Come on, it's time to check out the best race ever.

You might have noticed, but a lot has been changing in MotoGP recently. New owners, new rules, new tracks and the end of the 1000cc-era. It feels weird, doesn't it? Most humans, when unsure about the future, start ruminating on the past in search of answers. After all, it's often only when seeing where we came from that we can actually see how far we've come and how much things changed. But turn back the clock by, say, twenty years. What do we find? Well, it's the 990cc's last hurrah. There's money galore, courtesy of the tobacco companies, but those sponsors aren't coming back next year. In other words: it's the end of an era, all over again.

So, Valencia 2006. In one corner, there's the late but great Nicky Hayden, aka The Kentucky Kid. In the other corner, it's Il Dottore himself. Whoever wins the race, wins the tournament. It's one of the greatest underdog stories in the MotoGP's history, ending in 'the greatest quote of my life'.

That's Mat's words, by the way.

So come join us this week as we go back in time and rewatch this legendary race. Go here (right at the 4:00 minute mark!), mute the video, press start when we tell you and enjoy the live commentary!

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And thanks to our sponsors, OnTrack Experiences. Check them out if you want an easy all-in-one package for your favourite race!

Oh, and a quick word in regards to sponsors:
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VIDEO ALERT! We've got Mat and Peter live from Jerez, with their mugs on camera! I'd click this, if I was you!

Normally after a race, you just pack up and go. If you hurry up, you've got just enough time to celebrate your victory or mourn your losses and still catch your plane.

But if you did that this week you'd feel pretty silly at the airport, because we've got testing to do!

And it's a little bit of a special occasion, too, as we draw inevitably closer towards the end of the 1000cc bikes now looms closer and closer. Every test done is one less remaining. One tick closer on the clock to the history books of MotoGP. After today? Only two of those remaining. Get them while they're hot!

Having said that, what did we see today? Well, that depends on which manufacturer we're talking about. Let's just say that the value of a day like this might be a little different for a dominating giant like Aprilia than it is for, say, KTM...

Well, luckily we've got Mat and Peter on the case. And because yestarday's episode was rather brief, we've decided to share their findings with all of you instead of only with our super cool and special Patreon supporters. And if you're a supporter, don't worry: we've got some pretty cool stuff coming up, just for you...

Okay, that's enough for now...enjoy this special update!

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Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!

And thanks to our sponsors, OnTrack Experiences. Check them out if you want an easy all-in-one package for your favourite race!

Oh, and a quick word in regards to sponsors:
If you’re interested in connecting with a really unique MotoGP audience — we’re working with Smash Brand Group out of Sydney to manage partnerships. Curious? Just head to smashbrandgroup.com.au and get in touch!

VIDEO ALERT! We've got Mat and Peter taking a stroll across Jerez, and that's the episode version I'd most recommend!

There's this thing called the law of opposites. You know: for every Ying, there's a Yang. For every good thing, a bad thing. For every exciting sprint, one boring race.

Oh bloody hell, we weren't allowed to say that!

Well never mind anyway, because it won't stay boring if you look a little closer. And you know who's really good at that? That's right, your hosts Mat and Peter!

It's a little cliche to call Jerez "Marquez-country", but there's good reason: in the past, the Spanish 'King of Chaos' has always ruled supreme over his kingdom here. But this year, something's seriously wrong. Marc was out in the second lap; not a great sign for his condition this season. And now the king's younger brother reigns in his stead, while Aprilia is steadily cementing itself further and further as best in class.

And right in the middle of this? Mat and Peter, taking a stroll across the grid. Want to come backstage with us and see what they thought of it all? Then jump in!

(Small note: today's episode is pretty short, but tune in tomorrow night for a special surprise!)

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Want more? Visit our website or support us on Patreon. With big thanks as always to Brad Baloo from The Next Men and Gentleman's Dub Club for writing our theme song. Check out The Nextmen for more great music!

The song during the sponsor segment is called Dolphin Shores by flowerhead.

And thanks to our sponsors, OnTrack Experiences. Check them out if you want an easy all-in-one package for your favourite race!

Oh, and a quick word in regards to sponsors:
If you’re interested in connecting with a really unique MotoGP audience — we’re working with Smash Brand Group out of Sydney to manage partnerships. Curious? Just head to smashbrandgroup.com.au and get in touch!