JS7 + Japanese Flag

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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 2:32pm
Did anyone else see James coming out in the opening ceremonies with the Japanese flag? I thought that was very honorable of him.

Did anyone else see any others riders somehow supporting the tragedy in Japan? Considering that most riders rides Japanese bikes...
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Keates22 3/12/2011 7:53pm
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Taylor156 wrote:
Saw sorby with it, really cool.
Definitely have some respect for that. Did any other riders do something similar?
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Taylor156 3/12/2011 7:56pm
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Heard a few people from Honda died in japan, I didn't hear anything other than Stewart doing something
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ky_savage 3/12/2011 8:01pm
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Never saw or heard any of the other riders mention it

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Taylor156 3/12/2011 8:08pm
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That is a awesome pic thx guyb, james your the man for that !
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Sully22 3/12/2011 8:09pm
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GuyB wrote:
[img]https://cdn.vitalmx.com/photos/users/64/photos/45052/s600_031211flag.jpg[/img]
Wow That's a great pic.....That's awesome for James to do that. My heart goes out to all those people suffering from that earthquake!
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Keates22 3/12/2011 8:21pm
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Taylor156 wrote:
Heard a few people from Honda died in japan, I didn't hear anything other than Stewart doing something
No way?! If this is true, RIP.  Where did you read about this?
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Keates22 3/12/2011 8:22pm
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GuyB wrote:
[img]https://cdn.vitalmx.com/photos/users/64/photos/45052/s600_031211flag.jpg[/img]
Great shot, GuyB 
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pilotdude 3/12/2011 8:28pm
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I think it was a great gesture on his part. Awesome.
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mt798 3/12/2011 9:09pm
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Really, really cool in my book. Always loved that flag anyway...
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TG130 3/12/2011 9:32pm
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Classy gesture on James' part. He Da Man.
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RACEGUY 3/12/2011 9:55pm
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Taylor156 wrote:
Heard a few people from Honda died in japan, I didn't hear anything other than Stewart doing something
Keates22 wrote:
No way?! If this is true, RIP.  Where did you read about this?
Honda PR

News ReleasesEarthquake Impact on Honda Operations
March 11 2011
Japan
Damage was widespread in the Tochigi area, where Honda has a number of operations. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has confirmed the fatality of a Honda R&D associate at the Tochigi R&D Center, when a wall collapsed in a cafeteria. The associate was male, 43 years old.

More than 30 Honda associates were injured in the Tochigi area from collapsing ceilings and other damage during the earthquake.

Honda would like to express its sincere condolences to the family of the associate who died as a result of this earthquake. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan and all those injured or displaced by this tragedy.

Some Honda plants have closed in Japan, and will remain closed through Monday.
Tochigi Engine, transmission and chassis parts.
Saitama Two plants: Sayama plant in the Saitama factory produces CR-V, Accord, U.S. Fit, Acura RL and TSX. In addition, Ogawa Plant in the Saitama factory produces automobile engines.
Hamamatsu Two plants -- automobile transmissions, outboard marine engines.
Suzuka operated Friday, will not be in production Monday. This factory produces Japan Fit, Civic, Civic Hybrid, Insight and Honda CR-Z (all hybrid models).
Kumamoto Factory in southern Japan remains in operation (motorcycles).
Honda in Japan is assessing the resumption of operations and the long-term impact to its operations from the Japan earthquake.

North America
There is no immediate impact on Honda's operations in North America. More than 80% of Honda and Acura products sold in the U.S. are produced in North America. The vast majority of automotive parts for Honda automobiles manufactured in North America are sourced in the region.

Honda is assessing the long-term impact, if any, on Honda auto production in North America, since some auto parts are supplied from Japan.

There will be no major impact on the availability of Honda products in North America. Honda Fit, Insight and CR-Z, and Acura TSX and RL are produced in Japan. A small percentage of CR-Vs are produced in Japan.

Honda has confirmed the wellbeing of nearly all Honda associates on assignment in Japan from North America, and continues to seek such confirmation.

Honda's operations in North America and globally will do everything they can to support the recovery of Honda's operations in Japan.

Contact: Jeffrey Smith in Los Angeles 310-781-5542 or Ron Lietzke in Ohio 937-644-6627

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UAW_member 3/12/2011 9:55pm
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You have to respect him for that. I'm sure he brought some comfort to people who are suffering just by letting them know they are in our thoughts..
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The Universe 3/12/2011 10:00pm
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GuyB wrote:
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Powerful picture GuyB. Thanks for sharing.

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bullpen58 3/12/2011 10:14pm
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I'm shocked people aren't chastizing him for being "unamerican".

Personally, that is super cool of James. Good Job Bubba!
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Jake-247 3/12/2011 10:15pm
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Did anyone run anything for the New Zealand Earthquake that happened a couple of weeks back?
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Trent179 3/12/2011 10:41pm
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Jake-247 wrote:
Did anyone run anything for the New Zealand Earthquake that happened a couple of weeks back?
New Zealand doesn't own us like Japan.
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GuyB 3/12/2011 10:50pm
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Jake-247 wrote:
Did anyone run anything for the New Zealand Earthquake that happened a couple of weeks back?
Not that I'd seen. I know it was also catastrophic, but I think the perception here in the U.S. is that it wasn't as bad as Japan's situation.
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FlaNard 3/12/2011 11:10pm
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GuyB wrote:
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That is all class. Good job James.
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Electro21 3/12/2011 11:43pm
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Jake-247 wrote:
Did anyone run anything for the New Zealand Earthquake that happened a couple of weeks back?
GuyB wrote:
Not that I'd seen. I know it was also catastrophic, but I think the perception here in the U.S. is that it wasn't as bad as...
Not that I'd seen. I know it was also catastrophic, but I think the perception here in the U.S. is that it wasn't as bad as Japan's situation.
Plus the earthquake in Japan caused some warnings in the U.S. Very classy move by Stewart.
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jeffro503 3/12/2011 11:47pm
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bullpen58 wrote:
I'm shocked people aren't chastizing him for being "unamerican".

Personally, that is super cool of James. Good Job Bubba!
Who the heck would say that? I think what James did was an awesome gesture! Good for him , the team and any USA citizen
Dirtysmile56 3/13/2011 12:24am
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Great pic Guy B I'm sure every little bit of effort everyone puts forth goes a long way for the people that are suffering in Japan.
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FARANG 3/13/2011 1:06am
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Jake-247 wrote:
Did anyone run anything for the New Zealand Earthquake that happened a couple of weeks back?
No, Yamaha are a Japanese company. I don't believe there are any major sponsors from New Zealand.
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burnside 3/13/2011 4:06am
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Good for him. Expect the guys at Yamaha would really appreciate this.
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pilotdude 3/13/2011 4:09am
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burnside wrote:
Good for him. Expect the guys at Yamaha would really appreciate this.
I think the guys at all the big 4 really appreciate it. Good point.
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JaumeTGO 3/13/2011 4:16am
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Class Act..................proud of him!!!

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