Agreed, but finding the right ride will be tough for him. I think he more than deserves a shot. He's earned it. And I don't expect him to take a pay cut just to do so, neither did I expect that of Mladin. If you're making great money, winning and have less travel to deal with, keep doing it.
Wait a minute- Mladin rode for Cagiva in 500gp when he was like 22, after having raced in Australia. He took a chance when he was young, and found out exactly what Ben is now finding out about GP. I dont recall a single, realistic opportunity for Mat- especially with Suzuki- in WSBK. Josh is every bit as capable of doing well, and I hope he gets a decent opportunity in WSBK. I just find it strange that with the similarities in their situations, no one says what I found obvious. But then, Josh isnt a raging asshole...so that may have some effect. Rex
Looks like B Boz is puttin the hammer down... http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=49195
Isn't Hayes basicly on the world superbike Yamaha Team? There is not a team overseas or anywhere else (other than the motogp team) that is holding the yami banner so high . Right?