Suzuka 8 Hour this weekend

[Cleve]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxJAD7YD1W8&feature=share
Nice historical video (sorry graphics are in Japanese but the vids are great).
I have been twice to the 8 hour.
It is an amazing event and should be on the calendar of any race fan.

[RobGassit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxJAD7YD1W8&feature=share
Nice historical video (sorry graphics are in Japanese but the vids are great).
I have been twice to the 8 hour.
It is an amazing event and should be on the calendar of any race fan.

Thought about going to the GP there but worried now that my balls will glow in the dark when I get back. I also heard all the hotel beds are only 4ft long and all you can eat is rice and fish. Can you confirm for we travelers the conditions that said spectators must endure?

[Shaun]

Thought about going to the GP there but worried now that my balls will glow in the dark when I get back. I also heard all the hotel beds are only 4ft long and all you can eat is rice and fish. Can you confirm for we travelers the conditions that said spectators must endure?

The place is exellent to spectate at and food shops that any one eat from are all with in a 30 minute walk from the track accomodation is easy to get if booked way in advance as the 8hr is a big deal in Japan. Beds are normall NORMAN

[Cleve]

Thought about going to the GP there but worried now that my balls will glow in the dark when I get back. I also heard all the hotel beds are only 4ft long and all you can eat is rice and fish. Can you confirm for we travelers the conditions that said spectators must endure?

Am actually going to the Japan GP this year as well (2 in one year! Mugello and Motegi).
Am not in the least worried about radiation there. Independent reports say that Italy or German GP sites have MORE radiation...
Oh shit - so I was in Italy and I will be in Japan - will let you know if my balls do glow after that!

[Cleve]

The place is exellent to spectate at and food shops that any one eat from are all with in a 30 minute walk from the track accomodation is easy to get if booked way in advance as the 8hr is a big deal in Japan. Beds are normall NORMAN

talking about Suzuka for the 8 hour - yes and the side shows and brolly dollies walking around are brilliant. Motegi and the GP - not so good in that area. I stay in Utsunomiya - a nothing town - but there are buses that take you from the station to the circuit.

[steveyb]

YOU... make me sick!!!!!

Gambatte.

Ja ne.

Steve

[BMWST?]

who are the main international riders this year....

[Brian d marge]

Have a couple of friends down there , weather looking good , the phone says 26 and lightning ? but its looking ok from the window

Have attached the FIM report about the radiation ... ( people from Tara may note a slight change in hair color )

I am flat out all this week, but Ill try to keep an ear out

Stephen

http://webcam.wni.co.jp/MTK08875/loop.html live web cam

there is a live feed but it 2k yen and a iphone apli 600 yen


here is the entry list

http://www.suzukacircuit.jp/8tai/entry/entry.html (http://www.suzukacircuit.jp/8tai/entry/entry.html)


Go the POMs ,,eeer Irish ( now with even GREENER hair )

[racefactory]

I reckon it'd be a sick event to attend... eating a donburi watching the bikes at arguably the best track in the world.

Where can we watch it live on internet does anyone know?

[RobGassit]

here is the entry list

http://www.suzukacircuit.jp/8tai/entry/entry.html


Go the POMs ,,eeer Irish ( now with even GREENER hair )[/QUOTE]

Jeez there's some top blokes there and some IOM robbers to boot. But how the Phuck do you decipher all the other dudes with ( birdhouse,outhouse,letterbox,chickenscratch,and inkblots) for names then? It's like reading a bloody chinatown menu. I'll have the cat that tastes like chicken please, 4 legs for me.( Side effects include being hungry ten minutes later and an overwhelming urge to lick your own arse.)

[Brian d marge]

its just started to piss down, a good old tropical storm, .. not looking good for Sunday

Stephen

[Shaun]

its just started to piss down, a good old tropical storm, .. not looking good for Sunday

Stephen



That will make 130 R a lot of fun there then, that was/is my favourite turn on Suzuka

[racefactory]

That will make 130 R a lot of fun there then, that was/is my favourite turn on Suzuka

Fuck yes- 130r knee down in the rain, I have to see that. The best corner ever.

[Brian d marge]

Fuck yes- 130r knee down in the rain, I have to see that. The best corner ever.

Got an Email from friend at the circuit , says expected to rain ..... sposed to be raining now but not !

Stephen

[roogazza]

Thought about going to the GP there but worried now that my balls will glow in the dark when I get back. I also heard all the hotel beds are only 4ft long and all you can eat is rice and fish. Can you confirm for we travelers the conditions that said spectators must endure?

Can you fly direct out of Otaki ? :laugh:


Am actually going to the Japan GP this year as well (2 in one year! Mugello and Motegi).
Am not in the least worried about radiation there. Independent reports say that Italy or German GP sites have MORE radiation...
Oh shit - so I was in Italy and I will be in Japan - will let you know if my balls do glow after that!

No glow yet, but it'd be worth it. Did you get your photo taken with the Rizla girls ???? I did. :blink:

[RobGassit]

[QUOTE=roogazza;1130119562]Can you fly direct out of Otaki ? :laugh:



We may not have an airport, but at least we have fresh water.:woohoo:

[DrunkenMistake]

Does anyone have a link to the direct live stream even if its a pay one, for Mondays race, been watching the practice rounds and qualifying via Ustream but its pretty shitty and has no sound.

Love the Suzuka 8 hour

[Cleve]

Japan's woman racer (who is deaf) qualified 44th. http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/news-detail/article/1312027288-naoko-takasugi-a-woman-committed-in-racing-at-suzuka/

[Cleve]

Does anyone have a link to the direct live stream even if its a pay one, for Mondays race, been watching the practice rounds and qualifying via Ustream but its pretty shitty and has no sound.

Love the Suzuka 8 hour

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/suzuka-event

this might work? Haven't tried it yet tho'

[Brian d marge]

aparently only live timing tomorrow is the tweet I got... I havent heard anything else and as of nine in the morning its looking grey and rainy
stephen

[Cleve]

aparently only live timing tomorrow is the tweet I got... I havent heard anything else and as of nine in the morning its looking grey and rainy
stephen

http://www.wix.com/motonz/motolive#!live
this one?

[Cleve]

http://www.justin.tv/suzuka8hours IT HERE!

[DrunkenMistake]

http://www.justin.tv/suzuka8hours IT HERE!

You fucking cracka! Cheers mate!

[Cleve]

You fucking cracka! Cheers mate!

no worries. Honda Legends at the start http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_8NVRn0e_0