SuperGT 2012 thread

[driftkingII]

@driftkingII: What preview post? Sorry, maybe I missed it...;p You have the link?

page 1 last page.. replying to your story about SuperGT Korea !

 

[d4rk]

@driftkingII: Haha! Sorry, a bit slow there. ;p Yep, did read it. Quite shocked that SuperGT was actually canceled in the first place! To be honest, I'm actually quite a new fan of SuperGT, and I could say that JPM's promo move was very effective! I must say, during SIC's management, I didn't hear much about it though.. Really hope that 2012 will be a good year for JPM to continue the contract.

But in some other news, I did manage to have a short chat with a JPM employee during the previous 2011 SuperGT, and he said that JPM will only be managing the race till 2012, and Sepang will re-take over for 2013. How much of this is true, only time will tell....

 

[driftkingII]

@driftkingII: Haha! Sorry, a bit slow there. ;p Yep, did read it. Quite shocked that SuperGT was actually canceled in the first place! To be honest, I'm actually quite a new fan of SuperGT, and I could say that JPM's promo move was very effective! I must say, during SIC's management, I didn't hear much about it though.. Really hope that 2012 will be a good year for JPM to continue the contract.

But in some other news, I did manage to have a short chat with a JPM employee during the previous 2011 SuperGT, and he said that JPM will only be managing the race till 2012, and Sepang will re-take over for 2013. How much of this is true, only time will tell....

i think they want to take over bcoz $$$$$$$

but how to get a lot of $$$$$ , if the management of Razlan's SIC not doing a good job. Even saying in the news that MotoGP n SuperGT are bad events which do not help SIC get a lot of $$$$

I can put more here but it is too political.

but i really thanked JPM on the last event..

anyway i am not putting my hopes high again since what Razlan's SIC did in 2009, putting promises high but failed to fulfill it !!

i hope JPM will fix the minor complains that happen last year.

check ur DM.. i got some news to share

p/s: want to make a gathering when we go SuperGT ??

 

[d4rk]

i think they want to take over bcoz $$$$$$$

You know, that was exactly what the guy told me! For some ka-ching and political stuff that I'm not interested in. But if what they are doing there at SIC are making some of the best races in the world to leave Malaysia, I don't think that I could no longer put a blind eye on this anymore. But let's just put the hot hot stuff in the PMs, or else the SuperGT 2012 thread will turn into something else.

On the other side, I'm pretty sure JPM will iron out the unwanted bugs that disturbed last year's SuperGT flow, and I could almost see that this year's will be better. A gathering? It's too soon to tell, but I'm liking the idea!

 

[driftkingII]

Btw, dont get me wrong. But i realize and dont understand why SuperGT hardly update their websites both Japan and English. There are many news about their new cars lately from outside news. I am getting news from Press outside Japan regarding on new cars and technology.

Here is a Toyota Prius GT300 !!! Garang n Hybrid !!

Any news lately from any of u??

P/S: A fren of ours i dont think he is contributing here on the new stories.

 

[driftkingII]

News from official website

No changes on dates at Sepang round !!

http://ww2.supergt.net/gtcgi/prg/NList02.dll/Code?No=NS019351&List=13

confirm on the 9 n 10 of June !

 

[driftkingII]

JPM Welcomes Super 2012 !!

pictures from Official Malaysian SuperGT facebook site !!

Super GT Welcomes 2012 | Facebook

 

[d4rk]

Looks like JPM is really taking the 2012 round seriously, and has started making preparations already! Really hoping to see some more promo events like last year's JPM Supercar Gathering.

Gotta agree with you driftkingII, supposedly their official website should be the first one giving first scoops of news, not others. Maybe they'll just prepare news regarding the races, but not updates like the change of cars, drivers, etc.?

 

[driftkingII]

Looks like JPM is really taking the 2012 round seriously, and has started making preparations already! Really hoping to see some more promo events like last year's JPM Supercar Gathering.

Gotta agree with you driftkingII, supposedly their official website should be the first one giving first scoops of news, not others. Maybe they'll just prepare news regarding the races, but not updates like the change of cars, drivers, etc.?

but the change of cars the BRZ is confirmed with some other teams. Not sure how their system goes but we also need some updates even on rules and dealings like the DTM regulation in SuperGT !

Btw i found this on wikipedia regarding on the DTM issue
Super GT - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In 2010 the GT association announced they will start to investigate the possibility to unite their GT500 regulations with the DTM regulations for the 2012 season. Additionally, 2012 season GT500 cars based on 4-door sedans are allowed, where in the past only 2-door cars were allowed in GT500.

An opening to more other teams?

also what's ur 4-door dream car to race in SuperGT ?? =P

Porsche Panamera? Audi A6 ?? Hyundai Genesis (as stated by Supra_Fanatics, his joke became a reality u really a predictable sifu ) or something u all can think of??

i suspected the 4-door cars is also to bring US cars to compete in SuperGT !! something which i would love to see especially in GT500 !!

 

[d4rk]

4-door sedans huh? Well, this is going to be interesting... Would be really swell if there's more variant in the GT500! Looks like the 2012 will really be a game-changer.

I tried to think of a 4-door dream car entering SuperGT, until I was totally distracted by this statement:

(LFA replacing SC 430 in 2012, which replaced the Toyota Supra)

Is this for real???

 

[driftkingII]

4-door sedans huh? Well, this is going to be interesting... Would be really swell if there's more variant in the GT500! Looks like the 2012 will really be a game-changer.

I tried to think of a 4-door dream car entering SuperGT, until I was totally distracted by this statement:

(LFA replacing SC 430 in 2012, which replaced the Toyota Supra)

Is this for real???

not sure bcoz that is also the MAIN news I am waiting for !!!!

i also felt like fedup up with Lexus as LFA is racing in other races n not SuperGT !!!

many fans here wants the LFA to perform !! also it is a good time for Lexus (Toyota) to bring it in action !!!

 

[driftkingII]

i was searching and even Jalopnik has no news on SuperGT yet but i find this interesting !! cool right??

Racing Team Seeks Anime Fanboy Sponsorship

 

[hafizi nahar]

Car Watch SGT tire supplier off-season interview 1
-Michelin Japan/Hiroaki Odajima-
"Having a long-term vision, we will continue participating in SGT."

Q. This is the first time that suppliers other than BS become a GT500 champion.
A. I am simply glad. There were some subjects in our GT500 project. It is the joy which was able to clear them exactly.

Q. What point is the score of 2011 seasons?
A. Perfect points! Because we got the champion. We gained 90 points at 8 rounds. Since it is 11 points per one race, this means that we were always at the podium. This is excellent result.

Q. What was the highlight in 2011 season for you?
A. 2nd round (Fuji). We have monopolized the front row at qualifying there. It has been said that a low-temperature situation is our weak point.
Big impact was given by having monopolized the front row by a different car in such a situation. In the race, we failed in tire choise. We expected that rain decreased. However, the performance after changing into the tire suitable for the situation was good.

Q. 5th rounds (Suzuka) was also impressive race, too.
A. It was intermediate race rather than wet race. Our tire was competitive with wet condition. However, in the situation where a road surface gets dry, we were inferior to the rival. However, after changing into dry tires, we were able to catch up by clearly fast speed. Although the final rain was unfortunate, it was the race which acquired confidence.

Q. About team MOLA and SARD.
A. About team MOLA, We knew that they were competitive teams. Matching with GTR was good by the favor of NISMO. We already knew Quintarelli's ability. However, Yanagida grew up to be a potential driver in 2011. It was a good package altogether.
About team SARD, they changed team organization greatly in 2011. However, matching with SC430 took us time. However, you should mention especially that Ishiura has gained 3 times of pole position. We were surprised by his Speed.

Q. About GT300 activities.
A. If we have a good opportunity, we would like to supply. We have experience of FIA-GT3 car.

Q. The activity plan in GT500 after 2012?
A. We need at least 2 teams. More than it is dependent on conditions.

Q. It is said that Michelin purchased the new motor home, is this investment in a Japanese market?
A. Yes. Our SGT participation is based on a long-term vision. SGT has competition. Therefore, it is worth participating.
Car Watch


Car Watch SGT tire supplier off-season interview 2
-Bridgestone/Toru Ubukata-
"Although we won 7 victories in 8 rounds, we could not get a champion. Therefore, we must win all races in 2012."

Q. How was SGT for BS in 2011?
A. To speak frankly, it was a very hard year for us. 2011 were a year of change. Since the rival gained power, we had to change. It is regrettable that a result did not follow.

Q. What point are 2011 BS among full marks?
A. I scored 20 points out of 100 points. It is because we missed the champion.

Q. However, 7 victories in 8 rounds are overwhelming. Is it the cause by which that there are many supply teams missed the champion? Moreover, is that test teams differ each time also a reason because of a test restriction rule?
A. Yes. It is a fact that it is disadvantageous for our user team about test restrictions. The rival is testing in the same team repeatedly.

Q. Are you lobbying to GTA about revision of the disadvantageous (for BS) present test restriction rule?
A. I think it is unfair that there are a team which can always be tested, and a team which cannot be tested. The entrant should be the leading role in SGT. About this problem, it should be requested from the team (not from us) to GTA.

Q. What did BS change in 2011?
A. It was development of the tire which can be used at the temperature of a wide range that we tackled.

Q. I think that a wide-range tire is not easy. Structure or compound, which is improved?
A. Both. What it is easy to develop during a season is a compound.
Development of structure requires time. Matching with a machine is most important for the tire development of SGT.

Q. When was the highlight in 2011?
A. 6th round (Fuji). This race was a race for which SC430 of us and SC430 of Michelin competed. Although we lost at qualifying, we won in the race. It was a highlight in the meaning of having won with the new spec tires.

Q. About GT300 activities.
A. It was a trial new for us. Tire development was favorable. We were able to mount the podium in the first race of JAF-GP.

Q. How is the activity plan in 2012?
A. Although not decided at present, the number of GT500 users is not reduced. Development of GT300 is also due to be continued. However, it is undecided for details.

Q. Does tire competition intensify in 2012 and afterwards?
A. Of course. We have to improve efficiency of development. Although we won 7 victories in 8 rounds, we could not get a champion. Therefore, we must win all races in 2012.
Car Watch

 

[driftkingII]

Car Watch SGT tire supplier off-season interview 1
-Michelin Japan/Hiroaki Odajima-
"Having a long-term vision, we will continue participating in SGT."

Q. This is the first time that suppliers other than BS become a GT500 champion.
A. I am simply glad. There were some subjects in our GT500 project. It is the joy which was able to clear them exactly.

Q. What point is the score of 2011 seasons?
A. Perfect points! Because we got the champion. We gained 90 points at 8 rounds. Since it is 11 points per one race, this means that we were always at the podium. This is excellent result.

Q. What was the highlight in 2011 season for you?
A. 2nd round (Fuji). We have monopolized the front row at qualifying there. It has been said that a low-temperature situation is our weak point.
Big impact was given by having monopolized the front row by a different car in such a situation. In the race, we failed in tire choise. We expected that rain decreased. However, the performance after changing into the tire suitable for the situation was good.

Q. 5th rounds (Suzuka) was also impressive race, too.
A. It was intermediate race rather than wet race. Our tire was competitive with wet condition. However, in the situation where a road surface gets dry, we were inferior to the rival. However, after changing into dry tires, we were able to catch up by clearly fast speed. Although the final rain was unfortunate, it was the race which acquired confidence.

Q. About team MOLA and SARD.
A. About team MOLA, We knew that they were competitive teams. Matching with GTR was good by the favor of NISMO. We already knew Quintarelli's ability. However, Yanagida grew up to be a potential driver in 2011. It was a good package altogether.
About team SARD, they changed team organization greatly in 2011. However, matching with SC430 took us time. However, you should mention especially that Ishiura has gained 3 times of pole position. We were surprised by his Speed.

Q. About GT300 activities.
A. If we have a good opportunity, we would like to supply. We have experience of FIA-GT3 car.

Q. The activity plan in GT500 after 2012?
A. We need at least 2 teams. More than it is dependent on conditions.

Q. It is said that Michelin purchased the new motor home, is this investment in a Japanese market?
A. Yes. Our SGT participation is based on a long-term vision. SGT has competition. Therefore, it is worth participating.
Car Watch


Car Watch SGT tire supplier off-season interview 2
-Bridgestone/Toru Ubukata-
"Although we won 7 victories in 8 rounds, we could not get a champion. Therefore, we must win all races in 2012."

Q. How was SGT for BS in 2011?
A. To speak frankly, it was a very hard year for us. 2011 were a year of change. Since the rival gained power, we had to change. It is regrettable that a result did not follow.

Q. What point are 2011 BS among full marks?
A. I scored 20 points out of 100 points. It is because we missed the champion.

Q. However, 7 victories in 8 rounds are overwhelming. Is it the cause by which that there are many supply teams missed the champion? Moreover, is that test teams differ each time also a reason because of a test restriction rule?
A. Yes. It is a fact that it is disadvantageous for our user team about test restrictions. The rival is testing in the same team repeatedly.

Q. Are you lobbying to GTA about revision of the disadvantageous (for BS) present test restriction rule?
A. I think it is unfair that there are a team which can always be tested, and a team which cannot be tested. The entrant should be the leading role in SGT. About this problem, it should be requested from the team (not from us) to GTA.

Q. What did BS change in 2011?
A. It was development of the tire which can be used at the temperature of a wide range that we tackled.

Q. I think that a wide-range tire is not easy. Structure or compound, which is improved?
A. Both. What it is easy to develop during a season is a compound.
Development of structure requires time. Matching with a machine is most important for the tire development of SGT.

Q. When was the highlight in 2011?
A. 6th round (Fuji). This race was a race for which SC430 of us and SC430 of Michelin competed. Although we lost at qualifying, we won in the race. It was a highlight in the meaning of having won with the new spec tires.

Q. About GT300 activities.
A. It was a trial new for us. Tire development was favorable. We were able to mount the podium in the first race of JAF-GP.

Q. How is the activity plan in 2012?
A. Although not decided at present, the number of GT500 users is not reduced. Development of GT300 is also due to be continued. However, it is undecided for details.

Q. Does tire competition intensify in 2012 and afterwards?
A. Of course. We have to improve efficiency of development. Although we won 7 victories in 8 rounds, we could not get a champion. Therefore, we must win all races in 2012.
Car Watch

thanks for the fabulous update. Can we use some of the news from the website u gave us?

lets together make SuperGT 2012 a blast !!

 

[hafizi nahar]

Team A-Speed (#66) announced 2012 driver/car.
*Driver: Kazuki Hoshino, Hiroki Yoshimoto.
*Car: Vantage GT2 (They change into Vantage GT3 in the middle of the season!)
Autosport web says that Team A-Speed is a first customer of Vantage GT3 in the world.
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Prius GT300 tech info by Autosport
*Engine: 3.5l V6, 2GR-FSE (It may be changed during a season.)
*Battery: Lithium ion type (Genuine parts of Prius alpha)
*Motor: 60kw (Genuine parts of Prius)
*Battery cooling: Air-conditioner type
*System weight: about 100kg
*Rear 2nd caliper is an additional braking caliper for non-regeneration mode(not regenerating caliper).

2012 GT500 driver line-up expectations by Autosport
NISSAN
#1 MOLA(MI) Masataka Yanagida*, Ronnie Quintarelli*
#12 IMPUL(BS) Tsugio Matsuda*, J.P de Oliveira?
#23 NISMO(BS) Satoshi Motoyama*, Michael Krumm?
#24 KONDO(YH) Hironobu Yasuda*, Bjorn Wirdheim?
HONDA
#8 ARTA(BS) Ralph Firman*, Kosuke Matsuura??, Hideki Mutoh??, Takashi Kobayashi??
#17 REAL(BS) Toshihiro Kaneishi*, Kodai Tsukakoshi?, Hideki Mutoh??, Takashi Kobayashi??
#18 DOME(BS) Takashi Kogure*, Carlo van Dam??
#32 Nakajima(DL) Ryo Michigami*, Yuhki Nakayama?
#100 Kunimitsu(BS) Takuya Izawa*, Naoki Yamamoto*
LEXUS
#6 LeMans(BS) Daisuke Ito*, Kazuya Oshima*
#19 Bandoh(YH) Tatsuya Kataoka??, Seiji Ara??
#35 KRAFT(BS) Yuji Kunimoto?, Andrea Caldarelli??, Richard Lyons??
#36 Tom's(BS) Kazuki Nakajima*, Loic Duval?
#38 Cerumo(BS) Yuji Tachikawa*, Kohei Hirate*
#39 SARD(MI) Hiroaki Ishiura*, Juichi Wakisaka?

*--Confirmed
?--Strong possible
??-Possible

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SUBARU announced 2012 motorsports activities.
*Car: SUBARU BRZ GT300
*Driver: Tetsuya Yamano, Kouta Sasaki (yaaaayyyyy~~!!!!!!!)
*Team/Maintenance garage: R&D SPORT
http://www.subaru-msm.com/global/news/2012/12001.html

According to Japanese AUTOSPORT,
Team TAISAN announced 2012 driver lineup of 997GT3R.
Naoki Yokomizo and Kyosuke Mineo.
Title sponsor is ENDLESS. Entry name will be "ENDLESS TAISAN PORSCHE".
We can see the ENDLESS blue livery.
They want old and modified 996GT3RSR to participate as the 2nd car, too.
http://as-web.jp/photo/pnews/201201/25397/01.jpg

* it looks like Endless Lady return to Malaysia after 5 year hiatus..... i guarantee all photographers will aim at Endless Ladies again...... u know lah what i mean.......

According to Motorsports channel,
Team SHIFT (#52) will make a comeback to SGT (GT300 class) by FIA-GT3 car.
*SHIFT are the maintenance garages of Mercedes SLS GT3 of Team Petronas (Super Taikyu series). Therefore, they will buy their own SLS GT3.

 

[AE111_SEG]

cant wait for the season to start. Anyone know if it will be broadcasted in local TV...

 

[driftkingII]

cant wait for the season to start. Anyone know if it will be broadcasted in local TV...

that one we are all not sure, no news from organiser of SuperGT Malaysia (JPM motorsport)

btw i found this interesting, sadly it is in Japanese.
http://ww2.supergt.net/gtcgi/prg/Nlist01.dll/proc?mode=2&CL=040&CT=000

http://supergt.net/supergt/news/2012n/120108gainer.pdf
http://supergt.net/supergt/news/2012n/aspeed2012.pdf
http://supergt.net/supergt/news/2011n/11fsc_027.pdf

 

[driftkingII]

Everybody !! good news !!

Tickets are out for SALE !!!!

click here
http://www.supergt.com.my/v2/index.php/sales-office/tickets

the new SuperGT Malaysia website
http://www.supergt.com.my/v2/

 

[rambazamba]

sounds good :) any further updates ?

 

[rambazamba]

- what will happen with the Shiden this year (still banned)?
- EVA Racing confirmed for 2012 yet? According their Website they want return. ƒŠƒŠ[ƒXFƒGƒ”ƒ@ƒŒ[ƒVƒ“ƒOÅIŒˆí SUPER GT