Stoner Takes 2nd After Battle with Rossi
Posted: 21 July 2008
Saturday’s MotoGP US Grand Prix was a cat and mouse game with leaders Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner of Team Ducati. Although Stoner took the lead out of the gate, Rossi had the lead most of the race. Stoner made a few passes, only to be surpassed again by a fierce Rossi. Then, with eight laps to go, Stoner took a turn too wide and went off the track. He fell off of his bike but managed to keep it running, get back on the track, and not lose his position. Rossi crossed the finish line 13 seconds ahead of Stoner, with Australian Chris Vermeulen taking third. It was the Italian’s first win at Laguna Seca. He now stands in first with Stoner 25 points behind him in second.