I was so pleased for Nicky H.

His pre meeting interview where he talked about the tyre thing and his future was really funny.

It's on motoGP.com in the video section.

or

you can read the important bits at Crash.net

I hope he goes well on the WSB Aprillia next year.

Hayden is pure class win or lose. I really get the feeling Honda and Nicky are somewhat bummed about it. Can only hope for a better bike/rider match on the Ducati. It's a little scary though considering no one other than Stoner has done anything at all with it. Watching Melandrie toil around in last place for three days wasn't encouraging. Don't know if you guys caught Nicky's power slide during qualification, pretty spectacular:

Eurosport:



Some of the best racing was the Red Bull rookie kids. The Red Bull Rookies Cup (I think that's the name where the North American and European riders faced off) was a blast to watch. Three guys battling it out for the win. Hayden Gillim (Nicky's cousin- but everyone in Kentucky is related:) ) at 13yr's old nearly pulled it off. He ended up high siding out of the race trying to take the lead towards the end. He braked so deep into turn 1 at one point to take the lead that he had the entire stadium cheering. Damn good showing especially for a 13yr old. All those kids were great to watch.