When I got into riding Freddie Spencer was winning championships, preceded by King Kenny Roberts, then Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, Kevin Schwantz. I will admit they probably had the best equipment, but Lawson switched to Honda (traitor) from Yamaha and won. I think Spies has the talent. I know Mladin rode GP some and didn't do so hot. He's been so dominant in AMA Superbike that is the only thing that gives me pause about Spies. I don't think he'll win a WC in the first year but I do think he will at some point.
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