Aboard his RGV500 Suzuki for only the second time, Kenny Roberts Jr. wins the Japanese Grand Prix at Twin Ring Motegi in Motegi, Japan.
In 1999, Suzuki signed Junior to their Grand Prix team. His debut with Suzuki was at the Malaysian Grand Prix where he pulled off a huge upset, defeating the reigning Champion, Honda's Michael Doohan. He went on to win the second GP race at Motegi, where he again defeated Doohan.
Twin Ring Motegi's name comes from the facility having two circuits: a 1.5 mile oval and a 3 mile road course.
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