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The Japanese circuit of Suzuka have
organised an exhibition in homage to Daijiro Kato. The memorial, that is
open to the public opened on May 22nd and will run until June 1st, will
be located in the historical gallery on site. The layout includes a
selection of special photos celebrating the races contested by the rider
at his favourite racetrack, as well as some of the former 250cc number
one’s machinery, like the quarter-litre machine with which he won the
title in 2001 and the bike he used to rule the 2002 Suzuka 8 hour, the
VTR1000SPW. Also on show are a collection of trophies and leathers.
Videos of the 2001 Grand Prix of Japan and the 2002 8 hour will be
displayed. On May 18
Honda held their own tribute to Kato and more than 9000 people came to
pay their respects at the their HQ in Tokyo. The fans that could not
make it along to the Honda ceremony will now have a chance to mourn
their idol at a venue where he enjoyed a lot of success and first began
to make his name on the World Championship scene.
Aside from the exhibition
the Japanese Championship also takes place this weekend at Suzuka.
Before the race, all of the riders, combined with the teams and
spectators, will observe one minute of silence. |
