2009 US MotoGP: Race results from Laguna Seca1. Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Team 44min 1.580 sec 2. Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha Team 44min 1.924 sec3. Jorge Lorenzo Fiat Yamaha Team 44min 3.506 sec4. Casey Stoner Ducati Marlboro Team 44min 14

SPANISH SMURF Dani Pedrosa was quick to admit he wasn't aware arch rival Valentino Rossi was so close, after the mini-GP racer eased off on the final lap of yesterday's race at Laguna Seca.Pedrosa started the last lap with a 2.5 second lead over

THE action packed weekend has set on the Californian hills of Laguna Seca, but coming straight from the hazy sunshine to the gloriously accomodating desktop monitors is the after-race batch of paddock beauties from round nine of the Moto

JORGE Lorenzo couldn't quite seal a win at today's USGP at Laguna Seca, despite commanding the majority of the race.The Spaniard got the holeshot after starting from pole and lead the race from the start for over 20 laps, pressured by Pedrosa

Pedrosa"I'm very happy with another podium, the second after my come back from injury. I could have predicted this result before coming to Laguna because I knew it would be physically very tough for me and it has been great to keep up with the pace

Laguna Seca grid girls ... click the pic to see the galleryCheck out the best images of the girls from the American round of the MotoGP Championship at Laguna Seca and vote for your favourites.

CASEY Stoner leads the first free practice session at Laguna Seca, with Pedrosa and Lorenzo close behind.1    27    Casey STONER    AUS    Repsol Honda Team    Honda       1'22.300    2    26    Dani PEDROSA    SPA    Repsol Honda Team    Honda

JORGE Lorenzo led the second free practice session over Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner.Valentino Rossi was 11th, one place behind team mate Nicky Hayden. Ben Bostrom was in last place.POSITION / NUMBER / RIDER / COUNTRY / TEAM / SPEED / TIME / GAP 1ST / GAP PREVIOUS1 1 Jorge LOREN...

CASEY Stoner was back at the top for the third free practice session with usual suspects Pedrosa and Lorenzo close behind.POSITION / NUMBER / RIDER / COUNTRY / TEAM / SPEED / TIME / GAP 1ST / GAP PREVIOUS1 27 Casey STONER AUS Repsol Honda Team Honda 263.5 1'21.806  2 26 Dani PEDR...

, to attend the next race, or to do some testing, or to launch a new motorcycle for your manufacturer. Look beyond the superficial glamor and the life of a MotoGP rider is a pretty tough existence.Busy Busy BusyThe US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca is a case