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Summer of Yamaha! Summer of racing! Summer of Suzuka 8 Hours!
Emotional Summer.

Summer of Yamaha! Summer of racing! Summer of Suzuka 8 Hours!

In the world of racing, where there is no such thing as time, victory or defeat is clear for all to see. Yamaha has participated in the Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race (commonly known as the "Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race") held in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, since the first race in 1978, and has won the title eight times in the race's history. After a six-year absence, Yamaha is back in the Suzuka 8 Hours with its factory racer, the YZF-R1. To be honest, many of you may think that you have never been to a circuit or know much about racing. But the "Suzuka 8 Hours" is just as interesting as a festival, with racing, food, and music. This summer, why don't you make your debut in the world of racing that Yamaha continues to challenge at the Suzuka 8 Hours?

Factory pride in "Rest Mod.

In addition, the team name, YAMAHA RACING TEAM TEAM is a revival of the name used by Yamaha factory teams in the late 1990s, and the team logo has been updated with a modern design based on the motif of that time. The team logo has also been updated with a modern design based on a motif from that time. The clothing worn by the riders and team staff is also based on a design from 1999.

The reason for adopting such a retro design is to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the company's founding under the keyword "Restomod. Restomod" is a coined word that combines the words "restored" and "modified." It means restoring an old vehicle and customizing it for the modern age. Yamaha's world-class state-of-the-art technology is only possible with a rich history. The design of the resto-mods cannot help but remind us of Yamaha's history of pioneering the future with the drive to take on new challenges. From the machines to the team wear, the retro feel is infused with modern nuances that resonate with today's fashion and trends, making us want to support the team.

Three of the world's top riders representing Yamaha have been selected to compete in rotating eight-hour shifts, led by Katsuyuki Nakasuga, a member of the team that won four consecutive championships and multiple All-Japan JSB1000 champion. The riders include Katsuyuki Nakasuga, who has won the All-Japan JSB1000 championship four times in a row, and Jack Miller, who competes in the World Road Race Championship (MotoGP). GP" and Andrea Locatelli in the "Superbike World Championship. The attraction of the "Suzuka 8 Hours" is that it brings together top riders from various championships, and the Suzuka Circuit is a technical course, which is why Japanese riders are sometimes strong.

Katsuyuki Nakasuga, Jack Miller, and Andrea Locatelli will participate in the "Suzuka 8 Hours" for the first time in six years. In addition to the leather suits of the riders and the pit shirts of all team staff members, the pit garage will also be totally coordinated in white and red during the week.

At the Yamaha fan booth, there will be a hands-on exhibit where visitors can ride the race bikes, as well as a talk show with the riders. Send your messages of support to the riders via X using the hashtag "# Ganbare Yamaha 8 Hours" on the digital signage that will be installed in the Yamaha paddock. Ten winners will be selected by drawing from among those who post messages of support, and will receive original support goods signed by Katsuyuki Nakasuga, Jack Miller, and Andrea Locatelli. For more information, please visitYamaha 8 Endurance Campaign websiteCheck the following

The race starts at 11:30 a.m., with the checkered flag waving eight hours later at 7:30 p.m., signaling the end of the race. The time leading up to the climactic finish line, which comes after dark, is particularly impressive. The scene of the machines that have endured the grueling eight-hour race running through the grandstands with their headlights shining amidst the beautifully colored penlights of each manufacturer's team colors is an emotional experience that can only be experienced by those who were there. The Yamaha team color is blue, so don't miss it!

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2025 FIM World Endurance Championship "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race, 46th Edition

Schedule: August 1 ( Fri ) - 3 ( Sun )
Location: Suzuka Circuit (7992 Inou-cho, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture)
https://www.suzukacircuit.jp/8tai/