I got bored and put together some notes
~ 3 French riders in MotoGP...That's as many French riders as Spanish riders. Go figure....
~ 250s: It was good last year, it's going to be astonishing this year. MotoGP is going to be amazing in 2-3 years time, when Lorenzo, Dovizioso and possibly Bautista join Toseland in MotoGP, with Pedrosa, Stoner, Hayden, Vermeulen and Hopper all having come good....
~ When Makoto Tamada left the Bridgestones to ride Michelins, he was complaining about not having any confidence in the front end.....Stoner crashed 5 times last year, each time losing the front.....Stoner is switching from Michelins to Bridgestones.....You do the math.
~ Both Suzukis to finish top 6......one of the Suzukis to finish top 3.
~ Barros to get a podium, or come very close......possibly as a result of a couple of people falling off.,...
~ Watch out for Pol Espargaro......He creamed the Spanish 125 championship this year, and did very well at Valencia....Is he another Pedrosa?
~ Is Bradley Smith Britain's Great White Hope?
~ Then there's three Americans in the Red Bull Rookies Cup.....Looks like there's a bunch of American kids who are coming through the ranks....All eyes are aimed at the AMA Superbikes, but the route to MotoGP could well be under the radar. Can't wait!