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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. |
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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?
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11 Aug 2018, 08:18 (Ref:3842940) | #679 | |
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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. |
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11 Aug 2018, 10:42 (Ref:3842950) | #680 | |
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Arktech Japan sells GT300 Boxster tubuler main frame at Yahoo Auction.
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11 Aug 2018, 13:05 (Ref:3842963) | #681 | |
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12 Aug 2018, 05:52 (Ref:3843107) | #682 | |
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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.
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13 Aug 2018, 10:31 (Ref:3843331) | #683 | |
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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. |
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14 Aug 2018, 10:33 (Ref:3843539) | #685 | |
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The message "We will be back" appears on the official website of Team MOLA.
http://www.mola-international.co.jp/ |
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18 Aug 2018, 00:38 (Ref:3844381) | #686 | |
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Hoping that it's an expansion, not a replacement over an existing team.
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21 Aug 2018, 06:44 (Ref:3845121) | #687 | |
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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 |
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21 Aug 2018, 11:34 (Ref:3845181) | #688 | |
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JAF publishes 2019 FIA international sports calendar registration application list
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21 Aug 2018, 12:50 (Ref:3845201) | #689 | |
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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 Last edited by Japanese Samurai; 21 Aug 2018 at 12:59. |
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21 Aug 2018, 16:51 (Ref:3845238) | #690 | |
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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.
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21 Aug 2018, 17:34 (Ref:3845245) | #691 | |
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What a great shame if class1 forces Honda out of SGT, why can't people just leave things alone
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22 Aug 2018, 10:07 (Ref:3845346) | #693 | |
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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. |
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22 Aug 2018, 12:30 (Ref:3845368) | #694 | |
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Camouflaged RC F GT3 was captured at Motegi, today.
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24 Aug 2018, 12:56 (Ref:3845773) | #696 | |
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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. Last edited by Japanese Samurai; 24 Aug 2018 at 13:14. |
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27 Aug 2018, 11:19 (Ref:3846505) | #698 | |
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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 |
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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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