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Race day press conference by Masaaki Bandoh (GTA) <Part1>
http://www.fmotor.jp/2018-sgt-rd7-gta *About medical car incident at SUGO round -Medical car was introduced by SUGO medical staff's judgement. There is a rule that should not put in a medical car at the time of the yellow flag. However, they entered the circuit with their sense of justice. -It is regrettable that the event was delivered all over the world in running an international race event. *About Aston Martin's DTM participation -I received a message that Aston Martin will participate in DTM before Hockenheim's press conference. I felt their excitement and joy. -I have heard that the bench test of NRE is over, and in December the actual vehicle test will be conducted. -Regarding class 1 regulations, negotiations still remain regarding aerodynamic parts and wheels, etc. -Although we would like to respect our own racing style, we should unify the parts at the joint events. -I would like to decide how to BoP for MR-NSX while listening to Lexus, Nissan's opinion. *About effects of continuation 10 holidays in next year's golden week I want to collect as many spectators as possible. |
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21 Oct 2018, 04:50 (Ref:3858075) | #778 | |
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Race day press conference by Masaaki Bandoh (GTA) <Part2>
http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/422071?all *About medical car incident at SUGO round -The purpose of the medical car's course in was to rescue the driver of Epson Modulo NSX-GT which crashed before the 14th post. -An instruction to wait was given from the control tower. -However, because the driver did not escape by himself, the medical staff launched a medical car with justice. -There is no blame on medical staff. But I want to strengthen thorough instructions system. |
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21 Oct 2018, 07:45 (Ref:3858102) | #779 | |
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Not a good result for Honda in Autopolis, but it seems that Lexus is still on the hunt for the championship with Nick Cassidy and Ryo Hirakawa winning it in GT500.
As for GT300, looks like both Shinichi Takagi and Sean Walkinshaw are in a comfortable lead after Round 7 with 12 points. With that said, I can't wait for the final round at Motegi! |
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21 Oct 2018, 08:32 (Ref:3858103) | #780 | |
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There is a dispute on the team-order of Team Tom's.
But there is a sporting regulations that prohibits team-order in SGT. Therefore, no one would admit a team-order officially. |
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"Yuhi, Ryo is faster than you." Or perhaps Sekiguchi didn't even need the reminder...
But really, it's the right call. Those points could prove to be the difference at Motegi. |
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21 Oct 2018, 11:57 (Ref:3858129) | #782 | |
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Autosport web is reporting that Honda can use high boost engine mapping than rivals in qualifying session.
https://www.as-web.jp/supergt/421861/2 |
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21 Oct 2018, 13:49 (Ref:3858140) | #783 | |
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Autosport web is definitively reporting that Team Tom's ordered a team-order considering championship points.
https://www.as-web.jp/supergt/422321/3 |
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23 Oct 2018, 04:04 (Ref:3858544) | #786 | |
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Cant let out the secret or else GTA might come down on them?
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23 Oct 2018, 11:08 (Ref:3858593) | #787 | |
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Shocking news.
A former SGT mechanic was arrested for insurance fraud on charges of McLaren's GT300 chassis being stolen and claiming false insurance claim. https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=2...417-tokaiv-l23 |
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24 Oct 2018, 13:42 (Ref:3858881) | #789 | |
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Team Tom's engineer Tsutomu Tojo's report
Sekiguchi (#36) suffered a phenomenon that the power steering occasionally became heavy, somewhat slowed down pace, eventually being overtaken by Hirakawa (#37). https://ameblo.jp/tsutomutojo/entry-12414095991.html |
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25 Oct 2018, 12:13 (Ref:3859088) | #791 | |
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Former F1 driver, SGT-plus commentator Sakon Yamamoto will become a candidate of an Upper House election.
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27 Oct 2018, 13:03 (Ref:3859438) | #793 | |
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Pacific racing announces they will tie-up with virtual You tuber Mirai Akari for 2019 SGT season.
Another Ita-sha livery is coming? https://twitter.com/pacificracing/st...64371989024768 |
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Shame we won't see much of it, apart from the inevitable slip-up the car will have at every race!
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29 Oct 2018, 13:39 (Ref:3859764) | #795 | |
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Autosports magazine reports team-order suspicion at Autopolis as the iron-hearted decision by Team Tom's.
https://www.sun-a.com/magazine/detail.php?pid=10531 |
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30 Oct 2018, 15:05 (Ref:3859970) | #796 | |
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Team orders will be flying about at Motegi from Lexus and Honda
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But I guess the inter-team "help" is not something new. Back at 2002 JGTC season at last race Suzuka, it's all about #64 Mobil 1 NSX vs #6 Esso Ultraflo Supra for the 2002 title (although there are other cars which still eligible for the championship). 2002 was when top 3 fastest laps were awarded with points. #16 Mugen NSX which was laden with 100kg handicap, tried to "help" #64 Mobil 1 NSX for the title by setting fastest lap to eclipse #6 Supra from top 3 fastest lap. To make it happen, the #16 made 2nd pitstop, changing tyres & did certain quick setups. But in the end the attempt failed because of GT300 traffic. http://supergt.net/archive/classic/s...8e/028race.htm |
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31 Oct 2018, 04:05 (Ref:3860049) | #798 | |
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If Honda can't get on top of their tire wear it won't matter. They were good in warm weather, but as the temps have cooled, the Lexus has made the most of it.
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31 Oct 2018, 11:50 (Ref:3860098) | #799 | |
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According to Car Guy facebook page,
Team owner Takeshi Kimura has bought Ferrari 488GT3. And he says that a certain big project with Ferrari/AF Corse will be launched. https://ja-jp.facebook.com/carguy.jp...p2nw&__tn__=-R |
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6 Nov 2018, 07:43 (Ref:3861296) | #800 | |
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Sporting regulations interpretation by Autosport magazine.
Strictly speaking, team-orders and manufacturer-orders are not prohibited. GTA can only deprive championship points if they are against sportsmanship. |
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