Following the "Open Mote tai (Mote endurance)" held a week ago, the 2010 "Mote tai Masters" was held.
Similar to the "Open Mote tai (Mote endurance)", the weather was hot and humid, but all 25 teams participating in the final race enjoyed the "Mote tai Masters" with their own thoughts in mind, creating fun summer memories.

At 10 AM, the final race started with a Le Mans-style start, symbolizing the endurance race. The rider who seized the holeshot with perfect timing and dominated the opening lap was Nishikishiro Nakano from #1 NR Project & Yokoyama, who performed the best qualifying story and secured pole position. Following him were Hiroshi Maruyama from #17 WITHME RACING and Hidemine Kato from #22 Hamamatsu Ebisu Motors & PANOLIN. These three machines maintained a pace in the 2-minute 4-second range from the beginning, engaging in a fierce battle as if it were a sprint race. Then, on the 19th lap, #17 WITHME RACING made an early pit-in for refueling and rider change among the top three. Following that, #22 Hamamatsu Ebisu Motors & PANOLIN made their first pit-in on the 22nd lap, and #1 NR Project & Yokoyama on the 24th lap, with each team progressing smoothly in the race.

About two hours after the start, there begins to be some movement in the lap counts of the top teams. The two teams competing for the top spot, #1 NR Project & Yokoyama in the SS class and #24 2Rinkan R.T. in the B1 class, were expected to have the difference in pit-in frequency determine the outcome. Therefore, #1 NR Project & Yokoyama, which would inevitably have more refueling stops due to fuel efficiency issues, planned a strategy to escape by marking lap times that exceeded those of other teams, considering the time loss during pit-ins with all riders.
On the other hand, #24 2Rinkan R.T. aimed for the top with the goal of continuing to run at stable times with six pit-ins. As a result, up until the end of the three-hour mark, both teams continued to run with the same lap count of 83 laps.

At the end of the 4-hour mark, #1 NR Project & Yokoyama completed 110 laps, successfully putting a lap ahead of the second place and below. #24 2Rinkan R.T. followed, with #22 Hamamatsu Ebisu Motors & PANOLIN in third place with 108 laps, followed by #70 Lilica AMENA and #17 WITHME RACING.

Various machines, as befits the Masters, create their own dramas as time passes, with less than an hour remaining. Each team challenges their final runs. Around the last 40 minutes, the second-place #24 2rinkang R.T. completes their sixth pit stop as planned for refueling and rider change. Following suit, the leading #1 NR Project & Yokoyama also makes their eighth pit-in. They successfully complete refueling and rider change, sending out the final rider. Despite not changing tires, they lap consistently in the 2 minutes 3-4 seconds range.
Moreover, on the 179th lap, #24 2rinkang R.T. is caught at the exit from the S-curve to the V-curve, creating a two-lap lead and sealing the victory. As a result, #1 NR Project & Yokoyama achieves their long-awaited first victory with a record-breaking 191 laps, the most in Mote tai history.
"In 2010, we had no plans to participate as NR Project. We waited until the very last moment before the entry deadline, and it was thanks to the cooperation of Moto Garage Yokoyama and vehicle owner Arai that we were able to achieve this result. We had no particular strategy for the final race; we were only thinking about marking the course record in the qualifying. However, since everyone was able to run at a stable pace, I believe this result would have happened regardless of who ran in what order. Since 2011 will be the last for 'Mote tai Masters', I want to mark the course record in 2011 and engrave a permanent record for 'Mote tai'. Also, I would like to team up with some magazine media. If anyone is interested, please feel free to contact us!"

[#24 2rinkang R.T.] finished 2nd place with 189 laps. "Even though we are competing under the banner of the company 2rinkang and have a favorable environment, the Rider's practice time was insufficient. In 2011, I want to practice more than ever before and take on the Mote tai (Mote endurance)," he expressed his enthusiasm.

In 3rd place, with a result of 188 laps, was 【#22 Hamamatsu Ebisu Motors & PANOLIN】. "It's unfortunate that Rider Sano got injured on his bicycle before the race and couldn't participate. He has been competing in Mote tai for 13 years, so I hope to participate in 2011 as well and maintain a perfect attendance record. Of course, in the finale of 2011, I want Sano to run properly!" he commented.

During the race, the best lap was marked by Akira Kaminaga of #17 WITHME RACING on the 176th lap with a time of 2'01.451.

Thus, the 2010 "Mote tai (Mote endurance)" has come to a close. In 2011, the Masters will become the grand finale race, marking the end of one history, but the spirit of Mote tai will be passed on to the "Open Mote tai."
<br/> There will still be various dramas that unfold, but the passionate and strong feelings towards the final "Mote tai Masters" are already being conveyed by many participants. Please look forward to the "Mote tai" where you can be satisfied whether you are racing or watching.