2012 Japanese Super GT - Page 4

Japanese Samurai · 21 Jan 2012, 04:36 (Ref:3014829)

Sorry for multi post.
This is a blog which introduces a new Japanese one-make GT series (Inter Proto Series).
JMIA (Japan moror-racing industry association) members are concerned with development of this car.
Therefore, it will become a hint of the future Mother chassis plan of JAF-GT300.
Check it out.
http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/ipms_monsie...LOG/yblog.html

aneesh99 · 21 Jan 2012, 21:06 (Ref:3015106)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victor_RO

What about Beechdean's car bought for British GT? Wasn't that one the first (or at least the first one confirmed officially)?

I'm pretty sure it was, it was on display at Autosport International

Matt · 22 Jan 2012, 01:11 (Ref:3015168)

gonna be adding this to my sked this year.

Matt · 22 Jan 2012, 01:14 (Ref:3015170)

Also, I find it funny that the "international" drivers always start the race, leading the Japanese to take the checkers...Japanese nationalism is still going strong I see.

TF110 · 22 Jan 2012, 09:04 (Ref:3015216)

That's not always the case. It seems the international drivers are getting the good starts to races to set up their Japanese teammate. Both are equally important IMO.

tbz · 22 Jan 2012, 17:09 (Ref:3015344)

JS, will we seeing the NSX-GT FR Hybrid in upcoming SuperGT season ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB2-L7hyGKo

looks epic!

TF110 · 22 Jan 2012, 21:20 (Ref:3015454)

No NSX. It's mid engined, GT500 are FR layout. NSX is no longer in production either.

alexkiller8 · 22 Jan 2012, 21:49 (Ref:3015465)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TF110

No NSX. It's mid engined, GT500 are FR layout. NSX is no longer in production either.

well HSV-010 hasn't a street version at all... if i remeber well the rule of mandatory FR layout in gt500 has been abolished after 2010 season, i can't check if i'm right or not because in the official site the regulamentation section isn't available anymore.

BBSB · 22 Jan 2012, 22:19 (Ref:3015478)

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexkiller8

...if i remeber well the rule of mandatory FR layout in gt500 has been abolished after 2010 season, i can't check if i'm right or not because in the official site the regulamentation section isn't available anymore.

Where the heck did you read that?

aneesh99 · 22 Jan 2012, 22:26 (Ref:3015480)

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexkiller8

well HSV-010 hasn't a street version at all... if i remeber well the rule of mandatory FR layout in gt500 has been abolished after 2010 season, i can't check if i'm right or not because in the official site the regulamentation section isn't available anymore.

Don't know where you read about that but that's not true in the slightest, and even if there was an inkling for the JAF to do so, it was shot down long ago with their move to unify regs with DTM.

And they do have to get a HSV-10 on the street at some point, I remember the JAF granting Honda some amnesty for not having a homologation car because the JAF pushed the NSX out the door.

TF110 · 22 Jan 2012, 22:31 (Ref:3015481)

Yeah, they'll have to make a front engined rwd car soon, because the new NSX concept is mid engined. Maybe they'll race the Accord coupe! Joking.

aneesh99 · 22 Jan 2012, 22:34 (Ref:3015484)

That would be epic.... Or maybe the Honda Fit?

tbz · 22 Jan 2012, 23:31 (Ref:3015496)

thanks for explanation guys

Japanese Samurai · 23 Jan 2012, 12:04 (Ref:3015650)

SGT joint test is carried out at Sepang from tomorrow (Jan 24).
Participating vehicles are 11 cars.
*GT500
-Lexus: LeMans (#6/BS), Bandoh (#19/YH), Cerumo (#38/BS), SARD (#39/MI)
-NISSAN: NISSAN (#230/BS), KONDO (#24/YH), MOLA (#46/MI)
-Honda: Dome (#18/BS), Kunimitsu (#100/BS)
*GT300
-KTR GT3R (#33/HK)
-? Nissan GTR GT3 (#??/??)

http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=38694

TF110 · 23 Jan 2012, 20:55 (Ref:3015865)

Keep us posted with information on the times if you could, Samurai! If there are photos, could you help us out with them as well?!

BBSB · 23 Jan 2012, 21:26 (Ref:3015888)

Re: HSV-010 street version, this is an interesting topic. I'm hearing people say that Honda "have to" build it to be eligible for GT500 since the car was first announced for SGT in 2009. Yet, they are now in their 3rd season with this car in GT500 with absolutely no hint that they will do it (street version). Maybe the JAF didn't require them to build a homologation model since as aneesh99 said, the JAF kicked their NSX out of the series in the first place?

However, an HSV for the road would be welcomed, even if only available with an "earth dreams" V6

TF110 · 23 Jan 2012, 21:45 (Ref:3015905)

They don't 'have to' build the HSV. But if they're going to unite with DTM, what do you suggest they use? The CRZ? That's why the joke was made by me saying they'll race the Accord Coupe! I wonder if DTM/SGT merger will allow them to have a special prototype vehicle that didn't make production? But the SC430 from Lexus is no longer made either. I expect new cars in a year. LFA possibly for Lexus and who knows if Honda continue with the HSV.

tbz · 24 Jan 2012, 08:58 (Ref:3016064)

Audi has unveiled their new monocoque for the DTM 2012, some japanese Motorsport rumors saying, it could be an unified monocoque for SGT 2014 too?

Articus · 24 Jan 2012, 09:11 (Ref:3016070)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TF110

They don't 'have to' build the HSV. But if they're going to unite with DTM, what do you suggest they use? The CRZ? That's why the joke was made by me saying they'll race the Accord Coupe! I wonder if DTM/SGT merger will allow them to have a special prototype vehicle that didn't make production? But the SC430 from Lexus is no longer made either. I expect new cars in a year. LFA possibly for Lexus and who knows if Honda continue with the HSV.

Honda will probalby use the NSX if they wanted to race in the merged series. They would simply put the engine in front like the HSV. Its not something that has not been done before. In GT300 the Corolla is mid-engined mysteriously while road going is a tame front engined front wheel drive.

tbz · 24 Jan 2012, 10:08 (Ref:3016087)

race-engineering reported, the gt300 mooncraft-shiden has been banned from the SGT organisers.
http://www.racecar-engineering.com/n...come-road-car/

Japanese Samurai · 24 Jan 2012, 12:52 (Ref:3016146)

Takuto Iguchi lost GT500 seat!

Team LMP Motorsport (#27) announced 2012 SGT participation plan.
-Team Name: PACIFIC RACING TEAM
-Car Name: PACIFIC NAC Ikamusume Ferrari
-Car: Ferrari TBA (458GT3?)
-Driver: Yutaka Yamagishi(owner driver), Takuto Iguchi
-Tire: Yokohama
-Engine Tuner: Michelotto
-Car Maintenance: LMP Motorsport

alexkiller8 · 24 Jan 2012, 13:01 (Ref:3016156)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbz

race-engineering reported, the gt300 mooncraft-shiden has been banned from the SGT organisers.
http://www.racecar-engineering.com/n...come-road-car/

well for sure the presence of a masked DP car would be a little paradox for a champ that like gt300 that is slowing becoming the japanese gt3 champ, however i'm sorry about this because i really like that car, until 2011 was the most esthetically impressive daytona prototype car.

tbz · 24 Jan 2012, 13:09 (Ref:3016164)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Takuto Iguchi lost GT500 seat!

Team LMP Motorsport (#27) announced 2012 SGT participation plan.
-Team Name: PACIFIC RACING TEAM
-Car Name: PACIFIC NAC Ikamusume Ferrari
-Car: Ferrari TBA (458GT3?)
-Driver: Yutaka Yamagishi(owner driver), Takuto Iguchi
-Tire: Yokohama
-Engine Tuner: Michelotto
-Car Maintenance: LMP Motorsport

source? .. what a shame for taku

Japanese Samurai · 24 Jan 2012, 13:15 (Ref:3016167)

The team announced with a live webcast just now!

tbz · 24 Jan 2012, 13:16 (Ref:3016168)

link?

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