No doubt about a great GP season coming from all angles: the machines, the talent, and the rules. MotoGP is the only organization that have rules that even begin to make sense. WSB & the AMA have castrated themselves. If manufacturers refuse to participate and fans refuse to watch, they've earned their disaster. MotoGP, on the other hand, has it all together. Rossi knew the risks, but needed the challenge--yippee! Colin finally gets the ride he deserves. Personally, I think he will be a real force. I can't see him folding under pressure late in the season. He is the original "Gonads of Steel" competitor. Just remember how he beat out Bayliss when the whole world had written him off. Nicky has it all: talent, smarts, determination, charm. He'll be there. He and Colin also have a new full time job doing damage control to prevent the good ol' US of A from being embarrassed to death by Curtis Roberts self-indulgence, hyperactive mouth. I can't think of anyone in racing I dislike more than Curtis. He has never really proven anything (sorry folks, a 600SS championship ain't that big a deal in the real world of top notch roadracing) except that he can out ***** everyone else in the paddock--God help Nicky and Colin. Sete will be in the heat of it. He is a veteran that has it all. As fine a gentleman as he is, he is a great ambassodor of the sport. If Ducati can get the Duc to turn, Bayliss and Capirossi will be major players. I think Max has had it, but with occasional flashes of brilliance. I don't think Barros or Checa will be in the hunt , but may be capable of an occasional upset. Tamada could be another longshot if Bridgestone keeps developing their tires as they did last year. Ukawa is on a Honda and learning fast. That's my best guess, for what it's worth. I'm so wrong about predictions. The only ones I can guarantee is Curtis' big mouth, and Nicky and Colin will be in there till the end. Go America! Cheers, Jack