It’s special enough by being the only time World Superbike comes to the USA, but being at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on the Monterey Peninsula makes it even more special. Sometimes it’s hot and sunny, sometimes it’s cool and foggy, and sometimes those two change places every half hour. In short it’s a magical place to watch motorcycles race, and when that’s done for the day it’s an even better place to hang out and bike- and people-watch down on Cannery Row. Set aside a few hours for the amazing Monterey Bay Aquarium, followed by a nice piece of fish on Fisherman’s Wharf. Maybe you’ll see the MOrons, even? We wouldn’t miss it.

After round Six, Alvaro Bautista and his new Ducati Panigale V4 are leading the Kawasaki ZX-10RR of Jonathan Rea, 300 points to 259, but there’s Rimini and Silverstone to go before they get to Laguna Seca in mid-July. We hope anything can happen.

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