1957 15 Nov. 20/4 Japan's Kise Kurata triumphed in the Japanese invented ‘Keirin’ race over 3,000 meters.
1980 11 Apr. 17/1 A low powered motor cycle is used in Keirin racing to pace the riders on the banked track.
2000 Mar. 36/1 The top Japanese keirin riders earn their yen from a share of the gate money and betting receipts alone.