Spies Will Miss Sepang

Ben Spies certainly absent in the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday (23.10.11). Yamaha team have confirmed that, on Saturday (22.10.11), so that they will only lose one rider on the 17th of this series.

Spies came to Sepang in conditions that do not fit 100 percent, following his accident in free practice at the Circuit Phillip Island, Australia, last weekend. Rider United States is experiencing concussion and tear on the soft tissue in the ribs.

Are still being injured, Spies falls again in the qualifying session on Saturday afternoon. It is a blow for the Yamaha so they are reaping the results are very bad, in which two rider a caretaker, with Spies is on the order of the 16th and substitute rider Jorge Lorenzo, Katsuyuki Nakasuga, at number 17.

Actually, Spies still had a strong desire to join the race, in order to maintain its position in fifth place standings. But team manager Massimo Meregalli not want to impose the condition of former world superbike champion so he agreed when Spies decided to resign.

"We have to consider what is best for him," said Meregalli.

The decision was taken after consultation between management and the stronghold Spies Yamaha. They took no chances with the condition of the rider. This fact also ensures that Spies will not do the test motor 1.000cc on Monday in the same circuit.

Absence makes Yamaha's Spies will only put a rider on the track in the race tomorrow. Katsuyuki will carry a very heavy task, let alone have to struggle alone.

Spies Want To Race in Sepang

American rider Ben Spies hopes to fit so that it can perform at this weekend's Malaysian GP. He decided to resign from the race at Phillip Island, Australia, Sunday (10.16.11), due to heavy impact on the heating session.

At that session (heating), the Yamaha factory team riders are lagging 1.9 seconds from the Repsol Honda rider, Casey Stoner. But because he felt his condition was not too good, a former world Superbike champion was decided to withdraw from the race 27 laps at Phillip Island.

With his resignation, then the Yamaha does not have a GP rider in Australia, which was won by Stoner - Stoner at the same time ensure themselves to be world champion 2011. The reason, Spies claimed his resignation less than an hour after Jorge Lorenzo certainly could not perform due to a serious injury on his left hand.

Spies is shaken due to the high-speed crash in qualifying on Saturday (10.15.11). He lost control on the Yamaha YZR-M1 on the Corner 3.

As a result, Spies suffered fractured ribs. However, the main issue is not on the injury, but because of a concussion, which makes it difficult to concentrate.

Therefore, Spies need more time to rest. He delayed the flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, until Tuesday. Nevertheless, the 2009 Superbike champion admitted, hot weather and humidity conditions at Sepang can cause big problems for him.

"It took a few days. I do not think that it is bad. I'll be in Malaysia, and hope the condition is fine. I just need time to relax and stay calm during the day, and see what happens," said Spies.

If Spies finally could not race, so at this weekend's Malaysian GP Yamaha rider has not returned, because Lorenzo had been ruled out after undergoing surgical repair of a finger. That is, in the last two series of the Japanese team could not take part.

Lorenzo and Spies Will Fight Back in Misano

Last weekend Yamaha team had the mixed feeling when appearing at the Indianapolis GP. When Jorge Lorenzo failed to reach the podium because of problems on the motor, the Japanese team could still be a little smile, because Ben Spies was able to finish in three and a success on the podium.

Well, this weekend in San Marino on Sunday (09/04/11), Yamaha did not want to experience similar events. They are determined to forget the bad memories in Indy, with great success at Misano Circuit.

Lorenzo is the most ambitious rider looking forward to the 13th series, from a total of 19 series of 2011 MotoGP season. Defending champion Spaniard set a target to cut the gap with its rivals from Repsol Honda, Casey Stoner, who is now 44 points ahead, after winning the Indianapolis GP.

"I wish I could forget the last race. We now go to Misano, a track that I like and places where I've won a victory and several podium finishes. My team and I will try to return to the top, and continue the fight toward the championship title world! " Lorenzo said.

Quarter three money, Spies also have high expectations. Moreover, last year he's got pretty good memories in San Marino, where the rider from Texas is doing some impressive maneuvers, so as to improve the position from 10 to 6. Moreover, Spies also won the Superbike World Championship in 2009, in this circuit.

"Of course it is quite tiring when it must again cross the Atlantic Ocean. But I have always enjoyed racing at Misano. I have good luck there in my battle during World Superbike, and enjoy tight battle last year in my debut in MotoGP at the track," explained Spies .

"We gained confidence from Indianapolis, after finishing on the podium. So, I look forward to the race at Misano, with the setting on Friday, and for the first time prepared to handle the tracks with the motor manufacturer."

Yamaha management was voicing the same thing. Team director, Massimo Meregalli, hoping that the drivers they can show captivating action and achieve good results in the event that took place at "home" itself.

"The head office team is only a few hundred kilometers, so Misano including one race at 'home', and we look forward," said Meregalli. "Tireless battle of Ben, to the podium in Indianapolis, proving that we have our bike to be competitive, and we know that Jorge is also strong at this circuit, and is still fighting for world titles. We'll soon find a good setting, and I believe we can achieve good results. "

This weekend is also a special moment for Yamaha, because the rider is also legendary team three times 500cc world champion, Wayne Rainey, back to Misano. This is for the first time Rainey into the circuit, 18 years after the accident that ended his career in motor racing arena.

Yamaha will held special event for Rainey. The event will take place on Friday afternoon.

3rd Place Was Maximum Achievement - Spies

Ben Spies deplored the nudge in the first round that made him fail to win at the Indianapolis Grand Prix. Spies look fantastic but it can only grab the third podium.

Spies who started in second position immediately dropped to fourth at the first corner. On the fourth corner, Spies brushed with the Repsol Honda rider Andrea Dovizioso and slipped to ninth.

"After that incident, I had to try hard to pass other riders, one by one. I had to overtake creatively in a corner because it is impossible to overtake on the straight path," said Spies, Sunday (28/08/2011) at Indianapolis.

When I finished third, Spies see Dani Pedrosa was second too far in front of him. Spies can not be forced to pursue Pedrosa because the tires were much used to overtake other riders to get their third position.

"I've been doing our best to get this result. My efforts have the maximum to appear in the third podium, in front of my supporters," said Spies.

Spies Suprise With Yamaha 1000cc Test Result

Ben Spies was surprised with the performance of the Yamaha M1 motorcycle 1.000cc that will be used in the 2012 season. In his debut with the new motor in the official test at Brno, Czech Republic, on Monday (8/15/2011), Spies appear quite promising and is ranked third, behind Casey Stoner (Repsol Honda), and teammate, Jorge Lorenzo. He was just 0.138 seconds adrift of Stoner.

On the occasion, Spies successfully completed 15 laps. Apparently, the records can be time 0.878 seconds faster than his best lap with a 800cc engine, which also tried the same occasion.

"Upgrade from 800cc we tried on gain positive result this morning. Hopefully in the future could be better," said Spies, a former world champion superbike with engine 1.000cc this, regarding an update on the engine and electrical system.

"With motor 1.000cc, it seems we are successful on the first day. We did not make many changes because it just ate a lot of laps to get as much data as possible."

"We make small changes to see how the effects of differences in comparison with a 800cc motor. Apparently there are many improvements made​​, and became a surprise because it can be faster than 800cc."

"My arm feels good getting. I'll check when returning to the United States to return home on Wednesday. But I may be fit and ready to race at Indianapolis

Spies Target to Surpasses Rossi in Standings

The journey to become the 2011 MotoGP world champion may have been too far for Ben Spies. Nevertheless, the Yamaha rider want to be in a better position than now.

Therefore, in the second round which will take place this weekend in Brno, Czech Republic, Spies set a target to achieve maximum results that can be ranked five standings. That is, the rider wants to shift the United States of Valentino Rossi, one strip on it.

Looking at overall performance, Spies ambitions can be realized because he is only behind 10 points from seven-times MotoGP world champion is. Moreover, the performance of the Yamaha M1 is much better than the Ducati Rossi GP11.1 mounts.

Indeed, of the 10 series that have been acted, Rossi always get the finish and score points. However, these results are not yet enough for "The Doctor" to stay away from Spies, who thrice DNF alias entry does not finish, namely in Spain, Portugal and the UK.

However, in the last four series since winning at Assen, the Netherlands, on June 25, Spies always in front of Rossi, so he could cut the gap between them. Increased performance graph makes Spies increasingly optimistic, especially against the Czech Republic Grand Prix on August 14, where he nearly took pole position at 12 months ago.

"It's nice to hang out at home with friends and family in Texas during this holiday - the last race took place on July 24 at Laguna Seca. Now I can not wait to get back on the bike, especially in Brno, a track that I enjoy.

"That's a good place for me in Superbike and we showed a lot of potential there in the past year. I nearly took pole position and think could be a candidate for the podium if you do not have the front grip problems during the race."

Spies Satisfied With His Achievement

Yamaha team rider Ben Spies said he was satisfied with the progress he made in his second year in MotoGP. Spies being a newcomer in the team Monster YamahaTech 3 in 2010 and occupies twice the podium at Silverstone Circuit and Indianapolis.

Spies was promoted to first team as Valentino Rossi's Yamaha move to Ducati, and his first victory in the Yamaha team while competing at the Circuit Assen, the Netherlands, and seized the podium at the Circuit de Catalunya, Spain. "The target this year is to win a series, and if it can win another one would be very nice. We had a tough start at the beginning of the season but after a few weeks, we are always consistent in the top five and the occasional podium," said Spies, who is from Texas , USA.

Spies claimed satisfied with the results of several recent series. Spies will also seek to keep at the forefront. Currently, Spies in the sixth on the standings and only 10 points behind Rossi who finished fifth.

Fans Believe Spies Will Be in The Big 3

Great progress this season by Ben Spies was a good results in the last two series with a win Assen MotoGP series and the fourth place finish at Mugello raise expectations admirers. Chairman Ben Spies Official Fan Club Luca Ottolini sure, Spies of the standings going into the final three this season.

"Before the season started, I think Ben can win in his first season with the factory team. Now we almost believe it is still possible, but the big three seem more realistic final standings," said Luca to Yamaha Indonesia.

Spies glorious achievement in Assen and Mugello this season to answer the expectations of the fans, who are convinced that the idol could conquer the MotoGP. Even implicitly, Luca said, actually Spies can be immediately kicked in his first season in MotoGP if the incoming Yamaha factory team. However, because there is Valentino Rossi, Spies must wait one season.

"Actually, no rule that is not possible, if the rookie joined the factory team, there can be surprises in the line up. I believe and know Yamaha will do everything to defend Ben. He was the first Yamaha rider who won the World Superbike (WSBK) and the Similarly his debut season, "said Luca.

Luca with a number of other fans of Ben Spies Official Fan Club appear in person at Assen. They get the honor of watching the race from the paddock Spies. Several members of the official Fan Club will also present at the Sachsenring, Germany, the MotoGP series this weekend.

"Ben getting his first career MotoGP victory. It makes us tremble until the final corner. When he passed the finish flag, the atmosphere in the paddock seemed to explode with emotion happy. On the last lap I also see Mary (mother of Ben Spies). She was crying. So also us. It is an emotional look at the top of the podium and honor for us to share that feeling with the Yamaha team, "said Luca.

The Italian man Spies equate talent with Kevin Schwantz. "He has the talent Kevin Schwantz, my favorite, too. Before getting to know Ben as an individual, I fell in love with the style of racing. I really liked the way he faced every corner and the character he showed on the track. The more know him, the more I liked it," I'm Luca.

Optimistic Spies on Upcoming Sachsenring

Ben Spies has not completed his mission at the Sachsenring circuit, where the series takes place ninth at the 2011 MotoGP this weekend. Hence, a Texas-based rider is determined to finish his business in that venue, especially as he comes with high confidence.

Last season while still defending the Yamaha Tech 3 satellite team, including one rider Spies favorites to reach a good result at Sachsenring, because although the rookie status, the 2009 Superbike world champion quickly learn a new circuit. Unfortunately, in qualifying he has failed to record the best time because of slipping to motor oil of Jorge Lorenzo and felt, so it is only able to be in the order of 13.

But during the race, Spies notes pretty good results. Despite the difficulties, but he managed to improve its position to number eight.

Well, this time Spies has joined the factory Yamaha team and a tandem Lorenzo. Capitalize victory at Assen on June 25, Spies has a great potential to repeat the achievement, before appearing on the ground a week later births in the United States GP.

"I'm really looking forward to the next two series. Years ago, I was pretty good at the Sachsenring; the end result does not reflect how good we are. I think, if not an incident during qualifying, we should be able to start from a position closer to the front, "Spies said.

"Our team is in good condition now, the bike feels good, and I also feel confident ride, which can be seen from the results. Of course, after that we headed to the race at my house, in the U.S.. And, I also ride a bike again with red and white! "- at Laguna Seca, Yamaha re-use motors red and white like in Assen, the Netherlands, when Spies for the first time won the MotoGP race.

"In the last three years, Yamaha has proven a good bike for Sachsenring track, and we have a good setting for both rider now," added team director Massimo Meregalli. "I myself do not know the circuit, because this will be my first trip with the team, but I'm sure we can play well seteleh look at the history there."

Learning From Your Mistake - Simoncelli

Having had time to meet another standard, Spies finally appears as the owner of fourth place with overtake Simoncelli on the final corner before the finish line.

"It's a good race, and I fought until the end Simoncelli," Spies said in the release of the Yamaha team, told the official MotoGP website.

Spies who started the race from second place fails to maintain its position. Having found it impossible to fight the pursuit of victory, the United States racers chose to focus to overcome the pressure Simoncelli.

Spies implement strategies that require high confidence. Spies chose to let Simoncelli in front of it and map the place where he could follow the Gresini Honda rider.

"When I was no longer able to catch the drivers in front, I let it overtake Marco. I want him to pull me and I am looking for a place where I can be faster than him," said Spies.

"I let him (in front) until the last lap. On the last corner I saw him open the 'door' to overtake so I can catch up and get the fourth spot," he added.

"You learn from your mistakes. Or at least I hope so ", commented Super Sic as quoted by GPone.

"I have a good race, but from the beginning a lot of experience sliding rear tires when hot. I'm trying to stay ahead of Ben (Spies) and entered the final corner on the line tight, but he got through it better than me, "said the frizzy honest.

Overall Simoncelli satisfied what he achieved at Mugello is a positive result although certainly be further enhanced for the future.

"We still need improvement, but I would say we're on the right track. The funny thing is I always managed to finish in a tight race, rather than in the (race) that is easy, when it should be easier to control the gap, things always go wrong. "

Yet he took the podium at the inability of primary classes are also not too upset. Because at least now she felt it was able to race by using his wits.

Simoncelli later attached to the image of the driver recklessly this time does not make actions that harm other drivers. Spies was a sport praise Simoncelli.

"Marco and I have fun today. We demonstrate some good after the other. He raced very clean, so I'm very excited," Spies lid.

Spies Want More......

Less than a week after grabbed their first win in MotoGP, Ben Spies directly facing new challenges, because they have to perform at the eighth series this weekend at Mugello, Italy. Could this Yamaha rider repeat that success?

In Assen, the Netherlands, last weekend, Spies hopes of ending its length to the number one MotoGP podium. After appearing in 31 series without a victory, the U.S. rider was eventually embrace his dream for first win in MotoGP - since Andrea Dovizioso did it on a very wet race at the British GP, 2009. He also entered the ranks of the eight riders who had won the 800cc MotoGP engine.

Brilliant results it provides fresh air to Spies and Yamaha, to repeat it again at Motegi. If true, then he would record the victory more than once, which means equal achievement Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa.

Yes, so far only four riders that could win the MotoGP (800cc engine) more than once. Dovizioso, like the Suzuki rider Chris Vermeulen (now in WSBK), a new one-time premier-class podium, while Loris Capirossi - who several times won the 990cc MotoGP era - have not won since winning the race at Motegi in 2007.

Well, capitalize impressive performances in Assen, Spies came to Mugello with high confidence. Texas-based rider was admitted to not wait to fight on the track owned by Italians.

"When you finish in a race like in Assen, then you definitely want to come back again and try to continue to do so," said Spies.

"My first victory in MotoGP has not disappeared altogether, it's pretty special to me because it can be done at the circuit at legendary and unique in the history of Yamaha. Uniform red and white gives me a profit!

"I look forward to the race at Mugello, a track which already has a new surface with plenty of grip, so it would be good enough for the motor and attractive to fans."

Then in his debut season in MotoGP with Tech 3 Yamaha team, Spies finished in seventh position at the Mugello Circuit. How about this season? We'll wait.

Spies Confident Will Be Rocketed

A beautiful weekend for Ben Spies. His first victory in the MotoGP event can be called to make his confidence increasing.

"We get a spare-parts are equal and we often discuss in order to develop the Yamaha to be even better," he said before the race, implying that he and Jorge Lorenzo was given the same priority to Yamaha though Spies itself is the new kid.

On the same occasion, too, Spies said he was delighted to be joining with Yamaha and will try my best in its inaugural season - implying that he did not expect great result here.

Spies who started the race in second position with a well managed to start and maintain that position.

The incident that led to the fall of Lorenzo and Marco Simoncelli eventually pave the way racers from the United States to perform in front. He took over the leading position and continues to lead the race to the bottom. Casey Stoner could only shadows of a position sufficiently far in the second position.

The win was welcomed by the Yamaha camp - who were celebrating the "anniversary" of their participation in motor racing. Lin Jarvis, managing director of Yamaha, said that this victory will have a positive role for the appearance of Spies in the future.

"At the beginning of the series he was getting into trouble, but as his journey he is getting better," said Jarvis, who met in the paddock behind the Yamaha.

"This victory could make his confidence grow. This can cause a sense of 'Ooh, I was able to surpass Lorenzo ... I can beat Stoner'," continued Jarvis.

But Jarvis also did not dismiss the disappointment because Lorenzo only finish in sixth position. He called, the Spaniard was just unlucky this time.

"In life, you need everything to come together and help you. And you also need luck in it," he said.

Spies Perfom His Fully Potential in Assen

Ben Spies perfect performance in the celebration of 50 years of participation in the Champions Yamaha motorcycle racing with encouraging results. In the seventh MotoGP 2011 in Assen, the Netherlands, on Saturday (25/06/2011), Spies won.

These results are certainly encouraging the Yamaha camp, especially when they had "hurt" by the events that befall Jorge Lorenzo. MotoGP world champion must accept the bitter truth when the race started because he was involved an incident with Marco Simoncelli that fall and, although it could continue the race again, Lorenzo could only finish in sixth.

The fact was made by Managing Director of Yamaha MotoGP, Lin Jarvis was very pleased. He also gave praise to Spies, who did all weekend was impressive perfomance.

"Spies shows real potential. Graph appearance continued to increase since the 2009 Superbike champion and making his debut in MotoGP in 2010, and has now joined with Yamaha," said Jarvis on Yamaha paddock after the race.

"This is also a proud achievement for Spies as he for the first time the number one podium finish of his career in MotoGP. Achievement is certainly very proud because he became a champion when Yamaha celebrates 50 years of participation in MotoGP," added Jarvis.

Indeed, Spies performed almost perfectly in the race with overcast weather at the Assen circuit. Start of the order of two, he immediately skyrocketed and continues to lead the way race with two drivers ahead of Repsol Honda, the Casey Stoner and Andrea Dovizioso.

Assen - Spies 1st Title in MotoGP, Lorenze and Simoncelli Collision

Ben Spies won the Dutch MotoGP at Assen circuit on Saturday (25 / 6) without the resistance of the Honda rider. Victory American rider completes 50 years of Yamaha party participating in premium-class motor racing arena. Spies success is his first victory in a career in the MotoGP event.

Previously, the best record in the MotoGP class only Spies finished second, which is in Indianapolis last year. For this season, he has been on the podium as third place finish in Catalunya.

Spies should teammate, Jorge Lorenzo who could win this race if he had not collided with Marco Simoncelli on the fourth corner when a new start. Although able to continue the race, but its position that bounced out of the top 10.

With high spirits, trying to catch up and happened to Lorenzo Yamaha YZ-M1's performance is very good. Spanish rider effort can only be arrived at Lorenzo sixth. Although sequence of fails, there is fortunate to Spies who performed brilliantly and led the race from start to finish.

While the two Honda rider, Casey Stoner and Andrea Dovizioso is trying to teach spies, but to no avail. Performance Honda RC212V looks not as good as in previous races. Or maybe both riders performed carefully, because had fallen yesterday, so did not dare look up.

The surprise came from Valentino Rossi. Ducati rider managed to achieve the best result by finishing fifth. In fact, he started from 11th. Apparently, the hard work of his confidant Jerry Burgess after receiving input from the legend of the MotoGP, the Ducati Desmosedici GP 11.1 performance increase.

Meanwhile, Stoner, who raced for Honda this time had to settle for finishing in second position after the three previous series has always come out a champion. However, he still leads the standings with 136 points.

Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo is still filling two positions standings with 108 points, although at the Assen track was definitely not involved after the incident with Marco Simoncelli, until both fell. Lorenzo then have to work hard to fix the position eventually finish in sixth position.

Andrea Dovizioso finished in third position while maintaining a similar position in the standings with 99 points.

Lorenzo collision with Simoncelli

Start the two Yamaha riders Lorenzo and Spies poke straight forward. However, not half a lap, Simoncelli twist around the corner and Lorenzo are behind can not avoid direct collision. Both riders can get up and continue the race.

Assen circuit is notorious for dropping the rider, not Simoncelli and Lorenzo have been a victim. Stoner and Honda Dovisiozo from any and Loris Capirossi of Ducati satellite team to feel the asphalt track yesterday. At this race, turn Karen Abraham (Ducati satellite team) and Randy de Puniet fell.

As a result the first lap passed by Spies led the way, with Andrea Dovizioso in second position. Stoner managed to exploit the situation by surging into the top three. Meanwhile, Valentino Rossi is in position six.

On the track, Simoncelli and Lorenzo tried to drive again. However, they are obviously losing valuable time due to the incident

Although Lorenzo fell, Spies can maintain its leading position. Performance Yamaha M1 in red and white combination is so tight. American rider Stoner left about 4 seconds.

Rossi, who started from 11th position to be able to poke into the fourth. It seems that The Doctor has found the character of the Desmosedici GP11.1. Although the distance with two Honda in front far enough, he tried to minimize the distance.

When a race live completing 16 laps, Stoner and Dovi able to shorten the distance behind them with Spies about 3 seconds. While Lorenzo kept trying to poke forward and already ranks eighth of 14.

One lap later, Cal Crutchlow who often overshadow Rossi to snatch fourth place pick into the pit. There seems to be a problem with the bike. Lorenzo meanwhile was in ninth position.

Lorenzo quickly climbed to eighth position and is now threatening Hiroshi Aoyama in front of him. Can he get to the top five or even a podium?

Entering the final 10 laps, Spies still leads by Stoner and Dovizioso behind him. Rossi was in fourth place and Colin Edwards in fifth position.

Five laps left, Spies is still comfortably in front and most certainly crossed the finish line first, if no incidents. Behind him was filled Stoner, Dovizioso and Rossi, Nicky Hayden is now filling five positions.

In the last three laps, Lorenzo successful position fix. He successfully pushed into sixth place with Edwards is now pushed to the seventh position.

Ben Spies, who appeared calm, finally able to finish the race perfectly.

Towards the end of the race, the last four laps, he was led away over Stoner, i.e up to about 6.075 seconds.

"I am pleased with my first win, especially this week celebrating the anniversary of my team," says Spies in a press conference after the race.

"Five pretty hard the last lap. But we managed to find the settings of the fitting. Congratulations also to these people (his crew)," he continued.

Spies victory was followed by Lorenzo success. The Spanish rider finished in sixth position.

Though Lorenzo had promised to win at Assen after failing to finish at Silverstone. Impact, points in the standings is now only added 10, making the point now numbered 108. While Stoner still leads the standings with a value of 136.

Competition Results

1. Ben Spies to Yamaha 41m44.659s

2. Casey Stoner Honda + 7.697s

3. Andrea Dovizioso Honda + 27.506s

4. Valentino Rossi, Ducati + 30.684s

5. Nicky Hayden Ducati + 43.172s

6. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha + 44.536s

7. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha + 1m08.112s

8. Hiroshi Aoyama Honda Gresini 1m10.753s +

9. Gresini Honda's Marco Simoncelli + 1m24.925s

10. Toni Elias Honda LCR + 1m26.216s

11. Alvaro Bautista + Suzuki 1m38.466s

12. Hector Barbera Aspar Ducati + 1 lap

Rating while

1 Casey Stoner Honda AUS 136

2 Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo SPA 108

3 A. Dovizioso Honda ITA 99

4 Valentino ROSSI ITA Ducati 81

5 Nicky Hayden USA Ducati 71

Dani Pedrosa SPA Honda 6 61

7 61 Ben SPIES USA Yamaha

8 Hiroshi Aoyama Honda JPN 51

9 Colin EDWARDS USA Yamaha 46

10 M. Simoncelli Honda ITA 39

11 Hector Barbera Ducati SPA 35

12 Toni ELIAS SPA Honda 34

13 Karel ABRAHAM CZE Ducati 33

14 Cal Crutchlow GBR Yamaha 32

15 Alvaro Bautista Suzuki SPA 27

16 Loris Capirossi Ducati ITA 22

17 Randy De Puniet FRA Ducati 10

18 John HOPKINS USA 6 Suzuki

19 K. Akiyoshi JPN Honda 3

Spies Felt Lucky Not Injuried

Ben Spies become one of the riders who fell in the race at Silverstone. Yamaha rider admitted he was lucky because no injuries from the accident.

Spies should leave the race when it is still going on eight laps. He crashed in a race that took place on wet tracks.

Drivers from the United States, said the wet track difficult for him to halt. Impact, the motor becomes easy to slip and this is what started the accident itself.

One lap later, teammate, Jorge Lorenzo, also crashes. So, be a Yamaha saw both drivers failed to finish the race.

"My back hit hard. Guard my back is broken, but it was doing a good job," he said in Autosport.

Spies might take a little time to recover his condition. However, he promised that he would return to race and perform better in the Dutch MotoGP.

"It felt very ill and may need a cushion for the next few days. But, I am glad it is not severe."

"We'll take a few days to relax and recuperate, and then we'll be back fighting at Assen," he said.

I'm momma's boy - Spies

If the other MotoGP riders are often accompanied by their girlfriend or wife, this is not the case with Ben Spies. American Rider is more often accompanied by his mother, Mary Spies. Understandably his mother's concurrent duty as a personal manager. And Spies called the child turns out not mind to be called mommy boy.

It was revealed from the results of Spies interview with Italian magazine, Riders, where Spies became the cover model for this month's edition.

"She was a mother raising two kids, so we built a special relationship. One thing that was always great between us. You can call me momma's boy, as opposed to a daddy's boy ", said Spies describes himself and his family.

Interviews fails to completely contain the personal problems the family alone. On the other hand Spies also tells a difficult start to the season with his new team, Yamaha Factory Racing.

"In Qatar I got a bad start, in Jerez I had an accident with two laps remaining, in Portugal I had a mechanical problem, and at Le Mans I was very careful, it's not my favorite track and I want to score some points after two DNF it successively. But the season is still long and the points are only counted at the end. "

And when trying lured by supposing if Spies was in the Honda World Superbike world championship 2009 was to answer diplomatically.

"I was racing for Yamaha, so I do not think about it. All my energy is directed to do my best here and now. It would be difficult, but we will know how to develop the motor to be a winner again. I am not interested in anything else. "

Source: GPone

Spies Stays in Yamaha Until 2012

Ben Spies to extend the contract for one year with the factory Yamaha MotoGP team. That means, the Texas-born rider will still defend the Yamaha and a tandem partner of Jorge Lorenzo in their debut season in MotoGP 1.000cc in 2012.

"I am very happy to say that I will remain a part of the Yamaha family," said Spies, "and I will pass for 2012 MotoGP series. This is a special time in my career as a rider to a full team's success in recent years, the riding a very high level.

"Yamaha gave tremendous support to me during the World Superbike and MotoGP, and I want to thank you for everything they've done, and the trust that has been given to me to stay in MotoGP in 2012. I particularly want to thank Lin Jarvis and Masahiko Nakajima, for their support. "

After undergoing a difficult season, including twice did not finish, Spies finally able to reach the first podium of the season when it finished third in last weekend's Catalunya GP. Raihan made his position in the standings while also climbed to number seven.

"We are obviously pleased to announce the continuation of cooperation with Ben in season 2012 and we hope he will stay at Yamaha for a few years ahead," the statement Lin Jarvis, managing director of Yamaha Motor Racing.

"Ben has demonstrated his ability to successfully compete at the highest level, first as a champion of the World Superbike 2009 (the first for Yamaha) and then won Best Rookie title in 2010 with Tech 3 Yamaha team.

"Its transition to Yamaha Racing Factories team in 2011 has just begun and we always put trust in the abilities of Ben and high potential in the future. The decision is made we can concentrate now facing competition, as well as to prepare the program MotoGP 2012, when the switch to the machine 1.000cc. "

With Spies decision, the Yamaha did not have to worry about losing two champion. Because, Lorenzo, who now lead the standings and berstarus defending champion, also has signed a contract until the end of summer 2012.

Satisfying 3rd Place for Spies

Ben Spies confidence eroded this season finally started to grow thanks to the podium at Catalunya. He was now hoping he traces the podium routine.

After going through four series with the results of two finish in sixth position, Spies hopes his luck changes in Catalunya for re-grow the trust itself.

The hope was fulfilled. In the race on Sunday (06/05/2011) night local time, the Yamaha rider for the first time this season comes on the podium after finishing third.

"It is an important race. We need to be there. We're just not lucky at the beginning of the season and this week's good. We're not getting a large fortune, but no one runs just wrong course. That's important," he admitted in Autosport.

The success of the third-place finish instead of Spies achieved easily because of all the races he is constantly overshadowed by Andrea Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi.

"Throughout the race Dovizioso (left) 0.8 seconds and I have to keep going forward. It's a good moment for me and the team."

"They believed me and at the end of the race was fun to see two drivers in front of me, I really could see them on the straight path. So I'm very happy with it. Hopefully we can continue like this," he hoped