Coming to Indianapolis 2010 MotoGP : Determined Pedrosa Redeem Past Mistakes

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Jakarta - In Indianapolis last season's MotoGP, Dani Pedrosa made a mistake that made the victory away from the grip. The Spanish rider is now determined to make amends a year ago. Pedrosa performed almost perfectly in Indianapolis in 2009. Honda managed to become the best in the two free practice sessions. Impresifnya appearance continues to qualification where the driver was born 29 September 1985 successfully took pole position. However, such performance to meet the turning point in the race. After a chance meeting led balapanedrosa luck when going into a chicane. Despite having enough distance to Valentino Rossi, but Pedrosa loses his balance. He was released from the holder and are carried far enough. Lucky holder of two 250cc world title was still able to finish the race despite finishing tenth must be satisfied. Mat this weekend's MotoGP will be held in Indianapolis. Pedrosa did not want to repeat that mistake. "I headed to Indianapolis with a very good mood and I feel ready to finish the job last season in which we fail here," Pedrosa said as quoted from Autosport. "Last year I felt very comfortable. I was at the top since the first free practice, I managed to get pole position and the only mistake I do in the race. So the weekend I hope we can achieve good results." Pedrosa has a good capital results from the previous race in the Czech Republic. "We were fast and consistent in the last race in Brno and we are determined to regain the same level of speed this weekend." "For us it is important to work quickly to do the settings to get a good engine on Friday, and I think pengalmaan years ago can help us to achieve our goal," he concluded. Another thing that might get attention from Pedrosa is this year he's been unlucky in the United States. He fell at Laguna Seca and must be out of the race.

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DANI PHOTO BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC - AUGUST 15:

Jorge Lorenzo of Spain and Fiat Yamaha Team leads Dani Pedrosa of Spain and Repsol Honda Team in the MotoGP race during the Czech Grand Prix at Brno Circuit on August 15, 2010 in Brno, Czech Republic.Dani Pedrosa of Spain and Repsol Honda Team, Jorge Lorenzo of Spain and Fiat Yamaha Team and Casey Stoner of Australia and Ducati Marlboro Team celebrate on the podium at the end of MotoGP race of MotoGP of Czech Republic at Brno Circuit on August 15, 2010 in Brno, Czech Republic.

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Pedrosa Fastest , Lorenzo and Rossi Fall at Saturday

August 14, 2010 20:00 pm AFP / Michal CIZEK RELATED:

KOMPAS.COM - Czech MotoGP race at the Circuit Brono, Sunday (15/08/2010) would be exciting. Because, Dani Pedrosa of Repsol Honda team managed to grab pole position in qualifying session on Saturday (08/14/2010) with a best time of 1:56,508 seconds. When it was carved during qualifying stay menyisahkan time 3 minutes. The second position is occupied Ben Spies of America. Pebalap satellite Tech 3 Yamaha team was fast losing 0.038 seconds. But with the Yamaha M1 he had sped perched on top. Sequence dominated by Jorge Lorenzo third. Leader of the standings with 210 figures transcend time trying to Dani. Unfortunately, his business had suffered the fate not good enough. He shared his motorcycle skidded and struck the barrier wall. Although not seriously injured, he could not continue living the remaining time was one minute. A similar fate experienced teammate Lorenzo, Valentino Rossi. The Doctor is beyond belief when poked in the top three qualifying sessions live three minutes left. Struggle of the nine times world champion was upset in the corner. Bike sliding threw her out of the motor. Lucky he can get up and easy-easy can brag the next day.The crash making his fourth position was taken pebalap Ducati rider Casey Stoner. Another Fall Victim Sign in minute 30 of the middle board racer began making surprise. Ben Spies started from a poke in the fourth. Pebalap Tech3 Yamaha satellite team is the best time to carve 1:57,638 seconds. But his position was short-lived. Pebalap both Ducati Nicky Hayden was in front with a record time 0.003 seconds faster than Spies. But, enter the 44th minute, making the eyes look Spies in the pit and the track widened Brno. With the Yamaha M1, he poked into the top denngan 1:57,140 seconds fantastic time. Colin Edwards, his teammate Spies got second behind Pedrosa. However, with a poke Spies, he was in the third staircase. Hayden is trying to improve his time, had the misfortune in the 46th minute. He fell at the third corner of losing control on the inner side. Fallen victim not only experienced by Lorenzo, Rossi and Hayden. Sebelumitu, Simoncelli has an unpleasant fate in the 8th minute. Pebalap Honda satellite team is trying to stalk Dani Pedrosa, but his efforts paid handsomely. Italy Pebalap rolled to the right side before landing in the gravel. Although able to get up, but from where he fell into the pit so far. Former world champion 250 cc class in 2009 is looking very carefully move wrist

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Passive safety in MotoGP : Safety at 300 Km/h

Passive safety in MotoGP is a key element in the protection of motorcycle riders who only have their clothing to avoid the so-feared injuries.
Seat belt, airbag, lateral bars, ergonomic seat… there are none of these safety elements, present in any of today’s cars, on a motorcycle, and much less on a racing one. Because of that, the good working order of a bike, the skill of the rider and their own very advanced equipment replace all the elements that a car provides to protect the driver in case of an accident.
It is for that reason that the Motorcycle World Championship riders take special care of all their clothing to the smallest detail to prevent injuries in case of a fall. Helmet, gloves, boots, race leathers, back protection, elbow pads, knee pads…all of which are highly developed elements, made with the latest technology and fitted to each rider so that in case of a fall, is protected from high speed impacts.
The weight, the materials continue to become more resistant and lighter, the flexibility, comfort, breathability and other details, some of which may seem insignificant to us, became of vital importance when designing a protective element, whether it is gloves, boots, race leathers, helmet or other components.

Supplied by: Repsol Media Service

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