2018 Japanese Super GT - Page 28

Japanese Samurai · 11 Aug 2018, 02:56 (Ref:3842915)

It's a half-joke that came out in that round-table talk.
Team Tsuchiya (#25) can take a no-tire-change strategy.
Of course Tsuchiya have their own efforts to take that strategy,
however FIA-GT3 users say it is unfair.
So Tsuchiya feel that they don't have any whereabouts in GT300 class.
Therefore, they concluded that JAF-GT300 and MC should move to the privateer class of JAF-GT500.
So This is not an official proposal.

hondafan37 · 11 Aug 2018, 03:59 (Ref:3842919)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

-They make a proposal that JAF-GT300 and MC should move to privateer class of JAF-GT500
.

Then the MC 86, Toyota Prius GT, Subaru BRZ and Lotus Evora MC will be in GT500 the next year. Will the engine be the same of this year with more power? Or will that engine be the same of GT 500?

TF110 · 11 Aug 2018, 04:18 (Ref:3842924)

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondafan37

Then the MC 86, Toyota Prius GT, Subaru BRZ and Lotus Evora MC will be in GT500 the next year. Will the engine be the same of this year with more power? Or will that engine be the same of GT 500?

Sounds like it's a proposal, not so much a guarantee.

Japanese Samurai · 11 Aug 2018, 08:18 (Ref:3842940)

Yes. it's just a proposal in the magazine.
GTA won't accept it.
But imagine Tsuchiya challenges to factory GT500 teams.
Engine swap will be needed. But MC chassis could be used in the GT500 field.

Japanese Samurai · 11 Aug 2018, 10:42 (Ref:3842950)

Arktech Japan sells GT300 Boxster tubuler main frame at Yahoo Auction.
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b327153993

Juntos · 11 Aug 2018, 13:05 (Ref:3842963)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

But imagine Tsuchiya challenges to factory GT500 teams.

Theoretically impossible.

MagVanisher · 12 Aug 2018, 05:52 (Ref:3843107)

Nope, not gonna happen if you ask me. I mean, the last time we got a privateer GT500 team was in 2009 and still got beaten by works team.

hvr777 · 13 Aug 2018, 10:31 (Ref:3843331)

Given massive amounts of resources from GT500 manufacturers, I don't think there will be competitive privateer team in GT500.

Suppose that a team like Tsuchiya Engineering wants to step up to GT500, they have to join as Lexus GT500 squad, assuming they still keeping ties with Toyota brand.

Their ability to keep single set of tyres in 2 stints is the testimony of how the team crafts the strategy in the race & knowing their car's potential.

TF110 · 13 Aug 2018, 18:01 (Ref:3843434)

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvr777

Given massive amounts of resources from GT500 manufacturers, I don't think there will be competitive privateer team in GT500.

Suppose that a team like Tsuchiya Engineering wants to step up to GT500, they have to join as Lexus GT500 squad, assuming they still keeping ties with Toyota brand.

Their ability to keep single set of tyres in 2 stints is the testimony of how the team crafts the strategy in the race & knowing their car's potential.

That tire life might have to do with the car itself and not so much the team. I don't know if that would carry over into GT500 unless they built a car themselves on the shared chassis/monocoque. But for which manufacturer? A new one would be cool to see but I feel it's all wishful thinking.

Japanese Samurai · 14 Aug 2018, 10:33 (Ref:3843539)

The message "We will be back" appears on the official website of Team MOLA.
http://www.mola-international.co.jp/

MagVanisher · 18 Aug 2018, 00:38 (Ref:3844381)

Hoping that it's an expansion, not a replacement over an existing team.

Japanese Samurai · 21 Aug 2018, 06:44 (Ref:3845121)

Helmut Marko (RedBull) visited Super Formula Motegi round.
He says that Red Bull will send two RB junior driver to Super Formula next season.
And they are considering to support SGT program as Red Bull.
They also want to expand driver researching program also in Japan.

https://www.as-web.jp/super-formula/402228?all
https://www.as-web.jp/super-formula/402228/2

Japanese Samurai · 21 Aug 2018, 11:34 (Ref:3845181)

JAF publishes 2019 FIA international sports calendar registration application list
http://jaf-sports.jp/cms_file/cms/cm...9166_00001.pdf

Japanese Samurai · 21 Aug 2018, 12:50 (Ref:3845201)

Upcoming Autosport magazine reports Class 1 regulations and future SGT.
Surprisingly, Honda might withdraw from SGT in 2020.
In Class 1 regulations, there is a minimum production number regulations (100 cars) for base car. This is a problem for Honda.
Autosport is saying the gossip that Honda might use Aston martin chassis in connection with Red Bull.
http://www.as-books.jp/books/preview.php?no=5898

TF110 · 21 Aug 2018, 16:51 (Ref:3845238)

Honda can't produce 100 cars? Is this because of the mid engine layout of the NSX? It would be weird to see Aston Martin instead of a Honda in Super GT.

loon · 21 Aug 2018, 17:34 (Ref:3845245)

What a great shame if class1 forces Honda out of SGT, why can't people just leave things alone

Makaze · 22 Aug 2018, 03:41 (Ref:3845316)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Upcoming Autosport magazine reports Class 1 regulations and future SGT.
Surprisingly, Honda might withdraw from SGT in 2020.
In Class 1 regulations, there is a minimum production number regulations (100 cars) for base car. This is a problem for Honda.
Autosport is saying the gossip that Honda might use Aston martin chassis in connection with Red Bull.
http://www.as-books.jp/books/preview.php?no=5898

Honda is pretty much a mini-van company now that doesn't know the sports car or luxury market.So there been talks of Honda working with Aston Martin and Red Bull for the Sports Car and Luxury Market.(design by RB, built by Aston Martin, powered by Honda) But that would be only in RB/AM Mid-Engine Sports Cars.

Class 1 is FR.

Japanese Samurai · 22 Aug 2018, 10:07 (Ref:3845346)

Autosport's story is like this.
There is a rumor that Aston Martin wants to participate in DTM by its own chassis and Honda NRE engine.
So Honda might divert this Aston chassis to SGT.
Of course, this story wouldn't be realized.

Japanese Samurai · 22 Aug 2018, 12:30 (Ref:3845368)

Camouflaged RC F GT3 was captured at Motegi, today.
https://twitter.com/kaze_v10audi/sta...72798574178304

hvr777 · 22 Aug 2018, 23:34 (Ref:3845473)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Camouflaged RC F GT3 was captured at Motegi, today.
https://twitter.com/kaze_v10audi/sta...72798574178304

Some kind of RC F GT3 "Evo package" maybe? Looks like only slightly different than current spec.

Japanese Samurai · 24 Aug 2018, 12:56 (Ref:3845773)

JAF publishes 2019 technical regulations.
http://jaf-sports.jp/cms_file/cms/cm...2841_00001.pdf

**JAF-GT300
3.1.3) Wheelbase
Vehicles with a wheelbase of 2,601 mm or more can be extended up to 2%. (2018 regulation admitted up to 1%)
In this case, extension of the wheel base must be carried out by adjusting the position of the axle before the A pillar and / or behind the C pillar.
3.3.3.2) Opening of fender
The term "air after brake cooling" changed to the term "air in the wheelhouse."
3.3.7) Flat bottom, Floor
In order to equalize performance, JAF can change the thickness of the spacer with prior notice even during the season.
5.1) Engine type and position
Only the way of regulation has been changed.
The Grandfather rule that it is possible to change the engine mounting position of vehicles manufactured before 2016 was deleted. (In a word, Prius GT can't run in 2019.)
5.3.1.3) Engine with supercharging device
Installation of the air restrictor is exempted only when supercharging pressure limit is implemented.

**JAF-GT300MC
3.3.3.2) Opening of fender
The term "air after brake cooling" changed to the term "air in the wheelhouse."
3.3.7) Flat bottom, Floor
In order to equalize performance, JAF can change the thickness of the spacer with prior notice even during the season.
3.3.18) Reinforce
The provision that processing and changing of roll cage is possible if JAF permission is made was deleted.
5.2) Engine position
Only the way of regulation has been changed.

Juntos · 25 Aug 2018, 00:49 (Ref:3845896)

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvr777

Some kind of RC F GT3 "Evo package" maybe? Looks like only slightly different than current spec.

Did they start early working on the Evo package?

Japanese Samurai · 27 Aug 2018, 11:19 (Ref:3846505)

Towa real estate Co., Ltd. announces "Motor sports villages plan."
This project will construct motor sports garages, hotels, restaurants, etc on the land next to Fuji Speedway, at Oyama-cho.
https://www.towa-r.co.jp/press/pdfs/000063_1.pdf

TF110 · 28 Aug 2018, 05:17 (Ref:3846660)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juntos

Did they start early working on the Evo package?

I think if it's got a weakness it's the weight of the car. Maybe they are working on getting that lower. It also hurts tire wear especially if the bop adds more weight to the car.

Japanese Samurai · 28 Aug 2018, 13:09 (Ref:3846718)

According to Takuto Iguchi,
Subaru (#61) has been engine trouble again in today's Autopolis tire test.
https://twitter.com/takuto_iguchi/st...47035116429312

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