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Legendary tuners from all around Japan descended on Tsukuba Circuit in the Ibaragi prefecture of Japan for Video Option's 2004 Tsukuba Super Lap Challenge. Challengers were attempting to take the title HKS has diligently held with their Lancer Evolution VIII TRB-02's (Tsukuba Record Breaker) astonishing time of 55.00 seconds set in late 2003. HKS also returned to Tsukuba Circuit not only to defend their crown, but to prove that the HKS Evo TRB-02's 55.00 second run was just a hint of what their Carbon Fiber Race Car could and would do. In stunning fashion, the HKS Carbon Fiber Track Attack posted a new track record of 54.739.
At 8:30 AM the HKS Evo TRB-02 piloted by Nobuteru Tanaguchi began its warm-up laps along with a few other cars. After two practice laps and one lap at speed, the TRB-02 recorded a 55.5 second lap time.
After pitting for a fresh set of tires Tanaguchi returned the HKS Evo TRB-02 to the course ready to challenge the current record HKS already owned. On this run the TRB-02 tore through Tsukuba Circuit's corners at an amazing pace, pushing the limits of the Endless brakes and the ultra-sticky Yokohama A048 tires. The Carbon Clad Warrior navigated the final hairpin and was catapulted by the HKS GT3037S Turbo down Tsukuba's back-straight.
When the HKS Evo TRB-02 crossed the finish line it stopped the clicker at an astonishing 54.739! No other vehicle in its class has even come close to the 55.00 second record already held by HKS.
