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| Feb 25, 2004 |
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DENSO Increases Motor Sports Sponsorships for 2004
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DENSO adds corporate sponsorship of Toyota and Subaru teams
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[Riders]
Naoki Matsudo
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| Date of Birth |
July 25, 1973 |
| Birthplace |
Chiba, Japan |
| Residence |
Chiba, Japan & Germany |
| Height/Weight |
166cm/63kg |
| Past 3 Year Records |
2001- World Championship 250; 9th place
2002- World Championship 250; 10th place
2003- World Championship 250; 9th place
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| Machine |
Yamaha TZ250 |
| Spark Plug Used |
DENSO “Iridium Racing” IA01-32 |
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Goals for 2004
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I want to stand on the winners’ stand.
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Machine PR
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2004 Yamaha WGP kit parts. Engine specifications have changed from the 2004 model and torque has increased. The cowling features a new shape designed for maximum speed. The body also realizes cornering equal to that of a factory machine.
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Erwan Nigon
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| Date of Birth |
September 27,1983 |
| Birthplace |
Volvic, FRANCE |
| Residence |
Volvic, FRANCE |
| Height/Weight |
177cm/65kg |
| Past 3 Year Records |
2001- France Championship 125GChampion 1st place
2002- France Championship 250G2nd place
2003- World Championship 250G16th place
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| Machine |
YAMAHA TZ 250 |
| Spark Plug Used |
DENSO “Iridium Racing” IA01-32 |
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[Riders]
Taro Sekiguchi
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| Date of Birth |
December 5, 1975 |
| Birthplace |
Tokyo, Japan |
| Residence |
Tokyo, Japan |
| Height/Weight |
173cm/62kg |
| Past 3 Year Records |
World Championship (Spot Entry); 22nd place
2002- World Championship(1-9race); 29th place
2003- European Championship; 1st place
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| Machine |
Yamaha TZ250 |
| Spark Plug Used |
DENSO “Iridium Racing” IA01-32 |
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| Goals for 2004 |
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Throughout the year I’ve yet to participate in the GP. This year I want to be in all the races and have my racing carry over to the next year. |
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Max Sabbatani
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| Date of Birth |
August 4, 1975 |
| Birthplace |
Italy |
| Residence |
Italy |
| Height/Weight |
150cm/39kg |
| Past 3 Year Records |
2001- World Championship; 13th place
2002- World Championship; 25th place
2003- World Championship; 30th place
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| Machine |
TZ250 |
| Spark Plug Used |
DENSO gIridium Racingh IA01-32 |
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[Riders]
Randy de Puniet
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| Date of Birth |
February 14, 1981 |
| Birthplace |
Maisons Laffitte, France |
| Residence |
Aix En Provence, France |
| Height/Weight |
169cm/62kg |
| Past 3 Year Records |
2001- 250 World Championship; 13th place
2002- 250 World Championship; 8th place
2003- 250 World Championship; 4th place |
| Machine |
Aprilia Factory bike RSW250 |
| Spark Plug Used |
tbd |
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Goals for 2004 |
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250cc World Champion |
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Robert Locatelli
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| Date of Birth |
Birthplace Bergamo, Italy |
| Birthplace |
Birthplace Bergamo, Italy |
| Residence |
Lecco, Italy |
| Height/Weight |
170cm/63kg |
| Past 3 Year Records |
2001- World Championship 250cc class; 8th place
2002- World Championship 250cc class; 8th place
2003- World Championship 125cc class(KTM); 24th place |
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Aprilia Factory Bike RSW125 |
| Spark Plug Used |
Tbd |
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| Goals for 2004 |
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125cc World Champion |
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Mattia Pasini
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| Date of Birth |
August 13, 1985 |
| Birthplace |
Rimini, Italy |
| Residence |
Riccione, Italy |
| Height/Weight |
174cm/58kg |
| Past 3 Year Records |
2001- Italian Pocket Bike championship; 5th place
European Pocket bike championship;3rd place
2002- Italian Sport Production 125cc class
European Pocket bike championship;3rd place
2003- European Championship 125cc class; 3rd place
Italian championship 125cc class; 4th place |
| Machine |
Aprilia Factory Bike RSW125 |
| Spark Plug Used |
tbd |
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| Goals for 2004 |
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Qualifying in the first 10 positions of the final world standing. |
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| Date of Birth |
November 27, 1972 |
| Birthplace |
Chiba, Japan |
| Residence |
Chiba, Japan |
| Height/Weight |
160cm/53kg |
| Past 3 Year Records |
2001- World Championship 125; 2nd place
2002- World Championship 125; 13th place
2003- World Championship 125; 13th place
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| Team |
Abruzzo Racing |
| Machine |
Aprilia RS125+Factory Kit |
| Spark Plug Used |
DENSO “Iridium Racing” IAE01-34 |
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| Goals for 2004 |
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This year is in fact the last year for the WGP 125 Class. My biggest goal is to win the championship in this category. In any case, I’ll do my best to have a season with no regrets. I would also like to step up to the WGP 250 Class next year. |
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The vehicle is a racing machine that boasts a good showing and is always in the fight for the WGP 125 Class title. The machine traditionally employs rotary disk valves. While this has been the secret of the machine’s speed, they are hard to set and have a difficult disposition. The 2004 model features an evolved frame. With a combination of special kit parts made of Aprilia Works, the machine boasts the potential to be a champion. |
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