I hope he does too..

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2008/Edwards+I+want+to+stick+around+next+year


MotoGP veteran Colin Edwards is eager to make further appearances in the premier class in 2009, despite original plans for an AMA `retirement package´.

Edwards, who has enjoyed a career renaissance since making a sideways switch from the Yamaha factory team to the Tech 3 satellite outfit, admitted in Thursday´s press conference that he had been swayed by his upturn in fortunes to pursue a further year in MotoGP.

`There was talk about maybe going back to the AMA, but it´d be difficult with the bike working as good as it is, Michelin putting in such a big effort and me feeling so good on the bike to say `see ya, I´m going back to the states´,´ admitted the `Texas Tornado´.

Tech 3 recently confirmed a renovation of their deal with Yamaha, which will run until 2010. They already have rookie James Toseland onboard for 2009, and Edwards is keen to feature in their plans.

`I definitely want to stick around,´ stated the American

He might take Ant West's ride to do it too....

Colin Edwards starts talks with Kawasaki
By Matthew Birt

MotoGP

23 May 2008 15:11


Kawasaki bosses will have a list of potential 2009 targets drawn up by the Catalunya MotoGP in Spain next month after it emerged Colin Edwards held talks with the Japanese factory in Le Mans.

With John Hopkins under contract for next season, Kawasaki seem certain to be chasing at least one rider for 2009 given Anthony West’s struggles, with plans to run a third factory ZX-RR still up in the air.

Texan Edwards, currently with the Tech 3 Yamaha team as James Toseland’s team-mate, held preliminary discussions with Kawasaki boss Michael Bartholemy in France last weekend.

Edwards, who scored his first podium of 2008 with third place in Le Mans, told MCN: “I’m not hiding anything and I spoke to Kawasaki for the first time in Le Mans but a lot has got to happen. I am looking at everything and seeing what it is out there. I’m fishing and they are fishing just seeing what is going on.”

Kawasaki manager Bartholemy said: “I have a list of people I am interested in. Sure we have a list but I am not going from one meeting to another meeting. I can wait a bit.  

“I want to give a chance to Anthony and I would like to start in Catalunya. I want a clear idea then of who can be the candidates and then really go into negotiations from Catalunya.”

Rumour going round that Troy Bayliss has recommended Colin to the Ducati team in Superbikes to take his place next year..

Kawasaki closing in on 2009 MotoGP targets

By Matthew Birt
MotoGP
04 June 2008 13:19

will have whittled a 2009 rider shopping list down to just two riders after this weekend’s Catalunya MotoGP in Barcelona.
A short list of five riders, including struggling Aussie Anthony West, has been compiled and a final decision on who will partner John Hopkins in 2009 will be taken after the Dutch MotoGP in Assen at the end of June.
Colin Edwards is believed to be one name on Kawasaki’s hit list, with Chris Vermeulen and Andrea Dovizioso believed to be other targets.
Kawasaki team boss Michael Bartholemy refused to confirm any names in Mugello last weekend, but told MCN: “The list is finished and the final selection will be finished on Monday after Catalunya.
“We want to be down to two names by then. After Assen I will go to Japan and then we can decide.”
With Kawasaki still to commit to running a third motorbike in 2009, Bartholemy denied Edwards would be shrugged aside if the factory remained a two-rider effort.
Some Kawasaki management are believed to oppose to having two American riders, but Bartholemy added: “It is not a big advantage for the market to have two American riders but if our management says its okay for us I think he is very good to develop a bike and he has a lot of experience.
“I think that would be a benefit for us but we haven’t talked about money and signing. But he could be interested and I said to him we could be interested in having a rider with his experience.”
Edwards began tentative discussions with Kawasaki in Le Mans last month.

I was really glad he got on podium in Assen. But was at the expense of nicky..

Poor nicky, was good to see colin on the podium, but you've gotta feel sad for poor nicky    

felt bad for Colin yesterday ...he was doing so well....but must please Vale to see mitchellin screw up !!

Colin is abit annoying dont u think. he always does very well in practices then qualifies first row. Yet come race, we usually see him drift down the pack.