Revisiting the 2006 Estoril epic Almost 15 years ago, Cabo da Roca set the scene for one of the most thrilling races in MotoGP™ history, one which contained heartbreak and delirium in equal measures at the Portuguese Grand Prix. The sun-scorched cape sits just over 16km away from Circuito Estoril, the host of the penultimate race of the 2006 World Championship. The late, great Nicky Hayden, then of Repsol Honda Team, led the title race by 12 points, with none other than then Champion, and current Petronas SRT rider, Valentino Rossi keeping pace with the Kentucky Kid. 'It's been a few years since a title has gone the distance but this one is definitely going to go the distance,' said Hayden.