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[CodeRedR51]

Figured I would start this thread since I have heard a couple of things during the live streams recently. And I am shocked that we don't have an updated Super GT thread given that it offers some of the best racing on this planet.

Rumor 1: Nissan will downsize to 3 teams for 2026. It's likely that the #3 car will be on the chopping block.

Rumor 2: This one sounded more like it's officially happening, but with only 2 seasons under it's belt, Honda will discontinue using the Civic in the GT500 class in 2026 and switch to the Prelude. I don't think an official announcement has been made but the commentators on the live stream were talking about it like it was definitely happening.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Honda Prelude switch confirmed.

 

[CodeRedR51]

First test completed, but cut short due to bad weather.

 

[Fezzik]

New engine for the GT300 BRZ

Subaru Announces Retirement for BRZ’s EJ20 Engine – Sportscar365

New engine concept on the way for Subaru's GT300 challenger after mule tests at Motegi...

sportscar365.com

 

[CodeRedR51]

New engine for the GT300 BRZ

Subaru Announces Retirement for BRZ’s EJ20 Engine – Sportscar365

New engine concept on the way for Subaru's GT300 challenger after mule tests at Motegi...

sportscar365.com

Was quite ironic that shortly after the commentators were talking about it, they blew an engine in qualifying. They have had miserable luck this season.

Great race at Autopolis last weekend. Honda were nowhere in qualifying and then decimated during the race. Nissan with zero luck, one car penalized for no reason and another taken out. Factory cars couldn't stay away from each other and it almost cost one of them a finish.