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Spies ready to race after Indy test.

Crash.Net,  July, 2008  

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Ben Spies finished this week's MotoGP tyre test at Indianapolis a close second fastest and - most importantly - having enjoyed extensive track time on the Rizla Suzuki GSV-R he will race at Laguna Seca on July 20 and the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP on September 14.

"That was a good two days of testing," said Spies, who finished 14th during a last-minute MotoGP debut replacing the injured Loris Capirossi at Donington Park.

"Since we were focused on tyres, we didn't make a lot of changes to the motorcycle. We found a good baseline and went out and turned laps. That's probably the most laps I've ever done in a two-day test session.

"I'm ready to take a rest for sure, but I really couldn't have asked for anything more from the test. The team was great to work with and Suzuki has given ...