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Nissan in the 2007 Super GT series
Excitement filled the air as the rev of the engines pump up the adrenaline heralding another season of arguably one of the world's most exciting races. The first round of the Autobachs Super GT 2007 Series kicks off at the Suzuka Circuit (5.807km/lap) in Mie prefecture last Sunday, March 18.
Under clear blue skies, fans from all over gather to witness Japan's most watched spectator sport. A total of 30,000 spectators gathered at Suzuka Circuit to watch 41 cars start the 52-lap (300km) race at 2:00pm, which got underway in clear skies amidst very cold temperatures at 9 degrees Celsius.
The XANAVI NISMO Z (#23), with drivers Satoshi Motoyama and Richard Lyons, started from 7th place after qualifying, finishing successfully in 2nd place and on the podium. The MOTUL AUTECH Z (#22) with Michael Krumm and Tsugio Matsuda started from 9th and finished 5th, scoring valuable points. It was a very successful debut race for the new GT500-spec Nissan Z car running the normally aspirated (NA) V8 engine.
Nissan's factory Fairlady Zs (350Z) is now powered by a stronger 4.5 L V8 engine aiming at victory in this years SUPER GT championship in Japan. Complimented by changes to the chassis and other key components, the competitiveness of the machines that won championships twice in the past three years has now been significantly improved.
Mr. Kunihiko Kakimoto will lead as General Manager of all the Nissan teams, while Mr. Yoshitaka Iijima continues as Team Manager of NISMO.NISMO will technically support and develop cars for teams entering SUPER GT with the Fairlady Z. A total of five Fairlady Zs from HASEMI MOTOR SPORT, TEAM IMPUL and KONDO RACING as well as NISMO will enter the GT 500 class.
(NMPI News Service)
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