
Intense heat and humidity, one of the most famous race tracks in Japan, passionate fans and following (128,000 of them) with a unique vibe, a few star names and some sumptuous factory spec motorcycle machinery: there are plenty of reasons why the Suzuka 8 hour holds a special slot on the international calendar.
The very same elements came together this weekend for the 40th edition of the chase from late Sunday morning to early evening and for the third year in a row the Yamaha Factory Racing effort – with the three man crew of Alex Lowes, Michael van der Mark and Katsuyuki Nakasuga – triumphed in a demanding climate and after setting off from Pole Position.