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Laguna Sec Looses its Place in the 2014 Calendar

Laguna Seca has lost its spot on the 2014 MotoGP calendar.

The circuit initially hosted the series in 1988, and has been on the plan every season since 2005.

This season it is one of three United States circuits for MotoGP, along with Indianapolis as well as the newer Austin circuit at Texas.

A declaration from the circuit stated that the trio of races had proved unsustainable nevertheless, and that Laguna Seca could not compete with the more venues.

“For 25 many years, Laguna Seca has offered as the ‘home’ for grand prix bike racing in the United States, having staged 15 globe championship grands prix since 1988,” the declaration reviewed.

“Regrettably, and in spite of devoted help from lovers, sponsors and news, there will not feel a 16th United States Grand Prix in 2014.

“At this time, the United States is just in a position to help two

MotoGP occasions.

“The help supplied by the states of Texas and Indiana create it hard for united states, as a not-for-profit, to presently compete.

“Laguna Seca stretches its appreciation to all those whose combined efforts made the people

Grand Prix

these types of an iconic occasion; it took all of your – lovers, sponsors, bike community, news, volunteers and, not the minimum, Dorna activities.

“Our pledge to your are to work diligently to come back the

MotoGP

globe Championship to Monterey, Calif., in the really near upcoming.”

A provisional 2014 calendar was anticipated to consist of a brand new round at Argentina’s Termas de Rio Hondo circuit, which missed hosting a competition this 12 months due to political rows.

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