POLINI GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN
Riders for Health ride-in raises money for worthy cause
Friday, 1, May 2009
Just under 10,000 euros raised at ride-in event on Thursday. read more »Motegi:
Circuit info
Length: 4.801 m. / 2,983 miles
Width: 15m
Left corners: 6
Right corners: 8
Longest straight: 762 m. / 0,473 miles
Constructed: 1997
Modified: 1997
Introduction:
Located amongst the vast natural beauty of the northern Kanto district, the twin ring circuit at Motegi in Japan consists of a 1.5 mile oval and a 2.9 mile road course constructed to international standards. Built by Honda as the ultimate test facility in August 1997, the road circuit became home to MotoGP in 2000 whilst the oval is designed to introduce American motorsports culture to the country.
Twin Ring Motegi is a major attraction for motorsports fans all year round as it is the venue for the Honda Collection Hall, a museum which houses an illustrious collection of motorcycle, car and racing machines from throughout the ages. The complex also includes a safety and riding school, dirt track, go-karts, hotel, restaurant, shops and event halls and currently employs some 300 staff.
| Records | Season | Rider | Motorcycle | Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MotoGP | |||||
| Fastest Lap | 2011 | Casey STONER (AUS) | Honda | 1'45.267 | 164.2 km/h |
| Circuit Record | 2011 | Dani PEDROSA (SPA) | Honda | 1'46.090 | 162.9 km/h |
| Best Pole | 2011 | Casey STONER (AUS) | Honda | 1'45.267 | 164.2 km/h |
| Top Speed | 2004 | Tohru UKAWA (JPN) | Honda | 310.1 km/h | |
| Moto2 | |||||
| Fastest Lap | 2011 | Marc MARQUEZ (SPA) | Suter | 1'52.067 | 154.2 km/h |
| Circuit Record | 2011 | Andrea IANNONE (ITA) | Suter | 1'52.307 | 153.9 km/h |
| Best Pole | 2011 | Marc MARQUEZ (SPA) | Suter | 1'52.067 | 154.2 km/h |
| Top Speed | 2011 | Thomas LUTHI (SWI) | Suter | 260.9 km/h | |
| 125cc | |||||
| Fastest Lap | 2007 | Mattia PASINI (ITA) | Aprilia | 1'56.954 | 147.8 km/h |
| Circuit Record | 2006 | Mika KALLIO (FIN) | KTM | 1'57.666 | 146.9 km/h |
| Best Pole | 2006 | Alvaro BAUTISTA (SPA) | Aprilia | 1'57.231 | 147.4 km/h |
| Top Speed | 2005 | Mateo TUNEZ (SPA) | Aprilia | 230.1 km/h | |