If it means an American rider doesn't get a ride, absolutely not. Call me jingoistic, but I'm getting tired of seeing plumb rides here in AMA going to Australians and British riders when proven American racers are barely scraping by with little to no notice. I'm still a little mad that Eraldo is using an unknown(here atleast) Italian on the team. I'm sure it's MVs call, but with someone like Doug Chandler without a real ride, and has the desire to get back in superbike. It just seems a waste.
Not sure about this.
First, the MV effort is not a plumb ride. The bike is an old design (relative to the class) and its doubtful the MV will be competitive. If they had the budget for a top rider, Ferracci could get one. There are plenty available. No budget and uncompetitive bike doesn't attract top level riders.
Second, I don't have a problem with the international talent. DiSalvo, Herring, Roger Hayden, Spies, Eslick, May etc... are all pulling their weight and have decent rides. Other than Mladin and DuHamel, all the factory and the
great majority of the satellite teams have American riders. As a former British and World Superbike champion, Hodgson only brought prestige to the series. As much as people bash the AMA, a good series is going to attract talent from overseas. I don't see any American riders hoping to get rides in Australia or the UK.
