GAZOO Racing
close
Nurburgring 2011 A journey of automotive seasoning

Nurburgring site

Nurburgring 2011 A journey of automotive seasoning
レースの状況がわかり、応援コメントが書き込めます 		GAZOO TV YouTube 現地直送！とれたて動画はコチラ！

アンドレ選手 インタビュー動画

 		がんばれ！ガズーレーシング 応援サイト

自動的にページが更新され、最新の情報が表示されます。 自動的にページが更新され、最新の情報が表示されます。

再度このボタンを押すまでページは更新されません。 再度このボタンを押すまでページは更新されません。

The Circuit Live Report

TIME Race Report
20:30
[PIT]
#88, the driver was changed from Coach Iida to Ishiura!
It went out of the pit after refueling and tire change! (20:05)
[PIT]
In car #87, the driver is changing to Andre from Wakisaka.
During refilling fuel, tires and brake rotor are changed.
It is a great achievement to be able to complete these tasks during fuel filling. (20:01)
[PIT]
Driver Andre is ready!! (19:53)
Here is our 7th person to introduce. Kashimoto is in charge of the mechanic driver support for #88.
His nickname is "Kasshy", first participation for Nurburgring this year.
His current job is to handle stable driving and development of ride quality.
He set his private goal for this race as "To enjoy sensation after 24 hours" (19:51)
[PIT]
#88 Coach Iida's lap time was in the 8:47.
He is keeping a high pace and making laps.
#88 is in the 64th place, #87 in the 161st, both cars are improving their positions after each lap.
 (19:18)
<20 hours have passed>
We asked the photo shooting to these two cute ladies with nice smile who get excited when they watch car races. (19:50)
20:00
Newly released mini coupe is participating in Nurburgring 24-hour race.
Its official name is "MINI John Cooper Works Coupe Endurance".
Despite its cute feature, this mini coupe has powerful capability! (19:48)
[New Movie]
Driver Oshima's interview after the first run in the final has been uploaded.
http://www.youtube.com/user/gazoo (19:10)
[New Movie]
Driver Oshima's interview after the second run in the final has been uploaded.
http://www.youtube.com/user/gazoo/#p/u/1/EDcmc4Clq18 (19:08)
LFA#88 Driver (Coach) Iida recorded 8:44 and updated the best lap. Current position is 64th in total, 2nd in the class. (19:07)
[PIT]
Many of machines currently ranking front and behind LFA #87 and #88 have recorded about one minute slower lap time comapared to LFAs.
If LFAs will keep the current pace, surely they can move up their position!! (19:47)
We are introducing the 6th person. Morita is in charge of #88 mechanic total measurement.
His nickname is "MARU", first participation in Nurburgring this year.
His current position is developing drivability of Toyota cars including Lexux, BOS development, evaluation and suitability.
His private target for this race is "Not to eat too much snack and compatible of both total measurement and dealing with wheels at the same time" (19:38)
[PIT]
#88 is in the 65th in total.
#87 moves up its position to the 162nd in total. (18:50)
LFA#87 Driver Wakisaka had 8:52 in the 55th lap, current ranking is 164. Official movie featured his effort to overtake cars for closeup. (19:34)
[PIT]
#87 Driver Wakisaka has pushed up its position to 164th
Now running the 55th lap!

#5 Aston Martin in the same class running in the 7th place has just finished pit works and returned to the course. (18:42)
<19 hours 30 minutes have passed>
People involved in the team next to our lounge.
Middle aged man with roguish charm in high position and female staff participated. (19:32)
19:30
Total ranking (TOP4)
1st #18 Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
2nd #1 BMW Motorsport BMW M3 GT
3rd #32 Heico Motorsport Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
4th #15 Audi Phoenix Audi R8 LMS (19:30)
[PIT]
Driver Iida now in the #88 and has left the pit!! (19:29)
[PIT]
#88 is now in the pit!!
 (18:20)
[PIT]
#88 Driver Oshima will come into the pit soon! (18:31)
LFA#88 Driver Oshima marked 8:59. He reached 101th lap. Current overall ranking is 66, in the 3rd place in the class. (19:27)
It a little after 11 o'clock and the sun is right overhead now. In addition to the height difference of 300 m and so many as 170 corners, drivers are suffering from difference in temperatures between daytime and nighttime and environmental changes such as rain or fog. It really is a most difficult endurance race in the world. (19:26)
[PIT]
#87 left the pit!!
Tire change and gas refill have been done.
How far #87 can close to the class 7th!?
We need to keep eye on this. (18:31)
LFA #88 Driver Oshima's time was 9:06. Finally, it achieved 100th lap. (18:09)
<19 hours have passed>
Ladies who love auto races.
They look forward Nurburgring 24-hourrace every year. (18:30)
19:00
[PIT]
#87 came into the pit.
Driver is changed from Kinoshita to Wakisaka! (18:06)
[PIT]
Driver Wakisaka is getting ready. Car #87 will make a pit stop anytime soon. (18:30)
<Special appearance>
Mr.Kazunori Yamauchi, who is a driver of #71 NissanGT-R in this Nurburgring 24h and also a producer of the Gran Turismo.
He gave us the message with a smile even though he's just finished driving. (18:29)
About 5 hours left to finish. No one knows what will happen until the final phase in 24-hour race.
This is the extreme experience for not only drivers and mechanics but also machines. (18:04)
[PIT]
#5 Aston Martin Zagato, 7th place in the class is in the pit stop again.
In SP8 class, Driver Kinoshita in LFA#87 is following the #5.
There is still gap to fill but we all expect his effort. (18:26)
LFA #87 Driver Kinoshita's time was 9:02 in the 50th lap. He is making a good pace. (18:26)
This is #34 "Lamborghini LG600" and currently in the 16th place (113LAP).
Since they have been participating SUPER GT, they are already well recognized in Japan. (18:25)
LFA#88 Driver Oshima's time was 8:59. He has risen its position to 66th. He is running 99th lap at the moment and will reach 100th lap any moment! (18:25)
Now, I will introduce you a participant vehicle I have not shown you yet!
"N technology P4/5" based on Ferrari 430, now in the 48th place (102nd lap).
The black carbon body is so powerful and impressive! (18:25)
LFA#88 Driver Oshima's time was 8:49. He improved his best lap at this 24H race!! (17:55)
Now, I will introduce you a participant vehicle I have not shown you yet!
"N technology P4/5" based on Ferrari 430, now in the 48th place (102nd lap).
The black carbon body is so powerful and impressive! (18:25)
LFA #87 Driver Kinoshita's latest lap was 9:04, running 49th lap and in the 169th place.
Brother Kinoshita is also pushing up its time. (18:25)
<18 hours and 30 minutes have passed>
Very popular Gran Turismo racing game (logo in front of the vehicle) at the exhibition hall contiguous to the course.
Displayed car here is Fair Lazy Z. (17:41)

  Previous  1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 

Supporter's Voice

  • TIME
  • Comment
20:30
  • 2

    BMW #7 just laped in 8:37 WOW!!   [Watson]

  • 1

    #88 is now 3rd in SP8 class - not yet 2nd ;-)   [Watson]

20:00
  • 1

    #88 contiune catch-up with 8:47 Lap !!   [Watson]

19:30
  • 4

    nice run   [LFA-#1]

  • 3

    Thanks for reporting the race and sharing many of those nice pictures from the track - GO LFA, GO JAPAN, never give up!   [Marco]

  • 2

    #88 make up ground with nice laps - hope they can grab top 50 place   [Watson]

  • 1

    GO Oshima GO   [LFA-#1]

19:00
  • 5

    Good Luck !!!   [LFA-#1]

  • 4

    how can we get gazoo fan merchandise in germany? see you at the vln!   [Thomas]

  • 3

    i like the sound of your LFA   [Thomas]

  • 2

    Is the letter competition only for japanese?   [Adamos]

  • 1

    What is happening - Gazoo lost a lot of places :-(   [Adamos]

  Previous  1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10