I’m writing this while watching MotoGP.
Once again, we had to pay a fine at this year’s Suzuka 8 Hours.
The reason? Well, let’s just leave it at that.

Today is the entry deadline for Bol d’Or—
but we haven’t been able to submit ours.
Of course, it’s not because we forgot.
We tried many times, even went to the bank to complete the payment… but no luck.
It’s summer vacation in Europe, so we can’t get in touch with anyone. LOL
Hey you guys—that’s a fine!
Or maybe a stop-and-go!
Penalty!

Reminds me of the time we were late to the team manager meeting at Suzuka 8 Hours years ago.
We had to pay the fine in cash.
I still remember being told off by the race director, Sugimoto-san.
Been in the game a long time,
but that was the only time I ever paid a late penalty.

Marquez won!
Wishing you all a great evening.
As for me—I’m heading to the sea on my bike.

The photo?
I brought my friend Jack the sock he left behind.
When I told him, he just laughed and said, “Good job!”