2014 Japanese Super GT

[Speed-King]

The talk about a secondary class is quite intriguing: How about taking GTD/3 out of the TUSC main series outside the NAEC and run them with the class1 cars?

Voila, here's your Super GT America and the GTD teams save money due to shorter distances AND move from 4th to 2nd fiddle.

[MagVanisher]

I think pulling GTD out of TUSC (barring NAEC) is not worth it since IMSA is gonna change it to full GT3-spec anyway.

On one hand, integrating Class One cars is a pain to handle since they're slightly faster than DP/LMP2.

[Deleted]

It would appear that Nissan will maybe attempt to have youtube feed - maybe even in HD - for the Motegi round as well. Not sure if that means RLM co-op again, however that last post of Sam might indicate something...

Now that is the sort of PR that I can actually stand behind, Nismo.

[Hawkwood]

Originally Posted by divxx

This is what's been confusing about Nakajima's schedule this season. He's a frontrunner in 3 series at the same time, but first he skips a round of SGT to do WEC, then later skips WEC rounds for SGT commitments; why rule yourself out of both of those series? Just pick one over the other. At least he managed to get one of the 3 thanks to Lotterer's F1 adventure.

That's harsh, and not accurate either.
In the one Super Formula race that Lotterer missed, Nakajima gained only 2 points, whereas in the season ending points tally Nakajima beat Lotterer by 11.5 points, more than a race win.

[TF110]

He also beat him head to head in the last race, in the same car and team. Nakajima is a real talent. I think in his f1 days he was too young and under a lot of pressure to perform. Now hes more experienced you can see his speed. It was like that a little in his first wec outing too.

[MagVanisher]

Originally Posted by Chiana

It would appear that Nissan will maybe attempt to have youtube feed - maybe even in HD - for the Motegi round as well. Not sure if that means RLM co-op again, however that last post of Sam might indicate something...

Now that is the sort of PR that I can actually stand behind, Nismo.

I hope so too. Nismo is done a great job bringing Super GT legally outside Japan (with English commentary).

[divxx]

Originally Posted by Hawkwood

That's harsh, and not accurate either.
In the one Super Formula race that Lotterer missed, Nakajima gained only 2 points, whereas in the season ending points tally Nakajima beat Lotterer by 11.5 points, more than a race win.

Good point, sorry, I don't follow SF that closely. Really only notice it because of the GT and LMP stars racing. Since JP Oliveira is very likely for the Nissan seat, it's a very LeMans-looking at the top of the standings.

[divxx]

Originally Posted by Chiana

It would appear that Nissan will maybe attempt to have youtube feed - maybe even in HD - for the Motegi round as well. Not sure if that means RLM co-op again, however that last post of Sam might indicate something...

Now that is the sort of PR that I can actually stand behind, Nismo.

NISMO's youtube page is the reason I'll be rooting for them next year in the WEC. They've paid for live unrestricted HD feeds to almost every major race their GT3 has been in for the past couple of years.

[Deleted]

Collected some lap time comparisons for SGT and the rest

Suzuka Intl.Course 2014 Q Fastest
1:32.506 Formula 1
1:37.507 Super Formula
1:48.633 Super GT500
1:51.877 Japanese Formula 3
1:59.115 Super GT300
2:03.898 Super Taikyu ST-X/GT3*
2:04.410 Japanese Formula 4
2:05.055 Porsche Carrera Cup Japan
2:05.439 WTCC TC1
2:06.703 FIM Moto World Endurance
2:06.832 MFJ Japanese JSB1000
2:11.303 Super Taikyu ST-1*
2:13.585 FIA WTCC TC2
2:17.019 Super Taikyu ST-2*
2:17.402 Super Taikyu ST-3*
2:22.925 Super Taikyu ST-4*
2:32.797 Super Taikyu ST-5*
2:55.738 CR-Z 10-Liter Challenge
*fastest race lap due to lack of Q(/practice) times

Fuji 2014 Q Fastest (expanded from LMP2 thread)
1:22.572 Super Formula
1:26.473 WEC LMP1-H
1:29.794 Super GT500
1:30.403 WEC LMP1-L
1:32.658 WEC LMP2
1:34.495 AsLMS LMP2
1:34.799 Japanese Formula 3
1:38.078 Super GT300
1:39.147 WEC LMGTE-PRO
1:39.495 WEC LMGTE-AM
1:40.026 AsLMS GT3
1:40.124 AsLMS CN
1:40.354 Super Taikyu ST-X/GT3
1:40.966 GT Asia GT3
1:42.617 AsLMS GT-AM (Trophy/Lamborghini Trofeo)
1:42.646 Japanese Formula 4
1:42.716 Porsche Carrera Cup Japan
1:43.217 Audi R8 LMS Cup
1:44.570 Ferrari Challenge Asia-Pacific
1:45.411 Inter Proto Series
1:46.098 Super Taikyu ST-1
1:51.203 Super Taikyu ST-2
1:53.350 Super Taikyu ST-3
1:57.406 Super Taikyu ST-4
2:05.669 Super Taikyu ST-5

[Deleted]

Motegi & RLM is go-go!



Probably too early to hope for full season coverage in 2015, but seeing as they are covering this one despite the WEC clash, it's very encouraging for another Suzuka 1000km even if it's on the same date as Nurburgring

[DistortedSmile]

Originally Posted by Chiana

Motegi & RLM is go-go!



Probably too early to hope for full season coverage in 2015, but seeing as they are covering this one despite the WEC clash, it's very encouraging for another Suzuka 1000km even if it's on the same date as Nurburgring

Nice

[Deleted]

What time is the race start on Sunday in GMT? I have never actually watched SGT race live, only delayed incl 1000, could be interesting with RLM+proper streaming even if in very early

[MagVanisher]

Great news from RLM and Nismo! However, will they go to Motegi this time since they don't have resources to bring a proper commentary back in Suzuka 1000km. The only thing they don't have is the live timing and pit report.

[Deleted]

They're kinda stuck in Borerain, so likely make it from there or take quick return flight to UK Saturday night and broadcast from Hindhaugh towers

[MagVanisher]

Okay, but would it be nice if the GTA should give them live timing so they won't be stumped like last time, should they return to UK instead of going to Japan.

[Deleted]

Agreed. Even without think they'll do better due to having the experience though, and it's only 250km

[TF110]

I like motegi. Its not a sweeping track, but it has good hard braking zones for passing. Pretty high speed as well.

[Deleted]

Alright so RLM confirms broadcast start on Sunday for 03:45 AM GMT (2½ hour timeslot) so almost six here, nice

[TheNo1F1Fan]

I've made a document on my Excel for the Super GT 2014 title battle. When I expected Rossiter to be champion weeks ago I now expect Yamamoto to be champion.


Note that this document has been completely inspired by this one.

[TF110]

Qualifying beginning.

[TheNo1F1Fan]

Pole for Matsuda and Quintarelli from NISMO. MOLA Racing sits 2nd on the grid with Yamamoto and Izawa third. Nakajima and Rossiter sit fourth in the championship.

So if Matsuda and Quintarelli lead the whole race they can become champion.

[Deleted]

#23 had massive amounts of success ballast compared to most of the others around them in couple of last races, so it is not surprising to see them on top now with all of the extra weight removed for the finale.

The pole time is just 0,031 seconds slower than for 2011 IndyCar

[dbagtbag]

Originally Posted by Chiana

The pole time is just 0,031 seconds slower than for 2011 IndyCar

=D This race won't be as close as the others because the ballast weights will be removed.

[TheNo1F1Fan]

Unfortunately I will not watch the entire race tomorrow due to the times in Europe, which the final round starts at 5:00 in Danish time.

[Deleted]

Something came up for the morning, of course, so have to catch the replay on Nissan's channel after all... oh well

Regarding success ballast, I would prefer if it was removed for 1000kms and not for season finale (if not for both), besides championships that is the one they want to win after all