Story and photos by Vicki Schouten
While American Ben Spies set the pace Friday morning, topping the board with a time of 1:43:260 and leading the majority of the afternoon practice, it was eventually current points leader Casey Stoner who came out on top with a time of 1:40:724. The Factory Yamaha was a close second however, with a time of 1:40:918.
Respol Honda's Dani Pedrosa rounded out the top three following Friday afternoon's practice session with a time of 1:41:205, followed by defending champion Jorge Lorenzo (1:41:461) and Repsol Honda's Andrea Dovizioso (5th) with a time of 1:41:536.
While he aims to get a good result at this important American venue, Spies continues to struggle with a pinched nerve that has been giving him trouble with his left arm since Brno.
Marc VDS Racing's Scott Redding lead the morning Moto2 practice with a time of 1:46:689 while Italy's Simone Corsi topped Friday afternoon practice with a time of 1:46:274. Corsi was followed by Marc Marquez (1:46:339); Mattia Pasini (1:46:448); Stefan Bradl (1:46:453) and Scott Redding (1:46:574).
125 action continues to be dominated by Spanish sensation Nicholas Terol who was nearly one second faster than his closest competition on Friday afternoon setting a pace of 1:49:381. France's Johann Zarco was second fastest with a time of 1:50:155 and Spain's Alberto Moncayo rounded out the top three with a 1:50:156.
MotoGP action continues from Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend and Inside Motorcycles will be covering the event live.
Ben Spies fastest in Friday morning practice; 2nd in afternoon.
