MotoGP DutchTT Assen 2009: Rossi clinches 100th victory in Assen

Valentino Rossi clinched his 100th Moto GP victory after cruising to a comfortable victory at the Dutch TT in Assen.

Rossi won with consummate ease, losing his lead very briefly at the start of the race but storming back to complete his historic achievement.

Rossi unveiled a huge gallery of photos chartering his career in celebration of having reached the landmark, with a packed crowd at Assen chanting his name.

"It's fantastic because this track is special and there is a lot of history. My father won this race in the 250cc (category)," the 30-year-old Rossi said.

"It's great when you can ride your 100th victory," he added after unrolling a 10-metre wide poster showing his 99 previous grand prix wins.

Rossi now leads the standings after seven of the season's 17 races with 131 points, with Lorenzo at number two on 126 and Stoner third with 122.

The three men were tied at the top with 106 before the Dutch race.

Jorge Lorenzo was a comfortable second, while Casey Stoner finished third, despite being a long distance from the front two.

Colin Edwards finished in fourth, just ahead of Australian Chris Vermeulen.

James Toseland battled superbly to clinch sixth spot after an extended tussle with a host of drivers in a very clustered second group of riders.

DutchTT MotoGP results:

1. Valentino Rossi (Italy) Yamaha 42 mins 14.611 secs

2. Jorge Lorenzo (Spain) Yamaha 42:19.979

3. Casey Stoner (Australia) Ducati 42:37.724

4. Colin Edwards (US) Yamaha 42:43.725

5. Chris Vermeulen (Australia) Suzuki 42:48.216

6. James Toseland (Britain) Yamaha 42:53.958

7. Randy de Puniet (France) Honda 42:54.154

8. Toni Elias (Spain) Honda 42:54.385

9. Nicky Hayden (US) Ducati 42:54.434

10. Loris Capirossi (Italy) Suzuki 42:55.284

11. Alex de Angelis (San Marino) Honda 43:00.621

12. Marco Melandri (Italy) Kawasaki 43:12.388

13. Sete Gibernau (Spain) Ducati 43:19.977

14. Niccolo Canepa (Italy) Ducati 43:24.508

15. Yuki Takahashi (Japan) Honda 43:24.541

Not Finished:
Mika Kallio Pramac Ducati 25 lap
Andrea Dovizioso Honda 10 lap
Dani Pedrosa Honda 4 lap

Dan Quarrell / Reuters

Source:http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/27062009/58/rossi-clinches-100th-victory-assen.html

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