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Takaaki Nakagami fired up for Japanese GP wildcard: “The last 1000cc. I just want to enjoy it”
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A month ago, we had a private test at Motegi, so at least we already have a baseline setup. After that, there was the 850cc test, then the Austrian GP, followed immediately by another test after the race. It took quite a toll on me, both physically and mentally. It was really tough, but I managed to make a full recovery over the past week. I'm now at 100%, so I'm looking forward to this weekend. This will be my last race on a 1000cc machine, so I really want to make it a good weekend.
Things went well in some areas during the private test, and I also had a good feeling with the bike. So, above all, I just want to enjoy it.
As for the new track surface, it's much flatter now, which I think will make it easier to ride.
It's my home GP, so having all the Japanese fans here gives me extra motivation. I'm approaching the weekend with an open mind, and I want to build my confidence with each session and get myself ready for the second and third days.
u/r2lim — 14 days ago
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Ai Ogura pleasantly surprised by third-fastest time on first day of comeback: “I enjoyed riding the MotoGP bike, and the lap time just came naturally”
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He set the third-fastest time, just 0.187 seconds off the top, making him also the fastest rider among the Aprilia riders.
“During Practice, I was mainly focused on my own riding, and on my fast lap, I was running with different timing and settings from the other riders.”
“I was just enjoying riding around the circuit and riding the MotoGP bike. And the lap time just came naturally. It was a pleasant surprise.”
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He also spoke about the condition of his injured left thumb.
“I had no problems riding the bike. I didn’t need to take any medication, and I don’t think I’ll need any tomorrow either. There’s no pain, so I’m relaxed.”
u/r2lim — 27 days ago
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RIDER UPDATE : AI OGURA HAS UNDERGONE SURGERY ON HIS INJURED LEFT HAND AND BEGINS RECOVERY.
>SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP rider, AiOgura79 , has undergone surgery this morning, in Barcelona, Spain. Dr.Mir, who performed the procedure, has reported that Ai’s left thumb fracture has been plated and an assessment on his condition will be made over the coming weekend before a rehabilitation plan is established.
While we hope that Ai will be fit to attend the San Marino Grand Prix, starting in 15 days, at this stage it is too early to confirm.
Wishing him a speedy recovery.
Source https://x.com/TrackhouseMoto/status/2092934333837291703
u/r2lim — 2 months ago
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MotoGP, Kenny Roberts: “I paid $100,000 to ride the worst Yamaha of my life”
The article is really long, but it’s fascinating.
GPOne’s series of articles:
Kenny Roberts: “Rossi asked me for the TZ750 at the Indy Mile. I said 'no'. it was brutal.”
u/r2lim — 2 months ago
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What Japanese riders still carry on their shoulders and continue to pass on
The “74” on Ai’s right shoulder and the “48” on his left shoulder.
These two numbers belong to two Japanese riders who passed away far too young: the late Daijiro Kato’s 74 and the late Shoya Tomizawa’s 48.
Ai and other Japanese riders continue to pay tribute to them even today. Along with these two numbers, perhaps they are aiming for the heights that Daijiro and Shoya truly wanted to see, and were supposed to reach.
Both Ai, Taiyo and Ayumu are riders who grew up through the 74Daijiro.
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Image source:Screenshot
Edited: Added the image source.
u/r2lim — 2 months ago
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A few excerpts from Trackhouse’s calendar.
Check the Source X post for all the images.
Source https://x.com/TrackhouseMoto/status/2089608536946831563
u/r2lim — 2 months ago
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Ai working part-time painting helmets at Arai
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Ogura’s relationship with Arai goes beyond simply receiving support. He once worked part-time at Arai’s factory at the recommendation of former GP racer Hiroshi Aoyama, with the aim of developing his social skills.
Arai’s Kenji Endo recalls, “He wasn’t very talkative and wasn’t the type to stand out by promoting himself, but he was a kid who could express his own opinions when necessary.”
He also had the sincerity to give all of his part-time wages to his parents, saying that racing had placed a financial burden on his family.
Endo believes that the experience of learning about the manufacturing process, which involves many skilled craftsmen, and developing a different attitude toward the equipment he entrusts his life to has influenced the way he races and his results.
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Source https://carview.yahoo.co.jp/news/detail/125e0feb51d5acd85a66a4b94bd857be6da3af46/
u/r2lim — 2 months ago