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30 May 2012, 08:31 (Ref:3081710) | #626 | |
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GT300 taking over? Then GT500/DTM or gone? Sure hope theres more to a link up with DTM as the reason.
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I hope this isnt the case, having two classes works well at the moment. You have the full factory pro efforts in GT500 and factory supported mix of pro and amateur drivers in GT300. Why spoil a good thing? |
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31 May 2012, 13:28 (Ref:3082594) | #628 | |
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This is a photo of SGT vehicles left for Malaysia @autosport-web.
You can check out the new front-exhaust of KRAFT(#35) SC430. http://as-web.jp/photo/pnews/201205/28856/01.jpg |
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31 May 2012, 17:29 (Ref:3082730) | #629 | |
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I guess the whole grand tourer thing is semantics, and somewhat blurred by the whole prototype nature of 500. I still feel that the HSV and GT-R fit the GT class, but the LF-A is going a little to far but it is what it is, my opinion, nothing more
I did remember hearing somewhere about GT300 becoming the premier class for SGT and GT500 splitting off, but I can't quite remember, I think it was on MWM around when the ITR/GTA thing fell through. |
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31 May 2012, 21:19 (Ref:3082900) | #630 | |
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The HSV was suppose to be as fast as the LFA, and around $200,000 in price. It doesn't stop Mercedes using the $250,000 in GT3. Thats my thought on it.
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31 May 2012, 22:03 (Ref:3082926) | #631 | |
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EPSON Nakajima HSV-010 (2012 model) paper craft released. Enjoy!
http://www.epson.jp/sponsor/nakajima/craft/2012hsv010/ |
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1 Jun 2012, 10:28 (Ref:3083155) | #632 | |
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1 Jun 2012, 21:51 (Ref:3083543) | #633 | |
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Too bad it's not here, would be a great car. At least it's greatness is in SGT.
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3 Jun 2012, 02:29 (Ref:3084104) | #634 | |
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good channel for some Super GT video coverage (non english tho)
http://www.youtube.com/user/h6626kazushge |
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6 Jun 2012, 16:32 (Ref:3086354) | #635 | |
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International Pokka (Suzuka) 1000 km race will return this year to Super GT calendar, so whether the teams been involved in the third driver in the car?
It would be nice if could, so we can see with the more European drivers |
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But I'm glad that they returned to 1000 Km in Suzuka! Wish that they could run it to 2000 Km or 12 Hours... |
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8 Jun 2012, 09:32 (Ref:3087373) | #637 | |
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Sepang round Friday photos
*Lexus SC430s introduce new front-side exhaust. http://as-web.jp/photonews/keyword_r...?c_id=2&no=105 |
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9 Jun 2012, 07:11 (Ref:3087844) | #638 | |
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Superlap Qualifying Session starts in 1h.
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9 Jun 2012, 14:59 (Ref:3088028) | #639 | |
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http://paultan.org/2012/06/09/autoba...le-once-again/
The GT500 team Weider HSV-010 has repeated history. The Honda-powered team, which started from pole last year, will find themselves in the same position for tomorrow’s race. However, the team nearly lost the most desired position on the grid. Zent Cerumo SC450 has put on a blazing performance during the second qualifying session, which is also known as a Super Lap. At the end, only 0.182 seconds separate the two. Takashi Kogure of Weider HSV-010 said that he was not expecting to get pole position and instead tipped Yuji Tachikawa of Zent Cerumo for the top spot because the car was faster at every sector. It was only at the final sector that Kogure realized he had a chance; his closest rival was slower by 0.1 second. In the GT300 class, Hankook Porsche will be starting the race from pole position. The drivers, at a press conference, said that it was the weight penalty on their rivals and the test in SIC in January that led to today’s victory. GT500 (Sepang) qualifying result GT300 (Sepang) qualifying result |
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9 Jun 2012, 20:02 (Ref:3088188) | #640 | |
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Over a second faster than everyone else in GT300. Again, the Prius (w.o hybrid!) was fastest Japanese GT300.
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I'd really hate to see the faces of the guys that sunk all that money into getting a 300 prepped for this year... the Prius was over 2.5s slower on the superlap |
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10 Jun 2012, 03:33 (Ref:3088300) | #642 | |
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Saturday press conference by GTA (Masaaki Bandoh)
*Zuhai round is postponed because of insufficient preparation. *South Korean round is confirmed formally. It is not a championship race but an all-star race. It is a schedule on May 18-19. http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=41456 Sunday press conference by GTA (Masaaki Bandoh) *GTA and ITR have reached a basic agreement on unification of vehicles technical regulations. *Bandoh says that they have agreed "on the directivity for regulation unification." (It is difficult to translate exact nuance into English. ) *Autosport says that vehicles technical regulations might be commonised in 2014. http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=41493 |
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return of changwon circuit?
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But yes the broad direction is clear(ish) but the details are complex and far from certain. (engine size is a big sticking point) The target is however a final agreement for 2014... |
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10 Jun 2012, 07:18 (Ref:3088336) | #645 | ||
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Still, my worry is that DTM won't allow hybrid technology which Super GT is pushing forward along with Formula Nippon. |
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The DTM-cars are hybrid capable, for what that is worth...
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Rce of the tradition is 1000 kilometers, so I do not think it would be even longer race. |
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Maybe in the next two years will see a 12 hour race or a revival of 24 Hours at Tokachi in Japan. |
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