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A MotoGP-Wrapped Tram Runs on the Haga-Utsunomiya Light Rail Ahead of October's Japanese GP

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A MotoGP-Wrapped Tram Runs on the Haga-Utsunomiya Light Rail Ahead of October's Japanese GP — PHOTO — WEBIKE / © Webike↗ View original

A tram wrapped in the theme of MotoGP's 2026 "Wired Different" campaign is running on Tochigi Prefecture's Haga-Utsunomiya Light Rail Line, aimed at building awareness and access ahead of the Motul Japanese Grand Prix on October 2–4. During the race weekend, a dedicated "LRT Smart Access" shuttle bus transfer will also be available.

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Mine Kusagane

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Mine KusaganeMotorcycle History · Classic Bikes Commentary

Seen in this context, examples of motorsport tying directly into regional transit are actually a fairly recent development. What the era demanded was a way to keep racing from being a one-off event and instead weave it into everyday city life. This single tram deserves to be recorded as a good example of exactly that.