Stage Name: Norick Abe

Name: Norifumi Abe

Date of Birth: 7th September, 1975

Place of Birth: Tokyo in Japan

Hobbies: Music, Snowboarding, Skiing

Team: ANTENNA 3 Yamaha D'ANTIN

Career :

1988 Debut in minibike racing at the age of 13

1991 Road Race Debut after experiencing 40 various races in the U.S.A. over 4 months

1992 2nd in Super Cup Eastern Series

1993 500cc All Japan Road Racing Champion

1994 17th in 500cc FIM Road Racing Grand Prix World Championship

1995 9th in 500cc FIM Road Racing Grand Prix World Championship

1996 5th in 500cc FIM Road Racing Grand Prix World Championship

1997 7th in 500cc FIM Road Racing Grand Prix World Championship

1998 6th in 500cc FIM Road Racing Grand Prix World Championship

1999 6th in 500cc FIM Road Racing Grand Prix World Championship

Won round 15, the Brazil GP