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Formula Nippon: Andre Lotterer crowns himself king of Motegi

am 19. By on 19 May 2012 at 18:19 │ Comments {2}

Because of teething problems: According to a fifth place at Suzuka is defending champion Andre Lotterer reported impressive return on his parade route at Motegi! In a quiet, towards the end but exciting race, the German secured his fourth victory already at the Twin Ring Motegi, before the Brazilian Joao Paulo de Oliveira and team mate Kazuki Nakajima.

Lotterer and the Twin Ring that fits. Last year he celebrated just at this track in difficult, rainy conditions, his first Formula Nippon title win in 2004 he climbed into the then JGTC Nakajima Racing for the first time at the center of the podium - again in Motegi. Why he is so good on the Japanese standards rather flat course, he could also declare the winner's interview, not really. Lotterer and the Twin Ring Motegi, which fits very easily. further accelerate →

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Formula Nippon: Round 2 preview Motegi

am 11. By on 11 May 2012 at 15:57 │ Comments {0}

This month there are two races of the Formula Nippon. But before it goes to the end of the month Autopolis, this weekend is the second championship race held at Twin Ring Motegi.

Worldwide, the Twin Ring Motegi, a unique race track, because he, unlike the tracks in the United States a separate oval and road course includes, without compromising on the route, for example, while in Daytona, Homestead-Miami or Indianapolis, more or less successful Infield courses were built. It was built to bring the entire complex in 1997 by Honda, with the goal of the CART to Japan and to expand one's knowledge in the field of American open wheel racing. further accelerate →

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Super GT: Live Blog Round 2 Fuji GT 500km

am 4. By on 4 May 2012 at 06:30 │ Comments {0}

500 km at the foot of Mount Fuji. Race 2 of this year's Super GT season promises not only because of the Fuji Speedway a lot of stress - even the weather could make for some surprises. The first lot already i n the qualification. In the end, that is not cheering on their home Lexus appearance on the pole position, but Honda, which benefited from a rainy qualifying. The live blog can be found after the jump!

The fastest HSV-010 but not the Raybrig HSV-010 or the Weider HSV-010, but the cars racing by Nakajima (1:43.699) was. Despite the rain, the performance of the Epson HSV-010 is very surprising, because the other Hondas you have to look long in the time table. Takashi Kogure spun in Turn 1 and thus prevented a better position (start position 9). Before him stands the Raybrig HSV-010 (1:45.264), first on 11 and 14 followed by the other two team mates. The reason for the success could be the black gold: Nakajima Racing GT500 uses a single team of Dunlop tires, which currently operate in the rain probably best. further accelerate →

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Super GT: Preview Round 2 Fuji GT 500km and "new" DTM for possible cooperation

am 2. By on 2 May 2012 at 18:00 │ Comments {1}

Back to the Roots: The second Super GT race of the season at Fuji this year will again be held over 500km for the first time, because of Golden Week, however, exceptionally, on Friday. In addition, Hans-Werner Aufrecht (ITR) prior to the start of the season last week DTM some new "information" to actually surrendered to the files already established cooperation between the two series.

The quotation marks are for "information" is not without reason, as the testimony of Mr. upright not only with great caution to enjoy, but more so given my prognosis and the fact inventory of both negotiating partners as a surprise, if not highly suspect. In addition, Lord is upright in the last few years, especially noticed on the Super GT DTM cooperation, rather negative. But first things first. further accelerate →

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Formula Nippon: Nakajima tactical wins season opener at Suzuka

am 21. By on 21 April 2012 at 19:05 │ Comments {0}

A new season, another Tom's driver in the center of the podium. Unlike last year, however, not Andre Lotterer at the top, but his team-mate Kazuki Nakajima, who ran his second career victory his ambitions for this year.

The Suzuka Circuit needs no introduction: 5.807km, 17 curves, of which legendary as the 130R, the spoon or the Degner Curve moisten the eyes of the fans now for 50 years. The last weekend event was officially discharged "Suzuka 2 & 4 Race" because in addition to the Formula Nippon and the Japanese Formula 3, the Honda CR-Z-brand trophy, and the JSB1000 class of the Japanese Superbike Championship were on the road. An interesting mix that would meet with other fan groups certainly less acceptance. The qualification was held in the knock-out format, the saw with Takuya Izawa (1:39.583) and Koudai Tsukakoshi (1:39.681) both Docomo Dandelion cars in the front row. further accelerate →

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Formula Nippon: Season Preview 2012

am 13. By on 13 April 2012 at 08:00 │ Comments {2}

Growth in Racing Blog: This year is the first time in detail Racing blog is the only German media report on the Formula Nippon. Along with the Super GT rounds Japan's top Formula series therefore our coverage from the two most popular motor racing series in Japan. At the weekend the Formula Nippon race starts on the legendary Suzuka in the new season.

Would it just go by the name, then look back on the Formula Nippon was a relatively short history. In fact, since 1996 known under this name, formula-Series is already active since 1973, was still 2000 All-Japan Formula. 1978 not only changed the rules, but also the name of: In the Japanese Formula Two won in the first year no less than Kazuyoshi Hoshino the championship. Today, as the team manager of pulses in the Super GT and Formula Nippon announced his success in 1978 was his third title. Not only that, he was the first rider to win two championships in a row, with a total of six drivers titles (1975, 1977, 1978, 1987, 1990, 1993), he is also still the most successful driver of the highest formula series in Japan - and won until the name change to Formula Nippon 1996 regulations at least once every championship! further accelerate →

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Super GT: Lexus to launch a surprise in Okayama

am 9. By on 9 April 2012 at 18:26 │ Comments {0}

300 km (82 laps) were in the season opener of the Japanese Super GT on 1 April in Okayama. For Honda, it would prefer to have 83 laps, because in the end cheered the competition from the Lexus at home, which was before the weekend so really no one on the list.

The Okayama International Circuit is considered technically challenging course. The SC430 Lexus are a bit at a disadvantage because they can exploit their power on the short straights not quite. As favorites were therefore in addition to the Honda HSV-010 (better cornering speed), the Nissan GT-R wagon, distinguished by its sleek good braking during deceleration time. The first surprise then, however, Lexus put in the qualification: Under mixed conditions (rain first, then towards the end, a slightly dry road surface) is introduced to the center Cerumo SC430 (Yuji Tachikawa / Kohei Hirate) on the pole position. Behind the Raybrig joined HSV-010 (Takuya Izawa / Naoki Yamamoto) and the Petronas Tom's SC430 (Kazuki Nakajima / Loic Duval). further accelerate →

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Super GT: Round 1 Okayama 300km live blog (from Sunday, 01/04/12 6:45 clock)

am 1. By on 1 April 2012 at 00:55 │ Comments {0}

Prelude to this year's Super GT season: howl in Okayama today finally the engines to the 300-mile chase on the west by the Formula 1 and WTCC race track known for. Like last year we reported in our live blog again in detail about the race. The role of favorite in Okayama, Honda and Nissan, on pole, but is a completely different brand.

In mixed conditions, namely the Lexus turned Yuji Tachikawa and duo Kohei Hirate on the pole position in the GT500. So now no one had expected, after all, the technically-demanding course in Okayama a parade route for the curve nimble Honda HSV-010 and the sharp-braking Nissan GT-R. One should write off the vehicles from Lexus on routes such as Okayama still never, especially not when it's raining or wet. Is further accelerate →

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Super GT: Preview 2012

am 30. By on 30 March 2012 at 03:57 │ Comments {3}

No weak, pseudo-funny April Fool's joke, but start to the season: On 01 April awaken the Japanese Super GT Okayama finally out of hibernation. Also this year the Racing blog is the only German media is reporting extensively about the race series.

Much has been above speculation over the winter about a possible merger between the DTM and the Super GT. First there were the comments from Germany, which already sounded the beginning of last year as if it would be suitab Nigt with the Japanese, during the turn and just nodded obediently silent. Culturally speaking, so half a symbol for a negation of the merger. Only in December it was announced that agreement had been reached after several meetings, including in Germany, with the DTM, respectively, the ITR on an assumption of unit cells and parts such as safety gear. The news was less surprising, finally had Masaaki Bandoh, Chairman of the Super GT, shortly after the presentation of the new DTM cars 2012er expressed in Frankfurt openly about a potential cost reduction through the use of individual unit parts.

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Also-rans: The news bites for 07/03/2012

am 7. From on 7 March 2012 at 07:26 │ Comments {1}

/ / HRT presented as the last team the new police cars. The car will be a complete redesign, which in view of the now three year old Dallara chassis was certainly necessary. Also new is the paint that can still miss each sponsor. HRT has to cancel the entire winter testing in Barcelona and is today run only a few installation laps. It does so in Melbourne with a completely untested car, what the odds are not look better. After all, HRT has on board this year, KERS. It uses the system of Williams. However, HRT should continue to occupy the final grid positions. On a positive note however, that one has with Pedro de la Rosa got a very good erfahrnen and known developers in the team. (Don)

/ / With Ferrari the worry lines on the test are very numerous. The F2012 has potential, but apparently it has not fully understood how the car actually works. Fernando Alonso shows moderately impressed, but I know loud Gpupdate out that Red Bull now was just not easily move. Ferrari would have been so bad last two days of testing, it would fall on the team, said the former world champion. (Don)

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