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[Buffalo Bill]

Hi Folks, post your thoughts on the races here, no waiting. Before, during or afterwards, let's not hold back the energy!

[trevor]

Looking forward to this weeks race in Texas!

[Buffalo Bill]

The Alien Ant, Rossi Intimidator, or whatever you call him, He's gonna be in Texas.

[Agemax]

Personally i think Marquez's career is going to be a very short one. He wants the fame, results and cult following that Rossi had (has), but he is doing himself far too much damage trying.
Despite what he thinks, he is not an invincible super hero and sooner, rather than later he is going to suffer an injury that he will just not be able to recover from, and that will end his career as a motorcycle racer.

[Carter Turk]

My senior trackday buddies & I have been betting just for fun on who podiums. Not really the exact order, but whoever is gonna be up there.

[Buffalo Bill]

Personally i think Marquez's career is going to be a very short one. He wants the fame, results and cult following that Rossi had (has), but he is doing himself far too much damage trying.
Despite what he thinks, he is not an invincible super hero and sooner, rather than later he is going to suffer an injury that he will just not be able to recover from, and that will end his career as a motorcycle racer.

That final injury could happen this weekend. Nobody takes his kind of risks.
I hope it don't, but that's his way.

[Buffalo Bill]

Any predictions for the podium in Austin?
I heard some made before Marquez booked a flight.
I'll just predict; 2 Ducati and 1 Suzuki in that order.

[Carter Turk]

I like to wait thru qualifying sessions to see who's progressing & find out who's on pole to get a better understanding of who might pounce in the top 8, before making a guess.

Last race I thought Marini VR46 might get his 1st podium, as he was close & a mistake by dudes ahead might promote him a spot.
I thought the Espargaro bros might podium together, which would've been super cool, as those guys have put in mind boggling amount effort over many years.

For Aleix to win for Aprillia, after early day struggles with Aprillia, shows the depth of his determination.

[RichDesmond]

Any predictions for the podium in Austin?
I heard some made before Marquez booked a flight.
I'll just predict; 2 Ducati and 1 Suzuki in that order.

I certainly wouldn't bet against Marquez, he'll be the odds on favorite. At least one and maybe two Ducatis for the other slots. Martin and Bagnaia would be my guess.
Wouldn't be surprised to see either Rins or Mir up there either.

[Carter Turk]

I'm gonna go with Miller, Bastianini, Mir. Not necessarily in that order.

Might be 3 Ducati's, but wanted to give another brand a chance since the pole sitter wasn't using all the top speed available & still managed pole.

[Buffalo Bill]

I'm thinking 1-4 Ducati sweep.

[Big T]

Rins!

What a great race, well, except for MM 93

[Buffalo Bill]

Has everyone noticed Ducati is having problems with their new 2022 bike?
So far, last year's bike in their satellite programs is way more competitive.

[Nessism]

The Ducati '22 bike made a positive step last week. Something about changing the front end setup. The '21 bike is completely sorted, though, and really hard to beat.

[Buffalo Bill]

Predictions for Portimao: Marquez, Bastianini, Quartararo on podium.