is a former

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. He was exclusively a 125 class rider. Ueda began his Grand Prix career with a win in his inaugural race at the

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. His best seasons were in

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, when he finished second in the 125cc world championship behind

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and in

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, when he finished second behind

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. In 1995, Nobuatsu (Noboru) Ueda fell off his bike, breaking his arm and receiving nerve damage that nearly paralyzed his right hand. This injury led to him wearing the first mechanised glove (produced by Spidi) that gave him the ability to grip the throttle and brake levers. After a twelve-year career in Grand Prix competition, he announced his retirement at the end of the

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season, citing the need to let his body recuperate after several racing injuries. Ueda won 13 Grand Prix races during his career. He now runs his own team known as Team Nobby, which competes in the

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in the J-GP3 class.

Grand Prix career statistics

Points system from 1988 to 1991: Points system in 1992: Points system from 1993 onwards: ( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ueda, Noboru Japanese motorcycle racers 125cc World Championship riders 1967 births Living people People from Tahara, Aichi Sportspeople from Aichi Prefecture