2007 Fantasy MotoGP!

[Charlesbusa]

(Zuki @ Feb. 15 2007,09

) How was the groupings created - by last years ranking, popularity, as it seems to me a few "A" list riders should be ""B" list riders...Take Hopkins for example. Why is Hopkins "A" list? I like Hopkins, but hasn't produced like 1 or 2 of the "B" list riders. And why the Heck is Pedrosa "A" list? Pedrosa should be "C" listed just for his n00b move with Nicky at the end of the season...lol

Just explain the structure to me and I will be content and live with the answer, Yes I'm trying to skew things a little so I can pick all my fav riders, but I have to try  

Well with 21 riders its best to have 3 groups of 7.  Now its impossible to say that all 7 riders in each group are equal with the riders in that group.  But a line has to be drawn and a decision made.

We started with last years standings.  But you can't leave it at that.  Not all riders rode last year, not all teams were active last year, 990cc to 800cc, injuries and operations, the team's financial backing, pure talent vs hard working, experience vs not as much experience, 800cc testing, etc...  it goes on and on.

There was no hard formula used.  Racing is unpredictable and everyone here would have a different listing of groups.

I hope that helps.  Basically, the groups are what they are  

 

[Charlesbusa]

(MC MUSTANG @ Feb. 15 2007,06:35) Team "Owners" list updated...

Sweet its up to $70 for 1st place

 

[MC MUSTANG]

Team Mustang has been submitted... MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA!

 

[MC MUSTANG]

Hmmm?

 

[BlueHaya]

Anybody buying 2 teams?

 

[BA BUSA]

(BlueHaya @ Feb. 15 2007,20:02) Is that an arrow pointing to his backside?

That is the "Logo" for Dainese...they make leathers

 

[Don Hardcastle]

I have to spend this weekend doing research and trend analysis before I choose my team.

 

[MC MUSTANG]

(USN05LE @ Feb. 15 2007,22:24) I have to spend this weekend doing research and trend analysis before I choose my team.

Just remember, it might not be a good idea to pick McWilliams 6 times...

 

[Charlesbusa]

(MC MUSTANG @ Feb. 15 2007,20:27)

(USN05LE @ Feb. 15 2007,22:24) I have to spend this weekend doing research and trend analysis before I choose my team.

Just remember, it might not be a good idea to pick McWilliams 6 times...  

 

 

[MN72Busa]

Charlesbusa - Thank you for the input..

Well, does anyone think Kawi will do any better this year with some new staffing? Looks like they are trying to get their act together this year. I'm not thrilled with the Kawi riders, not everyone has a Honda budget.

Don...hey man, with all that trending and research don't forget to have some fun.

On a side note I have my first CRA Beginner school on March 11th! Sounds like just a meeting for us newbs to get up to date on the current rules, and meet with the Techs and instructors...sorta nervous, but excited as heck to get the 750 on the track. No dreams of MotoGP here....lol, nope just somewhere to push myself safely, and have some well needed fun.

 

[Don Hardcastle]

John,
I am highly competitive. It is not about having fun. It is about winning. LOL. I have never been into MotoGP before this (other than xbox) so it will be a learning curve for me. I do, however, have a spread sheet built so that I can plug tracks and riders in to see the big picture.

Don

 

[MC MUSTANG]

Don, Most of the fun that I am going to have is talking crap - but to me, you have already stumbled on the biggest aspect of fun on this - learning about a sport and its participants.

in my team, I sort of went off color and against what I think just to see what if... funny how you develop beliefs in a person's ability just by watching them on TV.

BTW, I am more than willing to help you pick your team! My selection method is pretty simple - look for the R's!

 

[Don Hardcastle]

I am going to go over the last 3 years data, ie. how each rider/team placed on each track and use that as a basis. The "B" and "C" team selections will be what wins this.

 

[BlueHaya]

(USN05LE @ Feb. 16 2007,09:06) John,
  I am highly competitive.  It is not about having fun.  It is about winning.  LOL.  I have never been into MotoGP before this (other than xbox) so it will be a learning curve for me.  I do, however, have a spread sheet built so that I can plug tracks and riders in to see the big picture.  

Don

Same here... except for the Xbox. After I paid, I made me a spreadsheet on Excel..2 pages worth of calculations with color coordination and everything.

Cant wait for the start.

Oh...and I used the "eny meny miny mo" method of reasearch.

 

[MC MUSTANG]

(USN05LE @ Feb. 16 2007,09:47) I am going to go over the last 3 years data, ie. how each rider/team placed on each track and use that as a basis.  The "B" and "C" team selections will be what wins this.

Well,
FWIW on the "C" riders - take a look at how many of them raced last year, take into account that there are now new bikes - plus team funding for R&D - oh sorry - eeeeny, meeeeny...

j/k!

 

[Charlesbusa]

(MC MUSTANG @ Feb. 16 2007,07:59)

(USN05LE @ Feb. 16 2007,09:47) I am going to go over the last 3 years data, ie. how each rider/team placed on each track and use that as a basis.  The "B" and "C" team selections will be what wins this.

Well,
FWIW on the "C" riders - take a look at how many of them raced last year, take into account that there are now new bikes - plus team funding for R&D - oh sorry - eeeeny, meeeeny...

j/k!  

And don't forget all the michelin riders will be on the samller 16" front rims.

 

[Charlesbusa]

So I don't have an unfair advantage over anyone else, I will post everyone's racing team in the 1st post as I receive them. This will also ensure that there aren't any mistakes made with the team selections. You can change your team up to 05Mar07. So if you want to play some mind games and change your team at the last minute, go right ahead

 

[MC MUSTANG]

Bring it on!

 

[MN72Busa]

All you that selected Roberts, Checa, Edwards.....Good luck ...bahaaaa Ya'all better put down the pipe

 

[MC MUSTANG]

Guys, I am thinking some people are gonna be splitting some money... think we all look for some of the same things?