Autobacs SUPER GT Series Prepares for Official Test at Fuji Speedway
The Autobacs SUPER GT Series has announced an updated entry list for the official test scheduled at Fuji Speedway on March 15-16, 2023. The public will have access to both days of testing, which will feature four session runs across the two days.
A total of 43 cars are approved for participation, with no major surprises in the GT500 class. Key entrants include:
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Honda HRC Prelude-GT #8 ARTA Mugen
- Drivers: Kakunoshin Ohta, Hiroki Otsu
- Tyres: Bridgestone
- Entrant: Team HRC ARTA Mugen
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Nissan Z NISMO GT500 (TRS Impul)
- Drivers: Kazuki Hiramine, Bertrand Baguette
- Tyres: Bridgestone
- Entrant: Team Impul
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Toyota GR Supra GT500 (au TOM’S)
- Drivers: Sho Tsuboi, Kenta Yamashita
- Tyres: Bridgestone
- Entrant: TGR Team au TOM’S
In contrast, GT300 sees notable changes. Reigning Porsche Carrera Cup Germany champion Robert de Haan has withdrawn, being replaced by 22-year-old Taichi Watarai, who will drive for seven x seven Racing in the #666 Porsche 911 GT3 R. Watarai previously led the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East standings and contributed to his team’s title win in the Super Taikyu Series.
Additional confirmations in GT300 include:
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Team Mach
- Drivers: Yusuke Shiotsu, Souta Arao
- Machine: Mach Syaken/Air Buster MC86
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Tomei Sports
- Drivers: Rin Arakawa, Yu Kanamaru
- Machine: RunUp x SOL Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3
D’station Racing will have Tomonobu Fujii as their sole representative during the Fuji test.
With stirring competition among manufacturers and improving talent in the driver ranks, the upcoming tests are poised to set the stage for an exhilarating season ahead.
For a complete list of entrants and detailed specifications, refer to the official entry tables for both GT500 and GT300 classes.
