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The Grand Prix Road-Racing World Championship was first organised by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) in 1949 and has been administrated by commercial rights owners Dorna Sports under the supervision of the FIM since 1992. It is the oldest motorsport World Championship in existence.

MotoGP began a new era in 2002 when revised regulations allowed for the participation of bikes with four-stroke engines. For the 2007 season the adaptation of MotoGP bikes from 990cc engine capacity to 800cc resulted in an even more exciting spectacle, with higher corner speeds and even more competitive races – patterns which are continuing this year.

Furthermore, in the opening round of 2008, MotoGP became the first motorsports World Championship to host a night-time Grand Prix, with the Losail International Circuit’s state-of-the-art new floodlight system permitting a superb start to the season in Qatar.

GRAND PRIX WEEKENDS

On a Grand Prix weekend there are three individual races, one for each of MotoGP’s three categories:
MotoGP – the ultimate test for the finest talents in motorcycle racing, in which maximum engine displacement capacity is now the aforementioned 800cc (four-stroke engines) and the minimum age for riders is 18.
250 – the intermediate category where maximum engine displacement capacity is 250cc (twin cylinder engines) and the minimum age for riders is 16.
125 – the class which offers young riders the chance to take their first step into Grand Prix, where maximum engine displacement capacity is 125cc (single cylinder engines), the maximum age for riders is 28 (or 25 years of age for wild-card riders or for newly contracted riders participating in a 125cc race for the first time) and the minimum age is 15 years old.

Races begin from a grid which is composed of three starting positions per row (four per row in the 250cc and 125cc classes), with starting places secured by qualifying times - the fastest rider earning the famous ‘pole position’. The races can vary between 95km and 130km in distance and usually last approximately 40-45 minutes, each being a spectacular sprint to the finish line, with pit-stops being rare rather than the norm.

Bike set-up and material selection (parts and tyres) are therefore absolutely crucial and is undertaken by the teams following consultation with their riders based on knowledge of the track, weather conditions and the 'feel' of the bike during free practice, qualifying and the pre-race warm-up sessions. A critical balance has to be found between grip and the endurance of the tyre, as soft, ‘gripping’ tyres permit quicker speeds and faster lap times but wear out quickly, whilst harder, less ‘sticky’ tyres last longer but do not assist the rider in achieving maximum velocity.

RIDERS

The current MotoGP World Champion is Italian Fiat Yamaha superstar Valentino Rossi who returned to the pinnacle with his sixth premier class title in true style in 2008. The championship saw Australian Casey Stoner of the Ducati Marlboro team, who sensationally won the 2007 title in just his second season in the premier class – finish runner-up behind Rossi.

Meanwhile, the likes of Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa and his new team-mate Andrea Dovizioso, along with riders such as Rossi’s Yamaha colleague and 2008 Rookie of the Year Jorge Lorenzo and Nicky Hayden - who joins Stoner at Ducati in 2009 - are also stars of the show.

Indeed, the level of racing ability throughout the MotoGP grid is exceptionally high, with the likes of Loris Capirossi, Chris Vermeulen, Colin Edwards, Toni Elias and James Toseland also competing for top five finishes.

The list of participants in each Grand Prix is composed of the permanent riders, contracted and nominated by their teams for the whole season, and wildcard entries – who are often local riders. Approximately 19 participants enter each MotoGP race, about 25 take part in each 250cc race and the 125cc races usually involve around 30 riders.

Riders from around the globe take part in the World Championships including the following countries: Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Romania, San Marino, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, UK and USA.

For profiles of every rider from all three Grand Prix categories visit our dedicated ‘Riders’ section.

Hayden moto gp 2009

Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar, his debut race for the Ducati Marlboro team. The American is making the 100th Grand Prix appearance of his career this weekend, joining an elite club of riders to reach the milestone.

Nicky Hayden produced an impressive display in his first race for Ducati Marlboro coming from 16th on the grid at the Losail International Circuit in Monday’s re-scheduled MotoGP contest to finish in the points in 12th place, despite his back and chest injuries.

Controlling the awesome Desmosedici GP9 throughout the race cannot have been easy for Hayden after his big crash in qualifying on Saturday, given the badly bruised back and stitches in his chest which the American had to deal with.

Nonetheless he was still fighting right to the death, recording his best lap time right at the end of the race and almost catching his former team-mate Dani Pedrosa for 11th place on the finishing line.

“It’s been a tough weekend, we’ve had a lot of issues and obviously a 130mph high-side doesn’t help things, but nothing really went smooth,” Hayden said afterwards. “At the beginning of the race I was quite slow, I didn’t get a great start but actually as the fuel load changed and I got a better feeling I got faster and faster and the last five or six laps were my fastest of the whole weekend.”

The ever optimistic Kentuckian went on to add, “It would have been nice to beat Dani at the end there but I think the team have showed that even though a lot of stuff has gone against us this weekend we’re not going to give up. Hopefully the bad stuff is behind us now and Casey (Stoner) has shown the potential of the bike. Crazy as it sounds I’m leaving here in a really positive mood and looking forward to Motegi.”

All Rider Moto Gp 2009

Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix is the premier championship of motorcycle road racing currently divided into three distinct classes: 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP. Grand prix motorcycles are purpose-built racing machines that are neither available for general purchase nor can be legitimately ridden on public roads; this contrasts with the various production categories of racing, such as the Superbike World Championship, that feature modified versions of road-going motorcycles available to the public.

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Schedule 2009 FIM MotoGP World Championship (provisional):

Date - Grand Prix - Circuit
April 12th* - Qatar - Losail
April 26th - Japan - Motegi
May 3rd - Spain - Jerez
May 17th - France - Le Mans
May 31st - Italy - Mugello
June 14th - Catalunya - Catalunya
June 27th** - Netherlands - Assen
July 5th*** - United States - Laguna Seca
July 19th - Germany - Sachsenring
July 26th - Great Britain - Donington Park
August 16th - Czech Republic - Brno
August 30th - Indianapolis - Indianapolis
September 6th - San Marino & Riviera di Rimini - Misano
September 20th - Hungary - Balaton
October 4th - Portugal - Estoril
October 18th - Australia - Phillip Island
October 25th - Malaysia - Sepang
November 8th - Valencia Ricardo Tormo - Valencia

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FC FASTE Indonesian Soccer School JUNIOR

The Soccer school junior organized by FC FASTE Academy are intended to satisfy the demand of soccer clubs, academies and individual players seeking a partner organization to provide valid technical and organizational soccer support focused on new methodologies of modern soccer teaching.
The FC Faste Camp is organized for individual players from school or club teams who are beginning their soccer career or looking to advance through high-quality soccer training in Indonesian. The Soccer Camp is even made available for foreign teams to come to Indonesian to train and study with professional and non-professional youth sector teams. Above all, the camps are designed to be fun for the players, offering them the possibility of a “soccer holiday” in Italy where they will meet new friends and receive technical soccer advices & suggestions (Technical Evaluation Reports) from professional qualified Italian licenced coaches and experience the italian soccer method.
Each day the players will work on all of the basic skills that are necessary to become complete soccer players. The Academy coaches will put them into technical situations to help them improve their overall playing ability and understanding of the game.
The time spent at the Camp is an experience that enriches the technical background of each participant and it is a unique opportunity for socialization and personal growth. The Camp represents an opportunity for the Academy’s coaches, PSSI\UEFA qualified, to evaluate young soccer players with particular attention to the technical skills of each player, enhancing the possibility of identifying young talent that in the future could be inserted in a professional youth sector team.
The School, during the Camp, organizes a cycle of Indonesian language courses with well experienced Native Indonesian,Italian,Argentina, teachers and at the end of the course a certification of attendance is issued to each participant.
The Camp’s duration can range from one to more weeks. During this period the Academy guarantees a cycle of daily training sessions, five per week with a duration of two hours. The possibility of coming to Tanggerang Indonesian to attend the training sessions is open to the athlets’parents or friends, giving them the opportunity to have holiday in a wonderful country.

Racing Tires

RACE TIRES VS. STREET TIRES

Racing "slicks" are very different than your treaded car tires.

On a typical race weekend, a Cup Series team will use between nine and 14 sets of tires depending upon the length of the race and type of track. By comparison, an average set of street tires gets replaced approximately every three years.

Racing tire specifications also differ from race to race depending upon the degree of track banking and type of racing surface (asphalt, concrete, or mixture of both).

Goodyear uses about 18 different types of tires to cover the needs of teams during the course of a racing season.

RACE TIRE SAFETY

Like a "tire-within-a-tire," the Goodyear Lifeguard Inner Liner Safety Spare allows the car to return to the pits in the event of a flat.

TIRES IN NASCAR

Few factors play a more critical role in a NASCAR race than tires.

Inflation pressures, tire wear and tire balance can all have a tremendous effect on a car's performance.

Race Strategy

A NASCAR race is like a 200-mile-per-hour game of chess, with each team formulating strategies -- often on the fly -- to win the race. Winning a NASCAR race is a combination of speed and smarts. The fastest car doesn't always necessarily win the race -- often, it's the team that manages its equipment the best and knows how to balance the capabilities of its car with the conditions of the race.

A number of factors play into race strategy:

TIRES

Tires must be changed periodically throughout the race as they wear down. Oftentimes, late in the race, a crew chief will call for only two tires -- or even no tires -- to be changed during a pit stop, rather than four. This strategy is referred to as short-pitting. This saves valuable seconds in the pits, although it may cost seconds on the track, because a car with four fresh tires is almost always faster.
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FUEL

At any given moment, a crew chief must calculate fuel mileage and decide when to enter the pits for fuel. Variables such as caution flags and average speeds can often affect the amount of fuel used, and a crew chief must be able to recalculate during the course of the race to ensure the car can finish the race with the least number of fueling stops possible. Drivers must often adjust their driving style to account for fuel usage, which can be the difference between pitting late in the race and stretching a tank of fuel to the finish.

CAR ADJUSTMENTS

Conditions of the racing surface may change during the course of the event, necessitating adjustments to the car. Wind, temperature and other factors all play a part. A delicate balance must be struck by the crew chief -- the slightest over-adjustments or under-adjustments can take a car out of contention. Some adjustments include tire pressure, spring stiffness and chassis weight distribution.
• More about pit stops