2017 Japanese Super GT - Page 30

J Jay · 9 Apr 2017, 07:15 (Ref:3724940)

There was one Ferrari in the race, now there are none. Big hit for the 488, safety car.

Edit - Nitta has been taken to hospital immediately. Hopefully he will have escaped with minor injuries at worst.

carbsmith · 9 Apr 2017, 07:41 (Ref:3724946)

Amazing what Pacific Racing can do without a lead weight for a second driver.

J Jay · 9 Apr 2017, 08:07 (Ref:3724956)

Quote:

Originally Posted by carbsmith

Amazing what Pacific Racing can do without a lead weight for a second driver.

A podium in the first race speaks volumes, doesn't it? Now if only we could see the same from the Lotus.

Excellent drives from the winning #37 RC-F (particularly Hirakawa's defensive stint to keep Caldarelli behind) and the GSR duo to keep out of trouble and at the front.

Japanese Samurai · 9 Apr 2017, 08:25 (Ref:3724960)

Sunday press conference by GTA Masaaki Bandoh
http://www.fmotor.jp/2017-sgt-rd1-gta

*About GT500 car
GT500 is positioned as a Class 1.
We would like to continue regulations integration with ITR.
This time we tried to reduce downforce 25% by updating monocoque and revised aero.
This reduces the cornering speed, but on the other hand, it reduces drag and makes the straight faster.
We would like to continue evolving in this direction.

*About GT300 car
Saitama toyopet is struggling with shorten wheelbase Mark-X.
We will protect the basic principle that privateers learn technically and challenge manufacturer's GT3 by developing JAF-GT car.

*About Suzuka round
We'd like to decide directionality of Suzuka round till Fuji round in May.

The IC · 9 Apr 2017, 09:28 (Ref:3724978)

Well it was an entertaining race, even if it was a little chaotic...hope the Hondas can sort out whatever the electrical gremlin is though

I think ss_collins secretly wishes he could win a hexagon too

Japanese Samurai · 9 Apr 2017, 09:39 (Ref:3724982)

According to Autosport web,
MUGEN's trouble cause in Qualifying session was engine sensor.
Today's trouble symptom of NSXs is also similar to this.
http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/107136?all

MagVanisher · 9 Apr 2017, 09:59 (Ref:3724993)

I'd say that this is the year Lexus will dominate for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, it's a memorable win for Goodsmile Racing's Hatsune Miku AMG GT in GT300 as the Vocaloid mascot celebrates her 10 years of providing vocals for some of the songs.

Now then, regarding the Suzuka round. It's either SRO put them back to the 10-hour race or GTA giving the top class a substitute round.

Japanese Samurai · 9 Apr 2017, 11:09 (Ref:3725005)

According to Car Watch report,
the problematic parts (Car Watch says "electric components") has been used continuously since 2014.
And it had been replaced with a new parts before the race.
http://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1053939.html

LavidaLoca · 9 Apr 2017, 13:08 (Ref:3725019)

Anybody knows who were the 2 commentators on the Nismo Tv coverage? they have been accumulating so many irrelevant comments towards Japanese Motorsport....

MagVanisher · 9 Apr 2017, 13:16 (Ref:3725020)

Sam Collins is there, but the other one... I don't remember the name much but he's British.

sceptic · 9 Apr 2017, 13:16 (Ref:3725021)

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Jay

So it's Sam as usual and Vickie's husband then.

What's more confusing is the "for Round 1" prefix, which implies that the other commentator will be rotated or even be a new guest each race.

So much for consistency...

Charlie is her little brother, not her husband. (And why would her husband have taken her surname anyway?)

bentley speed 8 · 9 Apr 2017, 17:16 (Ref:3725064)

Caught up to race after watching the IMSA Long Beach wreckfest...
In GT500 it looks like Nissan has a lot to do to catch up to Lexus, while Honda need to find a way to make the start first of all (it was totally embarassing to watch 3 cars out even before the green flag fell).

AkioAsakura95 · 10 Apr 2017, 06:31 (Ref:3725208)

@Japanese Samurai

Hi there it's no tire change strategy is legal in GT300 for this season???? If yes, then why (#25) Vivac 86 does not used this strategy for opening round????

ARTA BMW used no tire strategy to gain 5th position for this opening round.
http://www.alnex.jp/report/index.html#tab-report-300FL

Japanese Samurai · 10 Apr 2017, 07:48 (Ref:3725222)

Good point.
After all, mandatory tire change regulation wasn't introduced.

TF110 · 10 Apr 2017, 18:50 (Ref:3725356)

But it is in place for gt500?

Japanese Samurai · 11 Apr 2017, 10:46 (Ref:3725483)

No announcement.
So we will see Yokohama magic also this year.

Monkey Head · 11 Apr 2017, 12:33 (Ref:3725508)

Have noticed Yanagida has just making short driving duration not only for GT500 age but also happened in his first race with Hitotsuyama Racing. Any information about his physical condition?

Japanese Samurai · 11 Apr 2017, 13:24 (Ref:3725519)

No information.
But I think they could delay pit stop timing thanks to the confusion of the beginning of the race.

rjoconnell · 11 Apr 2017, 17:33 (Ref:3725576)

I'm going to do my race analysis for Okayama and have it up some time this week. I can't buy that Yanagida has suddenly lost all that pace in one off-season at 38...

hvr777 · 12 Apr 2017, 10:31 (Ref:3725781)

It's officially announced that Kenta Yamashita replaces Yuji Kunimoto at #19 WedsSport Advan LC500 at Round 2 Fuji.

http://wedssport.jp/news/20170412-1.html

Monkey Head · 12 Apr 2017, 11:24 (Ref:3725807)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjoconnell

I'm going to do my race analysis for Okayama and have it up some time this week. I can't buy that Yanagida has suddenly lost all that pace in one off-season at 38...

obviously that's not only him but whole car was out pace during race because of a contact in Warm-up session .

rjoconnell · 14 Apr 2017, 19:02 (Ref:3726432)

https://supergtworld.wordpress.com/2...or-fuji-500km/

Hisashi Wada is the first driver in five years to be banned for one race for violations of the Driving Moral Hazard System. Earned 2 more points for his red flag overtakes in Q1 last weekend.

rjoconnell · 20 Apr 2017, 02:57 (Ref:3727900)

Fuji 500km Entry Lists are here!

http://supergt.net/tandds/entry/2017/Round2/gt500?ln=en
http://supergt.net/tandds/entry/2017/Round2/gt300?ln=en

Along with the well-documented driver changes at au TOM's (Ito) and WedsSport (Yamashita), here's the rest of the driver changes:

Tsubasa Kondo in the VivaC 86 to replace K. Yamashita
Hideto Yasuoka replaces the suspended WADA-Q in the R'Qs SLS
Yuya Motojima (Shop Channel Lambo) and Tsubasa Takahashi (ManePa Lambo) are the third drivers at JLOC, with Takahashi making his series debut
Takayuki Hiranuma back in the GreenBrave Mark X
Junichiro Yamashita (Team Mach), Taiyo Iida (Dijon Racing), Masayuki Ueda (Rn-Sports), Atsushi Tanaka (Tomei Sports) also named 3rd drivers
INGING/Arnage Ferrari repaired and ready to race

TF110 · 20 Apr 2017, 05:50 (Ref:3727920)

Anything from the Autopolis test? Times?

Japanese Samurai · 20 Apr 2017, 08:49 (Ref:3727942)

http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/111185/2

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