Sit back and enjoy this wonderful behind-the-scenes documentary from the Honda Racing Corporation and the Repsol Honda Team.
Go Behind the Dream and discover the unique human stories behind the most success team in MotoGP history.
With over 1,600 pieces and parts inside his truck, HRC spare parts co-ordinator Shibasaki Katsura, or simply ‘Shiba’, is intimately familiar with every inch of the Honda RC213V.
In a job where a quiet weekend can become a blur of aluminium, carbon fibre, nuts and bolts in an instant, a special kind of character is needed.
Although often unseen, the spare parts co-ordinator is frequently the first to arrive at the circuit each day and the last to leave as they meticulously manage their inventory.
As HRC’s spare parts co-ordinator, Shiba is responsible for managing and marinating Honda’s stock of spare items, guaranteeing that everything from the smallest screw to entire chassis are available when needed.
Then when a crash does occur, Shiba must leap into action and begin to prepare all the parts needed – often already opening one of his many draws before the bike has finished sliding.
Like a coiled spring, Shiba watches each session and cheers for the riders.
Photo courtesy Honda
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