Valentino Rossi signs autographs outside the Yamaha team garage. The 38-year-old is by far the sport's biggest star.
Valentino Rossi signs autographs outside the Yamaha team garage. The 38-year-old is by far the sport's biggest star.
Jonathan Hawkins, CNN
What's happened to all the great Americans in MotoGP?
What's happened to all the great Americans in MotoGP?
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At the recent Grand Prix of The Americas not a single American racer could be found in any of the three classes.
At the recent Grand Prix of The Americas not a single American racer could be found in any of the three classes.
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Americans Kenny Roberts Jr. and Kevin Schwanz speak during "Suzuki honour lap" before the MotoGP race in Austin, Texas. Roberts Jr. was recently inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame.
Americans Kenny Roberts Jr. and Kevin Schwanz speak during "Suzuki honour lap" before the MotoGP race in Austin, Texas. Roberts Jr. was recently inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame.
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Crowds jostle for a glimpse of the MotoGP starting grid in Austin.
Crowds jostle for a glimpse of the MotoGP starting grid in Austin.
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Marc Marquez celebrates his race win with reporters in Austin, his fifth consecutive win at the circuit.
Marc Marquez celebrates his race win with reporters in Austin, his fifth consecutive win at the circuit.
Jonathan Hawkins, CNN
Jorge Lorenzo has struggled to adapt to his Ducati, but showed some signs of progress in Austin.
Jorge Lorenzo has struggled to adapt to his Ducati, but showed some signs of progress in Austin.
Jonathan Hawkins, CNN
Rossi now leads the MotoGP championship. The seven-time world champion would love an eighth title.
Rossi now leads the MotoGP championship. The seven-time world champion would love an eighth title.
Jonathan Hawkins, CNN
Schwantz, who co-designed the Circuit of the Americas, is optimistic for the sport's future in the US.
Schwantz, who co-designed the Circuit of the Americas, is optimistic for the sport's future in the US.
Jonathan Hawkins, CNN
Texas is home to some of the most dedicated MotoGP fans in the US, as well as some of its most successful riders.
Texas is home to some of the most dedicated MotoGP fans in the US, as well as some of its most successful riders.
Jonathan Hawkins, CNN
American fans flocked to Austin for the MotoGP race weekend, many camping by the Circuit of the Americas.
American fans flocked to Austin for the MotoGP race weekend, many camping by the Circuit of the Americas.
Jonathan Hawkins, CNN
Valentino Rossi signs autographs outside the Yamaha team garage. The 38-year-old is by far the sport's biggest star.
Valentino Rossi signs autographs outside the Yamaha team garage. The 38-year-old is by far the sport's biggest star.
Jonathan Hawkins, CNN
Valentino Rossi signs autographs outside the Yamaha team garage. The 38-year-old is by far the sport's biggest star.
Valentino Rossi signs autographs outside the Yamaha team garage. The 38-year-old is by far the sport's biggest star.
Jonathan Hawkins, CNN