MotoGP: Independence Day, and of course Rossi

Tyler Hopper
AllAboutBikes Staff-Writer

If history repeats itself, this 4th of July weekend at Laguna Seca is sure to be an action-packed thrill ride.  Last year at Mazda Raceway, a battle between Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi resulted in an unbelievable overtaking by Rossi through the corkscrew and Stoner sliding through the gravel, but ultimately finishing second.

The battle between Rossi and Stoner continues this season with Rossi ahead in points with 131, and teammate Jorge Lorenzo a close second, trailing by only 5 points.  Four points fewer than Lorenzo, Stoner hangs on to third with nearly double the points of Andrea Dovizioso, 69 points, in fourth.

Also this Independence Day weekend, MotoGP racers will share the same track with AMA Superbike and Sportbike stars at Mazda Raceway, Laguna Seca. And all the Haydens will be together; Nicky sharing the track in different events with his brothers Tommy and Roger. Could there possibly be a better way to celebrate this holiday as an American racing in MotoGP.

The weekend of the 4th at Laguna Seca is sure to be one great show for fans and riders alike.  It’s not everyday that greats like Mat Mladin, Tommy Hayden, Valentino Rossi, Colin Edwards, Casey Stoner and Neil Hodgson get to entertain a crowd all in the same day.