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[Bo]

First time I've seen an entire SuperGT race. That was amazing.

Cracking racing, isn't it?

 

[GTPorsche]

Cracking racing, isn't it?

Indeed. I was surprised they were able to race that closely in the rain without it ending badly. Aside from it ending under safety car due to the heavy rain, this might be the best wet weather race I've watched.

 

[Bo]

GT3 racing may be dominating the world, but I've said from the start this is the most underrated GT series in the world. It's in no way a glorified DTM, even with the new regs.

 

[catamount39]

GT3 racing may be dominating the world, but I've said from the start this is the most underrated GT series in the world. It's in no way a glorified DTM, even with the new regs.

GT500 is still a world reknown class, plus GT300 is becoming more like GT3 anyway...so you get the best of both classes. The GT500 cars look killer, and are as fast as ****.

 

[Bo]

GT500 is still a world reknown class, plus GT300 is becoming more like GT3 anyway so its almost like a classic "GT1 and GT2" series. The GT500 cars look killer, and are as fast as ****.

JAF GT300 needs a boost; I wouldn't really like it to become all GT3. In terms of it being well renowned? To those who know of it, certainly. Other than that, it gets very little to no exposure outside Japan.

Also, GT500's are knocking on LMP1-H laptimes - getting properly quick now.

 

[GTracer98]

JAF GT300 needs a boost; I wouldn't really like it to become all GT3. In terms of it being well renowned? To those who know of it, certainly. Other than that, it gets very little to no exposure outside Japan.

Also, GT500's are knocking on LMP1-H laptimes - getting properly quick now.

Really? Certainly not on high speed tracks, do they?

 

[Bo]

Really? Certainly not on high speed tracks, do they?

Around Fuji, they're 5mph faster than an R18 E-Tron in a straight line, and about 2 seconds a lap off.

 

[GTracer98]

Around Fuji, they're 5mph faster than an R18 E-Tron in a straight line, and about 2 seconds a lap off.

That sounds unbelievable! Prototypes are supposed to be much quicker than GT's!

 

[Bo]

That sounds unbelievable! Prototypes are supposed to be much quicker than GT's!

Only about 12 seconds off F1 times.

 

[GTracer98]

Well, something is clearly not right. There was a time when GT's were faster than Prototypes though - back in the 90's.

 

[Bo]

Eh, I'll keep it this way.

 

[Silent Drifter]

Dang it, I wish I could watch it. The races that I do catch, is always awesome to watch.

 

[Bo]

 

[Tired Tyres]

Dang it, I wish I could watch it. The races that I do catch, is always awesome to watch.

They are added to youtube by a couple of people but it is well after the race happens so don't hold your breath.

 

[Tired Tyres]

Speaking of which. Complete with English subtitles.

 

[Jonathan777]

Petronas on pole with the whole bunch of GT-Rs and NSXs chasing for the 1000km of Suzuka! Hope i get up in time cause starting time is 5 o'clock cet time here.. And hope it's going to be a cracker!

 

[aarror]

Radio Le Mans will be covering the event, yay for English commentary!

http://www.radiolemans.com/ Starts 4am UK time, 7:45pm PDT.

 

[Bo]

Stay up late or get up early! Your choice www.radiolemans.com LIVE @Nismo_global JGT Suzuka 1000 4 am UK #1RLM

 

[MCNAGTROC]

Radio Le Mans will be covering the event, yay for English commentary!

http://www.radiolemans.com/ Starts 4am UK time, 7:45pm PDT.

that will go nicely with the live stream!!

 

[Mac K]

Radio Le Mans will be covering the event, yay for English commentary!

http://www.radiolemans.com/ Starts 4am UK time, 7:45pm PDT.

OOOOOOOO I might have to tune in now

 

[aarror]

Suzuka 1000 is go!

 

[BGT2011]

Hearing the Radio LeMans guys mauling some of the names is alternatingly amusing and painful.

Lap 7, GT500's caught up with GT300.

Lap 10, No.17 Keihin NSX battled No.36 Petronas TOM'S RC F through 130R and Casio for the GT500 lead. 17 now leading.

Lap 12, No.19 RC F pitting for tyres.

 

[Tired Tyres]

Nismo live stream on youtube with RLM commentary

 

[MCNAGTROC]

NISMO.TV should have been doing this a long time ago

 

[GTPorsche]

RLM: Spoon curve, spoon curve, spoon curve.

 

[Mac K]

Is RLM at Suzuka?

 

[Panoz]

Is RLM at Suzuka?

From the Nismo Channel.

We have a live picture being sent to us from Japan - Radio Le Mans are sending us sound to the UK and a chap in Barcelona is linking the two together and uploading it! And we're in London commenting!

 

[trustjab]

The commentary is off sync with live video, but not by much.

 

[GTPorsche]

Transformers GTR off course.

Here come the puns.

 

[catamount39]

Transformers GTR off course.

Here come the puns.

Man did he get sideswiped?