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MotoGP goes back-to-back this week, directly from a nice, orderly parade in the Netherlands to what is likely to be a dogfight in the hills of coastal California. This week’s venue is the storied Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, home of the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. (We’re wondering how come Laguna gets the U.S. Grand Prix, while the IMS hosts the un- macho Indianapolis Grand Prix, but we digress.) And while Mr. Rossi is the clear favorite, and deservedly so, there’s little margin for error in Monterey, and there have been surprises here before. At the midpoint of the MotoGP season, the championship is still up for grabs – for now.

 At last year’s race, Rossi and defending champion Casey Stoner fought it out for twenty-some laps until Stoner laid his bike down, pushing too hard trying to keep up with The Doctor. By way of surprises, Chris Vermeulen placed his Rizla Suzuki on the podium in that one, despite having to pedal his underpowered ride up the 300-foot change in elevation on the hillside circuit…  Details

Video Motorcycle Motocross – James Stewart Heli Shoot and Backyard Riding Session – James recently did a shoot for the 2010 Answer Racing catalog shoot at his riding compound in Haines City, Florida

Valentino Rossi is aiming for a another dose of winner’s champagne this weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Rossi, coming off his 100th career victory last weekend in Assen, Netherlands, leads the field into Monterey for the Red Bull MotoGP. Rossi battled past Casey Stoner for his first victory on American soil there last year. That celebration spurred him to the points championship.

“The wonderful memory of the 100th win is still fresh, but now we have just a few days to recover before the next race, which is hard for everyone. We have to try to relax as much as possible and recharge the batteries a little, because Laguna is always …  Details

The fastest motorcycle road racers on the planet, the MotoGP World Championship, and the best America has to offer in three different classes will take over Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Friday through Sunday at the fifth annual Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix.

To kick off the two-wheel action Independence Day weekend, former Yamaha World champions Wayne Rainey, Eddie Lawson and “King” Kenny Roberts will take on “The Doctor,” Valentino Rossi, at 3:30 p.m. today in a special free exhibition on World SuperKarts.

The two-wheel action begins Friday with practice sessions. Saturday there will be qualifying sessions, including MotoGP, and the AMA American SuperSport race. Sunday, there will be racing in MotoGP, AMA Daytona Sportbike and AMA American Superbike.

Rossi is both the defending race champion and …  Details