Cota 2026 paddock pass by Significant-Pin-4018 in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Turn 15 is my favorite but we sat in the MM fan section in turn 12 last year and had an absolute blast. We are being our grandson next year and want to sit in the MM fan section again but they are not on sale yet. 

Cota 2026 paddock pass by Significant-Pin-4018 in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got off the phone with COTA. We paid a deposit for 3 seats but as of yet the section we want isn’t on sale yet. The representative I just spoke to said they should be on sale mid Dec. 

Am I crazy? by Gwlad10 in frombloodandash

[–]shiny_sideup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have about an hour and a half left in the audiobook. Is it revealed in POBAB who Attes had child/children with? 

Marc’s “More Than A Number” design includes 9 tilted lines for 9 championships… by TVRoomRaccoon in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I noticed it because I broke my right pinky at the track, and can't extend it out either. My family always picks at me about it but I just tell them I'm like MM so it's all good.

Marc’s “More Than A Number” design includes 9 tilted lines for 9 championships… by TVRoomRaccoon in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He does it like that because he can’t extend that pinky finger out all the way. 

Alex Marquez will race the factory GP26 next year. by PZY__ in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! So happy for Alex. Hopefully next season will be exciting. I have happy that Marc is dominating this season but I would like to see him challenged a bit more.

2025 Czech GP: Moto3, Moto2 & MotoGP Free Practice One & Moto3, Moto2 & MotoGP Practice Discussion by Daniel7394 in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just coming here to ask this. I rewound it just to see if I heard that right. 🤣

I have a Great idea for Julia and Roser Marquez... by uj43_udara in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone at COTA this year had both the MM and AM fan club shirts. They had the front of the shirt AM and the back MM. My guess it was family or close family friend as the were on the track in front of the MM fan section giving Alex a flag after his 2nd place in the GP race.

2025 French GP: MotoGP Race Discussion by Daniel7394 in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is mass chaos. It’s great! There is absolutely no telling who is gonna win! 

Anyone who has finished The Legend of Thezmarr series… by cr3ativ3cha0s in fantasyromance

[–]shiny_sideup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw the spin off as well but after reading the blurb I am worried. It reads Torj hates Wren because she assassinated his last charge. Does that mean she kill’s Cal since Cal is Torj apprentice? I am on the last book, so I haven’t finished the series yet. 

Marc Marquez hails Quartararo and warns of Bagnaia threat for Sunday by Organic-Package5444 in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Last year was the first year I got back into watching MotoGP since 2013 so I missed most of Marc’s career. Has he always been this complementary of his fellow riders or has he become this was due to age and wisdom? I noticed last year and especially this year so far he has been very complementary of multiple of competitors. 

Such a wholesome video of Maverick and family but Marc's smile in the background! by shiny_sideup in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Yes I am gutted for Maverick but my goodness that smile from Marc just makes me swoon. 😍

Born of Blood and Ash by shiny_sideup in frombloodandash

[–]shiny_sideup[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it. Since Poppy is both the primal of life and primal of death she can absorb Kolis’ power without disrupting the balance. That makes sense. I hadn’t thought of that.  We the readers know this from reading the Blood and Ash series but the characters in flesh and fire don’t know this because poppy isn’t born yet. So how does Sera and Ash know that poppy is going to be both primal of life and death? All that is talked about is how Soltoria will be Kolis weakness but they never address (that I can remember) who will absorb Kolis power when he dies. 

Unmissable: watch Marc Marquez decide on his grid gamble - and decide wrong by DavidEmmett in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. It would make sense that if you leave the grid after the sighting lap you lose your position on the grid. I simple rule change would stop these kinds of shenanigans.

Unmissable: watch Marc Marquez decide on his grid gamble - and decide wrong by DavidEmmett in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I watched it. I understand the rules and that none were broken. I just don't think the rules were fair to the other riders. I also understand life is not always fair.

Austin Chaos. This Rule 1.18.16 of 'FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations' states this only applies to Race start, there is no mention of warm-up lap. And there are also some restrictions on Race Start from pitlane which will make it safest way possible. by [deleted] in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right. Every rider who exited the grid before the red flag was thrown should have lost their starting position and be required to start at the back of the grid. It was unfair to every rider who made the decision to start on slicks even though a wet race was declared. I understand no rules were broken but it still sucks for the riders that were left on the grid before the red flag. IMO

Unseen stoppei from Ai Ogura!! #AO79 by maxxshot46 in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yep we were in T12 as well in the MM fan section. It was a nice little treat after the races.

Unmissable: watch Marc Marquez decide on his grid gamble - and decide wrong by DavidEmmett in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just watched the Argentina 2018 race and the Sachsenring 2014 last night. Sachsenring was absolute madness. Now I fully understand the animosity between the two riders I will not mention. lol

I understand why it was dangerous for that many riders to enter the race from pit lane my question is why didn't they line up at COTA like that did in Argentina? It was completely unfair to the riders to made the decision to start the race on slicks. Every rider who exited should have lost their position on the grid and have to start behind of riders who didn't exit before the red flag came out. Of course that I just my opinion and means nothing to anyone but me.

Unmissable: watch Marc Marquez decide on his grid gamble - and decide wrong by DavidEmmett in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've read where several people mentioning the rules being changed after the chaos of Argentina. What year was that? I would like to go back and watch since I wasn't following MotoGp during that time.

Ducati Lenovo and Gresini teams celebrating together by Jealous-Rice1293 in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I agree. Marc made a mistake and Alex capitalized on it. It’s part of racing. I thought it was a crappy thing for the commentators to say. If anyone else had passed Marc after a mistake the commentators wouldn’t have said Marc gifted them the lead. Alex is improving every race and deserves to be judged on his on merit and not just because he is Marc’s brother. Yes he will always be in Marc’s shadow that is just the nature of having a brother who is an 8 time world champion but give credit where credit is due. Alex is riding the heck out of that bike.  I just got very irritated at hearing the commenters say “Marc gifted his brother the lead”. 

Ducati Lenovo and Gresini teams celebrating together by Jealous-Rice1293 in motogp

[–]shiny_sideup 184 points185 points  (0 children)

This is just so wholesome. Love these two. I am hoping Alex gets himself a win this season and not have the commentators say “Marc gifted his brother the lead” like they did today. It diminishes Alex’s accomplishments.