Haruki Noguchi Biography

Quick Facts

Full Name:	Haruki Noguchi
Age:	23 years old
Birthday:	June 20, 2001
Birthplace:	Mataram, Indonesia
Nationality:	Japanese
Gender:	Male
Horoscope:	N\A
Profession:	Motorcycle racer
Sibling:	N\A

Haruki Noguchi was a Japanese motorcycle racer who participated in the Asia Superbike 1000 (ASB 1000) division of the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC). He also finished third in the renowned Suzuka 8 Hours race in 2023. On August 13, 2023, he died at the age of 22 in a crash at the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia.

When was Haruki Noguchi Born?

Haruki Noguchi was born in Nara, Japan, on June 20, 2001. He began riding motorcycles at the age of five, following in the footsteps of his father.

His father worked as a mechanic, while his mother assisted him with food and education. He also had a younger brother who backed him up.

Who is Haruki Noguchi’s Siblings and Parents?

Noguchi’s parents were extremely supportive of his racing ambitions. His father was a mechanic who assisted him with bike maintenance, while his mother provided food and instruction for him.

They frequently accompanied him to the races and encouraged him. They also conveyed their appreciation to everyone who helped their son.

Who was Haruki Noguchi’s Girlfriend?

Haruki Noguchi (Motorcycle Racer) was a gifted and promising young racer who tragically died in a motorcycle accident when he was 22 years old. He was enthusiastic about his sport and had great potential for further success.

Many of his admirers and friends liked his talent and attitude. He did not, however, have a girlfriend at the time of his death.

He seemed to be more engaged in his racing career than in romantic relationships. On his social media sites, he never posted any photographs or statements about having a girlfriend.

Unfortunate Death

Haruki Noguchi was competing in round four of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia on August 13, 2023.

He was engaged in a high-speed incident with another rider on lap four of the race, at turn 10. The race was promptly red-flagged, and he was brought to the medical center on the circuit.

Haruki Noguchi was taken to Nusa Tenggara Barat Hospital for additional treatment after suffering severe head injuries and internal bleeding. He died from his injuries on August 16, 2023, at 5:40 p.m. local time, despite the best efforts of the medical staff. Dr. Agus Prasetyo declared him dead.

The entire motorsport community was stunned and grieved by his passing, particularly his family, friends, team, and fans. Many messages of support came in from fellow riders, teams, organizers, and media groups.

At Motegi, where round five of the All-Japan Superbike Championship was held on August 20-21, a minute of silence was observed before the start of each race.

Haruki Noguchi Professional Line

Haruki Noguchi began his racing career in Japan in the micro bike and junior divisions.
In 2017, and 2018, he competed in the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup (IATC), coming second overall in both seasons.
In 2018, he competed in the All Japan Road Racing Championship (J-GP3) and the Red Bull Rookies Cup.
Haruki Noguchi advanced to the All Japan Road Racing Championship Superstock 600 category in 2020 and won the title in 2021.
In 2022, he advanced to the Asia Road Racing Championship Superbike category, placing second overall for the HARC Pro-run SDG team.
He raced in the same category again in 2023, finishing second in the championship behind BMW rider Markus Reiterberger coming into the fourth round at Mandalika.
He also made his FIM Endurance World Championship debut at the Suzuka 8 Hours event, finishing third with SDG Honda teammates Teppei Nagoe and Naomichi Uramoto.