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[RACECAR]

Don't ask, just accept it.

 

[k12power]

Any news about 2015 spec gt500 cars??

 

[Bo]

Any news about 2015 spec gt500 cars??

I'm guessing there are very few changes, if at all to the cars.

 

[trustjab]

There are pretty big changes. Wait until the next public test or the first round. Theyre near 2 seconds faster from last year at Sepang, and thats just preseason testing.

 

[Bo]

I'm guessing he meant in terms of regs, so are there any changes in that aspect?

 

[trustjab]

Minimum weight is 1020kg (1077kg nsx). Last year it was 1000kg but no one reached that.

 

[Bo]

These cars are getting terrifying. That's a good thing.

 

[trustjab]

I think most will be running 1:28's in Fuji qualifying. Maybe even 1:27's. Thatd be near lmp1-h pace. At Suzuka they did 1:48's in qualifying last year. Thats amazing pace.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Hoping the GT500 guys have got on the DTM manufacturer's level when it comes to rear view mirrors!

 

[CAMikaze]

Hoping the GT500 guys have got on the DTM manufacturer's level when it comes to rear view mirrors!

I know that pretty much all of the GT500 cars are using the camera method for the rear-view mirror since the rear-view is pretty much obscured in the car. Are you saying the DTM cars have something along those lines?

JLOC announce they'll be taking delivery of a Huracan mid-way through the season.

I imagine they'll be looking for some sponsorship from the people who did the Bubblegum Crisis anime and will be sporting a Bubblegum Crisis themed livery on their car?

One if the theme songs used for the OVA series was Konya wa 'Huracan', after all

 

[Cap'n Jack]

I know that pretty much all of the GT500 cars are using the camera method for the rear-view mirror since the rear-view is pretty much obscured in the car. Are you saying the DTM cars have something along those lines?

Sorry, I was referring to the side/wing mirrors. On the DTM cars, they're essentially flow conditioners which happen to have a mirror stuck to it, whereas the GT500 cars have the typical GT car style mirror and mount. I would post an example but I'm on my phone at the moment.

 

[trustjab]

Japanese autosport reports Honda conducted a private test at Okayama! http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=63109

 

[Suzumiya]

The new SLS AMG GT3 that GoodSmile Racing will run for 2015. Looks pretty vibrant.

https://twitter.com/phaius66/status/564357323427049473

 

[RACECAR]

If we're honest, its not really a GoodSmile Racing car without some vibrancy, is it?

 

[Niku Driver HC]

If we're honest, its not really a GoodSmile Racing car without some vibrancy, is it?

I don't mind that, it's always good to have a colorful car in a field of pro-looking vehicles. Brightens things up a little, don't you agree?

 

[CAMikaze]

The new SLS AMG GT3 that GoodSmile Racing will run for 2015. Looks pretty vibrant.

https://twitter.com/phaius66/status/564357323427049473

Given the theme of Racing Miku for this year, I say...

Shuteth uppeth and taketh my Personal Sponsors money! :tup:​

 

[HKS racer]

Is there a chance they'll show SuperGT races in english one day?
The only thing that stopped me following this series is the lenguage barrier.
Yes that's lame I should learn japanese but for a number of reasons it's not going to happen.

 

[Bo]

Is there a chance they'll show SuperGT races in english one day?
The only thing that stopped me following this series is the lenguage barrier.
Yes that's lame I should learn japanese but for a number of reasons it's not going to happen.

RLM should be doing more YouTube broadcasts this year.

 

[HKS racer]

RLM should be doing more YouTube broadcasts this year.

I hope so, SuperGT is one of the best series, Japan has a fascinating culture but not understanding what they say ruins the race for me.

 

[Bo]

I hope so, SuperGT is one of the best series, Japan has a fascinating culture but not understanding what they say ruins the race for me.

That's just strange, really. I don't speak Japanese but I can gather at least some of what they say, and even if so, it can't detract from the race at all.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Not knowing what the commentators are saying just adds to the excitement and suspense!

 

[HKS racer]

That's just strange, really. I don't speak Japanese but I can gather at least some of what they say, and even if so, it can't detract from the race at all.

Probably you are more open minded than me or smarter who knows.
When I watch SuperGT on youtube I see an interesting race but a mad man screaming all the time and I can't understand what he is saying.

Not knowing what the commentators are saying just adds to the excitement and suspense!

You could be right but still.

 

[CAMikaze]

Is there a chance they'll show SuperGT races in english one day?
The only thing that stopped me following this series is the lenguage barrier.
Yes that's lame I should learn japanese but for a number of reasons it's not going to happen.

RLM should be doing more YouTube broadcasts this year.

I wouldn't mind having Richard Crail at the races to help out with the coverage.

 

[Bo]

Oli Turvey signs for DOME.

Is Super GT about to have the international breakthrough it deserves? It looks like we're heading into a new golden era.

Oh, and Honda have played merry-go-round with their drivers:

#8: Matsuura / Nojiri
#15: Kogure / Turvey
#17: Tsukakoshi / Mutoh
#64: Nakajima / Baguette
#100: Yamamoto / Izawa

Plus, Drago are to run on Bridgestones.

 

[trustjab]

Team is no longer called 'Dome'. New name is Drago Modulo Honda Racing.

 

[Crashbroke23]

I highly doubt Turvey signing is SGT getting it's international breakthrough. Rather I see this as Honda and McLaren growing their cooperation through having one of McLaren's development drivers help the cause for Honda after they had, arguably, the worst campaign they've ever had in GT500.

Kevin Magnussen was rumored to either be going to Japan to race in Super Formula or go to Andretti and race for them back when there were rumors that Honda was going to help bank-roll a potential 6 car effort for Andretti in Indycar this year. While i'm pretty sure the ship has sailed on the 6 car effort, this might be only the beginning of the driver cooperation between Honda and McLaren.

 

[SagarisGTB]

Oh, and Honda have played merry-go-round with their drivers:

Kogure moves from Team Kunimitsu to DOME; Naoki Yamamoto switches from DOME to partner Kosuke Matsuura at ARTA; and Hideki Mutoh goes from Kunimitsu to Real Racing.

Plus, DOME are now on Bridgestones rather than Michelins.

As Trustjab mentioned, DOME pulled out. The #15 is a new team.

Also, your driver lineup is a bit misinformed as Yamamoto will partner Izawa at Kunimitsu. This is the actual line-up:
#8: Matsuura / Nojiri
#15: Kogure / Turvey
#17: Tsukakoshi / Mutoh
#64: Nakajima / Baguette
#100: Yamamoto / Izawa

 

[Bo]

I highly doubt Turvey signing is SGT getting it's international breakthrough.

I'm referring to the fact that these drivers signing up for Super GT is actually getting decent coverage by motorsport networks. We have a decent amount of international drivers coming in this year.

As Trustjab mentioned, DOME pulled out. The #15 is a new team.

Also, your driver lineup is a bit misinformed as Yamamoto will partner Izawa at Kunimitsu. This is the actual line-up:
#8: Matsuura / Nojiri
#15: Kogure / Turvey
#17: Tsukakoshi / Mutoh
#64: Nakajima / Baguette
#100: Yamamoto / Izawa

Only following what Autosport put up. Will edit previous post.

 

[trustjab]

Vid of the Okayama Toyota/Lexus test. Love the sound of that Prius (same engine the Rebellion lmp1 ran)

 

[Panoz]

Big shunt for the Petronas Lexus during Suzuka testing.