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SuperTaikyu: 2011 - Twin Ring Motegi Circuit

Located in the town of Motegi in the Eastern Tochigi prefecture, the Twin Ring Motegi race circuit was built by Honda and opened its doors in 1997.

SuperTaikyu: 2011 - Suzuka Circuit

As one of the oldest tracks in Japan, Suzuka was also the first Asian circuit to be included in the F1 calendar and has since been a major racing venue and is known as one of the greatest tracks in racing. It is also recognised as one of the toughest tracks to drive on, considered by drivers as the ultimate test in car and driver ability.

SuperTaikyu: 2011 - Okayama International Circuit

Formerly known as the TI Circuit Aida, the 3.7km (2.301mile) Okayama International circuit is located in the southern part of Honshu Island.

SuperTaikyu: 2011 - Fuji Speedway

Located in the Shizuoka Prefecture, the area surrounding the circuit is considered as the birthplace of Japan's auto industry, as it is the hometown of both Sakichi Toyota and Soichiro Honda - the founders of the Toyota Corporation and Honda Motor Corporation.

SuperTaikyu: 2011 - Sportsland Sugo

Located 300 kilometres north of Tokyo in the town of Murata in the district of Shibata in the Miyagi Prefecture, the Sportsland Sugo (スポーツランドSUGO) is a motorsports facility that has been around since 1975.

SGT: 2011 - Twin Ring Motegi Circuit

Located in the town of Motegi in the Eastern Tochigi prefecture, the Twin Ring Motegi race circuit was built by Honda and opened its doors in 1997. Set in the hills that form part of the Hakko mountain chain, the picturesque setting of the circuit will provide the fitting end to the 2009 Super GT season on 8 November.

SGT: 2011 - Autopolis Circuit

Located within the Aso Kujiyu National Park near the Kamitsue village in the O-ita Prefecture,on Japan's southern island of Kyushu, the Autopolis circuit (オートポリス) officially opened its doors in 1990.

SGT: 2011 - Suzuka Circuit

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MOTOGP11: Rd 18 - Grand Prix of Valencia, Raceday: Sensational Second for Spies in Valencia for 800cc Grand Prix Finale

Yamaha Factory rider Ben Spies delivered a sensational performance today to take second in the Valencia Grand Prix. After missing out the previous two rounds in Australia and Malaysia, the Texan reinforced his comeback after a strong qualifying on Saturday before closing out his 2011 account on a high after a hard-fought race in difficult and treacherous conditions.

MOTOGP11: Rd 18 - Grand Prix of Valencia, Qualifying: Spies Bounces Back for Front Row Start in Valencia

Yamaha Factory rider Ben Spies made it count on Saturday afternoon in difficult weather conditions to take third on the grid for Sunday's Grand Prix of Valencia. The Texan completed his fastest lap on a used set of tyres having patiently circled waiting for a gap in the changing weather to put in a qualifying time.

MOTOGP11: Rd 18 - Grand Prix of Valencia, Practice: Wet and Slippery Start to Valencia Grand Prix

The Grand Prix of Valencia got underway on Friday in difficult track conditions. The morning practice was run on a partly damp but drying circuit and the afternoon session was fully wet.

results

F1: Rd 6 - 2011 Grand Prix de Monaco - Race Results

F1: Rd 6 - 2011 Grand Prix de Monaco - Qualifying Results

F1: Rd 5 - 2011 Gran Premio De España - Race Results