Suzuka 8 Hour this weekend

**Cleve** · 27th July 2011, 12:54

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxJAD...&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** · 27th July 2011, 13:40

Originally Posted by Cleve

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxJAD...&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** · 27th July 2011, 15:19

Originally Posted by RobGassit

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** · 27th July 2011, 16:28

Originally Posted by RobGassit

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** · 27th July 2011, 16:31

Originally Posted by Shaun

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** · 27th July 2011, 21:29

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

Gambatte.

Ja ne.

Steve

**BMWST?** · 27th July 2011, 21:36

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

**Brian d marge** · 28th July 2011, 02:09

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

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

**racefactory** · 28th July 2011, 11:54

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** · 28th July 2011, 12:15

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** · 29th July 2011, 01:32

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

Stephen

**Shaun** · 29th July 2011, 09:25

Originally Posted by Brian d'marge

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** · 29th July 2011, 22:48

Originally Posted by Shaun

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** · 30th July 2011, 01:12

Originally Posted by racefactory

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** · 30th July 2011, 08:20

Originally Posted by RobGassit

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 ?

Originally Posted by Cleve

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.