I have to add to this topic. Two amazing Aussies, and one adopted one are my favourite of all time GP racers. Barry Sheene at number one. Had tears in my eyes the day that he died. Mick Doohan at number two, who is just a genuine champion of the sport, and Gary McCoy number 3. Garry used to slide that 500 around like crazy and was amazing to watch. Could go blisteringly fast, then would struggle or crash the next week. But sensational to watch.
That racing certainly is not the same now that they are not racing two strokes, and it is only getting worse, with the loss of the 250 cc two stroke class, and the 125's on death row. I know that several team owners/bosses that are not happy with the situation, and they dont like the four stroke format, but there is nothing they can do about it. At least we still have the option to ride and race two strokes, these guys are pure and simply not allowed. Now that would be a very bitter pill to swallow !!!!