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VALENTINO ROSSI’S EYES

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Anyone can see his braking points, turn-in points, rate of lean, lean angle, brake release, on-gas, lines, body position, etc. We can also see his head position but we cannot see how, where, when or even what he is looking at. Is that his secret weapon?

Top racers of the past have been photographed in action wearing a ‘1000-yard stare’. For example, Mike ‘The Bike’ Hailwood had an unshakeable calm

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