Yoshimura Legend Team for 2014 Suzuka 8 Hours Represents 60th Anniversary

Yoshimura Japan Co. has announced the 2014 Suzuka 8 Hour represents the 60th Anniversary year since Pop Yoshimura started this business back in 1954 and the company is putting together a Legend Team to celebrate its racing history.

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Published: Mar 3, 2014

Yoshimura Japan Co. has announced the 2014 Suzuka 8 Hour is going to be one of the most memorable events ever for Yoshimura Japan. It is the 60th Anniversary year since Pop Yoshimura started this business back in 1954 and the company is putting together a Legend Team to celebrate its racing history.

This Legend Team will run with two very famous riders, one is 1993 WGP Champion Kevin Schwantz and other is 1985-1986 All Japan Formula-1 Class Champion Satoshi Tsujimoto. They made a pair in the 1986 Suzuka 8H, and finished third over all.

The team will once again challenge, not only for a podium finish, but will entertainment the motorsport world.

Sumitomo Rubber North America Hires New Dunlop Motorcycle Tires Regional Sales Manager

Jeff Botsford began his career in the motorcycle industry in 1991.

By Meagan Kusek

Meagan Kusek is the editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News. Since 2016, she has been covering various aspects of the B2B automotive markets, including professional carwashes, auto dealerships, motorcycle/powersport dealerships and collision repair shops.

Published: Mar 18, 2024

Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., welcomed Jeff Botsford as regional sales manager for Dunlop Motorcycle Tires.

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires National Retail Development Manager Phil Waters stated, “We are thrilled for Jeff to join the Dunlop Motorcycle Tires team. He has extensive experience in the segment and fits the 'Top Talent' profile here at SRNA.”