Valencia Plays Host to 2009 MotoGP Awards Ceremony

Like many racing series award ceremonies, the winners are already known before the event kicks off. Mostly, the event is a formality and a useful ceremony.The 2009 FIM MotoGP Awards Ceremony was hosted by BBC’s Matthew Roberts and TVE’s Ainhoa Arbizu. Rossi, Aoyama and Simon all picked up their championship trophies - many other awards were given out as well - manufacturer's championship (Yamaha), team championship (Yamaha), rookie of the year(Mika Kallio), etc. Have a brief look:

http://tinyurl.com/yhxp2dq

More Ahead of Valencia - Matt Roberts' MotoGP Column

You have read him before, probably without even knowing it. Well, Mr. Roberts opines on some very interesting situations ahead of tomorrow's race in Spain. So much is left to be decided - placement overall in MotoGP (except fro Rossi), the 250c.c. World Champion, and where will some of the not-yet-signed riders end up in 2010 - there may be announcements all around the Valencia round pertaining to this subject...stay tuned!

http://tinyurl.com/yezmjfr

Matt Roberts Gives Us More on 2009 MotoGP Champion Valentino Rossi

As if anyone reading my blog needs to know more about Valentino Rossi...IF you are a bit curious or you really have no idea who I am talking about, please take the link and read. I do think that we are witnessing the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) in motorcycle racing...Of course, I still have room for Agostini!

http://tinyurl.com/yjc3zxf

The Two Top MotoGP Columns Write About the Malaysia MotoGP Round

Steve Parrish and Matt Roberts are both well-known in the world of media covering the MotoGP Championship. Today, we have both of them writing about what Phillip Island meant to the overall championships in the three series (MotoGP, 250c.c., 125c.c.) and what we should look for in Malaysia. Rossi could take the title Sunday; Aoyama and Simoncelli are both possible 250c.c. Championship contenders; and, we all know that Simon is the 125c.c. champion, but who will be in second or third? Read both of these and you will be doing yourself a great service!

Steve Parrish: http://tinyurl.com/yh42wwx

Matt Roberts: http://tinyurl.com/ykbgjlx

The Story of Today's MotoGP Race from Matt Roberts

If you are unfamiliar with him, just check the Wikipedia site and see for yourself. Roberts is a huge fan of motorcycle racing and covers it for the BBC in the U.K. Have a read:

http://tinyurl.com/y9pg5h7