The searing crucible of Suzuka is the scene for one of the most fraught and hard fought races of the motorcycle season as the Japanese manufacturers pour everything they have into winning their 'home' race.
For eight hours the Honda TT Legends must battle incredible heat, humidity and exhaustion to try to score a podium finish and stay in with a chance of winning the Endurance World Championship.
With Simon Andrews sidelined by his spectacular crash at the Isle of Man TT, Australian Jason O'Halloran has been drafted into the team alongside fellow Aussie Cameron Donald and 19-time TT winner John McGuinness.
As temperatures rise so do the stakes and riders, mechanics, team bosses, wives and girlfriends must all pull together as one to try and seize as many championship points as possible.