Pacific GP. Track analysis and Repsol drivers records

Motegi circuit, according to Dani Pedrosa
‘The track is well asphalted, and that makes the grip especially good. With regard to the corners, the ones you find in Motegi are arrive, brake, turn and out’.
 The second Japanese venue of the World Championship calendar witnessed last year an excellent performance of Dani Pedrosa, who was the fastest ride of the class throughout the weekend, taking the victory in the race and leaving the San Marino rider Poggiali who finished second, eight seconds behind. The Japanese track is one of the  favourite tracks of the young rider, who explains Motegi is a circuit where Ive always had good results and I hope it will continue like this for a long time. The track is well asphalted, and that makes the grip especially good. With regard to the corners, the ones you find in Motegi are arrive, brake, turn and out; I mean entering and exiting quickly and that helps me some times because I can get up and accelerate soon. You need a good technique to ride in Motegi, even if it is not one of the most difficult circuits of the Championship. The Paddock is usually emptier than in Europe and therefore it is a bit dreary, but I prefer it like that because there isnt so much jumble and I feel much more comfortable and calm. The venue of the GP in detailLocated within the beautiful mountains of the Japanese Kanto district, the Twin Ring circuit at Motegi actually consists of two completely independent tracks, as suggested by its name: a 2,5 km oval with open pit garages for races in pure American style and a road course of almost 5 kms in length constructed to the most demanding international standards. Built by Honda on the companys 50th anniversary as a test facility, Motegi became venue of the Japanese Grand Prix in 1999 and is now home of the Pacific Grand Prix. Its 4800 metres include meticulously computer-designed fast corners, eight right-hand and six left-hand, and its slopes are a guarantee for interesting and exciting races. The Motegi circuit is a major attraction for motorsports fans all year round: it hosts the Honda museum with a permanent collection of racing motorbikes and cars from all ages. It also includes a driving school, dirt track and go-kart, hotel, restaurant, shops and several other services with some 300 employees, thus guaranteeing activity throughout the year. Official website:http://www.twinring.co.jp Repsol drivers in Pacific GP 2003MotoGP: Practice: (6th) 1´49.530. / Race: (2nd) 44´20.554. / Fastest lap: 1´50.055 .250: Fonsi Nieto. Pole: 1´52.389. / Race: (4th) 44´01.191. / Fastest lap: 1´54.216. Toni Elias. Practice: (5th) 1´53.667. / Race: (1st) 43´52.991. / Fastest lap: 1´53.392.125: Dani Pedrosa: Pole: 1´58.026. / Race: (1st) 41´43.377. / Fastest lap: 1´58.354. 2003 season, all results Repsol driversAll season results and overall standings. Click on ‘Download document’ option on top right side of this page (Pdf format).