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In the Japanese c championship, contenders must be both rapid and resilient. After crossing 200 kilometres in Fuji, they covered 120 miles under continuous rain in Sugo on 14 May. The three teams supported technically by Motul experienced various fortunes. Yamaha Factory Racing Team took over from Yoshimura Suzuki Motul on the second step of the podium thanks to Kohta Nozane's rush. From 4th place he was holding at the Le Mans type start, he rose to 2nd place at the arrival.
Seven-times Japanese champion, Katsuyuki Nakasuga, also a member of Yamaha Factory Racing Team, is experiencing a disappointing beginning of the year. Left behind at Mount Fuji following a fall, he didn't see the arrival line in Sugo.
At Yoshimura Suzuki Motul, they could be pleased with the 4th place of rookie Sodo Hamahara, whereas Takuya Tsuda could only just enter the Top 10.
Moriwaki Motul Racing was also one of the few structures to race with a crew. Ryuichi Kiyonari fell in lap eight but managed to bring his Honda CBR1000RR Moriwaki Special to the pits for repairs. His team-mate reached the arrival but without appearing in the standings. 'The result did not meet our expectations but we managed to finish and secured precious data on a waterlogged track,' stated Yuki Takahashi.
