Way too many commercials during the race. They must have thought it was a NASCAR 500 miler with numerous 3 commercial breaks. They could have loaded up before and after and gone light during the race since it was live, but, hey... it was on which was great. But, note to Speed Channel, ease up on breaks in live races. Nuff said... … [Read more...]

Results from the Superbike race Saturday at Laguna Seca: … [Read more...]

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...]