HE doesn't feel like the elder statesman of his team, but Mildura superbike star Josh Waters knows the Suzuka 8-Hours better than most.

Next weekend marks the 36-year-old's tenth start in the motorcycle endurance spectacular which sees some of the best riders from road racing categories from around the world converge on the iconic Japanese venue.

The home of Japan's Formula 1 Grand Prix, Suzuka'...