Nicky Hayden rides through the distractions.

Jonathan Rea enters pit lane.

Tom Sykes leaves the box.

Chaz Davies watches TV.

Nicky Hayden wore is usual helmet on Friday…

…and brought out The Creature for Qualifying and the races.

Jonathan Rea lost ground to Tom Sykes for the title.

Josh Brookes lost traction.

Saturday’s race had a happy ending for U.S. fans as Nicky Hayden waved the Stars and Stripes again at Laguna Seca.

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