SUZUKA 8 HOURS
PHOTO ESSAY
Cut short by spilled oil the Japanese classic was another heart-stopper
The Suzuka 8 Hours is one of the most magnificent races on the motorcycle-racing calendar. It has as much pageantry and history as any race—and this year, it also had drama, with the race going down to the wire. The 42nd edition produced what will be one of the most talked about finishes in 8 Hours' history, with a last-minute red flag that ensured the result was decided in the race officials’ offices rather than on the track.
