FAUSTO GRESINI REMEMBERS DAIJIRO KATO
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MotoGP world seams always in action following a frenetic calendar
of practices, races and test sessions, but sometimes it is
important to stop and today Fausto Gresini and his team stopped
their normal activity to commemorate the third anniversary
of Daijiro Kato who lost his life in Suzuka during the opening
Grand Prix of the 2003 season.
"It's a sad moment for all of us" comments Fausto
Gresini who grew the young Japanese rider in his team at his
arrival in Europe. "The relationship with Daijiro was
special and there is no words to describe this loss. Kato
was a dear person before being a great champion. We still
are very close to his family and today I called Daijiro's
father, Takashi Kato and I spoke with Makiko, Daijiro's wife
to share with them this sad day."
Daijiro Kato was a special person and a champion. He surprised
when he was racing as wild card in the home GPs of Suzuka
and Motegi in the 250 class conquering two victories and a
second place. In 2000 he entered officially the World Motorbikes
Champion with the Gresini Team. He showed his talent since
the first year finishing 3rd. In 2001 he conquered the 250cc
World Title with 11 victories. In 2002 he switched to the
500/MotoGP class with 2 second places and a pole position.
2003 was the year of the tragic incident in "his"
Suzuka.
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