Soup had planned to ask 1993 World Champion Kevin Schwantz how ten years of retirement had been. After all, Schwantz walked away from 500GP in 1995, deciding on his terms to leaving the pinnacle of racing. One of the few men to do so, we might add.

So imagine our surprise when we see Schwantz riding in the first Formula Xtreme session of the weekend. Kevin is substituting for his pal Opie Caylor this weekend as Opie's wife is having a baby.

Schwantz, who has raced Supermoto and some endurance racing since he "retired" was seventh midway through the session.