Makoto Tamada

Makoto Tamada
Tamada in 2006
Nationality	Japanese
Born	(1976-11-04) November 4, 1976 (age 47) Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Website	tamayangp.com
Motorcycle racing career statistics Grand Prix motorcycle racing Active years 1998, 2003–2007 First race 1998 250cc Japanese Grand Prix Last race 2007 MotoGP Valencian Grand Prix First win 2004 MotoGP Rio de Janeiro Grand Prix Last win 2004 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix Team(s) Honda, Yamaha Championships 0 Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points 82 2 5 3 2 462 Superbike World Championship Active years 1999–2002, 2008–2011 Manufacturers Honda, Kawasaki, BMW Championships 0 2011 championship position NC (0 pts) Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points 51 3 4 1 3 169

Makoto Tamada (玉田誠) (born November 4, 1976, in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan) is a former Japanese professional motorcycle racer currently working as a rider instructor in Suzuka Racing School. He is one of the few riders to win races in both MotoGP and Superbike World Championship.