Next Openers

The first 2009 WSB round is a done deal, Daytona is over and the AMA 2009 motorcycle racing season is underway ... two major openers to go. BSB British SuperBikes' first race of the year is on the Indy circuit at Brand's Hatch, on the same weekend that MotoGP roars to life on the sand-strewn Losail Circuit in Qatar. On April 12th, we'll see if Rossi's still as motivated as last year and whether Stoner can get his old self back. Both tested well at Qatar this past week, with Stoner first, Lorenzo second and Rossi in third. Full results here. Pre-season tests don't really give a good idea of how a season will turn out, but it does show that there probably won't be any surprises this year. The top runners will still be pretty much the same as last year. Pedrosa's crash on Monday will mean he'll get off to a slow start and although he may get strong enough to reach the podium later in the season, he's not going to be the 2009 champion. Who's it gonna be? Rossi, Stoner or someone else who's time has come? Next MotoGP action is last pre-season test at Jerez, March 28 and 29.