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2008 AMA Test Day - Laguna Seca Report

AMA Pre-Race Test Day

It was an unusually cold morning at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the AMA test day on June 23, 2008, sponsored by Yamaha. It was worth a little discomfort for the large crowd of over 1,000 motorcycle enthusiasts and race fans, and when the sun came out it turned out to be a perfect day at the track.

Eric Bostrom Turn 9
Eric Bostrom Turn 9

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2008 AMA Test - Neil Hodgson Turn 3

2008 AMA Test - Neil Hodgson Turn 3

Neil Hodgson on the Honda CBR1000RR, entering turn 3 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

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AMA Test Day at Laguna Seca - June 23rd

AMA Test Day June 23rd: AMA test day at Laguna Seca, free to fans.
AMA Test Day June 23rd: AMA test day at Laguna Seca, free to fans.
Fans are invited to a free Moto Monday, June 23rd at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Top AMA Superbike riders and teams will conduct important pre-race testing. Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Honda factory teams will be testing to find the correct setups for two of the most important AMA rounds in the 2008 season. The AMA racing at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix (July 18-20) and the Corona AMA Superbike Finale (September 27-28).

Gates open at 8am and AMA testing is 9am-4:30pm. The first 100 fans will receive a free Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix Souvenir.


The Corkscrew
The Corkscrew
There are several free fan activities planned including:

  • Free Fan Parade Lap (bikes and cars in separate group) - Noon
  • AMA Rider Q&A Session in the Pit Row Suites - 12:30pm
  • Q&A with motorcycle racing legend Wayne Rainey - 1pm
  • Supermoto USA demonstration - 11am and 2pm
  • Latest Yamaha sportbike models on display
  • Moto Monday-only ticket special - At the track, fans can buy one Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix General Admission ticket and get a free Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix hat and a Sunday grandstand ticket. On the phone, fans get the same ticket deal, minus the hat.
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