"I am looking forward to going back again; it was always a nice race in America," said the Yamaha Motor Italia WSB man. "From all I've heard and seen, the track we are going to is well designed and safe. It should be all good. I still keep in contact with a lot of people over there, sponsors and friends and so on. More so now because they all know we're coming back and they want to come and see the race again! I made a lot of friends over there and we have been keeping contact by e-mail. It's great to be going back to the States again, for the championship and for me personally."
Carlos Checa is a rider who has had more recent US racing experience than most, having campaigned three different MotoGP machines in three years at Laguna Seca from 2005 to 2007.
“I'm looking forward to racing in America again," said the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda WSBK rookie, nearest to Bayliss in the points. "It's always a good place to go and I try to get there a couple of days ahead and visit friends and do some climbing or cycling. I have always raced at Laguna Seca, so the Miller track will be a completely new experience for me and I heard it is a very fast track. Then again, it will be new to all the riders in the competition. I think the USA is a good place for the championship and it needs to be included in the World Superbike Championship. Any credible world championship should have at least one event in the United States."
Max Biaggi, who has also raced at Laguna Seca in
MotoGP, is convinced that the new venue is a safe circuit and that, in time, the event will become a success.
