Motogp list of riders for 2006

[Charlesbusa]

Isn't this fewer riders than previous years. I guess the sponsorship problems made a big impact for this season...

MotoGP Official Entry List 2006

5. Colin Edwards (USA) Camel Yamaha Team, Yamaha
6. Makoto Tamada (JPN) Konica Minolta Honda,Honda
7. Carlos Checa (SPA) Tech3 Yamaha, Yamaha
10. Kenny Roberts (USA) Team Roberts, KR211V
15. Sete Gibernau (SPA) Ducati Marlboro Team, Ducati
17. Randy de Puniet (FRA) Kawasaki Racing Team, Kawasaki
21. John Hopkins (USA) Rizla Suzuki MotoGP, Suzuki
24. Toni Elias (SPA) Fortuna Honda, Honda
26. Dani Pedrosa (SPA) Repsol Honda Team, Honda
27. Casey Stoner (AUS) Honda LCR, Honda
30. Jose Luis Cardoso (SPA) Pramac D'Antin MotoGP, Ducati
33. Marco Melandri (ITA) Fortuna Honda, Honda
46. Valentino Rossi (ITA) Camel Yamaha Team, Yamaha
56. Shinya Nakano (JPN) Kawasaki Racing Team, Kawasaki
65. Loris Capirossi (ITA) Ducati Marlboro Team, Ducati
66. Alex Hofmann (GER) Pramac D'Antin MotoGP, Ducati
69. Nicky Hayden (USA) Repsol Honda Team, Honda
71. Chris Vermeulen (AUS) Team Suzuki MotoGP, Suzuki
77. James Ellison (GBR) Tech3 Yamaha, Yamaha

 

[Kento-Moto]

That's about how many they shoulda had on the grid at Daytona ama ( what was it "supersport" class yesterday ... ) The field looked to be about 50 riders and the lapped traffic cause a few probs ... why have 50 guys out there? when the top 20 or so are the real players ...

my 2

 

[DaCol.]

I think the $$$$$ has probably gotten to the Privateers

.  A $ 10,000,000 Budget

isn't a lot of money to some sports, but in Motorcycle racing with NO chance to win is a BIG DEAL to Sponsors ! Especially with the limited appeal and coverage  

 

[shortBoarder]

surprised KR's still kicking around...

 

[shortBoarder]

heh...Hopkins on the Rizla Suzuki. Rolling papers represent!