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EWC: Suzuka 8 Hours Race Report

  • Honda HRC triumphs in action-packed Suzuka 8 Hours for the fourth season running
  • Jack Miller makes it two MotoGP riders in the top two as Yamaha Racing Team takes second
  • Yoshimura SERT Motul fights back to complete podium in the heat and humidity of Japan
  • BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team cuts YART – Yamaha’s title lead to one point in fifth
  • Team Étoile takes maiden Superstock success to draw level in points chase
  • Weekend spectator attendance of 61,500 beats previous figure of 56,000

 

Honda HRC’s Takumi Takahashi and Johann Zarco delivered a heroic performance to win the 46th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race, taking victory in Japan’s round of the FIM Endurance World Championship as a duo rather than a three-rider team.

In extreme heat and punishing humidity, the Honda HRC pair were forced to complete more individual riding stints than their rivals but managed the increased physical and mental demands to perfection to score Honda’s fourth consecutive Suzuka victory and its 31st in total. It was also a record-extending seventh win for Japanese star Takahashi and a second in a row for French MotoGP racer Zarco following his debut EWC triumph last season.

Yamaha Racing Team marked its return to the Suzuka 8 Hours for the first time since 2019 by finishing second, 34.243s behind Honda HRC, with Andrea Locatelli, Jack Miller and Katsuyuki Nakasuga. 

Suzuki-powered Yoshimura SERT Motul completed the podium for the second year running after Dan Linfoot hit back from a fall to demote SDG Team HARC-PRO. Honda rider Yuki Kunii in the closing stages following an intense battle that raged for much of the race. Kunii had led for the opening 40 minutes after audaciously sweeping ahead of pole-sitter Takahashi through Nippo Corner having drawn alongside exiting the “S” Curve on lap one. 

 

 

By finishing fifth, BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team heads to next month’s Bol d’Or season finale one point behind Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team in the race to win the FIM Endurance World Championship for Teams after the Austrian squad suffered a rare retirement.

Team Étoile claimed its maiden victory in the Dunlop-equipped Superstock category to move level on points with National Motos Honda FMA. 

Following the race, Gregg Black dedicated Yoshimura SERT Motul’s third place to Luca Guintoli, the son of his former team-mate and former EWC champion Sylvain, who passed away during the week.

Speaking afterwards, Zarco said: It’s always a good race when you can control a gap. But doing it with two [riders] is really difficult, plus it’s too hot, you sweat a lot and the recovery time is too short. It’s tough sometimes when you go back on the bike but in the end the pace was quite good. We got two safety car [periods] and that always change a bit the game but we could keep an advantage. Thanks to Takumi because he’s always doing the job every stint and that’s so impressive. 

“I try to do the same and I hope next year we’ll be three because we’ll be better. It’s a race I enjoy and having one of the best bikes is a pleasure to ride. It’s a nice week to do, you need to control your energy but it’s my special holiday to come in Suzuka.”

 

 

Zarco reckoned the superior fuel consumption of his Honda CBR100 RR-R-SP played a key role in Honda HRC’s success. He said: “Honda did a good bike. I think our biggest advantage was this fuel consumption and making only seven stops made the biggest difference for the win today.”

BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team was in third place after two and a half hours of running when its hopes of a first Suzuka podium for a European manufacturer were dashed in hugely frustrating fashion. World Superbike racer Michael van der Mark was onboard the number 37 machine when he headed to the pits after a footrest worked loose. However, just as he was turning into the pitlane, it got lodged within his BMW’s back wheel, leading to the Dutchman suffering heavy fall and his team spending more than four minutes making repairs.

Falls for Jason O’Halloran and Marvin Fritz dropped Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team out of contention after it had run as high as fourth. A reported electronic fault hampered its recovery before a further fall for Karel Hanika, caused by an engine issue, ended YART’s unbroken run of podiums that stretched back to the 2024 season opener.

 

 

Having impressed by going third fastest in the Top 10 Trial on Saturday, AutoRace Ube Racing Team took sixth following a slow pitstop earlier in the race. TeamATJ with docomo Business finished seventh with Kawasaki Webike Trickstar eighth to continue its points-scoring run.  

ELF Marc VDS Racing Team/KM99 improved upon its 10th place scored in 2024 by finishing a fine ninth, one place ahead of Honda Asia-Dream Racing with Astemo. ERC Endurance took a strong 11th, while Motobox Kremer Racing crossed the line in 23rd. 

The race was a little more than one hour old when 8 Hours of Spa Motos winner F.C.C. TSR Honda Franceretired with engine failure shortly after Taiga Hada had taken over from Alan Techer. Tati Team AVA6 Racing was also unable to go the distance due to an engine issue. 

 

 

Home Superstock joy for Team Étoile
BMW-powered Team Étoile converted the Superstock pole into its first win in the Dunlop-supplied FIM Endurance World Cup courtesy of Japanese trio Motoharu Ito, Hikari Okubo and Kazuki Watanabe. 

TONE Team 4413 EVA 02 BMW, which headed Team Étoile home in 2024, finished second after Leandro Marcado and veteran Tomoya Hoshino rode as a pair. Kevin Calia, Flavio Ferroni and Simone Saltarelli rode Revo-M2’s Aprilia to third place on their Suzuka debut.

Team Étoile will now start the Bol d’Or equal on points with National Motos Honda FMA, which retired when Johan Nigon crashed heavily. 

Wójcik Racing Team finished an impressive fourth with Kaedear-Dafy-RAC 41-Honda two places behind having led at one stage. Honda No Limits also enjoyed a stint in front but ran out of fuel, leading to Gabriele Gianni heroically pushing the team’s stricken machine for approximately three kilometre back to the pits. Visit FIMEWC.com over the coming weeks for more Superstock news.

 

 

The 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship title chase concludes at Circuit Paul Ricard in southern France from 18-21 September with the 88th running of the legendary Bol d’Or 24-hour race.

RESULTS AND STANDINGS

TOP 10 TRIAL REPORT

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MotoAmerica: Scholtz Leads Supersport Warmup At VIR

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Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz was fastest in the MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport warmup at VIRginia International Raceway on Sunday. He was followed by Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen, Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen, Strack Racing’s Blake Davis and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott.

 

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MotoAmerica: Fong Leads Superbike Warmup At VIR

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

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We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong topped the MotoAmerica Superbike warmup at VIRginia International Raceway on Sunday. He was followed by Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin, Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Cameron Beaubier, Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne, and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly.

 

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MotoAmerica: Results From Sunday Superbike Race At VIR

VIRginia International Raceway. Photo courtesy of VIR.
VIRginia International Raceway. Photo courtesy of VIR.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

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We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha’s Bobby Fong took his fourth MotoAmerica Superbike win in a row, ahead of Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly and Richie Escalante at VIRginia International Raceway on Sunday. Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW’s Cameron Beaubier was fourth, ahead of Attack’s Jake Gagne.

 

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MotoAmerica: Results From Sunday Supersport Race At VIR

VIRginia International Raceway. Photo courtesy of VIR.
VIRginia International Raceway. Photo courtesy of VIR.

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Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz won Sunday’s MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport race at VIRginia International Raceway. Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen was second, ahead of Strack’s Blake Davis, Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR’s Tyler Scott and Rahal’s Kayla Yaakov.

 

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MotoAmerica: Results From Sunday Talent Cup Race At VIR

VIRginia International Raceway. Photo courtesy of VIR.
VIRginia International Raceway. Photo courtesy of VIR.

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We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario took the MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup win at VIRginia International Raceway on Sunday. He was followed by Tytler’s Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg, Bodie Paige Racing/Mission Foods/D&D Certified’s Bodie Paige, MP13 Racing’s Ella Dreher and Jones Honda’s Julian Correa.

 

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MotoAmerica: Results From Sunday Stock 1000 Race At VIR

VIRginia International Raceway. Photo courtesy of VIR.
VIRginia International Raceway. Photo courtesy of VIR.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Real Steel Honda’s JD Beach won Sunday’s MotoAmerica Stock 1000 race at VIRginia International Raceway over BMW-mounted OrangeCat Racing teammates Jayson Uribe and Andrew Lee. BPR Racing’s Bryce Kornbau was fourth, and Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates was fifth.

 

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EWC: Suzuka 8 Hours Race Report

Suzuka 8 hours Race Start. Photo courtesy EWC.
Suzuka 8 hours Race Start. Photo courtesy EWC.
  • Honda HRC triumphs in action-packed Suzuka 8 Hours for the fourth season running
  • Jack Miller makes it two MotoGP riders in the top two as Yamaha Racing Team takes second
  • Yoshimura SERT Motul fights back to complete podium in the heat and humidity of Japan
  • BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team cuts YART – Yamaha’s title lead to one point in fifth
  • Team Étoile takes maiden Superstock success to draw level in points chase
  • Weekend spectator attendance of 61,500 beats previous figure of 56,000

 

Honda HRC’s Takumi Takahashi and Johann Zarco delivered a heroic performance to win the 46th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race, taking victory in Japan’s round of the FIM Endurance World Championship as a duo rather than a three-rider team.

In extreme heat and punishing humidity, the Honda HRC pair were forced to complete more individual riding stints than their rivals but managed the increased physical and mental demands to perfection to score Honda’s fourth consecutive Suzuka victory and its 31st in total. It was also a record-extending seventh win for Japanese star Takahashi and a second in a row for French MotoGP racer Zarco following his debut EWC triumph last season.

Yamaha Racing Team marked its return to the Suzuka 8 Hours for the first time since 2019 by finishing second, 34.243s behind Honda HRC, with Andrea Locatelli, Jack Miller and Katsuyuki Nakasuga. 

Suzuki-powered Yoshimura SERT Motul completed the podium for the second year running after Dan Linfoot hit back from a fall to demote SDG Team HARC-PRO. Honda rider Yuki Kunii in the closing stages following an intense battle that raged for much of the race. Kunii had led for the opening 40 minutes after audaciously sweeping ahead of pole-sitter Takahashi through Nippo Corner having drawn alongside exiting the “S” Curve on lap one. 

 

 

By finishing fifth, BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team heads to next month’s Bol d’Or season finale one point behind Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team in the race to win the FIM Endurance World Championship for Teams after the Austrian squad suffered a rare retirement.

Team Étoile claimed its maiden victory in the Dunlop-equipped Superstock category to move level on points with National Motos Honda FMA. 

Following the race, Gregg Black dedicated Yoshimura SERT Motul’s third place to Luca Guintoli, the son of his former team-mate and former EWC champion Sylvain, who passed away during the week.

Speaking afterwards, Zarco said: It’s always a good race when you can control a gap. But doing it with two [riders] is really difficult, plus it’s too hot, you sweat a lot and the recovery time is too short. It’s tough sometimes when you go back on the bike but in the end the pace was quite good. We got two safety car [periods] and that always change a bit the game but we could keep an advantage. Thanks to Takumi because he’s always doing the job every stint and that’s so impressive. 

“I try to do the same and I hope next year we’ll be three because we’ll be better. It’s a race I enjoy and having one of the best bikes is a pleasure to ride. It’s a nice week to do, you need to control your energy but it’s my special holiday to come in Suzuka.”

 

 

Zarco reckoned the superior fuel consumption of his Honda CBR100 RR-R-SP played a key role in Honda HRC’s success. He said: “Honda did a good bike. I think our biggest advantage was this fuel consumption and making only seven stops made the biggest difference for the win today.”

BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team was in third place after two and a half hours of running when its hopes of a first Suzuka podium for a European manufacturer were dashed in hugely frustrating fashion. World Superbike racer Michael van der Mark was onboard the number 37 machine when he headed to the pits after a footrest worked loose. However, just as he was turning into the pitlane, it got lodged within his BMW’s back wheel, leading to the Dutchman suffering heavy fall and his team spending more than four minutes making repairs.

Falls for Jason O’Halloran and Marvin Fritz dropped Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team out of contention after it had run as high as fourth. A reported electronic fault hampered its recovery before a further fall for Karel Hanika, caused by an engine issue, ended YART’s unbroken run of podiums that stretched back to the 2024 season opener.

 

 

Having impressed by going third fastest in the Top 10 Trial on Saturday, AutoRace Ube Racing Team took sixth following a slow pitstop earlier in the race. TeamATJ with docomo Business finished seventh with Kawasaki Webike Trickstar eighth to continue its points-scoring run.  

ELF Marc VDS Racing Team/KM99 improved upon its 10th place scored in 2024 by finishing a fine ninth, one place ahead of Honda Asia-Dream Racing with Astemo. ERC Endurance took a strong 11th, while Motobox Kremer Racing crossed the line in 23rd. 

The race was a little more than one hour old when 8 Hours of Spa Motos winner F.C.C. TSR Honda Franceretired with engine failure shortly after Taiga Hada had taken over from Alan Techer. Tati Team AVA6 Racing was also unable to go the distance due to an engine issue. 

 

 

Home Superstock joy for Team Étoile
BMW-powered Team Étoile converted the Superstock pole into its first win in the Dunlop-supplied FIM Endurance World Cup courtesy of Japanese trio Motoharu Ito, Hikari Okubo and Kazuki Watanabe. 

TONE Team 4413 EVA 02 BMW, which headed Team Étoile home in 2024, finished second after Leandro Marcado and veteran Tomoya Hoshino rode as a pair. Kevin Calia, Flavio Ferroni and Simone Saltarelli rode Revo-M2’s Aprilia to third place on their Suzuka debut.

Team Étoile will now start the Bol d’Or equal on points with National Motos Honda FMA, which retired when Johan Nigon crashed heavily. 

Wójcik Racing Team finished an impressive fourth with Kaedear-Dafy-RAC 41-Honda two places behind having led at one stage. Honda No Limits also enjoyed a stint in front but ran out of fuel, leading to Gabriele Gianni heroically pushing the team’s stricken machine for approximately three kilometre back to the pits. Visit FIMEWC.com over the coming weeks for more Superstock news.

 

 

The 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship title chase concludes at Circuit Paul Ricard in southern France from 18-21 September with the 88th running of the legendary Bol d’Or 24-hour race.

RESULTS AND STANDINGS

TOP 10 TRIAL REPORT

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MotoAmerica: Scholtz Leads Supersport Warmup At VIR

Mathew Scholtz (1). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz was fastest in the MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport warmup at VIRginia International Raceway on Sunday. He was followed by Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen, Celtic/Economy Lube+Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen, Strack Racing’s Blake Davis and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott.

 

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MotoAmerica: Fong Leads Superbike Warmup At VIR

Bobby Fong (50). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Bobby Fong topped the MotoAmerica Superbike warmup at VIRginia International Raceway on Sunday. He was followed by Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin, Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Cameron Beaubier, Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne, and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly.

 

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MotoAmerica: Uribe Leads Stock 1000 Warmup At VIR

Jayson Uribe (36). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

OrangeCat Racing’s Jayson Uribe earned the top spot in the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 warmup at VIRginia International Raceway on Sunday. He was followed by Real Steel Honda’s JD Beach, OrangeCat Racing’s Andrew Lee, BPR Racing Yamaha’s Bryce Kornbau and Edge Racing’s Jason Waters.

 

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MotoAmerica: Di Mario On Top In Talent Cup Warmup At VIR

Alessandro Di Mario (1). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario took first place in the MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup warmup at VIRginia International Raceway on Sunday. He was trailed by Jones Honda’s Julian Correa, Tytler’s Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg, Yamaha BLU CRU Estenson Racing’s Sam Drane, and MP13 Racing’s Ella Dreher.

 

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