PICTURE: Edwards' US GP livery.

This is the special livery with which Tech 3 Yamaha star Colin Edwards will race in his home US Grand Prix, at Laguna Seca this afternoon.

The one-off paint scheme features the traditional Stars and Stripes of the American flag and New York's Statue of Liberty.

PICTURE: Edwards' US GP livery.

This is the special livery with which Tech 3 Yamaha star Colin Edwards will race in his home US Grand Prix, at Laguna Seca this afternoon.

The one-off paint scheme features the traditional Stars and Stripes of the American flag and New York's Statue of Liberty.

France gave the Statue to the United States over one hundred years ago and Edwards chose the theme in honour of his relationship with his French-based Tech 3 outfit, which he will ride for again in 2009 after signing a new contract on the eve of his home race.

The Texas Tornado will start the US GP from seventh on the grid.

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