Yamaha Factory Racing riders Ben Spies and Jorge Lorenzo scored the first double Yamaha front row of the year today in qualifying for tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Indianapolis. Local hero Spies continued to impress with the strong form in evidence from the beginning of the weekend. The qualifying session saw him quickly up to impressive speed. Despite repeatedly breaking under the pole time for the first two splits Spies was unable to topple Casey Stoner from the top spot so will start from second place for the race.

Reigning World Champion Lorenzo finally made a breakthrough mid-qualifying after struggling for the first three sessions to find a competitive set up on the newly surfaced Indianapolis track. A big set up change to his YZR-M1 with less than half the session to go changed his fortunes, allowing him to climb quickly up to third behind his team mate with two quick laps in succession. Lorenzo will now use the valuable warm up time tomorrow morning to test the consistency of the set up before the race.

Ben Spies 2nd

“It was good today, we didn’t have a fast lap in the end but we got on the front row. We did over 30 laps on a set of tyres and went quite quick at the end, still able to do 39s which is good. The last couple of laps we tried our hardest to catch Casey but with five minutes to go I think I ripped my tank spacer off that holds me back on the bike which didn’t help. I wasn’t disappointed as I knew we had a gap to fourth so we’d be on the front row. It wasn’t the perfect session and Casey was just too fast. I think the race will be different; the tyres will be pretty greasy after ten laps but my bike’s working really well on used tyres so we’ll see what happens.”

Jorge Lorenzo 3rd

“Qualifying was much better than the other three practices so far this weekend. I improved a lot and had a lot more confidence with the front, we changed one bike completely which worked. We are much more confident for tomorrow now. I would like to be closer to Casey, but seven tenths is better than one second and a half. It’s going to be a very tough race for everybody. The front tyre, especially on the left side is graining from the fourth lap so it’s going to be a complicated ride. Let’s see what happens.”

Wilco Zeelenberg

“Well I can say one thing, we finally found the right direction to go in which is where we struggled until half way through qualifying. With the bike adjustment we improved a lot, we fitted a qualifying tyre and Jorge pushed for two laps. The bike was stable and we were quite pleased with the result. Ben has been spot on the whole weekend and I think he will be a big contender for the victory for tomorrow. We need to find consistency now and see if we can improve a little bit more for the race.”

Massimo Meregalli

“The overall result is pretty good today, both riders are on the front row and there is no better way to start the race. Ben’s rhythm is very good so I am positive; we have done a really good job so far. Jorge improved every session and is now up there so I am expecting a really good battle tomorrow.” from : yamaha website

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some rider mock new aspalt indanapolis

Circuit Managers Indianapolis polish some parts of the circuit to face the Indianapolis MotoGP title this year. But the gloss was even brought criticism from drivers.

To commemorate this year's race, the circuit manager to fix the two bends, bends 5 and 16, to reduce the ruggedness that is not consistent on the track surface.

After trying the track in free practice on Friday (26/08/2011), a number of drivers to assess the track even more slippery and can be dangerous.

"This morning a little frustrating, the track conditions are not too good. Slippery and hard to get a grip," said the Honda rider, Casey Stoner, as quoted Crash.

"There's no point looking for the best settings when the track conditions like this because this is worse than last year's uneven track," Stoner added later.

Voice Similar expressed by teammate Stoner, Dani Pedrosa, and the Mapfre Aspar rider, Hector Barbera. They sound similar, so slippery circuit.

"The quality of asphalt was disappointing, not worth it for a world championship circuit. There was no grip and the quality is uneven," tentacle Pedrosa, who is also the defending champion in this race.

"Surface tracks like the layers of sand and when I was eating five laps, no more rubber left (on tires)," complained Barbera

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Lorenzo will cut stoner point

World champion Jorge Lorenzo, do not want to repeat the failure to reap victories in the last two races. Yamaha rider is hoping to reap victories as well as shorten the difference with Casey Stoner at the Indianapolis race series on Monday (29 / 8) early morning hrs.

Lorenzo left behind 32 points from Stoner, who leads the standings. "Now I am in very good condition. I'm ready to bounce back from defeat in Brno that the gap with Casey," Lorenzo said as quoted by Yahoosport.

Last year, Lorenzo finished third. The Spanish Honda rider Dani Pedrosa won the race in Indianapolis after beating Ben Spies. But he has a pretty good record at Indianapolis.

24-year-old drivers reach the podium in 2008 and 2010 and a victory two years ago. "Indy is a track that I enjoy. In 2009, I won when wearing a helmet Captain America," he said.

Stoner is in perfect condition after winning six wins in 11 races this season. The Honda rider from Australia says, the weather will play for victory at Indianapolis. "There were storms around the area of ​​race in the last few days, but the weather this weekend was very good. So it would help," he said.

Meanwhile, Nicky Hayden can not wait to compete in front of supporters. Moreover, Indianapolis upgrading the track surface to improve the bumpy track. "It is interesting to see what kind of influence on the tires and the weather. But I think there will be no tire problems. The new path was smoother than ever before," said the Ducati rider.

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Keep Opportunities, Lorenzo must win

Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo is facing a crucial situation. Defending champions must win this MotoGP race at Indianapolis will be held this weekend, Sunday (08/28/2011). If it fails, chances retain the title will be heavier.
Facing seven series remaining this season, Lorenzo is still lagging 32 points in the standings from the Honda rider, Casey Stoner. That is, in each series, the average Lorenzo had superior by a margin of at least 4.6 points from Stoner.
"If we want to pursue a champion in this competition then we need to win the race and began to continue to beat Casey. This will be a big challenge but we're ready for it," said Yamaha team manager, Wilco Zeelenberg on crash.net.
Rival Lorenzo, Stoner has now won six races, while the Spaniard was only won two victories. To pursue Stoner needs to take desperate measures.
However, Lorenzo was never willing to give up in defending the champion title. He hopes to win again in Indianapolis. Drivers who never won at Indianapolis in three seasons in the arrangements there is Valentino Rossi (2008), Lorenzo (2009), and Dani Pedrosa (2010)
Last season, Lorenzo only finish in third place, while Stoner on the Ducati while still failed to finish after crashing on lap seven.
"Indy Circuit is a very nice track. I've made a lot of beautiful moments there seemed to sense the podium in 2008, and 2010, and my victory in the 2009 season when using the helmet of Captain America," said Lorenzo.
Right now he feels in the best condition and ready to reclaim the lost opportunity that could win in Brno where a mistake is done so the distance lag between Stoner with him.
"I wish I could feel the great energy in this track will help me to fight in the race for the title. I can not wait to get back in the U.S. to compete with the Yamaha M1 me," he said.
Duo Yamaha, Lorenzo and Ben Spies will use design and color of motor racing costumes red and white as it had been used in Assen some time ago. They have the opportunity to use new components that have been tested on motor tests conducted at Brno.

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determination lorenzo chase stoner

Indianapolis - Jorge Lorenzo is still lagging behind 32 points from Casey Stoner's top standings. With the remaining seven-course series, the defending champions will try to cut out of the race at Indy this weekend.

Already exceeded 11 series this season. Of that amount, of the Repsol Honda Stoner appeared dominant to reach six wins.

Lorenzo had just picked up two wins so far. In order to maintain the disabetnya world title last season, the Yamaha rider was also preparing to step on the gas at the Indianapolis MotoGP.

"I'm in good shape and ready to catch up in Brno, where a delivery error distance between Casey and myself," said Lorenzo in Crash.

Since dabbling in the MotoGP class, Lorenzo had been three times to race at Indy. His record is pretty good, with a third place finish in 2008 and 2010, and won in 2009.

"Indy is a track that I quite like. I enjoy the wonderful memories like the podium in 2008 and 2010, and my victory in 2009 wearing a helmet Captain America."

"I hope the good energy that I feel in this track will still help us to win the title. I'm very excited to return to the U.S. and ride my M1," said Lorenzo.

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yamaha change engine bike

Jorge Lorenzo gain additional strength in an attempt to catch up 32 points from the MotoGP championship leader Casey Stoner. Lorenzo will be supported by a new engine Yamaha YZR-M1 in the United States GP at Indianapolis Circuit, 28 August.

2011 world champion has tested his new machine was at Circuit Brno, Czech Republic, earlier this week. Lorenzo able to record the best time of 1 minute 56.727 seconds. The new engine is the Spaniard has more acceleration and speed.

"Maybe this machine is only slightly different than before. But clearly, we will use it in Indy. This machine is a little faster," said Lorenzo modestly to Motorcyclenews. "But, always nice mendaptkan something new."

Yamaha's camp also is trying to confirm the fairing, electronics, and a new chassis in Brno. Japanese manufacturers are making great efforts to maintain the title of world champion.

Lorenzo's teammate, Ben Spies, also conducts engine tests was 800. Texas drivers from the United States will also use a new engine in the Grand Prix to be held in that country.

Spies took pole position and finishing in the top two at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway last season. "I always like to get hockey if you look at Indy," he said.

Lorenzo admitted optimist could rival Stoner. "I am currently 32 points adrift. There are still seven races, many points still up for grabs are all still rely on myself. So I will not give up," said Lorenzo.

Lorenzo claimed to have the experience two years ago. "When I was very fortunate to cut the points in Indianapolis with Valentino Rossi," recalls Lorenzo hopes to repeat the success in 2009 ago as Grand Prix in Indianapolis where she had her first podium.

So Lorenzo and his team prepared to face the Indianapolis GP. "We have picked up points lost as it has been assigned in the final race," said Lorenzo

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Forget failure, Shutter Maximum Results

A week has passed, but Jorge Lorenzo was unable to forget the bitter memories of the race in GP Rep. Ceska weekend.

Technical factors in the form of hard to fault the selection of race tires identified by the defending champions as the main cause of failure to reach the podium in a race at the weekend.

In fact, Lorenzo himself started the race at Brno with very impressive. Start in second makes clear off the prize opportunities wide open.

Unfortunately, the Spaniard failed to make the podium to widen with the acquisition point standings leader, Casey Stoner. "I hope more in Brno," said Lorenzo is still covered with an aura of profound disappointment because only able to finish in fourth position.

"I thought, I was able to reduce the distance with Stoner on the first workout, but I doubt it. But after a training session on Saturday and Sunday warm up, I believe it can reduce the difference in points to 20 points between us in a few hours, "continued the team's mainstay Fork Tala jockey was quoted by Marca on Wednesday (17/08/2011)

However, Lorenzo said he would not blame anyone for the red report card that she wrote in the GP Rep. Ceska. "My goal right now do not want to attack someone else," promised Lorenzo who now sit in second place drivers' standings

Despite still disappointment, Lorenzo went back to crochet optimism achieve good results in the rest of the series until the end of this season, including the GP Indiapolis held August 28, 2011 later.

"I am currently 32 points adrift with Honda (Casey Stoner). There are still seven races, many points still up for grabs are all still rely on yourself. So I will not give up, "said Lorenzo.

"That's the last way I should do now. Two years ago, I was very fortunate to cut the points in Indianapolis with Valentino Rossi. Remember? With Captain America helmet that I liked, "recalled Lorenzo hopes to repeat the success in 2009 ago as Grand Prix in Indianapolis where she had her first podium.

"If you want to be world champion, you can not survive behind nearest rivals error. It could happen, and there have been many times in sports history, but you can not wait and I am not a type like that, "continued Lorenzo who did not expect much to take advantage of lax Stoner.

"Now we have to get ready for the Grand Prix of Indianapolis, there is nothing left. We have picked up points lost as it has been assigned in the final race, "Lorenzo added.

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