2009 MotoGP/WSB/BSB Fantasy League

[Lucky_Devil]

Who's ready for round two??? :wootrock: (decided against using MotoGPmanager this year since they seem to have an exorbitant amount of technical difficulties)

http://imageseasynet.fantasyleague.com/fast/mcn2009/images/FRR.jpg

Team name: Two Wheel Females
League PIN: 800

http://mcn.fantasyleague.com/Index.aspx

Team Selection

Simply select a team consisting of six riders - two from each classification (MotoGP, World Superbikes and British Superbikes) all from your budget of £10 million.

Register your team by 05:00 GMT on Saturday 28th February (the scheduled start time for the WSB Superpole session in Australia) to ensure that your team starts scoring from the very first race weekend. If you register after this time you will begin to score points from the race weekend following your registration.

Don't worry if you're short of time - our Lucky Dip facility can select you a team in an instant. With unlimited changes allowed right up until the start of the season, you can register your team today and then delay your final selections right up until the start of the season if you wish.

Scoring

Your riders will then score points based on their performances in qualifying and race results from all races during 2009 and hopefully help you mount a challenge for some fantastic prizes!

Game Rounds

The season is broken down into eight different scoring phases, also referred to as Game Rounds.

Team Changes

Online team changes are unlimited until 05:00 GMT on Saturday 28th February, allowing for any of your last minute changes of heart. After that you can make a maximum of three team changes per Game Round, all free of charge.

[Unforgiven]

I'll be in defending my title!

[Luna Tique]

:yahoo:

I'm in
It will be fun. :wootrock:(I don't even mind losing I am familar with that from last year :lol: )



It was still fun.

I hope more members decide to join us in having a laugh or two watching our riders win:wootrock: lose :(: or draw

:riding: :rofl:

[MtnRider]

I'm in and trying to build my team but this budget thing sucks.

[Lucky_Devil]

The budget and the fact that I know jack about the British Superbike series kinda sucks... but it's still fun :thumbup:

[ageekgirl]

I haven't a clue about anything for this, but I may play anyway. :roflmao: Learning is always good!

[sweptwingnut]

For those not familiar, you will need to register on the website above first. After registration, you will need to confirm via a link sent to your email. You can then start building your team. Take note of the budget at the bottom of the page. You will not be allowed to proceed forward if you go over the budget.

[sweptwingnut]

LD,,Now that my team has been created, do I have to do anything else or will you be able to monitor their progress from here?

:EDIT: Disregard. I mistakenly name my team "Two Wheel Females" corrected to "The Nuts Team" Successfully entered the team into a new league and entered the login information from above.

That should help those that are getting started.

[Luna Tique]

I'm in and trying to build my team but this budget thing sucks.

I hear you I had to redo my team several times to fit in their budget


The budget and the fact that I know jack about the British Superbike series kinda sucks... but it's still fun :thumbup:

Neither do I but I will bet Bikerbunny does

[MtnRider]

I still haven't gotten my confirmation e-mail.....guess I need to send them a reminder

[Lucky_Devil]

FYI for anyone who picked Stoner as member of their MotoGP team:

http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/motorsport/stoner-considers-quitting-season/2009/02/17/1234632809582.html

[Luna Tique]

I don't know what I was expecting to see. but that was a shock.

[Maleficent]

I'm surprised as well. I hope he heals. Racing isn't much fun without the ones you love and the ones you hate to love.

[Unforgiven]

I'm in but I hate picking "Frodo". I'd love to pick Nicky but no confidence yet.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb102/tangman99/Fantasyteam.jpg

[ageekgirl]

Ya know, I have no clue who is who in the sport, and had to go look up my team that was generated for me to see if he was on it. :redface1: I guess I'l be learning soon! :slaphead:

[Maleficent]

I'm ready.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh247/Maleficent_02/Posts/2009MCNFantasyTeam.jpg

[Luna Tique]

and so it begins :wootrock:

World Superbike (http://www.worldsbk.com/pubb_EN/calendar.php)

Opening round of the World Superbike series Sunday 3/1/09 @4:00pm on SpeedTv


SPEED TV WSBK SEASON PREVIEW (http://www.speedtv.com/video/popup/13882167001)

March 1
Phillip Island (http://www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au/)
Australia


March 14
Losail (http://www.circuitlosail.com/)
Qatar


April 5
Valencia (http://www.circuitvalencia.com/)
Spain


April 26
Assen (http://www.tt-assen.nl/)
Netherlands


May 10
Monza (http://www.monzanet.it/)
Italy


May 17
Kyalami (http://www.kyalamiracing.co.za/)
South Africa


May 31
Salt Lake City (http://www.millermotorsportspark.com/)
USA


June 21
Misano (http://www.misanocircuit.com/)
Republic of San Marino


June 28
Donington Park (http://www.donington-park.co.uk/)
Europe


July 26
Brno (http://www.automotodrombrno.cz/)
Czech Republic


September 6
Nurburgring (http://www.nuerburgring.de/)
Germany


September 27
Imola (http://www.autodromoimola.it/)
Italy


October 4
Magny Cours (http://www.magnysbk.com/)
France


October 25
Portimao (http://www.autodromodoalgarve.com/)
Portugal

[Luna Tique]

2009 AMA Superbike Racing - Championship Schedule - Calendar


March 4-6 Daytona Int'l Speedway (http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/) Daytona Beach, FL

March 20-22 Auto Club Speedway (http://www.autoclubspeedway.com/) Fontana, CA

May 1-3 Barber Motorsports Park (http://www.barbermotorsports.com/) Birmingham, AL

May 15-17 Sears Point/Infineon (http://www.infineonraceway.com/) Sonoma, CA

May 29-31 Miller Motorsports Park (http://www.millermotorsportspark.com/) Salt Lake City, UT

June 5-7 Road America (http://www.roadamerica.com/) Elkhart Lake, WI

July 3-5 Laguna Seca (http://www.laguna-seca.com/) Monterey, CA

July 17-19 Mid Ohio (http://www.midohio.com/) Lexington, OH

July 31-Aug 2 Heartland Park (http://hpt.com/)* Topeka, KS

Aug 14-16 Virginia Int'l Raceway (http://www.virclub.com/) Alton, VA

Sept 4-6 New Jersey Motorsports Park (http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/) Millville, NJ

[Luna Tique]

2009 MotoGP Racing Schedule


April 12 Losail Qatar

April 26 Motegi Japan

May 3 Jerez Spain

May 17 Le Mans France

May 31 Mugello Italy


June 14 Catalunya Spain

June 27 Assen Holland

July 5 Laguna Seca USA

July 19 Sachsenring Germany

July 26 Donington Park Great Britain

August 16 Brno Czech Republic

August 30 Indianapolis Indiana

September 13 Misano San Marino

September 20 Lake Balaton Hungary

October 4 Estoril Portugal

October 18 Phillip Island Australia

October 25 Sepang Malaysia

November 8 Valencia Spain

[Luna Tique]

:clapping:Nut

Did anyone watch the race on Sunday?

[sweptwingnut]

We missed it.

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/483660084_EF9YR-L.png

[ageekgirl]

And I'm firmly in last place, where I have a feeling I'll be all season. :roflmao: Somebody has to bring up the end!

[Luna Tique]

I will be right here with you ageekgirl at the bottom of the list
It's not so bad I spent last year here also :D:

[Unforgiven]

Watch out nut! I'm gunning for you. You aren't going to take my title that easily.

[sweptwingnut]

:lol:

[Luna Tique]

For those of you that did not read this yet

LINKY (http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Feb/090218b17.htm)


Daytona 200 Live On Speed, '09 Races Tape-Delayed for Weekly TV Show
by staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
This just in:
AMA Pro and SPEED Announce New AMA Pro Prime Time Race Event and Studio Show
Race and Studio Combo Series Airs Saturdays on SPEED for 26 Weeks Starting In March
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 18, 2009) - AMA Pro Racing and SPEED announced today an innovative and unprecedented new programming format that will see 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing events, highlight coverage of other AMA Pro disciplines and a variety of in-studio and at-event features showcased every Saturday evening in the AMA Pro Prime Time show on America's leading motorsports television channel.
The 26-week run for AMA Pro Prime Time begins March 21, and will air every Saturday night on SPEED at 10 or 11 p.m. ET (7 or 8 p.m. PT), with each program ranging in length from one to three hours depending on weekly content. The programming schedule will feature flag-to-flag coverage of every 2009 AMA Pro American Superbike and AMA Pro Daytona SportBike race, ample coverage of other AMA Pro Road Racing divisions and select exposure of other motorcycle disciplines under the organization's umbrella.
The race programming will be packaged within a studio show that will offer viewers a variety of features, including in-studio guests, expert analysis, breaking news announcements, motorcycle unveilings and much more. Popular SPEED personality Ralph Sheheen will be the in-studio host for AMA Pro Prime Time while the race coverage team will be anchored by host and play-by-play announcer Leigh Diffey, pit reporter Greg White and a to-be-named analyst.
"This is a landmark day for AMA Pro Racing television in that it combines the best of both worlds for our dedicated fans," said AMA Pro Racing President Roger Edmondson. "For the first time, viewers will know exactly when and where to tune in to not only see AMA Pro Racing but also get the latest news and information through an in-studio component that has rarely been coupled with flag-to-flag racing in the past."
Offering viewers destination television through a regular time slot has worked for numerous sports and entertainment properties in the past but has not been offered in a race event and studio format to U.S. motorcycle racing fans until now.
"This effort was a true collaboration between SPEED and the new leadership at AMA Pro," said SPEED President Hunter Nickell. "We are psyched to be able to deliver weekly appointment television to this extremely passionate audience."
In addition to AMA Pro Prime Time, additional programming on SPEED will see live coverage of the season-opening AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Daytona 200 by Honda under the lights at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, March 6, at 8:30 p.m. ET. The season-opening AMA Pro American Superbike race will be featured in the premiere of AMA Pro Prime Time on March 21.
The competition on AMA Pro Prime Time will include 39 races from both the AMA Pro American Superbike and AMA Pro Daytona SportBike classes that will air within a week or two of the actual events throughout the season.
"We can't recall a previous example of such a multi-faceted motorcycle program and we are honored to move forward with this innovative offering in partnership with our colleagues at SPEED," Edmondson said. "They obviously share our dedication to AMA Pro Racing and we want to thank them for the support as we work together to build the profile and audience of major league motorcycle racing in this country."
The 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing season will begin at Daytona International Speedway the first weekend in March. The weekend will be highlighted by the first Daytona 200 by Honda under the lights, Friday, March 6, for the AMA Pro Daytona SportBike division. The Daytona kick-off will also feature AMA Pro American Superbike competition and races for additional AMA Pro Road Racing championships.

[KCDakar]

I'm sorry to say I had to read that TWICE as I was so thunder struck it did not sink in the first time...:asshat:'s

One more nail in the coffin...:grump:

[sweptwingnut]

Update:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/492639746_TU5zr-M.png

[Unforgiven]

You are losing your lead Nut!

[sweptwingnut]

:D:

[ageekgirl]

Hey, I finally have some points on the board! Woohoo!

[Astir]

Hey, I finally have some points on the board! Woohoo!

:thumbup: I am rooting for you!

[Luna Tique]

Hey, I finally have some points on the board! Woohoo!


:clapping:Congrats

[ageekgirl]

:clapping:Congrats

:thumbup: I am rooting for you!

:roflmao:

Thank you! Someone has to hold up last place. :rofl::rofl:

[sweptwingnut]

UPDATE:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/507571638_raynN-M.png

[Luna Tique]

Congratulations NUt

I appears we have stayed in the same order as the last update.:cheers:

[ageekgirl]

Congratulations NUt

I appears we have stayed in the same order as the last update.:cheers:


+1! and I'm am faithfully holding up last place! At least I picked up a few more points.
:roflmao:

[Luna Tique]

Me too :thumbup:

[Maleficent]

Looks like Dani is in for Losail. Good news for Nut and Unforgiven.

http://www.repsol.com/es_en/competicion/motociclismo/declaraciones/blogDani09.aspx

[Unforgiven]

Looks like Dani is in for Losail. Good news for Nut and Unforgiven.

http://www.repsol.com/es_en/competicion/motociclismo/declaraciones/blogDani09.aspx

I hope Frodo can ride and he and Lorenzo don't try to compete for the "most flamboyant highside" competition this year. And even though I didn't pick him, I hope Nicky rides the hell out of that Ducati! :thumbup:

[sweptwingnut]

Here is your opportunity to make changes to your team:

"The transfer window in preparation for Game Round 2 is now open, with managers able to make up to three team changes before 00:00 BST on Saturday 25th April.

To make changes, login to access your team screen and click the Team Changes link."

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/513681762_7egJT-M.png

[Luna Tique]

Thanks for the heads up on the window to make changes NUT :thumbup:

[Lucky_Devil]

I moved up! :yahoo:

[ageekgirl]

How'd I manage that, I moved up? :chin: It must be all that good clean living and dieting I'm doing


:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[sweptwingnut]

I made zero changes to my team.

Here is the latest race UPDATE:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/522385406_zW2Eb-M.png

Look out Unforgiven! LD is coming on strong!!

:thumbsup: LD!

[Unforgiven]

Damnit Spies! Stay on the bike! Geez! I'm still keeping my team as is also. Glad I didn't pick Nicky Haden. I like him a lot, but this is Biz'ness!

[Luna Tique]

:rofl: :slaphead: and here I thought we were here for the fun :D:

[Lucky_Devil]

Look out Unforgiven! LD is coming on strong!!

What'cha mean "look out unforgiven"??? I'm gunnin' for you Nut :devillaugh:

I want that number one spot baby!

[sweptwingnut]

:thumbsup: :D:

[Luna Tique]

Go get him LD?

:slaphead: Oh wait...... I am in this contest also .:rofl:...



:popcorn1:

[sweptwingnut]

UPDATE:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/539716202_eoUfd-M.png

[Luna Tique]

Chris Vermeulen also likes # 7 :thumbup: :D:

http://lunatique.smugmug.com/photos/540450715_giKsa-M.jpg (http://lunatique.smugmug.com/gallery/6410196_RpDFG#540450715_giKsa-A-LB)

[sweptwingnut]

Looks like LD is closing the lead:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/547611830_2DD7a-M.png

[ridingAK]

She's kicking some butt!

[Luna Tique]

:yahoo: I just move up to 4th :devilgrin:

[sweptwingnut]

Way to go LD! :cheers:

MaryAnn and Janice is moving up! :thumbsup:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/552073417_oFnzJ-M.png

[ridingAK]

The girls are making a move here!

[Lucky_Devil]

:ecstasy: SWEET! :wootrock:

It looks like I do better when I'm not paying attention... :roflmao:

[sweptwingnut]

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/565456862_Rxsni-M.png

:cheers:

[sweptwingnut]

Update:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/570853994_WtqrD-M.png

:cheers:

[Luna Tique]

:ecstasy:

[SVgurl]

All I know is I will be ther in person:ecstasy:

[Luna Tique]

:w2: Luna C. I look forward to your "lots and lots of pictures ":ecstasy:

[sweptwingnut]

Update: :cheers:
http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/578249043_dcuLi-M.png

[sweptwingnut]

Update:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/597657677_rJgH8-M.png

[Astir]

Way to lead the pack LD

[sweptwingnut]

Update:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/616946917_zEYFv-L.png

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/616946698_Zxu8T-M.png

LT is putting the pressure on! :cheers:

[Luna Tique]

:omg: I can not believe our points are this close.

I am knocking on the door LD :D:

:wootrock:

[sweptwingnut]

Update: :cheers:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/622817744_5Lxna-M.png

[ridingAK]

Whew! Look at LT pouring it on! :worthy:

[Lucky_Devil]

It would be great if Lorenzo would stop crashing :grump:

[sweptwingnut]

IT'S A TIE ! ! !

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/636587604_Cghgb-M.png

:cheers:

[Luna Tique]

:omg:

:w2:LD :D:

[Lucky_Devil]

oooooh the suspense!

I'm going to update my previous statement:

It would be great if Lorenzo AND Rossi would stop crashing :grump:

[sweptwingnut]

UPDATE:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/642113960_aSSzH-M.png

[Lucky_Devil]

I'm back in the lead! SWEET! :pompom:

[Luna Tique]

:catfight:
:worthy:Just kidding

:D:Congrats LD










:cry1:

[sweptwingnut]

UPDATE:

Still a close race!

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/649172700_nkdVZ-M.png

[Luna Tique]

:eek: close but alas :shrug:this isn't horseshoes so:clapping: congrats LD for maintaining your lead.



Your teenie tiny little :redface1: 3 point lead ......... :D:

[ridingAK]

:rofl: Way to go ladies!

[sweptwingnut]

Update: LT jumps out with a huge lead! :cheers:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/663668704_f8Vb7-M.png

[Luna Tique]

:ecstasy:

[sweptwingnut]

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/671089968_Hsei3-M.png

UPDATE: And LuckyDevil jumps back into the lead! :cheers:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/671089991_ykNC5-M.png

[ridingAK]

This is turning into quite the dual, and it looks like Unforgiven isn't out of the hunt either!

[sweptwingnut]

UPDATE: :cheers:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/678356327_8KeCN-M.png

[Luna Tique]

YES :thumbup: :ecstasy:

[ridingAK]

:worthy:

[Unforgiven]

I'm done I be thinking, but I'm still last years champ!

[sweptwingnut]

UPDATE:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/photos/685824414_mGG2E-M.png

[Luna Tique]

:ecstasy:

[Lucky_Devil]

:gaah: Lorenzo :gaah:

I was hoping for a tight race for the championship... right up to the end. But NOOOOOOO... Lorenzo is his own worst enemy and keeps taking himself out.


“I’m a little bit sad for this crash, not for the championship but for my mistake; I didn’t expect this kind of mistake from myself. It was totally my fault, I miscalculated the distance off the line and Nicky braked earlier than I was expecting and I hit him. I thought I could save it but my front brake was broken and so when I tried to brake for the corner I couldn’t and the rear made a big slide. I have a bit of damage to my nose and my finger but it could have been a lot worse. This is what happens in racing and although I am disappointed about the race, the most important thing is that I am not badly injured.


I want to say sorry to Nicky because I ruined his race today. As for the points, the title was a long shot anyway and now I just want to look forward to the final two races”

[sweptwingnut]

The suspense is killing me!

UPDATE: :cheers:

http://alaskadualsport.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Two-Wheel-Female-attachments/pastedGraphic/693470259_dthug-M.png

[Luna Tique]

Wow lots of leader changes. This is very exciting

[Lucky_Devil]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2629/4090263946_bf7b058e94_o.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj91/ccll1957/trcp.gifhttp://www.emofaces.com/en/smilies/c/checkered-flag-smile-animated.gifhttp://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj91/ccll1957/trcp.gif

:wootrock::wootrock::wootrock::wootrock::wootrock: :wootrock::wootrock::wootrock::wootrock::wootrock: :wootrock:

[ridingAK]

Congratulations on a hard fought victory!

[Unforgiven]

Congrats LD! At least I am on the Podium.

[sweptwingnut]

Oh wow! Sorry I missed this gang. I never got the latest email update from them.

CONGRATS!!! It was a close one there at the end!

:cheers:

[Luna Tique]

:clapping:Congratulations LD :wootrock:

:cheers:
I will remember this racing season fondly:worthy:
It was a lot of fun and I am glad I was part of it:D:

Did you make up a winners certificate for this year? :thumbup:

[sweptwingnut]

Excerpt from today's email update:

"MCN Fantasy Road Race 2009, in association with MCE Insurance, has reached the chequered flag following the final MotoGP race of the season in Spain.

Casey Stoner dominated free practice in Valencia and subsequently qualified in pole position, with Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo in second and third respectively.

However, Stoner was unable to start the race itself following a crash on the warm-up lap, allowing Pedrosa to record a flag-to-flag victory for only his second race win of the year.

The result also ensured that Pedrosa stole third place in the MotoGP Championship from the aforementioned Stoner, having started the race 11 points behind the Australian.

Champion Valentino Rossi, who qualified in fourth, clinched second place in the race, with team-mate Lorenzo close behind in third.

James Toseland finished 12th in his final outing in MotoGP, having agreed a return to WSB in 2010."

[Luna Tique]

Thanks for the snippet Nut :thumbup:

[Lucky_Devil]

:clapping:Congratulations LD :wootrock:

:cheers:
I will remember this racing season fondly:worthy:
It was a lot of fun and I am glad I was part of it:D:

Did you make up a winners certificate for this year? :thumbup:

It was a great season :popcorn1:

lots of lead changes... very close all the way until the very last race of the season :cool:

I didn't make a winners certificate for this year... too busy...