MotoGP @ Qatar

The motorsports season officially begins today with the first MotoGP Grand Prix in Qatar. The legendary Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) (pictured, with his 'furry' number 46) is on pole position along with Casey Stoner (Ducati) and Colin Edwards (Yamaha) in the front row. Last years champion Nicky Hayden (Honda) starts from position 9. There are three race engine classes, the 125cc, the 250cc and the MotoGP series (last year 990cc, but riding 800cc machines this year).

MotoGP is the king of road racing and the bike equivalent of F1 for cars. F1 begins next week in Australia. I am so excited. I grew up with motorsports around me. I still live for and love motorsports.

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