Ok, enough playing around!  I'm in the basement and need to do some homework!

so after ditching DTV and their pathetic coverage and picking up the MGP video pass it is so nice to watch the WHOLE race uninterrupted.   

So agree. We dumped cable TV about a month ago and went to streaming services and OTA. I miss Formula 1, but I'm really enjoying watching more MotoGP.

As i review and ponder the next race picks (and how to protect my commanding 2 point lead) I'm struggling with giving up on JLo while gaining confidence in the Duc's? Have I been in the sun to long?

I agree that Alexi should be on a factory ride too...wonder if Yamaha might have an opening soon?

I'm predicting Lorenzo comes on strong in the second half of the season. And I'd like to see elder Espargaro on Pedrosa's bike next year but I have no idea if they're even talking.

I'm predicting Lorenzo comes on strong in the second half of the season.

I'm hoping so because I'm all out of MM picks.   

wow...what a race.

A few observations I made.
 1.) the top 3 are having way to much FUN riding and racing...a little bumpy here and there but clean.

2.) NASCAR/AMA racing/F1 (to a certain extent) drivers could learn a thing or two from the MGP guys and how to lighten up and show some enthusiasm when they win, a friend wins, and when chiding each other.

2a.) Lewis Hamilton should have been taking notes on how to act/support teammates not posing for the few "fans" on the starting grid. He owes me a new keyboard (spit coffee all over it) since he "announced" he was going to run MGP after his F1 career was done....right Hamilton, you keep thinking that and don't bother to look at history.

3.) Pedroza needs a specialty cleaner for his leathers after this weekend...'nuff said. It was good to see him have pace with MM though.

4.) JLo has officially checked out of the championship race.

anything I miss???

I've started my run to the top after a mediocre first half a dozen rounds. You've been warned 

I, on the other hand, seem to have started my run toward the bottom. Dropped like a stone the last couple of races.

I'm thinking of firing the team manager.

Maybe you can poach Gigi from Ducati. He's probably starting to feel like Rossi did at this point in 2011...

already updated, hoping to remember to look at the lap times on Friday for any necessary rider adjustments...