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IT’S AWESOME!
Introduction to SUPER GT
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■ Two types of motor racing
Motor racing is classified roughly into two
groups according to forms of racecar used.
One is “formula car racing” featuring open-
wheel, single-seated cars designed exclusively
for races. F1 is the best-known category in this
Touring car racing Formula car racing
group. The other is “touring car racing” with
Cars seen on the streets, with closed cockpit Formula cars come with open-wheel and
heavily-modified street cars. SUPER GT
are referred to as “touring cars”. Touring car open cockpit. The cars are lighter than
belongs to this group. racing has many series worldwide. Some production vehicles and have excellent
feature production vehicles that remain acceleration and cornering speed. As these
unmodified, whereas others, such as SUPER cars are primarily intended to produce higher
GT, involve considerably modified cars. speed, they are single-seated.
Seven series races and an all-star race held in California, United States. In
2002
2004 GT500, the Fairlady Z appears in place of the GT-R. The Malaysian leg, which
has joined as a special
2005 Series name changed to SUPER GT. Eight series races. non-title event since
2000, is made an official
2006 Nine series races. In GT500, the SC430 appears in place of the Supra.
race.
Nine series races, making a running total of one hundred (The ninth race in
2007 Fuji; including special races). 2004
All-star race is held in
2008 Nine series races. In GT500, the GT-R appears in place of the Fairlady Z.
the US. This marks that
2009 Nine series races. a race series of Japanese
origin appear for the first
All cars in GT500 become FR racecars with 3.4-liter V8 engines to meet time in the US.
2010 with basic technical regulations. In GT500, the HSV-010 GT appears in
place of the NSX. Eight series races and the JAF GP (Fuji) held.
2012
2011 Eight series races and the JAF GP (Fuji) held. H y b r i d c a r s ( To y ota
Prius and Honda CR-Z)
Eight series races and the JAF GP (Fuji) held. Hybrid vehicles appear in the first appeared in GT300.
2012 GT300. The first female driver from abroad participates in GT300.
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IT’S AWESOME!
GT500 CLASS
Races would be more fun if you know what it is all about!
【Participating models】
LEXUS RC F
Honda NSX CONCEPT-GT
NISSAN GT-R
* Regular 2015 entrants
NISSAN
GT-R
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GT300 CLASS
【Participating models】
LEXUS RC F GT3
TOYOTA PRIUS
TOYOTA 86 MC
Honda CR-Z
NISSAN GT-R NISMO GT3
SUBARU BRZ GT300
Audi R8-LMS ultra
BMW Z4 GT3
Ferrari 458 GT3
Lamborghini Gallardo GT3
LOTUS EVORA MC
McLaren MP4-12C GT3
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
PORSCHE 911 GT3 R
* Regular 2015 entrants
NISSAN GT-R
NISMO GT3
■ Rolling start
SUPER GT employs a rolling start to initiate a race. Unlike F1, which adopts
a standing start with cars remain stationary on the grid until a green signal is
given to start the race, SUPER GT races start with cars already in motion. In
the rolling start, all cars follow the leading car, known as the safety car, in
qualifying order maintaining speed and position until
the safety car leaves the track and the starting signal
turns green. Since overtaking is not allowed until you
have passed the start line, the drivers attempt to
overtake all at once along the first corner. Don’t miss
the grueling scramble as they vie for a better position!
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TIPS FOR WATCHING RACE
Knockout Format Q1 Q2
Eight-minute interval
Qualifying is run in a two-stage GT300 (15 min) GT500 (15 min) GT300 (12 min) GT500 (12 min)
knockout format. The fastest 13
cars (GT300) and 8 cars (GT500)
Five-minute interval
■ Point System: One Point Has Extra Meaning Towards the End
The top ten finishers of Driver points
each class in each race Classification 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
score points towards Points 20 15 11 8 6 5 4 3 2 1
both the drivers’ and
the teams’ standings. Team points
Points are accumulated Classification 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
on the results. Some No. of laps Same no. of laps as 1st One lap behind 1st Finished race 2 laps or
less behind 1st Race completion points
drivers in the past have
GT500 3 pts 2 pts 1 pt are added to team points
won the title by a single corresponding to the
GT300 3 pts 1 pt
point. One point sure is number of laps completed.
* For races with a distance of 700km or longer, points are awarded on a 25-18-13-10-
important. 8-6-5-4-3-2 basis.
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■ Race Weekend Schedule
Friday is dedicated to preparing for the race. On-track actions Pit Walk ©GTA
begin on Saturday with free practice and qualifying. Sunday is An event to experience walking
where morning warm-up and actual race take place. through the SUPER GT pit lane
where you can view the cars and
In between SUPER GT sessions, there are a variety of events
garages up close. Sometimes
held for all ages. The circuit is bustling with excitement and drivers meet your wishes for
you can fully enjoy yourself all day long. autographs and photos if you are
lucky. Accessible only to Pit Walk
Time schedule Drivers on duty/ Autograph and photo opportunities pass holders.
Saturday Sunday
7:00 Public scrutineering, open pit Kids Pit Walk ©GTA
This free event is like the pit
8:00 walk, but limited to younger
kids under 15. It takes place on
9:00 Warm-up the afternoon of the qualifying
Free practice
day. Any adults as guardians
10:00
accompanied by his/her children
11:00 can also attend, so it’s more of a
family event to enjoy.
12:00 Pit walk Pit walk
13:00
Beginning of starting
Grid Walk
procedure/grid walk The grid walk is an event enables
14:00 you to catch a glimpse of the
starting grid right before the race
15:00 Race
Qualifying (knockout) commences. Experience a tense
atmosphere as teams make their
16:00 Polesitter interview Awards ceremony final preparations for the start of
Race winner interview the race. Accessible only to Grid
17:00 Kids pit walk
Walk pass holders.
*Check out the fixed schedule online at supergt.net or the circuit website.
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TIPS FOR WATCHING RACE
B Paddock
A closed area in which
teams’ transporters are
kept, and also team
crews, drivers and other
officials do their job. You ❸
can see the drivers
walking and racecars
right there unless you
disturb them.
C Pits
An area designated for
teams to work on the
cars and for the drivers
to make pit stops for ❹ ❺
refueling and/or a driver
change during the race.
The area is opened up to
the public only when the
pit walk and kids pit
walk take place.
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❷ Marshals
Marshalls (a.k.a. officials) are observers in the
D field whose primary role is overseeing the safe
running of the race. This can be achieved by
waving flags to signal the condition of the track
to drivers, and rushing over to the scene of an
accident to ensure safety.
❸ Medical team
The medical team joins SUPER GT throughout
the season to be on stand-by at all times during
race weekends just in case of accidents and
❷ emergencies. They also serve as a “family
doctor” to keep drivers fit.
Vehicles
❹ Pace cars/Marshal cars
❶ A vehicle driven by the official to lead all cars in
grid order maintaining speed and position until
the starting signal is given. Another major role is
to keep the track safe by
going on patrol duty to
monitor the track for signs
C of danger.
❻ ❻ Transporters
Lorries loaded with all the teams’
equipment, cars parts and tools, required
for the race to transport them from circuit
to the other are called transporters. The
transporters are mostly in the liveried, and
have plenty of fans.
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TECHNOLOGY
GT Car Illustrated
COCKPIT
The cockpit is a driver’s compartment. It is
entangled in roll cages to protect the
drivers from being injured and the car seat
Let’s take a look at the differences between SUPER GT is custom fitted for each driver to achieve
optimal fit and comfort. In very hot
cars and production cars to find out what modifications conditions, some machines have the
are made to GT cars cockpit which will be air-conditioned to
keep the driver cool during the race.
DRIVER
To ensure drivers’ safety, the best way
for protecting them are a helmet as well
as a HANS (Head and Neck Support)
device to disperse the impact on head
and neck into the whole shoulder.
Driver clothing is required to be flame
retardant so as to offer protection in
the event of a fire.
ENGINE
The success in races depends on how
good the engine gets tuned for gaining
competitiveness. Every team gives one of
t h e to p p r i o r i t i e s to t h e e n g i n e
development. In 2014, GT500 underwent
a major change in the engine to be
standardized to 2-litre turbocharged
inline-four (the NSX CONCEPT-GT,
though, is allowed to come with a hybrid
system). In GT300 class, cars built to the
JAF-GT300 regulations are free to mount
any engine from the same manufacturer
as those of the base chassis, and the
mounting position, location and orientation
are also unrestricted. Whereas the FIA
GT3 cars are more strictly regulated and
have no such flexibility in the engines.
BODY
Whereas production cars are made of steel and
aluminum, SUPER GT racecars, which aim for gaining
higher speeds, use lighter, sturdy carbon-fiber in the
bodywork. This means that racing vehicles weight
approximately 80% of production cars.
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AERODYNAMICS PARTS
The significance of aerodynamics is to channel the airflows perfectly and the specified area, the same dimensions
generate as much downforce as possible that presses the car down onto the as production cars are required. In the
road. This increases the car’s grip generated by the tires and permits higher GT300 class, the JAF-GT300 subclass
cornering speeds. They are mountd either in the sides of the front or the permits development within prescribed
rear. In the GT500 class, the front spoiler, under-floor, rear diffuser and rear limits, and the rear wing uses single
wing have been standardized across all cars. (only two types used plane. In the FIA GT3 subclass, designs not allowed in the JAF-GT300 can
depending on tracks) For the body, the development of aerodynamics is be used on condition that the basic specifications are followed, but changing
limited to specified area shown in blue in the illustration on the right. Above the aero parts themselves is not permitted.
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TECHNOLOGY
Tire Change
To cover a long-distance race, you need to pit during a race to change tires
as they are getting worn out. Since tire change is optional, it is at each team’s
discretion to change all four, either front or rear only, or none. You’ll be impressed
by tire changers’ consummate performance: lifting heavy tires effortlessly, taking
off the worn rubbers and fit the fresh ones – all done so quickly and precisely.
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Team Members Race Queens
Engineer With adding glitz and
Team director The engineer’s main glamour to circuits, the
role is to analyze race queens serve as
The team director has total
data obtained from an important symbol
control over the race by
racecar as well as of promoting teams
making every strategic
drivers’ feedback. and its sponsors’
decision, including when to
He then shares with products. They play
pit, rationally and instantly
mechanics every an irreplaceable role as
in each phase. He is the
strategic decision belles of SUPER GT.
main pillar of the team
leading all members. to achieve the best
performance.
Refueling
Even if cars start the race with a full load of fuel,
it doesn’t cover the whole distance. Refueling
is needed to complete the race. Although rigs
used in SUPER GT are designed to allow for rapid
refueling, flow rate has been programmed in to
provide enough time for a driver switch.
Fire Extinguisher
As the SUPER GT cars run on petrol, pit
works must be performed with extreme
care to avoid fires caused
by fuel leakage or spark.
Just in case a crew is
on standby with a fire
extinguisher.
Air Jack
A pneumatically-driven device for lifting a car off the ground
while changing tires. By injecting compressed nitrogen into four
pistons mounted alongside of the wheels, the pistons project
downwards to promptly lift the car off the ground.
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TECHNOLOGY
Standard in production vehicles, Keeps down the overall length Keeps down engine height and
suitable for small displacement when there are a large number lowers the center of gravity
and 2, 3, or 4 cylinder engine of cylinders Horizontally opposed engines have
pistons facing away from each
The main type of standard vehicle When viewed from the front, the other in a 180º symmetrical layout
engine generates power by moving cylinders of this engine form a around the crankshaft. The length
pistons up and down. Among “V”. This engine is often used in and height of this engine layout
these types, inline engines have cars that require large horsepower, can be kept shorter, and lower the
cylinders arranged in a straight such as sportscars and full-sized center of gravity. As the piston
line. These engines are often used cars, as the engine becomes movements resemble boxing,
in small displacement vehicles. longer when many pistons are set they are also referred to as “boxer
Typical cars equipped with this inline. Well-known cars equipped engines”. Representative cars with
engine are LEXUS RC F, Nissan GT-R with this engine are BMW Z4 GT3 this engine is Subaru BRZ and
and Honda NSX CONCEPT-GT. and Mercedes Benz SLS AMG GT3. Porsche 911 GT3.
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What is the secret of
making GT Cars So Fast?
Engine Oil, the Lifeblood of Vehicle
Do you exactly know what engine oil is for?
It makes a big difference in performance.
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TECHNOLOGY
Even though GT car is lighter in weight than production TIres must transmit braking force onto the track surface
vehicles, it weighs over one ton. With a driver and accurately. SUPER GT tires are carefully designed to
success ballast added on, tires must be strong enough reduce braking distance allowing for tire-road friction. It
to withstand considerable load. works well especially in pit stops.
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Helmet, the Driver’s Identity
More than just a protection. It is also distinctive characteristic of the driver.
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TECHNOLOGY
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Experience What It’s Like to Be a Racing Driver!
The Circuit Experience offers you a firsthand experience riding in the hugely ©GTA
attractive cars of manufacturers competing in the SUPER GT or the GT3 base
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*The Circuit Experience may not be held in some races. ©GTA
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●Paying members registered in the SUPER GT Official Mobile Site who have either 1) a Paddock pass valid on a race
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●Those who can email us your comments and/or a report on your Circuit Experience within a week after the event; or
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●Age 20 or older. ●Height 130cm or taller.
*Application for Supporters Club Annual Credentials for this year have now closed (April 2015).
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Membership Privileges
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●Original sticker
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