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26 May 2020, 13:33 (Ref:3978416) | #251 | |
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But there is no sense of crisis about the survival of the SGT series at present. Autosport magazine puts the introduction of hybrid systems (spec hybrid systems, but competition in energy management) and next-generation engines (3 cylinder turbo engine) on the SGT's next agenda. |
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26 May 2020, 15:49 (Ref:3978444) | #252 | |
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Wait, they're moving to 3-cylinder engines? I think an Inline-4 engine is fine but I feel that 3-cylinder engines is reserved for Mother Chassis.
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27 May 2020, 08:43 (Ref:3978514) | #253 | |
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It's just an opinion of Autosport magazine.
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27 May 2020, 11:24 (Ref:3978636) | #254 | |
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JAF releases roadmap for restart of Japanese motorsport activities.
https://jaf.or.jp/common/news/2020/20200527-001 *The national class event calendar, including the national championships, will be adjusted and reorganized after July. |
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29 May 2020, 03:01 (Ref:3979052) | #255 | |
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BTW, any news that there will be travel exemptions for foreign drivers/staff, or the entry ban is still in place?
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29 May 2020, 06:11 (Ref:3979058) | #256 | |
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PCR test and 14 days quarantine required.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakuni...you_00003.html |
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29 May 2020, 06:58 (Ref:3979063) | #257 | |
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The English version of the link above was a bit outdated.
The latest information is as follows (Japanese language). https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakuni...you_00001.html |
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31 May 2020, 12:15 (Ref:3979445) | #258 | |
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Web option is reporting Toyota GR Prius PHV apr GT (#31).
https://option.tokyo/2019/05/02/24817/ *2020 spec Prius GT introduces 2 pedal system (with hand clutch). |
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31 May 2020, 13:44 (Ref:3979456) | #259 | |
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Sorry, this article was written in 2019.
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4 Jun 2020, 06:01 (Ref:3980072) | #260 | |
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https://supergt.net/news/single/19965
Revised 2020 Super GT Calendar. Malaysian race at Sepang is officially cancelled after discussion with local promoters. Okayama, Sugo, Autopolis races are also cancelled. Pre-season test : June 27-28 at Fuji Speedway Round 1 : July 18-19, Fuji Speedway Round 2 : August 8-9, Fuji Speedway Round 3 : August 22-23, Suzuka Round 4 : September 12-13, Motegi Round 5 : October 3-4, Fuji Speedway Round 6 : October 25-26, Suzuka Round 7 : November 7-8, Motegi Round 8 : Still decided between Chang (December 26-27) or Fuji Speedway (November 28-29) Pre-season test & Round 1-4 will be held without audiences. Round 5-8 are still decided based on circumstances. |
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Malaysian and Thai races will be back at 2021. |
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It's easier if they keep it in one country for this year. At least there are proper tracks like Suzuka and Fuji over in Japan. Hope this season can be as good as last season
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I'm still appreciating Super GT efforts to make sure all 8 Rounds are on the calendar. But there are still issues for foreign racers when entering Japan, some of them might not be able to attend pre-season test at June due to some procedures, at least for 14-day quarantine. |
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15 Jun 2020, 09:15 (Ref:3982156) | #264 | |
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Masakaki Bandoh talks about GT500 future.
https://www.as-web.jp/supergt/591926/2 *Since we have reduced costs by introducing common parts according to Class 1, Super GT is a category where new manufacturers can participate at very low costs. Interested manufacturers always welcome. There is a competition, entertainment in Super GT. And I have a pride in creating such an exciting category. *European manufacturers are in a difficult situation, but future growth markets are in Asia. Considering marketing in Asia, SGT has high value as a category. I want to say, "Welcome if you participate in." *We use current regulations till 2022. Regarding the regulations after 2023, we will discuss including environmental measures such as hybrid system and the use of alcohol fuel. However, we won't throw away the elements that stimulate the acoustic senses, smells, and fifth senses (in a word, SGT won't throw away engine.). Last edited by Japanese Samurai; 15 Jun 2020 at 09:27. |
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15 Jun 2020, 16:04 (Ref:3982205) | #265 | |
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Bandoh seems to have written off the Germans and is looking towards Asia for the future. Would a new generation GT300 mother chassis tie up with Korea, China or Thailand, Korea super race are already running Supra bodied cars this weekend.
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16 Jun 2020, 09:09 (Ref:3982285) | #267 | |
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Nissan must know something others don't, I'm sure they have a good reason for doing it. Can't really compare it to other series, although Honda and Toyota have shown what happens if you do your homework and put effort into it. Obviously Nissan's LMP1 program was perhaps overambitious, but they've more than made up for it since. Watch them go
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16 Jun 2020, 10:33 (Ref:3982303) | #268 | |
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Latest Autosport magazine is reporting unraced 2009 Cusco Impreza GT300!
https://www.as-books.jp/books/preview.php?no=7494 |
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17 Jun 2020, 08:03 (Ref:3982413) | #270 | |
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Did it ever race?
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17 Jun 2020, 10:30 (Ref:3982444) | #271 | |
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No.
Autosport magazine says that this is a full-scale mockup that was to be exhibited at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2009(?) (However, it wasn't actually exhibited.). |
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17 Jun 2020, 13:09 (Ref:3982470) | #272 | |
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It's a shame that the streamlined Cusco Subaru Impreza GT300 didn't race in 2009. Still, I wonder if it has all-wheel drive much like the 2006 Impreza?
Anyways, since Super GT will return next month, any news on who will stream the race outside Japan? |
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19 Jun 2020, 09:55 (Ref:3982762) | #273 | |
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Team Studie Bob Suzuki confirms that Autobacks became front windshield sticker sponsor of GT300 cars.
https://lineblog.me/studiebob/archives/9417770.html |
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21 Jun 2020, 06:46 (Ref:3983004) | #275 | |
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This is a hearsay style article that Autosport magazine got these secret photos. This is a show car mock-up for TAS 2009. This chassis is not used based model's monocoque (GRB Impreza). So it is very agressive prototype GT300 car. Carrosser (Cusco Racing) had intend to participate in GT300 by this car in 2009 in the name of the impreza "concept". Probably the front engine AWD drive system was adopted. However the team had withdrawn from SGT by 2008. That's all story. Last edited by Japanese Samurai; 21 Jun 2020 at 07:05. |
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