Yamaha MotoGP rider James Toseland of Britain gives a thumbs up after finishing practice rounds for the U.S. MotoGP at Laguna Seca Raceway in Salinas, California on Friday July 3, 2009. Reuters/David Royal. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

Yamaha MotoGP rider James Toseland of Britain gives a thumbs up after finishing practice rounds for the U.S. MotoGP at Laguna Seca Raceway in Salinas, California on Friday July 3, 2009. Reuters/David Royal.

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