Japanese motorcycle racer
Youichi Ui |
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Youichi Ui at 2009 MFJ Superbike Rd.1 |
Nationality | Japanese |
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Youichi Ui (宇井陽一, Ui Youichi, born November 27, 1972 in Chiba) is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. His best seasons were in 2000, when he finished second in the 125cc world championship behind Roberto Locatelli and in 2001, when he finished second behind Manuel Poggiali.[1] With his 6 Grand Prix victories in 2001, Ui tied a record set by Kenny Roberts in 1983 of most wins by a rider without winning a championship. He raced in Japan in 2007, winning the All Japan 250cc Road Race Championship.