Fonsi Nieto officially retires from racing

According to Motoblog.it Dainese racer Fonsi Nieto retires from the racing circuit, mostly due to health issue resulting from his violent crash at the 2010 Indy MotoGP.

AGV introduce new T-2 helmet with Barry Sheene Replica

The new AGV T-2 helmet comes as a replacement to the older generation Ti-Tech, in the "Race" category of the Italian brand's catalog. The super light T-2 shell is a composite Carbon/Kevlar.

Among the various available designs are 3 replicas of racing legends Agostini, Nieto and the Magnificent Seven, Barry Sheene.

Here's a little homage to Barry Sheene!

Dainese and MotoGP legends Nieto and Rossi in Qatar

From MotoGP.com

Angel Nieto (look for a Nieto replica AGV helmet to be released in 2010)

“Stoner is very strong, but Rossi is very close and Lorenzo could get there,” analysed the Spaniard from inside the Losail International Circuit paddock, before indicating that a ‘Laguna Seca-esque’ strategy from Rossi would be needed to tame Stoner and prevent an Australian victory.

”Rossi needs to use a tactic to stop Stoner from escaping, because if he goes away from the start it will be hard to stop him. For the podium I think they will both be there, and also Lorenzo if he pushes very hard.”