History will be made as MotoGP makes its Indianapolis debut this weekend, the first competition on two wheels at the legendary circuit since 1909.
Wet conditions were forecast for Friday, with riders set to take to the new MotoGP venue for practice laps.
Italy's Valentino Rossi - who won last time out at San Marino, his second victory running - will seek to extend his lead in the riders' standings.
He leads Australia's Casey Stoner by 75 points with five races left.
A motorcycle race has not been run at Indianapolis since the year the venue was first opened 99 years ago, and Friday's rain will make the riders' task of learning the new track tougher.
Although MotoGP is not hugely popular in the United States, large crowds are expected at the iconic venue and there is plenty of interest from a variety on angles as the World Championship enters its 14th round.
Aside from the battle between Rossi and Stoner, Dani Pedrosa will emerge on his new Bridgestone tyres after switching mid-season from Michelin.
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