MotoGP Action from the 2nd Practice Session on Friday.

The weather was perfect and the action was exciting. A perfect day at the track. We were hanging out at the Corkscrew to get out of the sun and get some action shots, here's a sample of today's MotoGP practice action.

2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix MotoGP - John Hopkins: John Hopkins Leaning in turn 9 in Friday's 2nd MotoGP practice session.2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix MotoGP - Randy De Puiet2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix MotoGP - Carlos Checa

This photo of Colin Edwards is also the MotoGP Edition of our Friday Photo.

Friday Photo - MotoGP Edition - Colin Edwards: Colin Edwards railing through turn 9 in the Friday's 2nd MotoGP practice session.

Gotta Love the Girls of Motorcycle Racing!

2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix - Umbrella Girl USA: A motorcycle race would not be complete without the lovely Umbrella Girls.2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix - Honda Umbrella Girls: Honda had their own Umbrella Girls.

Guys: this line only works for Indy Cars, and it only worked once!

2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix MotoGP - Anthony West: Anthony West trying the Zanardi Line in the Corkscrew, Sorry Anthony that line only works for Indy Cars.2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix MotoGP - Casey Stoner: Casey Stoner taking an unorthodox line through the Corkscrew.

The world champ was looking good today.

2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix MotoGP - Nicky Hayden Turn 10: Dropping into turn 10.2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix MotoGP - Nicky Hayden (I): Nicky Hayden - #1 what else is there to say...

The Doctor was riding hard after the DNF last week.

2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix MotoGP - Valentino Rossi (II): Looking good exiting turn 9 in practice.2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix MotoGP - Valentino Rossi: The Doctor at work.

MotoGP second Session Practice Times

<.li>1 Casey Stoner 1:22:997
<.li>2 Marco Melandri 1:23.177
<.li>3 John Hopkins 1:23:452
<.li>4 Colin Edwards 1:23:535
<.li>5 Dani Pedrosa 1:23:548
<.li>6 Valentino Rossi 1:23:550
<.li>7 Chris Vermeulen 1:23:576
<.li>8 Nicky Hayden 1:23:766

This race weekend is shaping up to be one of the best at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway. Check back for continued coverage of the MotoGP and AMA racing this weekend.