Nicky Hayden happy with new Indianapolis surface ~ Juara MotoGP

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Nicky Hayden happy with new Indianapolis surface

9:26 PM

Nicky Hayden happy with new Indianapolis surface

While most if the MotoGP riders have had their feet up, resting their aches and pains from the first half of the season, Nicky Hayden has been back on track in his Dainese leathers.

The 2006 world champion was selected to be the first rider to test the new track surface at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

All riders will race there for the US Grand Prix on August 28th, but Hayden was given a sneak preview of the new course surface and the added grip it now offers.

Hayden revealed that the treacherous bumps in turn six - the site of many crashes last year - have now been smoothed, making the circuit safer overall.

"I think it'll make for better racing because there will be more places to pass. Just a more enjoyable, more fun track, so I know all the riders love Indy anyway and it's only going to make it better," he added.

Hayden currently sits seventh in the world championship, 14 points behind teammate Valentino Rossi.

Posted by Marcus Blackburn

Posted in: Indianapolis Motor Speedway,MOTOGP,MotoGP 2012,Nicky Hayden

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