Nicky Hayden’s little brother, Roger Lee Hayden, will get some exposure in the MotoGP class at the American round of the MotoGP calendar. The AMA superbike rider has secured a wild card ride with the Kawasaki Racing Team. The youngest Hayden brother will ride the Kawasaki bike along side Randy De Puniet and Anthony West.

Roger Lee Hayden took the Kawasaki bike for a spin in November at the journalist test and his name came up during discussions at Catalunya after Olivier Jacque injured himself. There is a possibility that Roger Lee Hayden will come into action in the MotoGP class during one or two other grand prix races.

Roger Lee Hayden will also ride a Superport 600 bike at Laguna Seca.