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Happ€nings in Motoncg cling Ihc 0oGtot, Ihe lomado and Ine [enluolry lfid Red Bull played host to the premiere of the larest MotoGP-based film documentary from acclaimed director Mark Neale, The Doctor, The Tornodo ond The Kentucky Kd,rhrowing a giant event in the streets of Hollywood, followed by a screening of the show at Paramount Studios. Neale's first MotoGP movie, Foster, was highly regarded among the motorcycle community. so the hype Soing in was high. And The Do.tor, The lomodo ond The Kentucky Kd delivered. But more about the movie later... When Red bull goes, they go all out. And this event wa5 no exception. lt kicked off with a mellow reception at the famous Roosevelt Hotel in Holly- wood, but things soon got crazy. Through nothing win. That's what I need to do to win this championship." But what everyone was waiting for was the premiere of the movie, which took place down the street at Paramount Studios, A5 with the rest of the event, the movie didn't disappoint. Narrated by Ewan Mccregor, the movie is based around last year's United States Grand Prix, and follows Valentino Rossi, Edwards, Hayden and Hopkins around throughout rhe weekend, culminating in Hayden's emotional flrst GP win on his home soil. The movie is well made, easy to follow, and does a great iob looking at what went into rhe first GP run on United States soil in over a decade. peo- ple from all ends of the motorcycle world attended, and to hear motocross Suys ranting and raving about how good the movae was, and how they need one done on their sport. was very refreshing to hear For those of you who liked Foster, who won't be disappointed. And for those of you who haven'r seen Foster, well, get off you burt and go see it, then watch lhe Do.tor, The Tornodo ond The Kentucky Kd, because you'll like them both. ln my eyes this movie is exactly what our spor-t needs, and we need more of it. Hats ofI ro Mr. Neale for a job well done, and as always. to Red Bull, for making sure everything went off big. I 06 AUGUST 2, 2006 . CYCLE NEws short ofan act of God, Red Bull managed to get the secriqn of Hollywood Boulevard located in front of the Chinese Theatre blocked off for over an houri during which time l.{orocp rid- ers Nicky Hayden, Casey Stoner, Shinya Nakano, Sete Gibernau, Colin Edwards and John Hopkins rode specially painted streetbikes and signed autographs for the mob of fans that lined the fence To top things off, they had Randy Mamola break out the two-seat Ducati Desmosedici MotoGP bike, which he rode with Gibernau's girlfriend on back. The crowd went nuts when the fire-breathing Dr.rcati came rolling around the corner on to Holl;,wood Boulevard, to which the showman Mamola proceeded to do two giant burnouts, and also managed a small stoppie for the fans. Some minor chaos ensued, and the local poli(e looked a little nervous, but all the riders managed to keep it on two wheels. Following the street display was a short press conference, the certer of which was defending race winner and current championship points leader Hayden, who seemed relaxed and confident gotng into the upcomtng race. "lt's great to come in here leading the points," said Hayden. "l'm proud to go home to my fans out in fronr. But more importantly, we're going into Laguna to ger 25 points and the H3yd.en grvrn Some lovo io o lucky fon. ilo.uGP rider {Ircm leh) Shinyo Nokqno, John Hopkins, 5ete Gibemou, Colin Edwordc, Nicky Hqyden ond Cosey Stoner oet oll Hollvwood. whiie Rondy ilomolo {behind tioyden) rries to sneok o-peok, |,'7< K at J ,a 2 aa fr I I ti I.r .Y rr .!r I I I o !, I f'. a U I lL^ : r! .t / I ! 7 e I ,i I \ ,^ il I t ,*t t riL I r-F I I / ---a -a ' Cosey Sloncr ond Nirky Hiyden roke torli! rtreels of Hollywood. a t ) tr- t,. 1 -t ll / t-. I a ,.4 I fl J r r\ ,) Steve Allas 7'