Nicky Hayden leaves Suzuki for Honda?

17 year old dirt tracking wonder child Nick Hayden, according to sources who were close to the negotiations, has decided who he will ride for next season. 'Darling Nicky' (thanks, Roger) Hayden is supposed to have a letter of intent signed with American Honda that will see him ride an Erion Honda CBR600F4 and CBR900RR in AMA competition next year.

I'm trying to run down both Earl Hayden (Nicky's father, being the kid is only 17 he can't legally sign any contract) and the lad's manager, Gary Howard, for complete confirmation. Howard is of course Doug Chandler and Tommy Hayden's manager, in addition to being the business and personal managers of Eddie Lawson and Kenny Roberts. Stout.

--Dean Adams