2017 Japanese Super GT

[AkioAsakura95]

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Interesting info from Autosport magazine.
Takaboshi had been listed in optional parts list of NISMO GTR GT3.
So DIJON racing (#48) ordered him in Fuji round.
Dr. Takamori is joking that Motoyama was not listed in the list.

@Japanese Samurai
Then this cased is for last season lineup for DIJON Racing for this season lineup one???

Besides , Mitsunori Takaboshi seats for DIJON Racing is temporary or permanent one?

Hoped you not hesitate to reply this stupid question

[Japanese Samurai]

5th round of 2016 season.
Takaboshi will participate in Blancpain GT also this year.

[Japanese Samurai]

Cerumo LC500 (#38) was transported for Suzuka private test
Test schedule seems to be Jan 10-11.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BO_SCglBibE/

[bentley speed 8]

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

*Lap time of NSX was not quick. They had a engine trouble.

A great start by Honda

[rjoconnell]

One affecting all of JP motorsport: Sportsland Sugo has added tarmac and expanded the runoff area to the exit of 110R. It is the second major addition of tarmac runoff in the last three years.

https://twitter.com/inaforce/status/817627567125475329

Super Formula and Super GT have run the risk of being "too fast" for Sugo in recent years with its short lap and narrow margins. It's a traditionalist's worst nightmare, sure, but this is a change that was likely necessary to keep the premier series in Sugo.

And with how strictly track limits are enforced in Japan, nobody would dare abuse the new runoff.

[carbsmith]

It has a grass margin anyways.

[The IC]

It did need something, as soon as a car gets slightly unsettled it just seems to be a guaranteed high speed impact with the wall...

https://youtu.be/8S5fgxeIifA
https://youtu.be/Rq3BhhXmtKQ
https://youtu.be/8S5fgxeIifA

[Japanese Samurai]

Team Arnage (#50) to sell its SLS GT3 on Yahoo! Auciton.
Price is from 7,500,000 yen.
http://page23.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/j...ion/o169125720

[rjoconnell]

I'd be tempted to purchase, but sadly Buyee only lets you buy items worth ¥900,000 or less!

[Bobby_status]

It looks like Jenson Button is going to be the 3rd driver for Team Kunimitsu.

http://www.endurance-info.com/fr/jen...itsu-a-suzuka/

[Japanese Samurai]

K2 R&D LEON racing (#65) announces 2017 SGT participation plan.
https://www.as-web.jp/supergt/81761?all
Car: Mercedes AMG GT3
Driver: Haruki Kurosawa, Naoya Gamou
Tire: Bridgestone

[AkioAsakura95]

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

K2 R&D LEON racing (#65) announces 2017 SGT participation plan.
https://www.as-web.jp/supergt/81761?all
Car: Mercedes AMG GT3
Driver: Haruki Kurosawa, Naoya Gamou
Tire: Bridgestone

That's interesting , then how about Michelin in GT300 class (Team Studie?) ???? (when MOLA is switch to Dunlop tyres)

Then how about Shinichi Takagi , Yuya Motojima, Antonio Felix Da Costa (3rd driver when he race in Super Formula races) lineup in ARTA BMW M6 GT3???

Was this lineup is interesting for rival LEON CVTOS AMG?

[Japanese Samurai]

Originally Posted by AkioAsakura95

That's interesting , then how about Michelin in GT300 class (Team Studie?) ???? (when MOLA is switch to Dunlop tyres

Unlikely.
That's because Team Studie BOB Suzuki chose Yokohama as a winter tire for his own car this winter.
http://lineblog.me/studiebob/archives/9254262.html

[AkioAsakura95]

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Unlikely.
That's because Team Studie BOB Suzuki chose Yokohama as a winter tire for his own car this winter.
http://lineblog.me/studiebob/archives/9254262.html

@Japanese Samurai
You mean that Yokohama is Team Studie BOB Suzuki favorite tires manufacturer right?

But I Hoped Yokohama tires will improved as strong as Bridgestone tires due to the Super Formula using this tires as the tires supplier since 2016.

[Japanese Samurai]

Yes.
Studie (company) has a close relation with Yokohama.

[AkioAsakura95]

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Yes.
Studie (company) has a close relation with Yokohama.

@Japanese Samurai
It means that this statement is same as Team Bandoh relationship with Yokohama tires???

I hoped Team Studie will win the races in this season . And I hoped the driver lineup will changed to improved from the last season .

And I hoped the user of M6 GT3 will increased to 3 or 4 cars in this season. As HubAuto Racing purchased M6 GT3 by last year.

[Japanese Samurai]

Bandoh has a very deep relations with Yokohama than Studie.
Bandoh will never change tire from Yokohama.

[AkioAsakura95]

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Bandoh has a very deep relations with Yokohama than Studie.
Bandoh will never change tire from Yokohama.

Originally Posted by AkioAsakura95

That's interesting , then how about Michelin in GT300 class (Team Studie?) ???? (when MOLA is switch to Dunlop tyres)

Of course . So That post say they might be changed tires manufacturer or driver lineup instead of the high possibility of changing the tires manufacturer or driver lineup .

Speaking about the driver changing and the tires manufacture they can changed the driver lineup and tires manufacturer like LEON RACING for this year when the driver and the tires manufacturer is unfavorable to them because they have the additional support for BMW

[Baliwa]

Originally Posted by AkioAsakura95

@Japanese Samurai
It means that this statement is same as Team Bandoh relationship with Yokohama tires???

I hoped Team Studie will win the races in this season . And I hoped the driver lineup will changed to improved from the last season .

And I hoped the user of M6 GT3 will increased to 3 or 4 cars in this season. As HubAuto Racing purchased M6 GT3 by last year.

I think HubAuto will run on SuperTaikyu and GT Asia, look alike they not running in SGT anytime soon




Another note I really forget MARC had been race in Thailand if this image not appear again

no news about Toyota Team Thailand right now eh?

[Japanese Samurai]

Saitama Toyopet confirms that they will exhibit new machine for participating in domestic top category at Tokyo Auto Salon.
https://www.facebook.com/greenbrave/...27536177343939

[rjoconnell]

We got LEON Racing's Bridgestone announcement before TAS, we'll have Subaru, GreenBrave, likely Gulf Racing, perhaps even a few other entries announced this weekend as well - should be lots of fun to tackle the stories from the event.

Also, Jann Mardenborough's racing in Dubai!

[AkioAsakura95]

Hi everyone, Honda will announced the SUPER GT participation plan and the driver lineup for this season at tomorrow at Tokyo Auto Salon!!!

【東京オートサロン2017】ホンダがプレスカンファレンスをYouTubeでライブ配信、SGT参戦体制も発表予定
http://www.kansenzyuku.com/2017/01/9033.html

[Japanese Samurai]

Pacific with Gulf racing announces 2017 SGT participation plan.
http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/82194?all
Car: Porsche 911GT3R
Driver: Jono Lester, Kyosuke Mineo
Car Maintenance: NAC

[hvr777]

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Pacific with Gulf racing announces 2017 SGT participation plan.
http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/82194?all
Car: Porsche 911GT3R
Driver: Jono Lester, Kyosuke Mineo
Car Maintenance: NAC

With such lineup makeover, I guess now #9 Pacific with Gulf Racing is on the better shape.

And given the fact the drivers are from previous #108 Direction Racing lineup, I will expect major shakeup at #108 lineup as well.

[Japanese Samurai]

Mark-X MC? at Tokyo Auto Salon Saitama Toyopet booth