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[FiscusFish]

The points difference was what 5 points in the end. Exactly the same as the difference between 1st and second. Haydon and Honda owe Elias a VERY large drink......

[Ozz]

Originally Posted by FiscusFish

The points difference was what 5 points in the end. Exactly the same as the difference between 1st and second. Haydon and Honda owe Elias a VERY large drink......

I was thinking that myself last night! I guess if Vale had had the extra 5 he would have won courtesy of more wins?

[TP]

Originally Posted by Ozz

I was thinking that myself last night! I guess if Vale had had the extra 5 he would have won courtesy of more wins?

Yep, Vale would have walked away with it if they were even on points.

Rossi has had a lot of luck in his career so I guess he was just due. He showed his ability to come back from such a deficit and proved he was a real champion fighter just by doing that.

I'm really looking forward to next year, for a lot of reasons, but the new 800cc era will throw a few surprises I reckon. Watch the former 250 riders come to prominence, Vale did alright on those as I remember. Has Hayden ridden 250's much in AMA? I know he won the AMA SBK title but not sure if he's ever spent much time on a small bike?

Capirex will do well, he always does!

It will be as tight as Desmo Due next year!

[Chrisiball]

Hayden deserved the title, granted Rossi is the greatest rider the planet has ever seen and things have been stacked against him all year! But Haydens been so solid and consistant, cant believe so many people jump on Rossis bum chum band wagon. If Hayden had needed the extra points he would have pushed for the win he was all over the capirossi until he backed it down why would he risk throwing it down the road on a pointless move!!!

[mazpillion]

The championship is won by the rider who has accrued most points in the season - whether he is an exciting rider, or a steady rider, matters not - it's the points that decide.....
Yes, it would have been nice to see Rossi see out the litre GP, but it is also good to have someone else win for a change. Hayden is never going to be another Rossi, but points is points....... my 0.02 cents worth......
I predict pedrobot to win next year.........the new 800 fits him like a glove, whereas Rossi looks......too big for it.....?????