Even with rain pouring down at the Sepang raceway, that didn’t put a damper on things as everyone celebrated the crowning of the new 2009 MotoGP World Champion. Valentino Rossi has clenched his 9th World Title. He has one them all, 125cc, 250cc, 500cc, 990cc, and of course today’s 800cc machines. All he needed to do was keep teammate Lorenzo in his sites. Rossi wound up taking a podium finish that guaranteed his spot as the 2009 World Champion. Sliding in the rain and taking a few corners wide Rossi was able to keep his Yamaha M1 on the track and pointed at the finish line. He made an early mistake that allowed Australian Ducati rider Casey Stoner to leap way out in front where no one could catch him. All the racers of MotoGP showed great sportsmanship by congratulating the newly crowned World Champion. Rossi took a lap sporting a new chicken helmet before returning to winners circle. Colin Edwards had a great year placing in the top 5 for most of his races this season. Edwards and I both are eager to see the team of Texans tear up the track next year for the Satalite Tech 3 Yamaha team. With Yamaha’s World Superbike Champion Ben Spies moving up to MotoGP after sweeping the World Superbike scene in his rookie Year, Spies and Edwards now have their work cut out for them as they look to battle it out with Lorenzo and Rossi on the factory Yamaha team. Don’t leave out Casey Stoner who seems to be back in great shape now for Ducati. He missed several races and he delt with health problems. I wouldnt be surprised if we see Pedrosa and the Honda’s making a dash for the title either next year.

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