Yamaha riders eager to get back to real race action
Little wonder then that the team is eager to get back to winning ways now that the Miller Motorsport Park race is almost upon them, although a tough challenge is expected from many of the top riders, one in particular according to Melandri. "It's another completely new track for me but I've heard plenty of positive comments so I'm eager to go there and experience it for myself. On the down side, I know it's one of Checa's best tracks! I intend trying to close the gap between us in the standings but that won't be easy in Miller. I'm pretty sure we will be very competitive, obtain good results and enjoy the weekend in Salt Lake City." Melandri is second at present and the points gap he refers to is now down to 27 after the Monza round.
The classic venue of Monza was more than momentous for double race winner in his rookie season, Eugene Laverty. "I am really looking forward to the weekend at Miller Motorsports Park especially after my double win in Monza," said Laverty. "It's probably one of the tracks where I have performed best in the past so it should be an ideal place to pick up where I left off in the last race, just less than three weeks ago! I have always been quite fast at Miller on the supersport bike and hopefully I will be again this year on my R1. The bike is working very well, so I'm feeling pretty confident that I can have a good weekend." Laverty is now fifth overall, with a points gap of 60 behind championship leader Checa.