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The Circuit Live Report

TIME Race Report
14:30
Total Ranking (TOP 3)
1st #18 Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
2nd #15 Audi Phoenix Audi R8 LMS
3rd #1 BMW Motorsport BMW M3 GT
BMW#1is finally coming up at the 3rd place. (13:47)
The second mechanic to be introduced from #88 is Mechanic Tsuzuki, taking care of the left-front tire. His nickname is “Yacchi,” and this is his very first try of the Nurburgring 24 Hours. He usually test-drives and uses a car in a way that people normally do to evaluate performance degradation and shift. His personal goal at this Race is to “Create a car with a great craft, so that a driver can comfortably drive the race.” (14:18)
The lap time for #88 LFA Ishiura is 8:55. (13:59)
Current ranking of Japanese vehicles
22nd #155 STI SUBARU Impreza（SP 3T）
25th #71 Nissan GT-R（SP 8T class）
Go for it together, Japan!
 (13:58)
#88 LFA with Driver Ishiura made a lap of 9’01, upgrading to the 99th place (13:58)
<Total Ranking>
1st #18 Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
2nd #32 Heico Motorsport Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
3rd #15 Audi Phoenix Audi R8 LMS
4th #1 BMW Motorsport BMW M3 GT
5th #14 Audi Phoenix Audi R8 LMS
6th #16 Abt Sportsline Audi R8 LMS (13:57)
The lap time for #LFA Andre Lotterer is 8:57.
 (13:55)
#88 LFA made a lap of 9’07, just completing its 70th round. (13:54)
[PIT]
#88 machine came in front of #3.
Now it's in the 4th place in class SP8.
 (13:34)
Now let's meet the mechanics for #88. Mr. Sekiya, a chief mechanic for #88. His nickname is "Tosshi". He joins the Nurburgring for the 4th time. His personal goal for the race is "We will revive to win and return the favor with happy tears this year!" (13:53)
#79 Nissan 370Z in front of #88 machine is in the 81st place in the ranking.
They are 3 laps apart. (13:53)
[PIT]
In the SP8 class, #79 370Z now has the gap of 17 laps from the 1st place overall, with its own lap time on the 9’45 level. On the other hand, #88 has the gap of 21 laps from the top, but its lap time exceeds #79.
 (13:29)
<14 hours passed>
Now the Race merchandise shop staff is telling us the time.
 (13:52)
LFA#88's lap time is 9'16, and its 104th position, going to the 69th LAP. (13:51)
[PIT]
The lap time for #88 is 9:16
Their driving has been stable.
 (13:17)
14:00
[PIT]
#88 went ahead of #3 Aston Martin Zagato, which is now under pit work. #88 improved positioning, now also in the same round with #5.

Two Zagatos are still under pit work and not coming out of it.
 (13:05)
<Total Ranking>
7th #8 Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R
8th #26 S:MSC Adenau e.V. Porshe 997 GT3 R
9th #22 Black Falcon Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
10th #12 Wochenspiegel Team Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 MR (13:50)
[PIT]
We have a comment from the chief mechanic for #87 machine, Hirata.
"It took us time to fix the problem, but young mechanics did their best.
However we need to persue the higher level in the sense of "training people."
We will stay focused till the goal."
 (13:50)
<Total Ranking>
1st #18 Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
2nd #15 Audi Phoenix Audi R8 LMS
3rd #1 BMW Motorsport BMW M3 GT
4th #32 Heico Motorsport Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
5th #14 Audi Phoenix Audi R8 LMS
6th #16 Abt Sportsline Audi R8 LMS Up to here 85 laps were made.
 (13:49)
[PIT]
#88 machine, driver Ishiura left the pit.
We expect them to go higher in the ranking.
 (13:48)
[PIT]
The #88 made a pit in.
The driver is changed to Mr. Ishiura, and the tires are being replaced and refueled. (13:47)
<13 hours 30 minutes passed>
Telling the time for us are the general fan ladies who have been helping us out at the back of the pit!
 (13:45)
13:30
Driver Ishiura is standing by. After this round, #88 will have a pit stop. (13:18)
[PIT]
When #87 came out of the pit some time ago, Wakisaka and Kinoshita drivers came to see it. The hard work of engine replacement has completed within the limited time and location for excellent recovery. All their aspirations got united for racing continuation.
 (13:03)
LFA#88 made a lap of 9,17, going off to its 65th round. (12:59)
The driver, Lotterer said thank you to the mehcanics using the wireless phone and went on the road.
They are one as a team. (12:58)
The two LFA vehicles are finally on the Nurburgring course together. Can they show us the run with Japanese spirits under the sunrise? (12:56)
[PIT]
Driver Andre hopped in #87 and went back into the course! The mechanics’ diehard spirit made the vehicle back!! Go for it, Driver Andre, to make it to the finish line!
 (12:50)
[PIT]
#87 machine finally showed in the pit!
 (12:39)
[PIT]
The #87 mechanics came back to the pit.
 (12:34)
The lap time of LFA#88 is 9'17, now it goes to the 64th lap. (12:38)
The following blog shows introduction of GAZOO Ladies:
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 (12:30)
Current ranking of Japanese vehicles
21st #155 STI SUBARU Impreza（SP 3T）
24th #71 Nissan GT-R（SP 8T class）
96th #79 Nissan 370Z（SP8）
Go for it, Japan!
 (12:33)
[PIT]
#87 macnine got its outside parts like front fenders placed.
Now they are seeing the exit of the tunnel with their had work.
 (12:32)
<13 hours passed>
She is a GAZOO Lady, "Ryokotsu"! (12:32)
13:00
LFA#88 made a lap of 9’17, coming up to the 113th overall and going off to its 63rd round. (12:31)
[PIT]
Aston Matin #3 machine and #5 machine, both made a pit stop.
Red #3 machine looks like it has some problems in the drive.
 (12:31)
The rain has stopped, with today’s weather forecast as cloudy skies to partly cloudy skies. The unsettled weather since the preliminary round is not going to change. During the day, the temperature may rise as high as 20 degrees Celsius. (12:12)
The long night session finally is now coming close to the end. (12:30)
Sun rising time will be 5:11 local time in Nurburg. (12:29)
The day is breaking soon on the Nurburgring course. (12:29)
From the SP8 class, #79 Nissan 370Z leading ahead of LFA#88 made a lap of 9’55. (12:26)
LFA#88 made a lap time of 9’12, going off to its 62nd round. (12:24)
SP8 class #2 Hankook Ferrari F458 moved its rank up to the 16th, 4 laps behind the top team. (12:23)
LFA #88 made a lap of 9’49, at its 60th round, ranking at 118th place overall. (14:25)
<12 hours and 30 minutes passed>
One of the fan kids dreaming to be a car racer someday!
 (12:22)

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Supporter's Voice

  • TIME
  • Comment
14:30
14:00
  • 2

    Go LFA!   [Vincent Yung]

  • 1

    Stay strong and finish strong team!   [Evan]

13:30
  • 1

    Well, real contention will have to wait till 2012. Let's finish this race with both LFAs side by side.   [Evan]

13:00

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