Zaqhwan Zaidi all geared up for Suzuka 8 Hours

Malaysian rider Zaqhwan Zaidi will be taking part in the Suzuka 8 Hours after two years.

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National rider, Zaqhwan Zaidi has returned to participate in the Suzuka 8 Hours race after two years as it was not organized due to the COVID-19 epidemic that hit the world.

Zaqhwan, who had just completed a two-day test at the Suzuka Circuit, Japan, said he was satisfied with the results, as this was the first time the Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA team tested the machinery.

“The two-day Suzuka 8 Hours test is over,” said Zaqhwan. “I’m happy to be back here after two years of not racing in Suzuka. Thank you Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA for the hard work.

“It’s not easy for us because this is a new motorcycle that we have never tested before but I believe we can be stronger in the 8-hour race week.”

The Suzuka 8 Hours 2022 race is back on the FIM EWC calendar from 5 to 7 August.

The competition once saw big names in two-wheeled motorsport win it such as Wayne Rainey in 1988, Eddie Lawson (1990), Mick Doohan (1991) and Valentino Rossi (2001).

In the test session, Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA joined by Zaqhwan and Gerry Salim finished the third session by being 14th before 18th fastest in the evening.