Tomizawa’s family and team pay tribute to him

Following the death of Shoya Tomizawa, tragically broke in the middle of the race during the Grand Prix of Misano in Moto2 (read in particular MNC of 2010: tributes to Shoya Tomizawa, died at the age of 19 and MNC of September 9, 2010: the Italian Federation supports the race management), his family, his Technomag-CIP team, his partners …

Following the death of Shoya Tomizawa, tragically broke in the middle of the race during the Grand Prix de Misano in Moto2 (read in particular and, his family, his Technomag-CIP team, his partners and the Technomag company published on their site a text in tribute to their "son, pilot and exceptional colleague".

"Shoya Tomizawa was one of the rays of sunshine in the paddock and in the team", recall his parents, the CIP team and Technomag.

One of the sunbeams from the paddock…

"He never lost an opportunity to give a smile or a small wave of the hand to whoever crossed him. With his colleagues he liked to joke and play but he was also a real professional driver, combative, focused on improving his machine after each test. He impressed with his talent and his very pure driving style. He wanted to give the best for himself but above all also for his whole team which had become a second family with whom he spent a large part of his free time between races ".

"We lost not only a talented pilot, but above all a friend and a son who radiated the joy of living and transmitted good humor around him. He will remain forever anchored in our memories", continue his relatives who are keen on " thank all those who have supported us with their messages of comfort and condolences during these last hours. Through these messages, many of you have surrounded us in this ordeal and we are very touched. This great support underlines that Shoya was not only appreciated by his own, but by many ".

The Technomag-CIP Team continues its adventure

"Without Shoya, it will not be the same as before", they conclude, "but in the spirit of the passion for this sport and with the encouragement of its family, the Technomag-CIP Team will continue its adventure and its challenges in Motorcycles 2. His parents want us to remember his smile and his mischievous look rather than regrets and stress that he left living his passion ".

Shoya’s funeral will begin Tuesday evening. You can send a note to the attention of the Tomizawa family at 5891-3, Nino, Asahi-shi, Chiba, 289-2504, Japan, or by phone at +81 479 63 1011.

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