MORIWAKI is so grateful to announce the launch of a new Women’s team for the Suzuka 4 Hours Endurance Race 2014, welcoming Melissa Paris (USA) and Shelina Moreda (USA), scheduled on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of July. Introducing “Synergy Force
Being aware of the fact that Suzuka International Racing Course is one of the most challenging race tracks in the world, as well as the fact that Suzuka 4 Hours Endurance Race is literally the first step and a gateway for “Asian national licensed riders” to gain international recognition and status as professional riders, we all look forward to showing the fans what women could do in professional racing.
“Synergy Force Moriwaki Club” will race with Honda CBR600RR, kitted with Moriwaki Engineering’s racing parts suited for
Today, the 8th July, was the two Americans’ first day testing, and they absolutely enjoyed the first ride out on the track.
The team structure is as follows:
Team Name: Synergy Force Moriwaki Club. (Car No. 21)
Team Principal: Midori Moriwaki
Rider 1: Melissa Paris (
Rider 2: Shelina Moreda (
Tech Director: Koji Takahashi
Manager: Jin Sasaki
Chief Mech: Takuma Yamamoto
Comment: Melissa Paris
“Despite the fact that it was very tight and difficult for me to make it to this test because I was racing in
“As the day went on, I was more confident and comfortable with the track, and hoping that things will get better with a good night sleep tonight after a testing right after my arrival in the morning from
“When I think about racing for the Suzuka 4 Hours, I think heat will be something I have to manage, and because I have a little experience with endurance racing, but I’ve been training very hard this year including heat management, but I do not think you can quite prepare fully for that and the fact is that you have to wait and see how hard the condition could be in the actual race.
“I also would like to add that this project is part of F.I.M’s “Women in Motorsports” project and I am grateful for the fact that they have gotten into road-racing in particular in which I think is a great opportunity for women to be as competitive as the others, so buy our ding this, I would like to see the days when it is not surprising to have girls on the road racing grids. Looking very much for the remaining test and toward the race”.
Comment: Shelina Moreda
“It’s an honor to be here racing with a team like Moriwaki, I mean, supported by Honda is huge for me, we know the names you know, so it was really a big deal for me to be asked to come over here and also the support from F.I.M is incredible.
“To me, racing in