There's so much that goes on behind-the-scenes in terms of running a road race that people just don't realise. The whole safety side with marshalling and helicopters is difficult. Also the ferry that goes there although it's a large one only takes passengers; it doesn't take any vehicles, so all the bikes and everything else will have to be containered in from Tokyo.
It will be a bit difficult for them to get started, but they have got a smaller circuit there which runs through a little village and is probably about two miles long. That would be the best way to start I think, just to get people familiar with the place and where it is and then go from there.
As to his own upcoming racing activities, Lougher said he would be competing himself in the traditional road racing outings next year, but added his principal focus would be on his team management role, after running the Black Horse Finance Honda outfit in 2007.
We're still talking to Black Horse and a couple of different manufacturers as well for next year, he affirmed. I'm planning on running a BSB team, with a younger guy, or maybe two riders we're not sure yet in the new 600 Junior Superstock series or even Superstock itself. Watch this space as they say. Before you know it, the season will be round again, and we've got to be fully-prepared.
