Stoner clinches MotoGP championship at Motegi...............
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 4:45 am
Congratulations are in order to Ducati Marlboro rider Casey Stoner, who clinched the 2007 MotoGP title on the Motegi road course this afternoon......overcoming rainy conditions, mid-race pitstops and challenges by Fiat Yamaha's Valentino Rossi, Stoner became the third Australian rider to win a MotoGp championship(joining Mick Doohan and Wayne Gardner) and the second-youngest ever(only American "Fast" Freddie Spencer won at a younger age than Stoner)......as for the race itself.................. 
Podium finishers............
1st} Loris Capirossi, Ducati Marlboro
2nd} Randy de Puniet, Kawasaki Racing
3rd} Toni Elias, Gresini Honda
Race highlights.................
~~Kawasaki's Anthony West looked as though he got one h--- of a start(unfortunately, it was too good, as he copped a drive-through for a jump-start)
~~Changing weather conditions.......the race began on a wet track that dried off during the race, meaning riders had to make stops during the race
When asked about winning the title, Stoner was pretty much at a loss for words but did say this,
Podium finishers............
1st} Loris Capirossi, Ducati Marlboro
2nd} Randy de Puniet, Kawasaki Racing
3rd} Toni Elias, Gresini Honda
Race highlights.................
~~Kawasaki's Anthony West looked as though he got one h--- of a start(unfortunately, it was too good, as he copped a drive-through for a jump-start)
~~Changing weather conditions.......the race began on a wet track that dried off during the race, meaning riders had to make stops during the race
When asked about winning the title, Stoner was pretty much at a loss for words but did say this,
Rossi in turn gave props to the new champion.......It's just very nice. I really don't know what to say, it's a little overwhelming. I have dreamt about this since I was a kid watching the races on television. And it is a great feeling to win the championship ahead of Valentino Rossi, who is one of my heroes.
Anyway..........a round of congratulations to Casey Stoner, the 2007 FIM MotoGP World Champion!I want to congratulate Casey on becoming World Champion; he's a great rival and I hope we can continue this rivalry into the future.