Stoner was right at home on the Repsol last season but with the powerplant changes, hopefully it levels the field even more......but ya just never know, especially when he's feeling comfy with the setup/track. Spies definitely has winning in him, but I think finding HIS setup is/was his biggest problem - he's surely got a better platform with the Factory team over Tech3's bike and last season seemed proof of that.....I'd wager a little more R&D work would get him on the podium more often, if not some wins.......especially with how well they've already performed in testing the new bike. Ultimately, I'm rootin' for Ben - I've watched him come up since he was in AMA 750SS back in '00 And I really hope Duc's chassis change will prove to be a good idea......they definitely need to get back up front again too.