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Originally Posted by GTRMagic
In 1988, Nissan supplied a prototype Skyline Turbo model from their SVD division, and at some point during the event, the engine had a mechanical problem (turbo hose fell off/failed from memory) and the organisers had to substitute the course car (a similar model) for the safety car as repairs were effected.
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In '87 the Skyline Pace Car driven by Bob Morris had a mechanical issue which resulted in half the field overtaking it up Mountain Straight.
Of course Bob Morris was always a hard driver on equipment.