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alanheng · 07-31-2001, 10:51 PM

I'll admit, 8 hours is a long time...

But there was a 24 hour race here in the States up until this year.

Joe_Momma · 08-01-2001, 07:48 AM

They showed those pictures over two months ago. I think they are making up their own pictures really.

Joe_Momma · 08-01-2001, 07:50 AM

Usually the American style of riding is more accustomed to Dunlops. If most Domestic Championship riders use Dunlops, then why do Honda and Ducati (infostrada) use Michelin. They actually do well on the GP tracks, but no so well on others.

JasonVS · 08-01-2001, 01:58 PM

You have NO idea of how oppressively hot it can be outside Nagoya at this time of the year. Been to see the 8 hour twice and WATCHING it was tiring. Usually in the high 90s with humidity of at least 70%. Too bad it's not televised--probably has more to do with licensing and legal issues because it seems more interesting than any of the car endurance races, but then again, I'm a rider, not a driver...

Nish · 08-01-2001, 05:13 PM

So how much you think it'd cost to take a trip out there to see the race these days.

panthercity · 08-02-2001, 11:16 AM

And back in the early `80's, a 30-hour race at Rockingham...

07-31-2001, 10:51 PM	#11
alanheng Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 61	Re: Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi go for 8 (Hours) I'll admit, 8 hours is a long time... But there was a 24 hour race here in the States up until this year.

08-01-2001, 07:48 AM	#12
Joe_Momma Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 585	Re: They showed those pictures over two months ago. I think they are making up their own pictures really.

08-01-2001, 07:50 AM	#13
Joe_Momma Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 585	Re: Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi go for 8 (Hours) Usually the American style of riding is more accustomed to Dunlops. If most Domestic Championship riders use Dunlops, then why do Honda and Ducati (infostrada) use Michelin. They actually do well on the GP tracks, but no so well on others.

08-01-2001, 01:58 PM	#14
JasonVS Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 8	Been there, done that You have NO idea of how oppressively hot it can be outside Nagoya at this time of the year. Been to see the 8 hour twice and WATCHING it was tiring. Usually in the high 90s with humidity of at least 70%. Too bad it's not televised--probably has more to do with licensing and legal issues because it seems more interesting than any of the car endurance races, but then again, I'm a rider, not a driver...

08-01-2001, 05:13 PM	#15
Nish Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 24	Re: Been there, done that So how much you think it'd cost to take a trip out there to see the race these days.

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08-02-2001, 11:16 AM	#16
panthercity Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 63	Re: Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi go for 8 (Hours) And back in the early `80's, a 30-hour race at Rockingham...