2013 Japanese Super GT

Japanese Samurai · 22 Nov 2012, 08:38 (Ref:3169722)

According to Takeshi Tsuchiya's blog,
Naoya Gamou and Kei Cozzolino will participate in 2013 GT300 class from Cipher Racing (by Nissan GTR?).
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/...blog/28395537/

tbz · 22 Nov 2012, 10:03 (Ref:3169747)

It looks like a official announcement on their facebook acc?

Japanese Samurai · 22 Nov 2012, 10:47 (Ref:3169759)

This release is "2012 participation plan."
However, Tochu F1 express reports that the team owner declared 2013 full season participation!
http://f1express.cnc.ne.jp/supergt/i...lg=&now_page=1

Japanese Samurai · 25 Nov 2012, 10:38 (Ref:3170837)

According to Ryo Orime's blog,
Demo-run in TGRF (Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival) was the last run of GT300 IS350 (#14).
He says that "This IS350 goes to a next stage." (AsLMS???)
http://ameblo.jp/ryo-dream-1/entry-11412750264.html

rich07 · 25 Nov 2012, 17:36 (Ref:3171066)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

According to Ryo Orime's blog,
Demo-run in TGRF (Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival) was the last run of GT300 IS350 (#14).
He says that "This IS350 goes to a next stage." (AsLMS???)
http://ameblo.jp/ryo-dream-1/entry-11412750264.html

So the car isnt being retired?

Japanese Samurai · 26 Nov 2012, 08:41 (Ref:3171568)

Yes. But I don't know what the next stage means.
*GT300 or AsLMS by another team?
*Coverted to Hyundai GT300 by Indigo racing?

Team TAISAN confirms continuation of the champion pair of Naoki Yokomizo and Kyosuke Mineo.
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=45285

tbz · 26 Nov 2012, 11:22 (Ref:3171646)

Does you got some news about the 2nd car entry + lineup?

GSR confirms 2 BMW Z4 GT3 also for the 2013 season.
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=45299

MagVanisher · 26 Nov 2012, 11:53 (Ref:3171657)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbz

Does you got some news about the 2nd car entry + lineup?

GSR confirms 2 BMW Z4 GT3 also for the 2013 season.
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=45299

Good for them, just hoping that both cars can perform better than 2012!

Japanese Samurai · 26 Nov 2012, 12:05 (Ref:3171665)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbz

Does you got some news about the 2nd car entry + lineup?
GSR confirms 2 BMW Z4 GT3 also for the 2013 season.
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=45299

No.
This news is infomation of the sales of 2013 calendar by GSR.

MagVanisher · 26 Nov 2012, 13:19 (Ref:3171706)

So wait, are they gonna quit the series by selling their race cars, or they will buy another one and stay in the GT300 class?

tbz · 26 Nov 2012, 14:09 (Ref:3171729)

oh ok, sorry then.

rich07 · 27 Nov 2012, 08:33 (Ref:3172063)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Yes. But I don't know what the next stage means.
*GT300 or AsLMS by another team?
*Coverted to Hyundai GT300 by Indigo racing?

Team TAISAN confirms continuation of the champion pair of Naoki Yokomizo and Kyosuke Mineo.
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=45285

Thanks. Im thinking AsLMS, the next stage doesnt sound like it would refer to returning to GT300 but who knows eh?

Japanese Samurai · 29 Nov 2012, 12:49 (Ref:3173066)

*GTA announces that
1)when performance adjustment with JAF-GT300 and FIA-GT3 is required, GTA determines BoP of FIA-GT3 originaly in 2013 season.
2)the participating conditions of FIA-GT3 in 2003 are the vehicles in which 2012 or 2013 FIA BoP exists.

Japanese Samurai · 30 Nov 2012, 08:26 (Ref:3173414)

Team ZENT Cerumo (#38) holds the 2013 livery contest.
Main color in 2013 is red.
Try it!
http://www.zent.co.jp/contest/

Japanese Samurai · 30 Nov 2012, 09:39 (Ref:3173431)

GTA announces 2013 SGT official test schedule.
http://supergt.net/pages/pg:news_det...ln:ja/id:12754
1) March 16-17, Okayama
2) July 19-29, Suzuka
3) August 6-7, Fuji
4) September 16-17, Motegi

TF110 · 30 Nov 2012, 10:17 (Ref:3173444)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Team ZENT Cerumo (#38) holds the 2013 livery contest.
Main color in 2013 is red.
Try it!
http://www.zent.co.jp/contest/

That confirms the SC430 for at least another year. What vehicle is next?

MagVanisher · 30 Nov 2012, 11:03 (Ref:3173464)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TF110

That confirms the SC430 for at least another year. What vehicle is next?

I hoping it's the LFA, or a Supra successor if there is one.

Or, try turning the GT86 into a GT500 racecar. That would be nuts!

banzailap · 1 Dec 2012, 01:23 (Ref:3173757)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TF110

That confirms the SC430 for at least another year. What vehicle is next?

Nobody was going to change cars for 2013 as the new "DTM" tub is scheduled for 2014, anyway. We should get a better idea with the first shakedown of 2014 cars scheduled in mid-2013. The LFA is old news, and it would be ridiculous to have a LFA body over a 4 pots 2l turbo. The IS will be renewed in 2013 so my money is on a kind of slick IS F-style coupe like the LF CC concept.

MagVanisher · 1 Dec 2012, 04:21 (Ref:3173790)

Quote:

Originally Posted by banzailap

The IS will be renewed in 2013 so my money is on a kind of slick IS F-style coupe like the LF CC concept.

Maybe so, but there's a high possibility that the LF-CC would get the green light for production. That way, the car would be ready for either 2014 or 2015.

TF110 · 1 Dec 2012, 05:48 (Ref:3173818)

I think the LF-CC of the LF-LC will be next. They're both said to be on the production line in the near future. And both will be hybrids.

The IC · 3 Dec 2012, 02:45 (Ref:3174428)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TF110

I think the LF-CC of the LF-LC will be next. They're both said to be on the production line in the near future. And both will be hybrids.

Either would be good, i think they both look great

...its hard to pick, a 2 door IS would fit in with the style of car being used in DTM, but the LF-LC would be more in line with the GTR and upcoming NSX that Honda wants to use...maybe they'll do both?

Hope an 86 is still coming to GT300 too, it'll be my new favourite since i drive one now haha

TF110 · 3 Dec 2012, 09:02 (Ref:3174514)

I hope to see it soon as well, maybe Gran Turismo can add it or the BRZ GT300 to their game. Be great publicity.

Japanese Samurai · 12 Dec 2012, 08:44 (Ref:3177917)

Autosport web Super GT report
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=45516
Okayama TRD test
*participation team: Tom's (#36, BS), SARD (#39, BS!)
*participation driver:
-#36: Kazuki Nakajima, James Rossiter, Yuji Kunimoto
-#39: Hiroaki Ishiura, Juichi Wakisaka

DeathOrGlory · 12 Dec 2012, 09:04 (Ref:3177921)

Wow they also got James Rossiter?

And the Lexus teams still on Bridgestones, I see. Is NISMO changing tire suppliers?

Japanese Samurai · 12 Dec 2012, 09:29 (Ref:3177930)

Michelin will not reduce support teams (2 teams).
That is, some team (NISMO?) will switch to Michelin.

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