Miller Time for Biaggi

Max Biaggi pulled off a great finish to today's first WSB qualifier at the Miller circuit in Utah, beating favourite Ben Spies by 2/10ths and posting a top speed of 307 kph on the straight. He did put in more laps than any other rider, but obviously this track suits Biaggi. There's still another qualifier and Superpole sessions to go, so although Haga was way down the board, there's not much doubt that he'll be joining Max and Ben at the front of the grid. Biaggi seemed to be fading a little in the last two races, so it's good to see him back at the pointy end again. The tighter the competition at the front, the better the race. The forecast for Sunday is around 80F/28C, with possibility of scattered thundershowers.