Round 13 Of MotoGP To Kick Off At Misano
[caption id="attachment_15360" align="alignright"
width="300"] Some of the world's best MotoGP riders will be on the
Misano World Circuit this weekend.[/caption]
Some of the world's best MotoGP riders will be on the Misano World
Circuit this weekend, as the San Marino track will host the 13th
round of the motorsports
championship series.
Several riders and teams will not only be competing for top
finishes, but also for the affection of the home crowd. Italian
manufacturer Ducati is sure to be a favorite, as will its top racer
Valentino
Rossi. Cycle World reports that Rossi grew up less than six
miles away from the Misano complex. Team San Carlo Honda Gresini
has its headquarters within a few miles of the track as well.
"Misano is one of two home races for us, so there will be a lot of
fans and a very special atmosphere, as is always the case when we
race in Italy," said Rossi. "The track is challenging and
difficult, but I like it alot."
Jorge
Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa
are the early favorites after weeks of continued success landed
them the top two spots in the point standings. They'll face tough
competition from Rossi and Andrea
Dovizioso, both of whom have had top-five finishes on the track
in the past. Rider Nicky Hayden
will also be looking to make an impact after missing several weeks
with an injury.