New models rule the roost next year. Most of the manus will debut new sport bikes in 2007 and that will, of course, affect the racing world.

Suzuki and Yamaha are rumored to be debuting new 1000cc models next year. The talk in the paddock is Yamaha will return to Superbike racing for 2007 with a hot-stuff new R1. Will they be able to contend in the class (if they return)?

What about Suzuki? Will a new GSX-R1000 be as successful as the previous models or will Suzuki "lose the plot", as they say, in Superbike? We're told Ben Spies will ride the new GSX-R1000 for Yoshimura in Superstock next year.

Ducati is rumored to have a new Superbike coming down the pipeline to hit showrooms sometime in 2007, with an engine displacement over 1000 cubes. Although Ducati is strongly rumored to be pulling out of AMA racing for next season (we'll ask Ducati's Paolo Ciabatti when he arrives at the track tomorrow), more details may leak after their dealer meeting in Salt Lake City next week. Stay tuned ...

Honda is said to be debuting a new 600 model next year. They are also said to be speaking with several support squads, including the Corona team.