Hayden: "It would be nice to be pushing near the front before Qatar"

Saturday, 28 March 2009 (from: motogp.com)

Despite changeable weather on the first day of testing in Jerez, Nicky Hayden completed some important set-up work on his Desmosedici GP9 machine.

The 2007 MotoGP World Champion continued to make progress in his adaptation to the bike and Bridgestone tyres but will be looking to make the most of his final day of preseason testing, which takes place here tomorrow.

"We were lucky today because it looked like the weather was going to be a disaster," commented Hayden, who was ninth fastest with a lap clocked in 1’40.987. "This morning we decided to go out and do some laps anyway just to check the performance of the wet tyres on a damp track because we won’t have any intermediates this year."

"When it dried out in the afternoon we found that the bike had improved in some areas but there are other things we really need to work on. We’ll speak to Filippo Preziosi this evening, analyse the data and try to do much better tomorrow because it would be nice to be pushing near the front before we go to Qatar."

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March 2 - Qatar test - Day 2

Good Night in Qatar for Ducati MotoGP teamMarch 2

It looked like it was set to be another difficult night in the desert after a blustery day in Doha but last night’s fortunes were reversed as the strong winds dropped at the Losail circuit just as the riders went to work on the second day of a three-day test in the capital of Qatar.

It was a welcome turn of fate for the MotoGP riders and in particular the Ducati MotoGP Team, who had work to do not only on the new swingarm and electronics for the Desmosedici GP9 but also on checking the physical condition of former World Champion Casey Stoner, who is recovering from a wrist operation.

Stoner set the fastest lap of the day and was satisfied not only with his pace but also with his recovery. The Australian only tried the new swingarm at the very end of the session and will wait until tomorrow before making a full evaluation. Hayden, who had to start virtually from scratch with set-up after a rain-hit first day, took a step forward in comparison to Malaysia but admits there is still work to be done.

Nicky Hayden (Ducati MotoGP Team), fastest time: 1’58.577 (on lap 52)

“The way the day started out I didn’t even expect to be riding tonight. The wind was so strong but luckily it turned and we were able to start working seriously on the set-up, adapting the bike to this circuit because the conditions were so strange yesterday that we didn’t gather any useful data. Things are going better than Malaysia, my feeling is improved but there is obviously still a lot of work to do.”

Casey Stoner (Ducati MotoGP Team), fastest time: 1’57.139 (on lap 23)

“We have worked well and we’ve made progress with the set-up of the GP9 so it has been a positive day despite the difficult track conditions. Pretty much the same goes for the wrist – it’s obviously still not 100% yet but it is better than Malaysia and better than I was expecting for this test, so it’s looking hopeful from that point of view too. In general I am satisfied.”

Losail Circuit
Circuit Record: Casey Stoner (Ducati – 2008) 1’55.153
Best pole: Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha – 2008) 1’53.927


Unofficial lap times: Monday 02/03/2009

1. Casey Stoner Ducati MotoGP Team 1:57.139 (37 laps)
2. Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha Team 1:57.747 (51)
3. Colin Edwards Tech3 Yamaha 1:57.817 (41)
4. Andrea Dovizioso Repsol Honda 1:57.879 (60)
5. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki MotoGP 1:58.018 (24)
6. Loris Capirossi Suzuki MotoGP 1:58.264 (42)
7. Jorge Lorenzo Fiat Yamaha Team 1:58.400 (63)
8. Alex De Angelis San Carlo Honda Gresini 1:58.441 (53)
9. Nicky Hayden Ducati MotoGP Team 1:58.577 (54)
10. Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda 1:58.619 (28)
11. Randy De Puniet LCR Honda MotoGP 1:58.936 (55)
12. Toni Elias San Carlo Honda Gresini 1:59.036 (56)
13. Yuki Takahashi Scot Racing Team 2:00.153 (65)
14. Marco Melandri Hayate Racing Team 1:59.195 (63)
15. Niccolo Canepa Pramac Racing 1:59.266 (36)
16. Mika Kallio Pramac Racing 1:59.764 (48)
17. James Toseland Tech3 Yamaha 2:00.234 (51)

Nicky Interviews

Nicky Interview

August 28

NWT: Hi Nicky, thanks for taking the time out to talk to us today. First off, we all want to know how your foot is?

NICKY: Well slower then we like but I just touched down in Italy and we gonna try this week. Fingers crossed we can man up and try to ride...

NWT: Missing the Czech GP must have been really tough on you. How did you feel about that?

NICKY: I hated to miss it and just as much the test as we got a lot of work to do, but as it turned out with the tire situation I didn't miss so much..

NWT: On a positive note, you’re back in action for Misano this weekend. What are your thoughts about the race?

NICKY: Well really depends on the foot. I know I can ride but I got to be able to race. There’s a big difference, I put in a lot of time thou, drinking this, eating that, laser ultra sound, u name it I tried it. Hope we can go...

NWT: Can you run us through your preparation for the race?

NICKY: Every race I try to do the same. Eat a certain food at a certain time, and prepare mentally a lot and also I warm up on my indoor bicycle...

NWT: How would you describe the circuit and the atmosphere over a GP weekend there?

NICKY: Wild gp fans really have a passion for the sport and riders, but its a big biz also so a lot going on every wk.

NWT: How does it compare to the other rounds left this year?

NICKY: Well Valencia and Phillip island are both really special but Misano is new for us so its hard to say exactly...

NWT: With Indy just around the corner have you been doing any special preparation?

NICKY: Just preparing as much as I can swimming and a lil gym. I wish I was going in there better prepared. At the moment my health and the whole package is not the best I have ever had but we will give the maximum like always.. and yeah, a special helmet and butt patch...

NWT: From the photos we saw of the Indian ride you looked like you where having a great time. Can you tell us a little bit more about that?

NICKY: Well I think the photos and the smile on my face tell the story. I just hope I have as much fun the next time I go back to Indy..

NWT: Can you tell us how you feel about riding the race bike around there?

NICKY: Well not sure till I get out there but will be a big challenge for riders and teams to go to a new track with no data and be ready go by Sunday..

NWT: How does it compare to other circuits?

NICKY: Well its very flat not so much elevation I don’t think it will be one of the best lay outs we do all year but the crowd will ready and anythin’ new is good..

NWT: With the end of the season in sight, can you give us your thoughts as to how things have gone?

NICKY: Not good, so far its probably been my worse season ever, but it ain’t over yet!! That needs to change

NWT: Finally, any news on next season? Is there anything that you can tell us yet?

NICKY: HA well I new y’all would slip that one in somewhere. I’m sorry but cant say much now, but we getting close and hope to be able to have something inked soon, and I really hope my fans will support what we do..

Nicky facts

All you could ever want to know about Nicky!From his nickname and favourite clothes, to sports and music likes...

Name: Nicky Hayden
Nickname: Trick Daddy and Kentucky Kid
DOB: July 30th, 1981
Occupation: Motorcycle Racer

Where did you grow up?: Owensboro, Kentucky
Where do you live now?: I still live there!
Brothers and sisters: 2 brothers, Tommy and Roger and 2 sisters, Jenny and Kathleen
Favorite actress: Jessica Alba, J Lo, Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore
Favorite actor: Martin Lawrence and Jim Carrey
Favorite movie: Ace Ventura Pet Detective
Favorite tv show: 2 Wheel Tuesday and Sportcenter
Favorite food: Pizza or Mom's cookin'
Favorite sweets: Ice Cream (any flavor)
Favortie car: Bently
Favorite place: Panama City Florida during Spring Break
Favorite hangout: My lil Bros. house or Mom's kitchen
Sports you like to watch: Football
Sports you participate in: Basketball and Ping Pong
Hobbies Riding his XR50, Racing Flat Tracks and Hangin' with friends
Favorite music/bands/artists: Hip Hop / Nappy Roots, Tupac and Eminem
Any pets?: No, but my Dad has a pig, some horses, llamas and a dog
Clothes: Anything casual and laidback
Best high school memory: Sophmore year in Mr. Dunn's Biology class - I didn't learn much, but had fun!!!
Weirdest job you ever had: Stripping tobacco on my Uncle's farm
Greatest achievement: Winning the '99 Speedvision Pro Athlete, the 2002 Superbike Championship and of course the MotoGP World Championship in 2006!
Best race memory: Finishing on the podium with BOTH my brothers in Springield, Illinois
Personal heroes: Bubba Shobert, Will Davis and Lance Armstrong
Personal challenge you are trying to face: To be the World Champion
What you would be doing if you weren't a professional athlete: I'd be repairing cars at my Dad's used car lot and I wouldn't be as happy
Advice to up and comers: Ride hard and often!

Career

Race Highlights1998 - 2008

MotoGP
Team(s): Repsol Honda, HRC
Motorcycle(s): Honda RC211V, Honda RC212V
First MotoGP Race: April 6, 2003 - Suzuka - Seventh Place
First MotoGP Podium: October 5, 2003 - Motegi - Third Place
First MotoGP Win: July 10, 2005 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Number of MotoGP Wins: 3
Number of MotoGP Podiums: 20
Highest Championship Position: First (2006)

AMA Superbike
Team(s): American Honda, HRC
Motorcycle(s): Honda RC51, Honda RC45
First Superbike Race: April 18, 1999 - Willow Springs International Raceway - Twelfth Place
First Superbike Win: June 11, 2000 - Road America
First Superbike Podium: September 19, 1999 - Pikes Peak International Raceway - Third Place
Number of Superbike Wins: 17
Number of Superbike Podiums: 30
Highest Championship Position: First (2002)

AMA 600 Supersport
Team(s): American Honda, Erion Honda, HyperCycle Suzuki
Motorcycle(s): Honda CBR600F3, Honda CBR600F4, Suzuki GSX-R600
First 600 Supersport Win: April 26, 1998 - Willow Springs International Raceway
Number of 600 Supersport Wins: 6
Highest Championship Position: First (1999)

AMA 750 Superstock
Team(s): HyperCycle Suzuki
Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX-R750
First 750 Supersport Win: April 19, 1998 - Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Number of 750 Supersport Wins: 5
Highest Championship Position: Fourth (1998)

AMA Formula Extreme
Team(s): Erion Honda
Motorcycle(s): Honda CBR900RR
First Formula Extreme Win: April 17, 1998 - Willow Springs International Raceway
Number of Formula Extreme Wins: 7
Highest Championship Position: Second (1999)

Biography

The Nicky Hayden Racing Biography

From the Beginnings to MotoGp and the World Championship season

With 2008 marking his sixth season racing the fiercely competitive, international Moto GP series, Nicky Hayden is one of motorcycle racing's true standouts! In just his fourth year competing within the world renowned Moto GP race series, the charismatic 25 year old made motorcycle racing history winning the overall series and title of MOTO GP CHAMPION for the 2006 season!

Indeed a racing prodigy, earlier in his career, Nicky became the youngest rider in the 27-year history of Superbike racing to win the 2002 AMA U.S. Superbike Championship. Just 2 weeks after his 21st birthday, Nicky finished the 16 round series with nine wins and four additional podium finishes thereby moving him into a third place spot on the all-time AMA

U.S. Superbike wins list...with a career total of 17 Superbike victories!
In the 2003 season, Nicky continued to define motorcycle racing history, moving up to the World Moto GP circuit and completing the season with Rookie of the Year honors. For all four seasons of his Moto GP career, Nicky has raced as part of the prestigious Honda Repsol team traveling to international tracks, in 13 different countries, during the nine-month series. He garnered his first career Moto GP win on July 10, 2005 at Laguna Seca, in front of a record setting U.S. crowd and finished that year a very respectable third place overall.
The young phenome hailing from Owensboro, Kentucky comes from a true racing family - Nicky's two brothers Tommy and Roger also compete in several classes of AMA motorcycle racing series, his father, Earl was a dirt track racer for 20 years and even his mother, Rose rode the Powder Puff class for five years.

Riding since the age of three and racing since five, Nicky turned pro in 1997, with the 1998 season marking his first season of professional racing. At just 16, Nicky stormed the AMA Supersport classes, taking five victories during his rookie season.
The following season, Nicky competed within three different classes of the AMA race series, taking the AMA 600 Supersport title, while also competing within the Grand National Flat Track series and was awarded the Ricky Graham Rookie of the Year award and was also presented with the 1999 AMA SpeedVision Athlete of the Year award for his incredible athleticism across the various race series'. The 2000 and 2001 seasons brought Nicky second and third place finishes with the 2002 season culminating with the series championship.

As if winning the most coveted title in United States motorcycle racing wasn't an arduous challenge, Nicky furthered fueled his immense race desires by competing within the Grand National Flat Track series during his off weekends and finishing and winning five of the nine nationals he competed in.

In addition to an illustrious race career, Nicky has collaborated on a book, Hayden Brothers from OWB to Moto GP and he recently completed work on his MTV special, The Kentucky Kid. Nicky even has his own signature line of clothing featuring -- t-shirts, caps and other casual wear designed with race-inspired influences unique to Nicky Hayden! In spare time, Nicky enjoys motocross, XR50's, playing basketball and spending time with friends and family.

Hayden top as rain restricts night test at Losail

The first evening of the 2009 MotoGP Official Night Test at Qatar saw relatively little action on track as rain hampered the work of the MotoGP field in the Middle East.

The MotoGP riders will be hoping for better conditions on the second two days of the MotoGP Official Night Test at Losail International Circuit on Monday and Tuesday, following a difficult first evening at the desert track.

Highly unexpected rain on Sunday morning and during the evening session, combined with relatively cool track temperatures and sand on the asphalt meant the going was difficult under the state-of-the-art Qatar floodlights, with most riders finding their work schedules restricted by the conditions.

The test commenced at 6pm local time, with Rizla Suzuki’s Chris Vermeulen setting down a 2’01.843s marker early on. That time was not bettered until the last hour of the session, after a heavy downpour at 7pm interrupted the proceedings for an hour and the slippery surface slowed the riders down.

Late on the riders were able to push that bit harder and Ducati Marlboro newcomer Nicky Hayden finished top of the timesheet with 2’00.717 effort registered in the final hour of the outing.

There was good news for Marco Melandri too, making his first 2009 test appearance he was the first rider out on track at the start of the evening, with the newly formed Hayate Racing Team, and he ended up second quickest overall, marginally slower than his Ducati replacement Hayden with a best time of 2’00.867.

The top five was completed by Pramac Racing’s Mika Kallio, San Carlo Honda Gresini’s Alex de Angelis and Kallio’s colleague Niccolo Canepa, who all beat Vermeulen’s early best effort late on, as several of the MotoGP big guns stayed in their pit-boxes.

Fiat Yamaha pair Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo completed just one lap each, whilst Dani Pedrosa did not undertake a meaningful lap. Casey Stoner and Loris Capirossi’s names, meanwhile, were absent from the timesheet.

Pedrosa elected not to take any risks with his left knee still not completely healed after an operation in December. Likewise, Stoner is yet to re-test the condition of his left wrist which hindered him last season and which was also troubling him at Sepang in the first test of the year after his corrective surgery in November.

MotoGP Official Night Test at Qatar - Day One
1. Nicky Hayden, Ducati Marlboro Team - 2'00.717 (31 laps)
2. Marco Melandri, Hayate Racing Team - 2'00.867 (35)
3. Mika Kallio, Pramac Racing - 2'01.020 (29)
4. Alex De Angelis, San Carlo Honda Gresini - 2'01.074 (15)
5. Niccolo Canepa, Pramac Racing - 2'01.328 (26)
6. Chris Vermeulen, Suzuki MotoGP - 2'01.843 (6)
7. Yuki Takahashi, Scot Racing Team - 2'03.221 (18)
8. Andrea Dovizioso, Repsol Honda - 2'03.233 (15)
9. James Toseland, Tech3 Yamaha - 2'03.417 (7)
10. Randy De Puniet, LCR Honda MotoGP - 2'03.580 (18)
11. Colin Edwards, Tech3 Yamaha - 2'03.652 (8)
12. Toni Elias, San Carlo Honda Gresini - 2'08.637 (3)
13. Jorge Lorenzo, Fiat Yamaha Team - 2'24.832 (1)
14. Valentino Rossi, Fiat Yamaha Team N/A (1)
15. Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda N/A (0)
16. Casey Stoner, Ducati Marlboro Team N/A (0)
17. Loris Capirossi, Suzuki MotoGP N/A (0)

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