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Old 01-Jun-2009, 19:48
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impresive save in 250 racing

sorry if this link has been posted already but it is impressive bit of riding
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...es/8076267.stm
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Old 01-Jun-2009, 19:55
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Yeh, wins save of the season award. I like the way he searched for his peg trying to get back on.

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Old 01-Jun-2009, 19:55
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Old 01-Jun-2009, 20:43
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is it the battista one?? if so, neil spalding called it right when he said 'it was a crash, he just didnt hit the ground'

great race too
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Old 02-Jun-2009, 01:00
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SO cool and calm, didn't go for the brake or clutch, and clearly kept some throttle wound on.
Phenomenal sense of balance to keep it perfectly upright whilst climbing back aboard.
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Old 02-Jun-2009, 22:16
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is it the battista one?? if so, neil spalding called it right when he said 'it was a crash, he just didnt hit the ground'
No,so you did'nt look at the vid then?!
Great save tho.
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Old 02-Jun-2009, 23:09
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no, was at work aqnd cant see vida! great save tho!!

in the race, simoncelli and batista were aquaplaning lap after lap at one point and just keeping it pinned...absolutely awsome race!
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