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Martin Raines

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Mainly MotoGP related stuff, but reserve the right to give an opinion on anything! For MotoGP results/stats, have a look at: https://moto-stats.co.uk Director of CapraTechnology Ltd, specialists in capable tolerancing software Tolcap.com

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That was the first race meeting I attended. What great riders I was fortunate enough to see that day.

30.10.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Racing Back Ep 20 - The Motegi Grand Prix & The Future of MotoGP
YouTube video by Racing Back Podcast Racing Back Ep 20 - The Motegi Grand Prix & The Future of MotoGP

youtu.be/7fWe5wcyWEU

09.10.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Firmin Aldeguer becomes second youngest premier-class Grand Prix winner of all-time, after Marc Marquez

05.10.2025 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is a good point you make, but for this table I have used the date that the rider has clinched the title.

03.10.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Oldest MotoGP/500cc World Champions – Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Results and Statistics (MotoGPβ„’)

And is also now one of the oldest….

moto-stats.co.uk/oldest-motog...

03.10.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Youngest MotoGP/500cc World Champions – Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Results and Statistics (MotoGPβ„’)

Marc Marquez is the youngest ever MotoGP/500cc world champion..

moto-stats.co.uk/youngest-mot...

03.10.2025 09:46 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Racing Back Episode 13- From Stats to Stories Celebrating MotoGP’s Biggest Milestones
YouTube video by Racing Back Podcast Racing Back Episode 13- From Stats to Stories Celebrating MotoGP’s Biggest Milestones

Joined the two legends Nick Harris and Julian Ryder on their Podcast earlier in the week.

youtu.be/EhmKKt949DU

15.08.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Premier-class milestones – Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Results and Statistics (MotoGPβ„’)

The 1000th Premier-class race next weekend in Austria. A list of Milestones along the way…
Let me know if you think I have missed anything that should be added in.
moto-stats.co.uk/premier-clas...

10.08.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

That looks very much in line with my ballpark type estimate. Would be worth seeing! Like the comments though. To be honest it was probably pretty scary averaging 135 mph on that RG500 Suzuki back in 1977.

11.08.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep - preferably a Ducati. πŸ˜„

11.08.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My estimate is based on the speeds at the only other circuit that is (more or less) the same layout - Mugello. Best 500cc lap speed in 1976 - 91 mph. In 2024 112 mph. So + 21 mph.

11.08.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That is brilliant. Can you now ask what the average speed would be around the old (1977) layout? πŸ˜„

11.08.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wonder at what speed a current MotoGP bike could lap the old Spa circuit? What do you reckon - 155 mph?

11.08.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks. Will add the last 500cc win. πŸ‘

10.08.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Premier-class milestones – Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Results and Statistics (MotoGPβ„’)

The 1000th Premier-class race next weekend in Austria. A list of Milestones along the way…
Let me know if you think I have missed anything that should be added in.
moto-stats.co.uk/premier-clas...

10.08.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant novel. πŸ‘

30.07.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Silverstone: Bezz, Zarco, Marquez

20.07.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see Mattia Pasini in this Moto2 race - the last rider to win on his Intermediate-Class debut: 250cc GP in Qatar 2008

20.07.2025 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Last time there were Brits on pole in both Moto2 and Moto3? Mugello 2015: Danny Kent and Sam Lowes.

12.07.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Pete. Good to see you here. As it happens I have started again with a proper online database. The maintenance of the other was too time consuming. The one I am working on now is more work initially, but better in the long run. When I get it something like will send you a link.

19.06.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That is in Moto2 of course…..πŸ˜„

08.06.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That should have been Moto2! πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

08.06.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Today in Aragon, for the first time since the class was introduced in 2010, neither Italy or Spain had a rider in the top 5 in a fully dry Moto2 race.

08.06.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No Italian or Spanish riders in the top 5 today in Aragon. Last time that happened? - Wet race at Motegi in 2015: Zarco, Folger, Cortese, Shah, Syahrin

08.06.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Racing Back | It's TT Time! In this episode, Nick and Julian dive into the thrilling, dangerous, and legendary world of TT racing, with a spotlight on the iconic Isle of Man TT. Buckle up as the duo explores the rich history ...

racingback.transistor.fm/episodes/its...

30.05.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Racing Back - YouTube Join legendary commentators Julian Ryder and Nick Harris as they relive the golden era of motorcycle racing β€” a time of pudding basin helmets, raw push start...

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24.05.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Totally agree with your comment about Lorenzo - he was a special talent.

22.05.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
MotoGP Race Winners – Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Results and Statistics (MotoGPβ„’)

Ten winners from last 10 MotoGP races at Silverstone (not including Sprints): how many you name? Then you can check your answer here:

moto-stats.co.uk/motogp-race-...

22.05.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Valencia 2012. Dani Pedrosa winning with a margin of 37.661 sec ahead of Nakasuga.

11.05.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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