RACE
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 […]
RACE
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 […]
RACE
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 […]
RACE
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.”
RACE
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.
RACE
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 […]
RACE
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 […]
RACE
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 […]
RACE
2025.07.05
The Bento Shop
I visited a bento shop in Suzuka.The lady there pointed to the TSR calendar hanging on the wall and said:“Just earlier, a foreign customer came in and asked if he could buy that calendar.But I told him no — it’s not for sale.” That made me as happy […]
RACE
2025.06.30
Hyakunen no Kodoku – “One Hundred Years of Solitude”
Shochu, and nothing else!When I heard Mr. Kuroki’s business philosophy,I thought — “This is it!” From that moment on, TSR committed itselfsolely to motorcycles. Thanks to my influence,some French and other Europeans have started drinking shochu too. The photo shows me enjoying Hyakunen no Kodoku in Spain.It’s perfect […]
