July 23-25, 2010
This year, round 10 of the high-speed MotoGP World Championship takes place at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as part of the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. This marks the sixth year in a row that MotoGP teams and riders have come to the track.
MotoGP is the premier class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing and the oldest motorsport World Championship. The bikes used for MotoGP racing are all unique prototypes, and are so fast that they aren't legal for street use. The motorcycles feature a maximum engine displacement of 800cc, creating the ultimate test of speed and skill. Rider Dani Pedrosa set the speed record for MotoGP earlier this year, at a heart-stopping 349.288 kilometers (217.037 miles) per hour.
The races that comprise the 2009 season calendar take place around the world, from throughout Europe to Japan to Qatar to Austrlia to Malaysia. The Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix is one of only two 2009 MotoGP races to take place in the United States.
Riders from the U.S. and Japan, Italy, Australia, Spain, Hungary, Finland, San Marino, France and the U.K. will make their way to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to compete in the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. Check back to see the list of 2010 riders as soon as they aree announced!
Though the MotoGP Championship may be the most celebrated race of the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, it's not the only exciting race over the weekend! Three of the four AMA pro racing classes will hold exciting races at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. The AMA SuperSport, featuring 40-mile sprint races, is where AMA pro racers begin. Racers in this category must be between the ages of 16 and 21, and their speeds exceed 160 miles per hour. The Daytona SportBike class makes its premiere this year, and features top speeds of over 175 miles per hour. AMA American Superbike races have a top speed of over 190 miles per hour. Both races are 50-mile sprints.
Like any MotoGP weekend, the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix is packed with thrilling races, including the AMA Daytona Sportbike, the AMA American Superbike, the AMA Supersport and the MotoGP World Championship. The Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix is unique in that it features only the most thrilling and dangerous class of MotoGP racing, rather than all three MotoGP classes. The AMA races last 30 minutes, while the MotoGP race lasts 40 to 45 minutes, with almost no pit stops and an almost guaranteed thrilling photo finish finale.
The Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is three packed days of motorcycle racing and events. For a complete and updated schedule, please visit the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix website.
On Friday, you'll have your first chance to look at the machines and their riders, with the manufacturer parade laps at 8:30am, the rider presentation laps at 11:55am and the practice rides from 12:30pm to 5pm. Meet your fellow race fans that night at the MotoGP Fan Party.
Celebrate Independence Day with exciting racing thrills. Practice rides for AMA Supersport, AMA American Superbike and MotoGP World Championship run throughout the day starting at 8:10am. You'll also have the chance to watch the AMA Supersport Qualifying race at 11:05am, the AMA American Superbike qualifying race at 1pm, two AMA Daytona SportBike races from 3:40pm to 4:50pm, and an exciting MotoGP World Championship qualifying practice event at 1:55pm. Saturday culminates in the AMA Supersport race, held at 5pm. Once the excitement is over, celebrate with other fans at the free concert in the Yamaha Marketplace.
It's the day everyone has been waiting for — MotoGP race day! Warmups for the MotoGP World Championship, the AMA Daytona Superbike and the AMA American Superbike begin at 9:40am. At 2:40pm, the most thrilling event of the weekend takes place - the fast and furious MotoGP World Championship. Stick around after the podium ceremonies for the AMA Daytona Sportbike race at 3:30pm, and the AMA American Superbike race at 4:15pm.
The Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix has a wide array of ticketing options, starting at only $30. Options include a paddock pass, an insider's preview of MotoGP on Thursday July 22, and even the opportunity to participate in a parade lap on the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca track. Visit the official Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca ticketing site to book now!
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