2018 Japanese Super GT

[Japanese Samurai]

Race day press conference by GTA (Masaaki Bandoh) <Part.1>
http://www.fmotor.jp/2018-sgt-rd2-gta-comments

About BoP
Although the speed of NSX was conspicuous in the 1st round race, we think that equal condition is kept at the present, so we don't consider changing BoP according to the race result so far.
Since the GT500 BoP has been decided based on consultations of each 3 manufacturers, so if we change BoP, that procedure is necessary.
In addition to the difference between GT3 vehicle and JAF-GT vehicle, GT300 class has a difference in speed because there is a creative ingenuity of the each team.
We ask the performance adjustment committee to decide after based on considering the race result, power weight ratio, etc.

About Suzuka 10h race
Since we are considering Suzuka 10h race as the unified Asian race in the GT300 field,
we are working with SRO to support machine participation of GT300 team.
However, as the tire becomes one-make of Pirelli tires, how to clear the relationship with each team and sponsor is a subject for the each GT300 team.

About future of Super GT (On fostering and securing young engineers)
Although the attraction of the race itself is going well also this time,
we feel that in order to continue this race in the future,
we must support each team by GTA so that each team can be maintained as a company.
Especially training of young engineers is a big problem.
In that respect, Kenji Yamada's passed away (Team LeMans' engineer) is a big loss.
To make it easier for young people to enter,
it is important to improve the working conditions of the each team.
For the development of the motor sports business field,
we would like to build such an environment.