Over 30 works machines on the grid, 1988 Champion Eddie Lawson teamed with arch rival Wayne Gardner for Honda, Suzuki back with superb new machinery for Kevin Schwantz, 'Fast Freddie' Spencer, fit again and back in the saddle of a Yamaha, Randy Mamola (Cagiva) and Wayne Rainey ready to make a major mark on the world scene in 89 - what a magnificent combination for the 1989 curtain opener! We're not giving anything away other than to say that this race is one of the best ever recorded for the armchair enthusiast.