Visordown.com (Enlarge photo)

BEN SPIES couldn't better Ducati test pilot Niccolo Canepa's time at yesterday's MotoGP test session at the Indianapolis track.

The Suzuki man was at the track as part of his preparation for the first MotoGP round of the championship at the historic circuit next month.

Still getting to grips with the 800cc bike, AMA Champion Spies told motogp.com: “It´s just that this is a new motorcycle for me so I´m just trying to do as many laps as I can, and that´s about it. The track, after a few laps you learn it no matter what, so I am just trying to... // Visordown.com

From a press release issued by Ben Spies Publicist

Ben Spies ran a hot lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Monday in preparation for Tuesday and Wednesday's MotoGP tire test at the world famous circuit, but this time it was in a pair of Nikes instead of on the Rizla Suzuki GSV-R.

Spies got a close-up glimpse of the new 2.62-mile Indianapolis MotoGP circuit in his run around the Speedway.

"This place is vast," Spies said of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, also known by its nickname The Brickyard. "I'm excited about getting on the track. It's a nice layout. It looks like it's going to be very fast in places and very technical in others."

Spies spent some time working with the Rizla Suzuki test squad, having the GSV-R's cockpit adjusted to his settings and discussing set up... // MotorcycleUSA.com

INDIANAPOLIS (June 30, 2008) – Ben Spies ran a hot lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Monday in preparation for Tuesday and Wednesday’s MotoGP tire test at the world famous circuit, but this time it was in a pair of Nikes instead of on the Rizla Suzuki GSV-R.

Spies got a close-up glimpse of the new 2.62-mile Indianapolis MotoGP circuit in his run around the Speedway.

“This place is vast,†Spies said of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, also known by its nickname The Brickyard. “I’m excited about getting on the track. It’s a nice layout. It looks like it’s going to be very fast in places and very technical in others.â€

Spies spent some time working with the Rizla Suzuki test squad, having the GSV-R’s cockpit adjusted to... // RoadracingWorld.com

Ben Spies ran a hot lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Monday in preparation for Tuesday and Wednesday's MotoGP tire test at the world famous circuit, but this time it was in a pair of Nikes instead of on the Rizla Suzuki GSV-R.

Spies got a close-up glimpse of the new 2.62-mile Indianapolis MotoGP circuit in his run around the Speedway.

"This place is vast," Spies said of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, also known by its nickname The Brickyard. "I'm excited about getting on the track. It's a nice layout. It looks like it's going to be very fast in places and very technical in others."

Spies spent some time working with the Rizla Suzuki test squad, having the GSV-R's cockpit adjusted to his settings and discussing set up possibilities for the machine.

Spies, the 23-year-old... // AMASuperbike.com