Bridgestone & RK Dominate Suzuka!
The legendary Suzuka 8 Hours is brutal at the best of times, but the 2026 edition threw absolute chaos at the grid. Torrential rain and unpredictable track conditions made it one of the toughest endurance races in recent memory.
But when the track gets tough, premium Japanese engineering shines.
Bridgestone and RK Chains didn't just survive the storm—they completely locked down the field. Here is how the ultimate power duo dominated the Japanese classic:
- The Bridgestone Blackout: In an absolutely mind-blowing feat of grip and consistency, the entire top 13 finishers crossed the line on Bridgestone tyres. From bone-dry tarmac to heavy downpours, Bridgestone proved why it’s the undisputed king of endurance racing.
The RK Chain Reaction: Seven of the top 10 teams relied on RK Chains to seamlessly transfer that brutal factory horsepower to the tarmac. When you need bulletproof reliability lap after lap, RK delivers.
Team HRC claimed a spectacular victory for the fifth consecutive year, leading a powerhouse pack of Bridgestone and RK-supported teams:
- 🥇 1st: Team HRC (Bridgestone & RK)
- 🥈 2nd: Yamaha Factory Racing Team (Bridgestone)
- 🥉 3rd: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team (Bridgestone)
- 4th: YART Yamaha (Bridgestone & RK)
- 5th: AutoRace Ube Racing Team (Bridgestone & RK)
- 6th: Yoshimura SERT Motul (Bridgestone & RK)
- 7th: Team Suzuki CN Challenge (Bridgestone & RK)
- 8th: SDG Team HARC-Pro Honda (Bridgestone & RK)
- 9th: Honda Asia-Dream Racing (Bridgestone & RK)
- 10th: Team ATJ (Bridgestone)
