2011 Japanese Super GT - Page 14

Japanese Samurai · 26 Jul 2011, 12:46 (Ref:2931310)

Performance adjustment figures of Jim Gainer(#11) was changed.
Because the performance of 458GTC engine was not able to be demonstrated with small restrictor, instead, weight was added.
Former performance adjustment figures: 1,245kg/ 26.3mm*2/ +50kg(=1,295kg)
New performance adjustment figures: 1,245kg/ 26.8mm*2/ +100kg(=1,345kg)
Because weight handicap(success weight, 90kg) is added, the gross weigh in the SUGO round becomes 1,435kg(!).
*Weight of Ferrari 458 Italia is 1,380kg

http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=35130

MitchZ06 · 26 Jul 2011, 13:01 (Ref:2931320)

It weighs more than a V8 Supercar, thats ridiculous!

TF110 · 26 Jul 2011, 20:27 (Ref:2931496)

Gotta play fair. They'll drop the weight when they're not as fast. HSV seems to do well with additional weight.

Japanese Samurai · 27 Jul 2011, 04:21 (Ref:2931615)

Melvin Choo will be absent from SUGO round.
Instead, Naoki Yokomizo will drive for Thunder Asia(#69).

http://ameblo.jp/ma-yanagida/entry-10966049143.html
http://www.naokiyokomizo.com/blog/?p=98

rich07 · 27 Jul 2011, 04:48 (Ref:2931621)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

This is an excellent report on SGT by Len Clarke @Planetlemans.com
It's good for overseas fans to see English SGT report.
http://www.planetlemans.com/2011/07/...-returns-home/

I've been following Len Clarke's coverage of SGT on speedhunters and Im a big fan. He also does retrospectives and the like which are great for nolstagia.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MitchZ06

It weighs more than a V8 Supercar, thats ridiculous!

Well at least it doesnt the aero properties of a barn like a V8SC.

Looks better too

MitchZ06 · 27 Jul 2011, 04:53 (Ref:2931622)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich07

Well at least it doesnt the aero properties of a barn like a V8SC.

It'll no doubt feel like a barn compared to how it was before!

Japanese Samurai · 28 Jul 2011, 11:06 (Ref:2932097)

AUTOSPORT's Suzuka test report

*Lexus compared 2010 spec front sections with 2011 specs. A certain Lexus driver says that 2010 specs are more controllable. Team Tom's says that it will choose 2011 specs for SUGO round. However, some teams (#6?, #38?) might choose 2010 specs.
*Lexus tried a front bumper with the canard shape like that of HSV-010 (You can check it out.).
http://www.as-books.jp/book-view/sam...w/bookNum/331/

Japanese Samurai · 29 Jul 2011, 06:20 (Ref:2932342)

SUGO round Friday photos
http://as-web.jp/photonews/keyword_r...p?c_id=2&no=85
*Team LeMans (#6) choose 2011 spec front sections. (2011 spec front sections have twin stays at front air intake, 2010 specs: single stay).
*Nissan prepared "slant nose type" front fenders for SUGO round.

Japanese Samurai · 29 Jul 2011, 09:48 (Ref:2932448)

*Garaiya is equipped with the new front bumper and the bonnet-louvers on the tire house.

According to AUTOSPORT,
In Suzuka test, GTA tested the restrictor of GT500 (bigger) size to IS350 (JAF-GT300). At the next season, GTA wants to make the FIA-GT3 car run by nearly the same condition as BOP by FIA.
This is a good policy to gather entrants.

Japanese Samurai · 29 Jul 2011, 14:57 (Ref:2932742)

According to AUTOSPORT's mobile phone website,
GTR's new end plates (of rear wing) have 3D shape. (Sorry, no photos.)

TF110 · 29 Jul 2011, 19:16 (Ref:2932933)

The new nose of the GTRs are very low. Response to the HSV?

Japanese Samurai · 30 Jul 2011, 11:03 (Ref:2933254)

Honda says that the aerodynamic character of the nose shape of SC430 is more excellent than that of HSV-010.

SUGO round Qualifying Result (Heavy wet condition)
http://supergt.net/supergt/2011/1104/1104qual_e.htm
Michelin's rain tires dominated Qualifying round.
GT500: 1.#46 MOLA GTR(MI), 2.#38 SARD SC430(MI) 3.#24 KONDO GTR(YH)
GT300: 1.#43 ARTA Garaiya(BS), 2.#11 JIM GAINER 458(DL), 3.#14 SG Changi IS350(YH)
Photos
http://car.nifty.com/cs/catalog/car_...30318173_1.htm
http://car.nifty.com/cs/catalog/car_...30318172_1.htm

Japanese Samurai · 30 Jul 2011, 14:05 (Ref:2933311)

SUGO round qualifying digest movie by Toyota
http://ms.toyota.co.jp/movie_sp/2011/gt/0730_sugo.html

*Only Team CERUMO (#38) chose 2010 spec front sections.

BBSB · 30 Jul 2011, 14:58 (Ref:2933373)

ARTA HSV-010 DEAD LAST. Not that I'm surprised but I expected a little bit more

Seems like not even rain can save this once great team. What's next for Aguri? Try another inexperienced boy from Formula 3, next year? I imagine Ralph Firman must be laughing his head off!

On another note, if it stays wet for the race the bridgestone camp have no chance, it seems. How is the wheather looking for tomorrows race?

PS: sorry about the little ARTA rant. I guess I still can't get over the fact they dumped the driver that most contributed to the team's success for the past few years.

rich07 · 31 Jul 2011, 01:46 (Ref:2933691)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBSB

PS: sorry about the little ARTA rant. I guess I still can't get over the fact they dumped the driver that most contributed to the team's success for the past few years.

No need to apologise, your certainly not the only one that feels that way.

What is Firman doing this year anyway? Havent heard much of him lately.

FordCosworthPanoz · 31 Jul 2011, 01:49 (Ref:2933693)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich07

No need to apologise, your certainly not the only one that feels that way.

What is Firman doing this year anyway? Havent heard much of him lately.

I believe Firman drove the Luxury Racing Ferrari at Imola in the ILMC round, other than that I have not heard much from him.

Japanese Samurai · 31 Jul 2011, 04:15 (Ref:2933705)

Mutoh couldn't attack for traffic in Qualifying round.

Mutoh and Kobayashi need GT experiencing.
W-rookie policy of ARTA was a failure.

rich07 · 31 Jul 2011, 04:38 (Ref:2933708)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordCosworthPanoz

I believe Firman drove the Luxury Racing Ferrari at Imola in the ILMC round, other than that I have not heard much from him.

Hey he did too, I totally forgot about that

Hoping he picks a more permenant LMP or GT seat somewhere, a solid driver like him deserves it.

Japanese Samurai · 31 Jul 2011, 10:48 (Ref:2933841)

SUGO round Race result
http://supergt.net/supergt/2011/1104/1104race_e.htm
*Michelin completely controlled a dry condition (at low temperature).
*No chance for BS users.
GT500: 1.#46 MOLA GTR(MI), 2.#39 SARD SC430(MI), 3.#32 Nakajima HSV-010(DL)
GT300: 1.#14 SG Changi(YH), 2.#74 apr Corolla(YH), 3.#46 ARTA Garaiya(BS)
Digest Movie
http://supergt.net/supergt/movie/new...1/1104move.htm
Photos
http://car.nifty.com/cs/catalog/car_...31318250_1.htm
http://car.nifty.com/cs/catalog/car_...31318249_1.htm

Japanese Samurai · 31 Jul 2011, 11:18 (Ref:2933852)

GTA announced that it maintained present GT500 regulations until 2012, and shifted to a new regulation in 2013 at press conference.
2013 regulations are still undecided.
A journalist questioned whether it was possible to participate in GT500 class with the 2012 spec DTM car next year.
Bandoh answered the entry would be accepted though the performance would be adjusted.
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=35263

Japanese Samurai · 31 Jul 2011, 11:50 (Ref:2933862)

At press conference,
Bandoh said that FIA-GT3 cars would become the main car of the GT300 class after 2012.
He said that a minimum performance tuning was necessary to keep the balance of the JAF-GT300 car and the FIA-GT3 car. However, the restrictor size of the FIA-GT3 car will be expanded and it become near the size of BOP by FIA.
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=35262

Japanese Samurai · 31 Jul 2011, 14:00 (Ref:2933944)

Toyota's race digest movie is updated.

http://ms.toyota.co.jp/movie_sp/2011/gt/0730_sugo.html

PorscheFanNo1 · 31 Jul 2011, 16:24 (Ref:2934063)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

GTA announced that it maintained present GT500 regulations until 2012, and shifted to a new regulation in 2013 at press conference.
2013 regulations are still undecided.
A journalist questioned whether it was possible to participate in GT500 class with the 2012 spec DTM car next year.
Bandoh answered the entry would be accepted though the performance would be adjusted.
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=35263

But SuperGT would accept just about any car, as long as its performance is adjusted. So based on that we know that SuperGT will NOT run DTM regs in 2013, only that the cars will be allowed, but to be realistic no-one will actually enter SuperGT with a DTM car.

Seeing as GT3 will become the main car in GT300, one can assume they are sticking to FIA/ratel also for GT500 after 2013? Question is with what since GT1 looks to be fading out in favour of just GT3?

JAG · 31 Jul 2011, 18:51 (Ref:2934139)

To be significantly faster than GT3 they'll need similar regs to GT500/DTM.

MitchZ06 · 31 Jul 2011, 19:01 (Ref:2934142)

I really don't think the organizers would give up the 'soul' of Super GT by doing away with the current GT500 regs and going with GT1, it'd kill the excitement of it IMO.

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