The SUPER GT series GT300-class machine being developed by R&D Sport (Atsugi city, Kanagawa prefecture. Representative: Mr. Shinji Motojima) uses as its base vehicle the Subaru Legacy and is set to make its debut in Round 6 of this year's SUPER GT, the Suzuka 700km Race, with the team set-up and machine summary outlined here.
The redesigned GT300-class machine uses the latest model Legacy as its base and has been developed in accordance with the 2009 SUPER GT regulations as a pure racing machine. The power unit is a horizontally-opposed engine supplied by Fuji Heavy Industries and Subaru Tecnica International (STI), who control Subaru's motorsports activities, and who were responsible for the development of the tuning and management system. The drivetrain is the Symmetrical AWD system that makes up the basic structure of any Subaru car, with R&D Sport, who has a wealth of experience, undertaking the production and assembly. The bodywork is painted predominantly silver and uses body components from the latest model Legacy, the car displaying a forcefulness that emphasizes the sport driving abilities of the Legacy. The tyres are supplied by the Yokohama Rubber Co., and motor oil from MOTUL is being used.
Tetsuya Yamano has been signed up as driver, a veteran crowned as GT300 champion three times in the past. The second regular driver will be Shogo Mitsuyama, who comes with a lot of experience with R&D Sport, participating in the development of the Vemac 320R, a racing car symbolic to this company.
Team Specifics:
·Team Name:R&D SPORT ·Team Director:Shinji Motojima
·Vehicle:R&D SPORT LEGACY B4 ·Engine:SUBARU BOXER turbo engine
·Drive Train:Symmetrical AWD ·Participating Class:GT300
·Drivers: Tetsuya Yamano, Shogo Mitsuyama
Tetsuya Yamano: Born in Tokyo in 1965
Yamano raced from 1992 in the All Japan Gymkhana Championship, claiming 14 titles. From 2004, he was the SUPER GT GT300 class champion driver for three years in a row. In the 4th round of the 2008 SUPER GT in Malaysia, he drove a Subaru Impreza to GT300-class victory.
Shogo Mitsuyama: Born in Tokyo in 1976
Mitsuyama made his debut in the 1995 FJ1600 race. With experience in the All-Japan F3 championship and the Super Taikyu series, he made his debut in the All-Japan GT Championship with R&D Sport in 2001. Since then he has made many appearances in this series, amassing a string of solid performances.
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Paul
Except the back looks like a Honda....and it has a "Viewtech" badge which through me off momentarily.
