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Valentino Rossi turns 30 today, 16th February 2009. The Fiat Yamaha rider has had an immensely successful career to date, winning eight world championships, 97 races and becoming the most successful premier-class rider of all time. As he enters his 14th season in the world championship, his sixth with Yamaha, he is still the dominating force in the sport, having recaptured the title in typically exciting style last season. Below is a collection of quotes from colleagues, fellow riders, family and a few of his more famous fans. Some are recollections of favourite moments with Valentino, whilst some are simply messages for him on the day he turns 30. All are different ways of saying ‘Happy Birthday, Valentino!’
On Thursday, February 26, 2009
GERNO DI LESMO - Enam kali juara dunia MotoGP Valentino Rossi meradang. Vale meratapi dihapusnya ban kualifikasi di bawah regulasi ban baru musim 2009.Rider Fiat Yamaha ini khawatir sesi kualifikasi Sabtu sore akan kehilangan greget tanpa adanya ban kualifikasi supersoft. Tahap terakhir kualifikasi seringkali diwarnai persaingan memperebutkan pole position hingga lebih dari sepuluh kali.
Dengan adanya peraturan baru maka faktor entertainment itu lenyap. Artinya, kualifikasi tidak dibutuhkan dan para pejuang dua roda kini harus mencari posisi start di grid dengan memakai ban balap.
Solusi yang ditawarkan The Doctor adalah, tetap memakai ban kualifikasi dalam regulasi sekarang agar penikmat MotoGP masih bisa mendapat hiburan hangat di akhir kualifikasi.
Kepada MCN Rabu (25/2/2009) Rossi berkata: "Saya sangat menyukai ban kualifikasi dan ide saya adalah tetap berpegangan kepada peraturan satu ban, tapi mempertahankan ban kualifikasi untuk membantu mengangkat aksi pentas. (okezone.com)
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