◆ WORK: What do I need to overcome a fierce race from the perspective of a dirt trial driver?

◆ Ueno: I think it's the image of running in the best time and the ability to respond to the road surface. The dirt trial, which is a time trial, is a competition that competes for the best time by running two runs. I run on the course that is announced first in the morning and run with the image of running, but I look for mistakes and correction points from the first run and aim for the best time by correcting them in the second run. Also, on a constantly changing road surface, we will take into account various things such as changing tires and running lines, anticipating how much this will change from our starting order.


◆ WORK: What is the required wheel performance?

◆ Ueno: You can use it safely without fail. Because it is a competition running on unpaved roads, it will run under extremely severe conditions such as wadachi and holes, so a large impact may be input.
The fact that the rim of the wheel is actually bent is a daily occurrence, and from there it can be retired from secondary damage such as tire burst, so it is very important to have a sturdy wheel that can reliably run to the goal. I think that lightness is also an important factor, but first of all, a strong and durable thing is considered.


◆ WORK: What was the WORK wheel in that?

◆ Ueno: It was very durable and the rim did not bend even when used throughout the season, and there was no tire burst. (Completion rate 100%)


◆ WORK: What are the joys and difficulties of participating in the race?

◆ Ueno: The dirt trial running on unpaved roads is a sport that runs first and is fun, but the practice and the game are still running happily. Of course, the All Japan Championship is seriously involved in the fun, so it can be difficult, but when you win, it's hard to change anything. I am also grateful to the friends and supporters I met through the dirt race and I would like to respond to the race results and other actions so that I can give back to them. .


◆ WORK: How about the work scholarship?

◆ Ueno: Although it is inevitable that racing activities cost money, it is very helpful for drivers to be able to support racing activities in the form of scholarship. I also supported the number of wheels (3 sets) to be prepared in the game with this scholarship.
I would like you to continue your scholarship so that you can support various racing activities in the future.