Worked as a Suzuki employee rider, contributing to the development of Japanese motorcycle racing
Mitsuo Ito, who was active in a two-wheeled race as a rider of Suzuki, was elected as the 1st awardee of “MFJ Motorcycle Sports Hall of Fame” established by the Japan Motorcycle Sports Association (MFJ). The ceremony will be held on 15th December.
“MFJ Motorcycle Sports Hall of Fame” is the history of Japanese motor sports posterity This year, it was established from this year with the aim of honoring players and stakeholders who had a brilliant achievement. Mr. Mitsuo Ito, the first Japanese winner, was selected at the historic Isle of Man TT race held since 1907 as a prominent first prize winner.
Mr. Mitsuo Ito participated in domestic and international races including the motorcycle world road race championships as an employee rider of Suzuki from 1959 to 1969 and won the first time as a Japanese in the Isle of Man TT Race (UK) in 1963 I’ve got a brilliant record.
After retirement from the race he was involved in Suzuki’s race activities, in addition to developing race vehicles, improving technology that is world-class, and training excellent riders such as Kevin Schwantz, who will become the world champion later, MFJ’s technical commissioner We have contributed not only to Suzuki, but also to the spread and development of races of motorcycles in Japan.
Mr. Mitsuo Ito Comment
“I’m very pleased to have heard the story suddenly and elected the first one to be commemorated. However, this was accomplished by all those in charge at the time, I do not think that individuals were evaluated. It is an incomprehensible judge who saw Mr. Shunzo Suzuki, second generation president who decided to participate in the TT race, that he was selected as a participating member and appointed as a member and appointed as a rider and participating I was honored to win There are lots of pleasure and appreciation.“
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