40 years ago: The first American podium sweep - Monza, April 24, 1983 :patriot:
1st Freddie Spencer, Honda NS500
2nd Randy Mamola, Suzuki RG500
3rd Eddie Lawson, Yamaha YZR500
...and another American, Kenny Roberts was on pole.
https://magazine.cyclenews.com/i/1498309-cycle-news-2023-issue-17-may-2/128?
Today, there is not even one American in the premier class. Pretty sad.
Ah, those were the days! Unfortunately I was not alive to experience 'em! It does seem like forever since Nicky Hayden was racing in Moto GP.
I had thoughts about Ben Spies maybe doing well, but ah that didn't happen lol