[anotheroldrider]

Racetrack execution with <1000CCs of fairly high tech isn't far off of 800CCs of extremely high tech.>

I completely agree - now if rules would let the SBK crowd peel off a little more weight, we might have a battle between the series. Regardless, I'm glad to see MotoGP going back to 1000s, and maybe the limited engine supplies will drive more of the research & development towards something that actually applies directly to us non-alien street folk.

Back to the original topic - Edmundson's departure from AMA Racing - I'm not sure DMG has enough interest in motorcycles to dig into their pockets for a rescue package. I don't see US roadracing getting back to world caliber in the next several years.