Red Bull GP Indianapolis

Casey Stoner (lead bike) on his way to victory in Indianapolis

           
            The 4^th Red Bull Indianapolis GP was won by Australian Casey Stoner. Stoner dominated the race from Lap 8 on after he passed his teammate, Dani Pedrosa. The win was Stoner's 7^th of the 2011 season and further heightens his lead in the Moto GP championship. Dani Pedrosa and American Ben Spies finished 2^nd and 3^rd, respectively. Crowd favorites Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi both had mechanical problems that ruined their day.

            
            After the race, Casey Stoner continued to harp on the course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Here is what he had to say:

            "I'm not like other riders who enjoy tracks because they win there. I've won on most circuits and I can’t honestly say this is better than most of them. I don't get a kick out of it because I won on it.

This whole facility and place could be unbelievable, but in my opinion, the corners are that tight; you use first gear here more than other circuits. They're so tight and twisty, so in the corners you don't really push, just kind of ride around. . . . It's just my opinion, but I don't really enjoy riding it as much as other circuits."

            
            It’s not too harsh, but really unnecessary. If you don’t like the track, then don’t come! None of the other riders seem to care too much. This guy comes off arrogant and pompous. He’s not some grand champion or “greatest rider in the world”, he only has one world championship. Here’s another quote from Stoner that further enforces the idea he would be more likeable if he just kept his mouth shut. "Back in those days (referring to the older days of motorcycle racing), it was just racing – Doohan, Rainey, Schwantz, Gardner, Lawson – not half as much bullshit as now. That was the life."

            
            I’m hoping this guy flies off his bike and breaks his jaw next race.

            
            The contract is up for the Moto GP at Indianapolis but a new contract is expected to be signed in time for next year’s race. Indianapolis Star’s Bob Kravtiz made a good point in an article on Monday. He mentioned that if the Moto GP expects to grow in America then comments by Stoner need to not be made public or just not said at all. Motorcycle is a very niche sport, kind of like lacrosse or horse racing. The only place you’ll find info on the sport is if you look it up yourself.