Suzuka 8 Hr Part 2

[elephino]

Unfortunately a rider has died at the Suzuka 8hr only a few laps into the race due to shock from the loss of blood.

I'll get more info when I can find it.

[Rossifumi]

Unfortunately it's true i found this press release:

the safety car was introduced
following a crash at the 130R corner. The incident
claimed the life of 47-year-old Mamoru Yamakawa
who crashed his 900cc Kawasaki and died in the
ambulance on the way to Suzuka hospital.
Yamakawa's death was the first in the 23-year
history of the race.

An other sad day for motorracing!

I'm wishing all relatives and friends of Mamoru Yamakawa a lot of strenght through this difficult time!