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Motogp Round 17

AirAsia Grand Prix of Japan Sunday, October 27, 2013 Japanese national bird - Green Pheasant AirAsia Grand Prix of Japan Motegi Circuit info            Motegi  Circuit  Circuit info Length: 4.801 m / 2.983 miles Width: 15m Left corners: 6 Right corners: 8 Longest straight: 762 m / 0.473 miles Constructed: 1997 Modified: 1997 Race Length:         MotoGP    Moto2    Moto3 Laps        2/3 of laps               Total Distance 24              -                       115.2 km - 71.6 miles Introduction: Located amongst the vast natural beauty of the northern Kanto district, the twin ring circuit at Motegi in Japan consists of a 1.5 mile oval and a 2.9 mile road course constructed to international standards. Built by Honda as the ultimate test facility in August 1997, the road circuit became home to MotoGP in 2000 whilst the oval is designed to introduce American motorsports culture to the country. Twin Ring Motegi is a ma

Motogp Round 16

Australian National Flag Tissot Australian Grand Prix Sunday, October 20, 2013 Phillip Island Phillip Island Phillip Island Circuit info Length: 4.448 m / 2.764 miles Width: 13m Left corners: 7 Right corners: 5 Longest straight: 900 m / 0.559 miles Constructed: 1956 Modified: 1988 Race Length:            MotoGP    Moto2     Moto3 Laps     2/3 of laps         Total Distance 27                   -                 120.1 km - 74.6 miles Introduction: Phillip Island, the self-styled home of Australian motorsport, is steeped in motor racing tradition, with the first car races having been held there on public roads in the 1920s. The first motorcycle races took place in 1931 and a permanent track was built in 1956. The circuit fell into disrepair during the late 70s and early 80s until it was bought in 1985 and given a AUS $5m facelift. MotoGP returned in 1989 and 1990 before becoming a re