In his first full season as a AMA Superbike rider he came within six
points of winning the title which went to a multi-time winner.
Former team-mate to 4 time 250GP Champion Max Biaggi
Races under the #69
Started racing at the age of six
2005 First Moto GP win was in Laguna Seca USA after an 11 year absence.
It was a flag to flag victory, Started from pole, lead every lap, then
took the checkered flag