Johnny Herbert was a true rebel who marched to the beat of his own drummer no matter what life threw at him. His is a story for the ages.

For the 6 Hours of Fuji, fourth round of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) 2018-2019 Super Season, here's a look at key figures from Japan's track record at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

On December 15, 1896, a patent for the first rotary engine was granted to Stephen M. Balzer by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. On June 23, 1991, Mazda became both the first Japanese manufacturer and the first marque with a rotary engine to win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, thanks to the 787B.

Mazda will commemorate its victory at the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans by decorating one of its two Mazdas competing in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the colours of the 787B that won 25 years ago at the 24 Hours.