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This Sunday is the last “live” motorcycle roadrace to be broadcast by Speed this season. MotoGP will wrap-up it’s 18 race schedule at Valencia, Spain this Sunday (Nov 4). WSB and AMA have been done for weeks, so after this Sunday’s race, it’s reruns, internet and silly season rumors until February when World Superbikes kicks off the 2008 season.

 While it’s true this season was a bit of a yawner with Casey Stoner and Ducati wrapping up the title with 3 races left to run, the 250 class wasn’t decided until the penultimate round with the current Champion, Jorge Lorenzo taking his second title from Andre Divizioso. Both are moving up to MotoGp next year along with another 250 standout, Alex DeAngelis, so that should stir the pot in the big class a little. And the 125 title comes down to this last race where teammates Gabor Talmacsi and Hector Faubel will duke it out.

 Before anyone slams Rossi too hard for this year, keep in mind the man has finished World Champion or runner-up every season he’s ridden for 11 YEARS! Now that’s consistency and longevity in a sport that rarely offers either. Just ask Nicky Hayden who couldn’t retain his title. He still put in a strong effort that was completely undermined by Honda and Michelin. While you can argue that there have been better racers, as far as I’m concerned, Rossi the best ever and as long as he’s climbing in the saddle, I’m watching.

The first race of the MotoGP season next year, Qatar (March 9), is scheduled to be run at night under the lights. A first for MotoGP and likely to be quite interesting if not eventful.

 After this weekend, I’ll be waiting very impatiently for next several months.

Rhino