Team Texas!

I just heard the news about Ben Spies and Colin Edwards joining forces at Tech 3 in 2010, and it’s pretty cool. Especially since it’s the first time that MotoGP sported an all-American lineup since Kenny Roberts Jr. and John Hopkins in 2005!

Three-time AMA Superbike champion Ben is close to securing his first non-American nmotorcycle championship in the World Superbike ranks, which everyone said was the first step for Ben to be recognized as a MotoGP rider. So far he’s claimed 12 wins in 24 races and sits just three points behind Haga, who is perhaps the most experienced rider in WSB today.

After seeing Colin Edwards post a podium this season at Donington, it will be interesting to see how well the Texan duo attacks next season. Plus there’s good news for each of them: They’ll be able to ride on the plane from Europe to Texas together!

Here’s a photo of my wife and I in front of Ben at the first Red Bull Indianapolis GP in September 2008, when he finished sixth in a wild-card ride for Suzuki.

Jarrod