2025.08.04

F.C.C. TSR Honda France Forced to Retire from Suzuka 8 Hours – Eyes Set on a Comeback at the Bol d’Or

F.C.C. TSR Honda France retired from the 46th edition of the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours after 1 hour and 10 minutes of racing due to a technical problem, and is now counting on the Bol d’Or to finish the season on a high.   After a strong victory […]

2025.08.02

[EWC Round 3 Suzuka 8 Hours Qualifying] Fired Up from 14th on the Grid, Focusing on Race Setup for the Scorching Showdown!

F.C.C. TSR Honda France will start 14th on the grid for the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours after qualifying sessions that were partly devoted to work on a good race pace despite the difficult weather conditions in Japan.   The Suzuka circuit is once again hosting the legendary Coca-Cola […]

2025.07.30

Finish!

**Alan crashed twice,Taiga went down once.The riders are all okay.But the bike is beyond repair —so that’s it for today.I gave the call to wrap up,and gathered the riders to let them know. It reminded me of something my old man used to say:“Masakazu! A rider who crashes […]

2025.07.30

Morning run complete.

**We still had some time left,but we’ve decided to wrap up the session.This afternoon, we’ll be testing the final setup.It’s a part of our plan with the Bol d’Or in mind.Last time, we tested at Suzuka,then raced at Spa,and followed that with a Bol d’Or test.That sequence worked […]

2025.07.30

Practice day

Good morning.I just measured the track temperature — it was 50°C.Not exactly something to be happy about,but it’s not unexpected either.Still, the fact that we have to race the Suzuka 8 Hours under these conditions is a serious issue!Back in May, during testing, we had a discussion with […]

2025.07.29

SUZUKA

“It has a great ring to it!Suzuka!I really love this place.The joy of being able to come back hereis beyond words.Track sessions start tomorrow,so the team is currently setting up.”  

2025.07.20

Election

I belong to a team called Japan.That’s why I went to vote — to help choose our representatives. The photo shows a poster that FCC’s general affairs team made for me.It was quite a while ago,but I still remember how happy it made me.

2025.07.17

Bravo, Japan

I’m on a train heading to Tokyo.The weather forecast had warned of a storm.I tried booking Kintetsu, but nothing showed up —apparently suspended due to heavy rain. Still, I had an appointment. I had to go. So I made my way to Shirako Station and boarded a train […]

2025.07.13

９９，９９４％

Fuel Tank Filling Rate for the 8 Hours Machine Incredible!Naturally — a new record. And what’s more,this tank holds a massive 24.00 liters of fuel!Another new record! Well done, everyone!! The annual fuel tank filling rate check started yesterday.FCC staff also came along.It honestly felt like kids playing […]

2025.07.07

2025 SUMMER

reparing for the Suzuka 8 Hours To be precise,it’s the team — everyone — who’s doing all the preparation.And how fortunate I am for that. The race I love is about to begin.I’m truly grateful to everyone involved. The photo is of my father.I found it while cleaning […]