Here we go...MotoGP round 1 at Qatar April 12, 2009...
There are a few major headlines going into this race...
--Pedrosa is obviously still hurt, but will race...How will he do?
--Stoner has been testing at blazing speeds, as usual
--Hayden...Time to put up or shut up
--Lorenzo...Testing very well with great times
--Dovizioso...Might put Honda back on the podium
--Toseland...What happened?
Your opening race thoughts?