He had to wait almost until the end of qualifications, but nevertheless Italian rider Valentino Rossi took is second pole of the season and most importantly aver his archrival Casey Stoner at The Red Bull Grand Prix at Indianapolis.For once the drivers could go all the way since the track was dry this time around and Rossi could only manage to get a gap of less than 0.084 seconds in front of the current champion.Great day also for Rossi's teammate at Fiat Yamaha Jorge Lorenzo who ranked third in front of both Americans Nicky Hayden (Honda) and triple AMA SBK champion Ben Spies (Suzuki).
Qualifying: Pos Rider Bike Time 1. Valentino Rossi Yamaha (B) 1:40.776 2. Casey Stoner Ducati (B) 1:40.860 + 0.084 3. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha (M) 1:41.177 + 0.401 4. Nicky Hayden Honda (M) 1:41.271 + 0.495 5. Ben Spies Suzuki (B) 1:41.464 + 0.688 6. Randy de Puniet Honda (M) 1:41.492 + 0.716 7. Andrea Dovizioso Honda (M) 1:41.744 + 0.968 8. Daniel Pedrosa Honda (B) 1:41.754 + 0.978 9. Toni Elias Ducati (B) 1:41.886 + 1.11010. James Toseland Yamaha (M) 1:41.897 + 1.12111. Colin Edwards Yamaha (M) 1:41.934 + 1.15812. Alex de Angelis Honda (B) 1:41.969 + 1.19313. Loris Capirossi Suzuki (B) 1:42.305 + 1.52914. Sylvain Guintoli Ducati (B) 1:42.405 + 1.62915. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki (B) 1:42.551 + 1.77516. John Hopkins Kawasaki (B) 1:42.673 + 1.89717. Shinya Nakano Honda (B) 1:42.732 + 1.95618. Marco Melandri Ducati (B) 1:43.807 + 3.03119. Anthony West Kawasaki (B) 1:43.931 + 3.155
Qualifying: Pos Rider Bike Time 1. Valentino Rossi Yamaha (B) 1:40.776 2. Casey Stoner Ducati (B) 1:40.860 + 0.084 3. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha (M) 1:41.177 + 0.401 4. Nicky Hayden Honda (M) 1:41.271 + 0.495 5. Ben Spies Suzuki (B) 1:41.464 + 0.688 6. Randy de Puniet Honda (M) 1:41.492 + 0.716 7. Andrea Dovizioso Honda (M) 1:41.744 + 0.968 8. Daniel Pedrosa Honda (B) 1:41.754 + 0.978 9. Toni Elias Ducati (B) 1:41.886 + 1.11010. James Toseland Yamaha (M) 1:41.897 + 1.12111. Colin Edwards Yamaha (M) 1:41.934 + 1.15812. Alex de Angelis Honda (B) 1:41.969 + 1.19313. Loris Capirossi Suzuki (B) 1:42.305 + 1.52914. Sylvain Guintoli Ducati (B) 1:42.405 + 1.62915. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki (B) 1:42.551 + 1.77516. John Hopkins Kawasaki (B) 1:42.673 + 1.89717. Shinya Nakano Honda (B) 1:42.732 + 1.95618. Marco Melandri Ducati (B) 1:43.807 + 3.03119. Anthony West Kawasaki (B) 1:43.931 + 3.155