Nick Hayden has already accomplished infinetly more on the dirt tracks than many roadracers that came before him. Riders who actually were damn good dirt-trackers but never accomplished Grand Slam status include Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, Jimmy 'Jimbo' Filice, Freddie Spencer and yes, even Kevin Schwantz (who was a great dirt tracker, just as long as all the races were held at the Houston Astrodome).

Time may be running out for Hayden, who needs a Mile win to join Dick Mann, Doug Chandler, Bubba Shobert and Kenny Roberts in the Grand Slam club.

He races the Du Quoin Mile this weekend in IL.