Description
The Suzuka 8 Hours, one of the largest motorcycle road racing events in Japan, is captured in the official Blu-ray of the 41st edition of the race, held in 2018. After achieving a three-peat last year, Yamaha is determined to aim for a fourth consecutive victory with a solid team. Meanwhile, Honda is reviving its factory team for the first time in a decade, and Kawasaki has summoned reigning champion Jonathan Rea, who is on a three-year winning streak in WSBK. The F.C.C. TSR Honda France team, competing in the World Endurance Championship, arrives at the Suzuka 8 Hours, the final race of the season, ranked first overall. An original 8-Hour sticker (not for sale) is included.
Honda Factory Returns!! Can Yamaha's reign be stopped!?
Last year, Yamaha achieved a three-peat and is now aiming for a fourth consecutive victory. In contrast, Honda revives its factory team after a decade, and Kawasaki calls upon Jonathan Rea, the reigning champion of WSBK. The F.C.C. TSR Honda France team is set to compete as the top-ranked team in the final event, the Suzuka 8 Hours.
The 41st edition of the event was tumultuous due to typhoon conditions. During Friday’s qualifying, Rea set a record time in the low 2:05 range, and his teammate Leon Haslam also recorded a 2:05 time in the changed top 10 trial, which featured 10 teams starting simultaneously—showcasing Kawasaki's speed. On the other hand, Yamaha’s ace rider Katsuyuki Nakasuga, who suffered a crash during free practice, did not participate in the top 10 trial.
Race day brought sudden rain before the start, forcing teams to switch to wet tires on the grid. The hole shot was grabbed by Haslam from Kawasaki Team GREEN, but Takumi Takahashi from Red Bull Honda with Japan Post surged ahead. As the rain stopped and the track began to dry, teams changed to slick tires, leading to an intense battle between WSBK riders Michael van der Mark from YAMAHA FACTORY RACING TEAM and Rea. The weather fluctuated drastically, causing multiple crashes and unexpected twists in the race for victory. The close competition for the World Endurance Championship title added more excitement!
【Contents】
- Suzuka 8 Hours Final
- Suzuka 4 Hours Final Highlights
- Fun all day with both races and events at the Suzuka 8 Hours
- Circuit Queen
【Blu-ray Exclusive Bonus Footage】
- Uncut coverage of the top five from the TOP 10 Trial time attack
* Due to poor weather, the time attack format was changed to 10 teams starting simultaneously.
【Bonus Insert】
Not for sale! Original 8-Hour sticker
Honda Factory Returns!! Can Yamaha's reign be stopped!?
Last year, Yamaha achieved a three-peat and is now aiming for a fourth consecutive victory. In contrast, Honda revives its factory team after a decade, and Kawasaki calls upon Jonathan Rea, the reigning champion of WSBK. The F.C.C. TSR Honda France team is set to compete as the top-ranked team in the final event, the Suzuka 8 Hours.
The 41st edition of the event was tumultuous due to typhoon conditions. During Friday’s qualifying, Rea set a record time in the low 2:05 range, and his teammate Leon Haslam also recorded a 2:05 time in the changed top 10 trial, which featured 10 teams starting simultaneously—showcasing Kawasaki's speed. On the other hand, Yamaha’s ace rider Katsuyuki Nakasuga, who suffered a crash during free practice, did not participate in the top 10 trial.
Race day brought sudden rain before the start, forcing teams to switch to wet tires on the grid. The hole shot was grabbed by Haslam from Kawasaki Team GREEN, but Takumi Takahashi from Red Bull Honda with Japan Post surged ahead. As the rain stopped and the track began to dry, teams changed to slick tires, leading to an intense battle between WSBK riders Michael van der Mark from YAMAHA FACTORY RACING TEAM and Rea. The weather fluctuated drastically, causing multiple crashes and unexpected twists in the race for victory. The close competition for the World Endurance Championship title added more excitement!
【Contents】
- Suzuka 8 Hours Final
- Suzuka 4 Hours Final Highlights
- Fun all day with both races and events at the Suzuka 8 Hours
- Circuit Queen
【Blu-ray Exclusive Bonus Footage】
- Uncut coverage of the top five from the TOP 10 Trial time attack
* Due to poor weather, the time attack format was changed to 10 teams starting simultaneously.
【Bonus Insert】
Not for sale! Original 8-Hour sticker