Fiat Yamaha’s Jorge Lorenzo and Monster Yamaha Tech 3 pair Ben Spies and Colin Edwards, arrived to a special showing
prior to the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix this weekend, the trio visited American television personality Jay Leno’s private
garage to look at his extensive car and motorcycle collection.
Lorenzo was also a guest in the audience whilst
filming Leno’s ‘The Tonight Show’, and then united with his fellow MotoGP competitors, along with legends
Eddie Lawson, Kenny Roberts and Wayne Rainey as guests of Leno, who showed his private collection of over 200 cars and motorcycles
to the champions.
Americans Spies and Edwards had the pleasure of their families present, the rookie spoke of his
aim for a second podium of the year amongst his home crowd at Laguna Seca, while Edwards was keen on receiving updates to
his YZR-M1 engine. Championship leader Lorenzo is looking for more good results after having crashed at the track in his debut
premier session in 2008 and arriving third last season.
Leno was given a Yamaha superbike which included a Troy
Lee designed helmet, incorporating the designs of Lorenzo, Spies and Edwards. Alpinestars leathers were also a gift
to the presenter, whose collection was instantly impressed the racers.
They all then enjoyed a dinner presented
by Yamaha in the comfort of Leno’s garage.