Following the “Open Mote tai” held a week earlier, the 2010 “Mote tai Masters” was held.
Like the “Open Mote tai,” the weather remained harsh with lingering summer heat, but all 25 teams participating in the final race enjoyed the “Mote tai Masters,” each with their own hopes of creating fun summer memories.

At 10:00 AM, the final race started with a Le Mans-style start, symbolizing the endurance race. Taking the holeshot with perfect timing and leading the opening lap was #1 NR Project & Yokoyama's Nakano Kinshiro, who had played out the best qualifying story and secured pole position. Following behind were #17 WITHME RACING's Maruyama Hiroshi and #22 Hamamatsu Ebisu Motors & PANOLIN's Kato Hideyuki. These three teams maintained a pace of 2 minutes and 4 seconds from the beginning, engaging in a close battle as if it were a sprint race. Then, on the 19th lap, #17 WITHME RACING pitted for refueling and rider change, making the first pit stop among the top three teams. Next, on the 22nd lap, #22 Hamamatsu Ebisu Motors & PANOLIN pitted, followed by #1 NR Project & Yokoyama on the 24th lap, with each team smoothly progressing through the race.

Around two hours after the start, the lap counts of the top teams began to show slight changes. The two teams battling for the lead were #1 NR Project & Yokoyama in the SS class and #24 2Rinkan R.T. in the B1 class, so it was predicted that the difference in the number of pit stops would be the deciding factor. Therefore, due to fuel efficiency issues requiring more frequent refueling, #1 NR Project & Yokoyama planned a strategy to escape by having all riders mark lap times faster than other teams, taking into account the time loss during pit stops.
On the other hand, [#24 2Rinkan R.T.] aimed for the top by maintaining stable lap times with six pit stops. As a result, both teams continued running the same number of laps, 83, at the three-hour mark.

At the end of 4 hours, [#1 NR Project & Yokoyama] successfully completed 110 laps and took a one lap lead over the rest of the field. [#24 2Rinkan R.T.] followed closely behind, with [#22 Hamamatsu Ebisu Motors & PANOLIN] in third place with 108 laps, followed by [#70 Lyrica AMENA] and [#17 WITHME RACING].

As is typical of the Masters, various machines created their own dramas as time passed, and the race entered the final hour. Each team faced their last stint. Around the last 40 minutes, #24 2Rinkan R.T., running in second place, completed their sixth and final pit stop as planned for refueling and rider change. Following closely, #1 NR Project & Yokoyama, who had been leading comfortably, made their eighth pit stop. They safely completed refueling and rider change, sending out their final Rider. Despite not changing tires, they maintained stable lap times in the 2 minutes 3 to 4 seconds range.
Moreover, on the 179th lap, they caught up to #24 2Rinkan R.T. at the S-curve to V-curve exit, establishing a full two-lap lead and sealing the victory. As a result, #1 NR Project & Yokoyama completed a record 191 laps, achieving their long-cherished first win in Mote tai history.
"In 2010, NR Project had no plans to participate. We waited until the very last moment before the entry deadline, and it was only thanks to the cooperation of Moto Garage Yokoyama and the vehicle owner Mr. Arai that we were able to achieve this result. We had no particular strategy for the final race; rather, we were focused solely on setting a Course Record in qualifying. However, since everyone was able to maintain a stable pace, I believe this result would have been the same regardless of who rode in which order. Since 2011 will be the last year for the 'Mote tai Masters,' I want to set a Course Record and carve an eternal record in 'Mote tai' that year. Also, I would like to team up with some magazine or media outlet. If anyone is interested, please feel free to contact us!" he commented.

[#24 2Rinkan R.T.] finished in 2nd place with 189 laps. "Even though I have the privilege of racing under the banner of 2Rinkan, I didn't have enough practice as a rider. In 2011, I want to challenge "Mote Tai" with more training than ever before," he showed his determination.

In third place, #22 Hamamatsu Ebisu Motors & PANOLIN finished with 188 laps, and "It's a shame that rider Sano was injured on his bicycle before the race and couldn't participate. We've been participating in the "Mote tai" for 13 years, so we want to continue participating in 2011 and maintain our perfect attendance record. Of course, in the final year of 2011, we want Sano to race properly!" commented the team.

In addition, the best lap during the race was marked by #17 WITHME RACING's Akira Kamitaka with a time of 2'01.451 on the 176th lap.

Thus, the 2010 Mote tai (Mote endurance) came to a close. In 2011, the Masters will hold the grand finale race, bringing an end to one chapter of history, but the spirit of Mote tai will be carried on by the "Open Mote tai."
Although various dramas will continue to unfold, the passionate and strong feelings toward the final "Mote tai Masters" are already being conveyed by many participants. Please look forward to a Mote tai that will satisfy both racers and spectators alike.