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In an almost unheard of move, given what it means to the home market for the Japanese manufacturers, Honda anounce the factory team will not be at Suzuka .....

http://www.motogpmatters.com/news/2009/ ... n_t_q.html

It just gets better and better for the privateer endurance teams

Yes I saw – but their are also rumours of Yoshimura and Yamaha pulling out.

And as for European teams benefiting, Suzuka is no longer a contractual requirement for the permanent teams. So anyone having a poor start to the season may not go anyway and save the cash. Now that sponsors at all levels are pulling their funding.

nad ten kate are only runnign 2 superbikes at wsbk level,the 3rd bike riden by kiyonari was running hrc colours at portimao