2016 Japanese Super GT

[MagVanisher]

Originally Posted by rjoconnell

And at LIVE ONBOARD CAMERA DURING THE TV BROADCASTS!

Wish that the official race has on-board cameras for both classes.

Sure that there's concern that the team's secrets will be revealed, but it would be nice to show what's inside of either a GT500 or GT300 car.

[carbsmith]

The onboards exist, they're just broadcast separately.

[TF110]

Originally Posted by J Jay

Of all the sessions I had to miss this year Hopefully it will be carried over into the race.



Although I still think Nissan's NRE is also better suited to GT500 because it hasn't been developed for Super Formula, that is odd in the least. It would also have been the case for the 2014 and 2015 seasons as well...

So there was no aero balancing of the prohibited areas pre-season? Surely Toyota and Honda should be screaming blue murder over this?

The greenhouse of the GTR's looks sleeker than the RC F at the least.

[J Jay]

Originally Posted by TF110

The greenhouse of the GTR's looks sleeker than the RC F at the least.

It does, but I would have assumed that GTA would have evened that up, given that it is an apparent inherent advantage for the GT-R. In such a closely fought series it seems like a big oversight.

Also, the actual GT-R isn't anywhere near that sleek on top! So if Nissan had dispensation to use a less boxy design for their GT500, why didn't Toyota do the same for the RC-F (or did they, but they simply did a worse job?)

[rjoconnell]

Early prediction: Calsonic GT-R gives Nissan a fourth straight win to open 2016, in GT300 I think the Hatsune Miku AMG puts GSR back on the top step of the podium for the first time since Fuji 2014.

[TF110]

Originally Posted by J Jay

It does, but I would have assumed that GTA would have evened that up, given that it is an apparent inherent advantage for the GT-R. In such a closely fought series it seems like a big oversight.

Also, the actual GT-R isn't anywhere near that sleek on top! So if Nissan had dispensation to use a less boxy design for their GT500, why didn't Toyota do the same for the RC-F (or did they, but they simply did a worse job?)

Not sure on the rules on the top part of the car. I know the greenhouse on the Lexus LC looks a lot less wide (than the RC F) from the spy photos.

[carbsmith]

Not seeing anything. The street GT-R is actually a very good car aerodynamically.

[Artur]

Originally Posted by TF110

The GTR's have good power. That's key at Fuji. Maybe the Michelin's work good in the heat also?

I remember on pre-season that JS translated the coverage of Sepang(?) test and, there, it was said Michelins were performing better on the heat. But it's been quite a lot of months since that so thinks can be different. Nevertheless, the #12 have a weight advantage over all other Nissans, so they should be good in this race.

Originally Posted by MagVanisher

Wish that the official race has on-board cameras for both classes.

Sure that there's concern that the team's secrets will be revealed, but it would be nice to show what's inside of either a GT500 or GT300 car.

As carbsmith said, there are onboards on several cars. They just have not been used during the live broadcasts, untill this QLF, that is.

Originally Posted by rjoconnell

I'm still in awe about how Quintarelli dragged the Motul GT-R to third.

And at LIVE ONBOARD CAMERA DURING THE TV BROADCASTS!

But, tbh, I only remember the one on Mardenborough's car that was shown on Q1. Hope they'll show more on the race.

[AkioAsakura95]

Hi there, I found the article is related to BMW M6 GT3 and the weakness of this machine as shown as below with the title.

Title:
スーパーGT第5戦富士の予選でポールポジションを獲得した55号車。しかしもう1台のM6である7号車は20番手に終わり、明暗が分かれた。

@Japanese Samurai (Sorry I m not urging you, just share the thought with us)
Can you please translate the title as shown as above and summarize this article to us? (the website of this article as shown below) . Hoped you not hesitate to reply


http://jp.motorsport.com/supergt/new...%9A%97-805754/

[MagVanisher]

Originally Posted by carbsmith

Not seeing anything. The street GT-R is actually a very good car aerodynamically.

Yeah, but the GT3-based car rarely wins outside Japan. I mean, Nissan wants to beat Porsche with their slick sportscar.

Now then, let's wait for the next race in a few minutes!

[Japanese Samurai]

Sunday press conference by GTA (Masaaki Bandoh)
http://www.fmotor.jp/2016sgt-rd5-fuj...ess-conference

*About red flag judgement in SUGO
Red flag judgement is the matter of the exclusive right the official has.
I think the judgement was inevitable judges from the damage condition of the tire barrier.
But from my mind, I wanted to show a last 6 laps battle to the audience as a promoter.

*About JAF-GT300 BoP
This BoP is to balance between FIA-GT3 which can't be remodeled and JAF-GT300 from which remodeling is free.
There are no intentions to stop evolution of JAF-GT.

*Next season calendar and possibility of future possible foreign race
The next season's calendar isn't too different from this season.
Invitation has come from Pattaya(Thailand), Sepang and Singapore.

*Possibility of introducing Pre-qualifying session
When participation number exceeds 45, We have to consider introduction of pre-qualifying session.
Pre qualify would be held on Thursday. However, consideration is still necessary for the introduction.

[rjoconnell]

Bandoh-san had his pre-race press conference and mentioned international expansion, looking at a return to Sepang, or a debut race in either:

* A new FIA Grade 2 circuit in Pattaya, Thailand
* Johor Circuit in Malaysia
* The Singapore Marina Bay Street Circuit

Of those three new options, I really like the last one for the spectacle alone.

[Japanese Samurai]

Originally Posted by AkioAsakura95

スーパーGT第5戦富士の予選でポールポジションを獲得した55号車。しかしもう1台のM6である7号車は20番手に終わり、明暗が分かれた。

#55 got pole position by qualifying session at Fuji.
However, #7 which is another M6 user ended in 20th position.
It make the difference between winning and losing.

[MagVanisher]

@rjoconnell
I'd like to see Super GT back in Sepang or even race in Marina Bay Sands as a night race!

[J Jay]

50 degrees track temperature

That bodes well for a certain red car, even with the ballast I reckon.

[Artur]

Collins says track temps are currently on 50ºC. The grandstands are quite packed, that's so awesome to see

edit: J Jay already posted that and the first two are pulling away from the #1

[J Jay]

Quite a frenetic start to the race!

- Drago Modulo NSX-GT retires with rear suspension damage
- Epson NSX-GT pits for tyres (come on Dunlop...)
- Forum Engineering GT-R retires with engine trouble
- KeePer TOM'S RC-F loses its rear wing
- Excellence Porsche has a rear puncture
- Studie M6 GT3 crawling round the track
- R'Qs SLS GT3 loses it's bonnet and stops on track

I've probably missed a couple of things as well.

[J Jay]

Massive shunt for Chiyo into the tyres outside T1. Hopefully he's ok.

[TF110]

Big hit for the S-Road gtr!

[rich07]

Big stack. Thankfully not on drivers side. Scary watching it goes through the sand unabated like that into the wall. Glad to see Chiyo is ok

[rich07]

Listening to RLM and Bahrain race doesn't make a lot of sense unless there's money involved and I would be guessing there is and/or manufacturers pushing for it.

[Artur]

Bridgestone finally performed very well on such hot track. The race was quite underwhelming to me but there was a few good moments like the GT300 lead battle between the #55 BMW and the Audi and the battle for second between the GT500 cars

Very few brief live onboards were shown but only from a couple of GT300 cars. Imho, the broadcasting has lot's of room for improvement as that could also be noted when they didn't manage to properly capture Chiyo's accident.

[rich07]

Great finish in GT300. Congrats to Arta and to Calsonic dominating in GT500

[MagVanisher]

Glad that Team Impul got their first win for this year as the #12 Calsonic GT-R cross the finish line to claim victory in the GT500 class at Fuji! Oh, and let's not forget about Team Kunimitsu and Real Racing for taking podium finishes for Honda!

Meanwhile, I think ARTA should change brands to BMW after winning GT300 with their M6 GT3 at Fuji! Also, that on-board camera with Subaru BRZ was the main highlight for Round 5 so I'm hoping that J-Sports will show more on-board cameras for other cars.

[J Jay]

Does that count as "bantz" from Jiro, with his gold medal comment to Oliveira? Or is he actually referring to Brazil's gold in the shooting? Either way, it caught me off-guard!

Excellent race for the #12, dominated the field. I think the #1 crew will be disappointed with 4th (3rd was on, 2nd was a long shot) but their lead in the championship has extended to 13 points because the RC-Fs collectively took pity on the NSX-GTs and took their place at the back of the GT500 grid.