Grizz, are you ******* serious about Hayden????. That title last year was about luck and being in the right place at the right time, nothing else. Valentino hasn't had the best equipment over the past couple of years, but even if the Yamaha was top notch he still wouldn't have won the title. Stoner has displayed the true way to be champ, dominate the season, not just ride around collecting a win or 2 then just ride for points like Hayden...... When Rossi won 5 in row, which he dominated, no-one said a peep.......... when the shoe is on the other foot, the Jap manufacturers, Michelin and riders scream blue murder. Get over it. Casey has smashed everyone this year, and deserves his accolades.