Laguna Seca has undergone circuit improvements ahead of the 2018 season including fan amenity updates and a new bridge over the start/finish straight.

Full Superpole qualifying results from the eighth round of the 2017 World Superbike Championship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, United States

MotoAmerica star Jake Gagne will make his World Superbike debut as stand-in rider for Red Bull Honda alongside Stefan Bradl at Laguna Seca.

Pirelli has analysed its recent tyre blowouts to find no evidence which links to one issue, as it brings two new compounds to Laguna Seca.