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SuperGT 2009: Nissan GT-R Podium Finish at Suzuka
Not a dream day for the Nissan GT-R today at Suzuka Circuit for round 2 of the SuperGT 2009 series. Beginning the race on pole the MOTUL Autech #1 Nissan GT-R had a great start and fought hard to keep in front of the Toyotas and eventually began to build a lead.
The rest of the race consisted of MOTUL Autech GT-R leading in front with as much as a 13 second gap while the IMPUL Calsonic #12 GT-R ran a race of consistency in and out of third place.
With five laps remaining, when they seemed almost a sure thing to win, they suffered some trouble and weren’t able to maintain the pace. They were forced to concede the lead to the ZENT Cerumo SC430 which finished the race first. They were able to complete the race finishing in fourth position but were later penalised 27 seconds to result in a heart breaking 11th place finish.
Meanwhile, the IMPUL Calsonic #12 Nissan GT-R finished their consistent race with a third place, a solid points round for them which moves them into fourth position in the championship ranking. For the full race results click the Read More link below, otherwise enjoy the photo gallery from today’s SuperGT action.
Just two weeks until round 3 at Fuji Speedway, let’s hope the GT-R’s get back on top then.
Update: Couple of mistranslations corrected and full race report from Nissan added after the jump.
Tokyo Auto Salon 2008: Part 5 – Impul, Power Enterprise and BadX R35 GT-Rs
Next up from TAS2008 we have R35 GT-Rs from Impul, Power Enterprise and BadX.
Probably the most interesting was the Power Enterprise R35 GT-R sporting pod filters, some silicon hoses and a painted engine cover. Some nicely chosen 20 Inch wheels finished it off.
Impul seemed to have had limited time to prepare their car just changing the wheels. I’m certain we will see a Impul 35R shortly though and judging from Impul’s previous cars it may be one to watch.
BadX on the other hand should probably have left their GT-R at home unless they were seeking the worst looking wheels of 2008 award. Congratulations if they were.
Don’t forget to click the image links for hi res versions.
Impul R35 GT-R
Power Enterprise R35 GT-R
BadX R35 GT-R
Tokyo Auto Salon 2008: Part 5 – Impul, Power Enterprise and BadX R35 GT-Rs
Next up from TAS2008 we have R35 GT-Rs from Impul, Power Enterprise and BadX.
Probably the most interesting was the Power Enterprise R35 GT-R sporting pod filters, some silicon hoses and a painted engine cover. Some nicely chosen 20 Inch wheels finished it off.
Impul seemed to have had limited time to prepare their car just changing the wheels. I’m certain we will see a Impul 35R shortly though and judging from Impul’s previous cars it may be one to watch.
BadX on the other hand should probably have left their GT-R at home unless they were seeking the worst looking wheels of 2008 award. Congratulations if they were.
Don’t forget to click the image links for hi res versions.
Impul R35 GT-R
Power Enterprise R35 GT-R
BadX R35 GT-R
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