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our road course will create even
closer, faster competition for our
fans at this unique, fun event that
has become a vital part of our annual racing schedule."
Again, the race will feature MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3.
IMS officials worked with series organizer Dorna Sports
and the FIM to create a 16-turn,
2.645-mile circuit featuring new
corner configurations and braking zones, which should create
more passing opportunities. The
entire infield section of the circuit
will be repaved, creating a more
uniform, smooth racing surface,
according to the Speedway.
On-track action will continue in
a counter-clockwise direction for
motorcycles at IMS.
STONER TESTS AGAIN
lthough bad weather continues to follow him whenever
he's set to throw his leg over
a MotoGP bike, former World
Champion Casey Stoner tested
both the works Honda RC213V
and the new Honda MotoGP production racer today at the Motegi
Circuit in Japan. And he came
away impressed with the bike
Honda will make available to its
MotoGP customers in 2014.
"Unfortunately the weather
played a big role in this test, which
was a little frustrating not to be
able to share the workload over
the two days," the retired Stoner
said. "We tried to do everything
today, but it was a little difficult,
and we also had the threat of rain
again. We started with the current
RCV, trying to find a base setting
and then work from there. We
had two variations of chassis' to
try and some big modifications
and improvements in my opinion.
We also tried the production bike,
which was more impressive than
I predicted. It had a similar feeling to the RCV, but with a little
less power and a different feeling in engine braking. With some
small modifications I believe this
WEIGAND, WARD SHINE AT
VIEWFINDERS BIG 6
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ordon Ward proved that
he is back on track at the
Viewfinders Big 6 Grand Prix
in Ridgecrest, California. The
renowned vet has returned to
action after spending several
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bike will be competitive and I look
forward to the next test with it! In
general it was a good, but busy
day."
Former World Champion,
Casey Stoner impressed with
Honda's 2014 MotoGP Production Racer.
months healing up from a broken
femur, and proved that he is fast
as ever. Ward dominated Satur-
