Jo Shimoda entered in 450 class for Rd 4 Japan Nationals

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Jo is entered for the IA1(450) class at Rd 4 of the All-Japan MX Nationals to be held at Meihan Sports Land MX Park near Osaka, Sept 10-11. During the event, there will also be a send off party for Jo and his other Team Japan MXON Teammates Kato Toriyabe and Kainosuke Oshiro.

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Sully 8/3/2022 9:14pm
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Just texted the wife, we may have to make a trip to Nara next month...

*Edited: The wife said it's in Nara, not Osaka
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FGR01 8/3/2022 10:07pm
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Sully wrote:
Just texted the wife, we may have to make a trip to Nara next month...

*Edited: The wife said it's in Nara, not Osaka
Anything West of Tokyo is Osaka to a gaijin! haha

In any case, it's sure going to be great having live updates and full photo report! Grinning
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Cayden Thompson 8/3/2022 10:40pm
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Top 3 in the USA means he is gonna kick some ass in Japan!
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So is he going to ride a 450 at MXoN?
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davis224 wrote:
So is he going to ride a 450 at MXoN?
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Wonder if he’ll be on the ‘24 proto the other team rider is on?
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I’ve seen him test/practice on a 450…

He’s got this.
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That's super cool! Hope crushes in Japan and does well at des nations!
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Dude has the speed and talent to win here in the US. Im sure hes going to win there too
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Joe is levels better than any current or past rider out of Japan. The kid is a total stud.
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I recall last year he attributed some of his late season improvement during the outdoors to a suspension setting he discovered while testing the 450. So he's definitely comfortable on the bigger bike.

Considering the lack of success Japanese riders have had in the US historically and how much Japanese manufacturers have dominated this sport in the last 50 years, Jo really is on track to become one of the most decorated riders from his home country in history. Pretty cool we get to watch it unfold. I didn't think it was a big enough story when he became the first native born rider to win an AMA national this year, that's quite an accomplishment.
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Cayden Thompson 8/5/2022 12:52pm
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TK40_FC wrote:
I recall last year he attributed some of his late season improvement during the outdoors to a suspension setting he discovered while testing the 450. So...
I recall last year he attributed some of his late season improvement during the outdoors to a suspension setting he discovered while testing the 450. So he's definitely comfortable on the bigger bike.

Considering the lack of success Japanese riders have had in the US historically and how much Japanese manufacturers have dominated this sport in the last 50 years, Jo really is on track to become one of the most decorated riders from his home country in history. Pretty cool we get to watch it unfold. I didn't think it was a big enough story when he became the first native born rider to win an AMA national this year, that's quite an accomplishment.
I'm confused on the "first native born rider to win an AMA nat this year?"
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TK40_FC wrote:
I recall last year he attributed some of his late season improvement during the outdoors to a suspension setting he discovered while testing the 450. So...
I recall last year he attributed some of his late season improvement during the outdoors to a suspension setting he discovered while testing the 450. So he's definitely comfortable on the bigger bike.

Considering the lack of success Japanese riders have had in the US historically and how much Japanese manufacturers have dominated this sport in the last 50 years, Jo really is on track to become one of the most decorated riders from his home country in history. Pretty cool we get to watch it unfold. I didn't think it was a big enough story when he became the first native born rider to win an AMA national this year, that's quite an accomplishment.
Cayden Thompson wrote:
I'm confused on the "first native born rider to win an AMA nat this year?"
Yeah, kinda worded that bad. He is the first japanese born rider to win an ama national, which happened this year. (Red Bud)
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Well, looks like the wife and I will be driving down to Nara on the 10th watching the race on the 11th and driving home on the 12th. Should be a good time. If I get the chance to meet Jo, I’ll see if I can get him to give Vital a shout out.
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That'd be awesome, he's definitely and rightfully got some fans here.

Now he's back to his smooth and precise self, after the hectic supercross season, I'm sure he'll be great to watch on the 450 and he's really finding his feet now.

Also, one of our 86 Corollas came from fairly local to you originally I think, don't know the location any more specifically than Osaka, then it left the port over at Kawasaki for the UK.
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How many spectators do they typically get in this series ?
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Kai Oshiro has broken his collarbone. He would have been one of Shimoda's MXON teammates and also one of the guys wit the best shot of giving Jo a challenge at the Japan National this weekend. Now he'll miss both. Bummer.

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Love his style and overall attitude. Easy guy to root for.
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RbR wrote:
Joe is levels better than any current or past rider out of Japan. The kid is a total stud.
Ever heard of Akira Watanabe?
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RbR wrote:
Joe is levels better than any current or past rider out of Japan. The kid is a total stud.
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Ever heard of Akira Watanabe?
Wink
Scratch my original post, I was thinking Akira Narita, not Watanabe.

The family and I are hitting the road for Nara tomorrow morning (Japan time). Depending on reception, I'll try and post a couple f updates from the track on Sunday.
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RbR wrote:
Joe is levels better than any current or past rider out of Japan. The kid is a total stud.
KONG wrote:
Ever heard of Akira Watanabe?
Wink
Sully wrote:
Scratch my original post, I was thinking Akira Narita, not Watanabe. The family and I are hitting the road for Nara tomorrow morning (Japan time). Depending...
Scratch my original post, I was thinking Akira Narita, not Watanabe.

The family and I are hitting the road for Nara tomorrow morning (Japan time). Depending on reception, I'll try and post a couple f updates from the track on Sunday.
Akira is a 1978 World Champion, and 1979 runner up to Harry Everts. Jo has not out performed Akira Watanabe, yet.
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KONG wrote:
Ever heard of Akira Watanabe?
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Sully wrote:
Scratch my original post, I was thinking Akira Narita, not Watanabe. The family and I are hitting the road for Nara tomorrow morning (Japan time). Depending...
Scratch my original post, I was thinking Akira Narita, not Watanabe.

The family and I are hitting the road for Nara tomorrow morning (Japan time). Depending on reception, I'll try and post a couple f updates from the track on Sunday.
1911 wrote:
Akira is a 1978 World Champion, and 1979 runner up to Harry Everts. Jo has not out performed Akira Watanabe, yet.
You're right, I was thinking Narita, not Watanabe. Post edited.
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I think I found out how to watch this race. Track looks tight and will be interesting to see how quickly Jo can adapt.

Link for the livestream of the qualifier starting tonight (Friday) at 9:55pm pacific
Qualifying Races

Link for the livestream of the races starting Saturday 5:35pm pacific
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RbR wrote:
Joe is levels better than any current or past rider out of Japan. The kid is a total stud.
KONG wrote:
Ever heard of Akira Watanabe?
Wink
Koji Matsuda wasn’t bad either.
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Jo just smoked 'em in his qualifier.
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The commentary was pretty funny. They kept talking about the big difference between AMA or World-level pace to their domestic Japan series. Jo was gone after a couple corners and was 3+ seconds faster per lap on a short track.
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mx313 9/9/2022 11:58pm
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No timing but looked like Jo won by about 25-30 seconds.
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TG130 wrote:
Jo just smoked 'em in his qualifier.
What a surprise.
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Didn’t go watch qualifying, but I’ll be out there tomorrow for the race. Been threatening to rain most of the day in Nara (about an hour from the track), so hopefully it’s not a slopfest tomorrow.
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