When the MotoGP heads to America later this Summer for the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Laguna Seca, former World Champions Kenny Roberts and Eddie Lawson will be on hand for all of the racing action. Roberts and Lawson will be leading the fan lap around the Laguna Seca track on July 22nd.
Lawson and Roberts will lead up to 200 lucky fans around the famous circuit.
“This special fan opportunity is part of a weekend of celebrations that Yamaha has planned in honor of our 50th Anniversary Celebration of World GP Racing,” said Bob Starr, communication manager for Yamaha’s motorsports group. “This event Friday is just part of the surprises we have for MotoGP fans for the entire weekend.”
Roberts and Lawson will both ride special GYT-R equipped YZF-R1’s when they return to the Laguna Seca circuit. Lawson took wins at Laguna Seca in ‘79 and ‘80. Roberts has won six Laguna Seca 200s.
