# 2013 Racing Calendar \[MotoGP\] \[WSBK\] \[AMA Pro\] \[BSB\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [March 3, 2010, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697 "2010-03-03T19:25:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 12
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2012, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/221 "2012-10-02T22:14:08Z")
I really don’t see how this can be a good thing for spectators… Bridgepoint brings together MotoGP™ and World Superbikes [http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/Bridgepoint+brings+together+MotoGP+and+World+Superbikes](http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/Bridgepoint+brings+together+MotoGP+and+World+Superbikes) > Bridgepoint has announced that Dorna Sports and Infront Sports & Media have reached agreement to bring both their motorcycle racing interests under a single umbrella organisation. Dorna is the organiser of the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix (“MotoGP”), whilst Infront organises the eni FIM Superbike World Championship (“WorldSBK”) through its subsidiary Infront Motor Sports. > > As a consequence, MotoGP and WorldSBK, will be integrated within the Dorna Sports group but managed as separate events with a view to enhancing the two distinct championships. The objective is to allow both series to develop and enhance their championship personalities, retaining their leadership positions in the arena of world motorcycle road racing - WorldSBK, with its focus on production-based racing, and MotoGP with its focus on prototype racing. At the same time, both championships will benefit from joint marketing and commercial strategies. > > Alongside this re-organisation, Infront has been appointed as marketing partner and global advisor to both championships. > > Philippe Blatter, President & CEO of Infront Sports & Media, said: “Under the new structure, the two leading motorcycle road racing events are now set for sustainable further growth and development. A true win-win situation has been created. Both Dorna and Infront can now further strengthen and focus on their core competencies and, in addition, achieve leading positions in their specific area of expertise.” > > Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, added: “We’re very excited to have the two top motorcycle road racing series under one roof. We fully expect to develop and strengthen the distinct nature of both MotoGP and WorldSBK as separate properties and remain committed to working with teams and manufacturers, circuit owners, sponsors and broadcasters to give fans the best experience yet.” > > Commenting on the re-organisation, Bridgepoint said: “This is a logical and exciting development which should ensure that both these fantastic Championships continue to flourish.” > > About Dorna Sports > Dorna Sports is an international sports management, marketing and media company, founded in 1988. The organisation has its headquarters in Madrid, and further branch offices in Barcelona, London and Tokyo. Dorna has been the exclusive commercial and television rights holder for the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix MotoGP since 1992. With more than 60 years of history MotoGP™ is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing. Dorna has an all-encompassing Grand Prix event management philosophy, with 360º direct involvement in all areas of the MotoGP™ World Championship. Dorna has additional involvement in further motorcycling events, such as the Spanish National Championship (CEV) and the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, which seeks to promote the development of the next generation of riding talent. > [dorna.com](http://dorna.com) / [motogp.com](http://motogp.com) > > About Infront Sports & Media > Infront Sports & Media, based in Zug, Switzerland, is one of the leading international sports marketing groups in the world. Known for its high standards of delivery, the company covers all aspects of a successful sport event – including distribution of media rights, sponsorship, media production and event operations. As a leading player in winter sport, football and other summer sports, Infront enjoys long-lasting partnerships with 130 rights-holders and hundreds of sponsors and media companies. With an experienced and passionate team of 500 staff in 20 offices across 10 countries, the Group helps to annually deliver 3,300 event days of top class sport around the world. > [infrontsports.com](http://infrontsports.com) / [worldsbk.com](http://worldsbk.com) > > About Bridgepoint > Bridgepoint is a European private equity firm focussing on the acquisition of companies valued up to €1 billion. With some €11 billion of capital raised to date, it typically focuses on acquiring well managed companies in attractive sectors with the potential to grow organically or through acquisition. It has offices throughout in Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Stockholm and a portfolio development office in Shanghai. It invested in Dorna Sports in 2006 and in Infront Sports & Media in 2011. > bridgepoint.eu ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/222 "2012-10-02T22:30:23Z")
:dunno:dunno ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2012, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/223 "2012-10-03T20:48:14Z")
WSBK round 13 Race 1 Race 2 ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2012, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/224 "2012-10-03T21:14:10Z")
> [@WTB: Trusted Buffalo Detailers](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-trusted-buffalo-detailers/50345/13): > > WSBK round 13 > > Race 1 > [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT9CHDspmnM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT9CHDspmnM) > > Race 2 > [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgV3-YnV8aE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgV3-YnV8aE) holy shit he is back ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2012, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/225 "2012-10-05T19:28:27Z")
[ame][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBSs4X45wW8[/ame]](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBSs4X45wW8%5B/ame%5D) ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/226 "2012-10-11T21:43:51Z")
**AIRASIA GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN MotoGP Free Practice Nr. 1 Classification 2012 Motegi, Friday, October 12, 2012** Pos. Num. Rider Nation Team Bike Km/h Time Gap 1st/Prev. 1 99 Jorge LORENZO SPA Yamaha Factory Racing Yamaha 290.3 1’46.558 2 26 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team Honda 297.8 1’46.699 0.141 / 0.141 3 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha 292.2 1’46.919 0.361 / 0.220 4 1 Casey STONER AUS Repsol Honda Team Honda 291.6 1’47.316 0.758 / 0.397 5 11 Ben SPIES USA Yamaha Factory Racing Yamaha 293.4 1’47.328 0.770 / 0.012 6 35 Cal CRUTCHLOW GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha 290.6 1’47.366 0.808 / 0.038 7 69 Nicky HAYDEN USA Ducati Team Ducati 300.2 1’47.551 0.993 / 0.185 8 6 Stefan BRADL GER LCR Honda MotoGP Honda 294.2 1’47.561 1.003 / 0.010 9 19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda 295.8 1’47.637 1.079 / 0.076 10 46 Valentino ROSSI ITA Ducati Team Ducati 296.9 1’47.786 1.228 / 0.149 11 21 Katsuyuki NAKASUGA JPN Yamaha YSP Racing Team Yamaha 288.1 1’48.390 1.832 / 0.604 12 8 Hector BARBERA SPA Pramac Racing Team Ducati 293.2 1’49.106 2.548 / 0.716 13 17 Karel ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing Ducati 284.4 1’49.160 2.602 / 0.054 14 41 Aleix ESPARGARO SPA Power Electronics Aspar ART 287.6 1’49.265 2.707 / 0.105 15 14 Randy DE PUNIET FRA Power Electronics Aspar ART 282.9 1’49.354 2.796 / 0.089 16 5 Colin EDWARDS USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing Suter 283.5 1’50.184 3.626 / 0.830 17 51 Michele PIRRO ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini FTR 272.7 1’50.268 3.710 / 0.084 18 68 Yonny HERNANDEZ COL Avintia Blusens BQR 289.7 1’50.771 4.213 / 0.503 19 77 James ELLISON GBR Paul Bird [Motorsport](http://www.r6-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167164#) ART 276.6 1’51.039 4.481 / 0.268 20 84 Roberto ROLFO ITA Speed Master ART 283.9 1’51.225 4.667 / 0.186 21 22 Ivan SILVA SPA Avintia Blusens BQR 277.9 1’52.044 5.486 / 0.819 22 9 Danilo PETRUCCI ITA Came IodaRacing Project Ioda-Suter 273.6 1’52.188 5.630 / 0.144 Weather Conditions: | Track Condition: Dry| Air: 20º| Humidity: 56%| Ground: 31º ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2012, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/227 "2012-10-14T14:37:53Z")
[ame][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYGDX4q20Hc[/ame]](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYGDX4q20Hc%5B/ame%5D) ---
**Author:** ![GenPatton](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/genpatton/32/6760_2.png) [@GenPatton](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GenPatton)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/228 "2012-10-14T17:10:54Z")
RocketPunch… Are you on R4M? ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2012, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/229 "2012-10-14T20:20:05Z")
> [@Winter tires........ Yes, it is June/July and looking for them](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-tires-yes-it-is-june-july-and-looking-for-them/50845/23): > > RocketPunch… Are you on R4M? yes. ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/230 "2012-10-15T15:40:30Z")
> [@Ride/do STUFF on July 1st?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ride-do-stuff-on-july-1st/50852/20): > > yes. I didn’t know that if I did I would have shot you a PM ![http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/AirAsia-Grand-Prix-of-Japan-MotoGP-poster-anime.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/f/6/f6bfad55cfcc8c3a594d21da2f116f30b27f562a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2012, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/231 "2012-10-19T18:39:54Z")
Marquez’s Moto2 start at Motegi… [ame][http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xud5mo\_marc-marquez-motegi-onboard-2012-lap-1[/ame]](http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xud5mo_marc-marquez-motegi-onboard-2012-lap-1%5B/ame%5D) ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/232 "2012-10-26T20:27:17Z")
MotoGP quali nao~ ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/233 "2012-10-26T21:32:26Z")
Stoner is on it! fucked foot and all. ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/234 "2012-10-26T22:08:33Z")
> [@seen.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/seen/50958/10): > > Stoner is on it! fucked foot and all. Top the time chart, then crash, then did an even faster lap and got pole; All that while limping. That’s Stoner for ya. ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/235 "2012-10-28T15:03:30Z")
> [@I want the one in the 2nd row 3rd one over!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-the-one-in-the-2nd-row-3rd-one-over/50955/2): > > Top the time chart, then crash, then did an even faster lap and got pole; All that while limping. That’s Stoner for ya. Damn shame he is leaving… ---
**Author:** ![GenPatton](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/genpatton/32/6760_2.png) [@GenPatton](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GenPatton)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/236 "2012-11-01T08:54:16Z")
I think once Marquez gets used to the Honda, he’ll be a fun watch just like Stoner was. ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/237 "2012-11-01T10:05:07Z")
> [@How do you make a baby fly?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-make-a-baby-fly/50964/30): > > I think once Marquez gets used to the Honda, he’ll be a fun watch just like Stoner was. The lastest chatter is, MM and his team is caught in some ECU conspiracy. We will have to see how that pans out. No doubt in my mind he is going to be one of the fastest GP rider next season, however as impressive as his pace is, my personal observation is his aggressive bike control and the aggressive way of how he back his bike in the corner, could be a draw back on a GP bike, especially in terms of tire wear. If you want to see a major difference in bike control, take a look at how JL rides and how MM rides. ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/238 "2012-11-01T12:35:20Z")
> [@seen.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/seen/50958/42): > > The lastest chatter is, MM and his team is caught in some ECU conspiracy. We will have to see how that pans out. > > No doubt in my mind he is going to be one of the fastest GP rider next season, however as impressive as his pace is, my personal observation is his aggressive bike control and the aggressive way of how he back his bike in the corner, could be a draw back on a GP bike, especially in terms of tire wear. > > If you want to see a major difference in bike control, take a look at how JL rides and how MM rides. Word, I see him crashing out a lot maybe becoming a threat late season or in 2015 ---
**Author:** ![GenPatton](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/genpatton/32/6760_2.png) [@GenPatton](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GenPatton)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/239 "2012-11-01T18:16:49Z")
> [@seen.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/seen/50958/42): > > The lastest chatter is, MM and his team is caught in some ECU conspiracy. We will have to see how that pans out. > > No doubt in my mind he is going to be one of the fastest GP rider next season, however as impressive as his pace is, my personal observation is his aggressive bike control and the aggressive way of how he back his bike in the corner, could be a draw back on a GP bike, especially in terms of tire wear. > > If you want to see a major difference in bike control, take a look at how JL rides and how MM rides. I heard the big thing is that next year will be the last year of the “prototypes”, and then following years everyone will probably be running the same ECU which people are claiming is so lesser competitors like Ducati have a chance at the podium. People are basically saying that MM has 1 year on a prototype, and then it’s all downhill for the entire MotoGP from then on. Lets hope that is not the case! Marquez’s skill backing that Moto2 bike into every corner is just nuts! Watching him, I probably look like this = :excited … but you are right, I don’t think his aggressive riding on the 600cc will pan over too well on the 1000cc GP bike. However, MM is a very strong finisher, I don’t really recall ever seeing him fall off the pace due to tire wear, instead, he usually can pick up the pace compared to everyone else at the end. Doubt he’s got the magic touch to somehow save tires while nobody else can, but, I’d love to see him on the podium. Been a fan of MM for YEARS and now will be rooting for both Rossi & Marquez next year. Next year should be fun! On a side note, I hope to see Bradl’s bike improve so he can get into fights with the top dogs. Seeing Bradl and Marquez battling it out again should be a fun watch. With Bradl’s (now) experience on his Honda GP bike, he may even have an edge over Marquez . ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2012, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697/240 "2012-11-02T09:28:26Z")
MV Agusta set for BSB return in 2013. WOW. [http://www.crash.net/british+superbikes/news/185642/1/mv\_agusta\_set\_for\_bsb\_return\_in\_2013.html](http://www.crash.net/british+superbikes/news/185642/1/mv_agusta_set_for_bsb_return_in_2013.html) [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697.md?page=11) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2013-racing-calendar-motogp-wsbk-ama-pro-bsb/250697.md?page=13)