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Edwards & hayden
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Spent forces...?
The worst title defence in recent history and a rider who has yet to win despite over eighty races. Is the American Dream turning into a nightmare for Nicky and Colin, or is this the new beginning...?
"Traditionally strong in the premier class and this year with three riders and a second GP at Indianapolis, MotoGP is currently on the up in the USA. Unfortunately the same cannot be said about a couple of American riders after their difficult 2007 campaigns."
The new order
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Waiting in the wings
Five manufacturers participating at present, at least one more coming and another three who would love to compete in World Superbikes soon. Nowadays, WSB is proving to be a popular draw for ambitious manufacturers once again. But will they show up…?
"In 2000, there were seven manufacturers, big and small, with what can safely be called officially supported teams and works bikes in World Superbikes. In 2003 there were two, if you count the Petronas. The rest were privateers."
Carlos Checa
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The changing man
A stalwart of GP racing over the past decade, Carlos Checa is the latest to make the transition from mid-field MotoGP obscurity to the SBK podium. The reborn Spaniard gives us his take on what was, what is, and what should ever be now he's slotted straight into top level Superbike racing.…
GRANDPRIX CARLOS
It's tempting to think of Carlos Checa as a rider who has been around in GPs forever, and doubly so when you realise he raced there from 1993 to 2007, first riding 500s in 1995.
