Nicky Hayden takes the pole for tomorrow's U.S. MotoGP race at Laguna Seca. Hayden was consistently the fastest rider on the track and at one time during qualifying was over 1 second faster than the next fastest rider. Hayden turned in a 1:22.67, the only rider in the 22's. Rossi is second with a 1:23.024. Barros had a 1:23.312. The lineup is then Bayliss, Edwards, Hopkins, … [Read more...]

If you're not one of the lucky ones with an opportunity to see the MotoGP and Superbikes at Laguna Seca this weekend in person, the TV coverage is decent starting with live coverage of MotoGP qualifying today at 5pm eastern and 2pm Pacific time. Times are eastern: Saturday: 5pm, MotoGP qualifying Sunday: 4pm AMA Superstock, 5pm MotoGP and 6pm AMA Superbike. As I … [Read more...]

Yamaha will have their bikes painted in the old yellow and black paint scheme of years gone by when they race this weekend at Laguna Seca. These colors haven't been seen since the 1970's and are in celebration of Yamaha's 50th anniversary. From the Yamaha press release: Yamaha’s Factory MotoGP team goes to this weekend’s United States Grand Prix in celebratory mood, … [Read more...]

BAR Honda, one of the top Formula 1 auto racing teams is planning to take a Formula 1 car to Bonneville to see just how fast the darn thing can actually go. With all of the adjustments for specific tracks, gearing and wing changes and length of straights, it may be that no one really knows just what these cars are capable of. How about motorcycles? How fast can a MotoGP bike or … [Read more...]