Nicky Hayden at the Suzuka 8H 2016
Honda has just announced the participation of Nicky Hayden in the 8 Hours of Suzuka (Japan) on July 31, 2016 riding the CBR1000RR n ° 634 of the MuSASHi RT Harc-Pro team, winner in 2010, 2013 and 2014 .
Honda has just announced the participation of Nicky Hayden in the 8 Hours of Suzuka (Japan) on July 31, 2016 riding the CBR1000RR n ° 634 of the MuSASHi RT Harc-Pro team, and .
After – victim of a full race () -, the former reconverted will take the start of the third race alongside Takumi Takahashi and, 2014 Supersport world champion.
"It’s a huge honor for me," said Nicky Hayden who had already competed in this event in 2003 and then canceled her participation in 2007. "The Suzuka 8H has a long history (the first edition took place in 1978, Editor’s note) and it’s a very different type of race with the running start, pit stops and working with teammates to find the right settings ".
"With the long summer break ahead, I’m glad to have the opportunity to continue riding and stay in shape," continued the Kentucky Kid who is already planning a "tough challenge with a lot of good teams, but it would be great to win and add a trophy to my collection ".
The Japanese giant, who intends to wash away the affront of the, will also line up Kazuma Watanabe, Dominique Aegerter and Patrick Jacobsen on the handlebars of the CBR n ° 5 of the F.C.C. TSR Honda, and, Kosuke Akiyoshi, Damian Cudlin and Hikari Okubo (team au & Teluru Kohara RT) as well as Tatsuya Yamaguchi and Ratthapark Wilairot (team Toho Racing).
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