MotoGP Indianapolis 2008 Deal Done
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Posted by Matt Finley Jul 17, 2007 |
Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened in 1909, and in August of that year there was a motorcycle race there. After 99 years, motorcycle racing returns to the world famous oval with a brand new 16-turn, 2-1/2 mile road course.
IMS and Dorna Sports, commercial rights holders for the MotoGP events, say the new track will offer up some pretty good racing. The long history surrounding Indy will lend beautifully to the current championship race, led by Casey Stoner. There are 5 Americans with Championship points, including current World Champion Nicky Hayden, 2000 World Champion Kenny Roberts Jr., Colin Edwards, John Hopkins and Kurtis Roberts.
All major manufacturers of sport motorcycles are racing at the event; Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. Harley Davidson does not participate in this highly technologically advanced form of racing, some of the most thrilling racing to watch.
