Monday, July 31, 2017

Suzuka 8 Hours race broadcast


The race broadcast for the Suzuka 8 Hours, with ambient sounds of the motorcycles and no commentary.  Enjoy this. 

Sunday, July 30, 2017

Suzuka 8 Hours

A race recap of the Suzuka 8 Hours.  Yamaha led at the halfway mark in the race.

Suzuka 8 Hours: Yamaha in control at halfway mark

https://www.motorsport.com/mefim/news/suzuka-8-hours-yamaha-in-control-at-halfway-mark-936343/?s=1

The blue bike continued to lead the race, going on to a dominating win for the #21 bike, taking Yamaha's third straight win in this great race since they returned to race in Japan in 2015.  The riding team of Katsuyuki Nakasuga, Alex Lowes, and Michael van der Mark are your 2017 Suzuka 8 Hours champions!

https://www.motorsport.com/mefim/news/suzuka-8-hours-yamaha-wins-2017-edition-936435/?s=1

#21 Nakasuga/Lowes/van der Mark     Yamaha YZF R1

Saturday, July 29, 2017

Suzuka 8 Hours: Yamaha scores third straight pole

The headline says it all.  Yamaha is on pole for the third straight year, for tomorrow's 40th anniversary running of the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours endurance motorcycle road race at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka Japan.

Yamaha Factory Racing secured its third successive pole in the Suzuka 8 Hours after two-time race winner Katsuyuki Nakasuga set the fastest time in Saturday's Top 10 Trials shootout.

https://www.motorsport.com/mefim/news/suzuka-8-hours-yamaha-scored-third-straight-pole-935755/

What will happen in tomorrow's race?  Stay tuned for a highlights package.


Friday, July 28, 2017

Suzuka 8 Hours: Yamaha on provisional pole after Friday

Yamaha Factory Racing topped Friday's first qualifying for the 40th running of the Suzuka 8 Hours with Alex Lowes, Katsuyuki Nakasuga, and Michael van der Mark setting an average time of 2:07.116.

https://www.motorsport.com/mefim/news/suzuka-8-hours-yamaha-on-provisional-pole-after-friday-935427/?s=1


Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Suzuka 8 Hours news (continued)

More breaking news from the Suzuka 8 Hours as preparations continue for the race.  One significant rider has been ruled out of action, Stefan Bradl, who also rides for Honda's factory World Superbike squad.

Miller pumped for "bucket list" race at Suzuka

https://www.motorsport.com/mefim/news/miller-pumped-for-bucket-list-race-at-suzuka-934238/?s=1

Bradl out of Suzuka 8 Hours with ear infection

https://www.motorsport.com/mefim/news/bradl-out-of-suzuka-8-hours-with-infection-934615/?s=1

Stay tuned as further developments before Sunday's race come in.