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Shunji Yatsushiro

*anese motorcycle racer

Shunji Yatsushiro (八代 俊二, Yatsushiro Shunji, born August 26, 1960) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from *an. He began his Grand Prix career in 1986. He enjoyed his best season in 1987 when he finished the season in ninth place in the 500cc world championship. His best GP qualifying position was fourth place, which he achieved several times that season.

Yatsushiro won the following *les in domestic compe*ion: 1981 Novice 250cc *anese Champion (Yamaha), 1983 Formula One *anese Champion (Kawasaki), 1984 Formula One *anese Champion (Honda).

Grand Prix career statistics

Points system from 1969 to 1987:

Points system from 1988 to 1992:

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

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