Eneos Super Taikyu Series Finale Set for Fuji Speedway
The 2025 Eneos Super Taikyu Series, Empowered by Bridgestone, reaches its climax this Sunday with the four-hour S-Tai Final: Big Thanksgiving race at Fuji Speedway. A total of 57 cars across nine classes are set to compete, with significant attention on the ST-X class, which features eight FIA GT3 homologated entries.
Leading the championship race in ST-X is the #23 TKRI Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO (Matsunaga/Kataoka/Okumoto/Nakayama), which secured victory at Fuji’s Super TEC 24 Hours this year but encountered difficulties at Okayama. It holds a narrow five-point lead over the #666 seven x seven Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R (Ogawa/Fujinami/Watarai), which has claimed three wins in just four races. Third in the standings is the #31 apr Lexus RC F GT3 (Nagai/Gamou/Kobayashi/Saga), trailing by eight points but needing help to contend for the title.
The ST-X field includes notables such as the #33 Craft-Bamboo Racing Mercedes-AMG, the #81 GTNET MotorSports Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3, and the #101 Hitotsuyama Racing Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II. Noteworthy is the #9 Callaway Corvette C7 GT3-R from Bingo Racing, aiming for an impactful return in the new ST-USA class, driven by Takei, Sasahara, and Sakaguchi.
Championship Tiers and Technical Developments
In the ST-Z (GT4) class, Saitama Green Brave has already clinched the title with their #52 Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2, but aims for a fourth victory. The fight for second place remains competitive, particularly between the #885 SHADE Racing Toyota and #26 Team ZeroOne Nissan Z.
The ST-TCR division sees Waimarama Racing’s #98 Hyundai Elantra N TCR holding a decisive 22-point lead, needing only a race finish to secure the championship. Rivals M&K Racing and Birth Racing Project are eyeing potential upsets, contingent upon their need for race wins.
Unprecedented this season, eight ST-Q developmental vehicles from multiple manufacturers will race, showcasing innovative concepts such as Mazda’s biodiesel-fueled entries and Toyota’s hydrogen-fueled GR Corolla H2 Concept.
Additional Highlights
The race weekend will also feature a special NASCAR showcase, including appearances by seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and the 2023 Le Mans Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro. This event will occur prior to the race on Sunday at 11:00 AM JST, streamed live on the Super Taikyu YouTube channel.
Conclusion
As the 2025 Eneos Super Taikyu Series draws to a close, the anticipation builds for what promises to be an exciting finale at Fuji Speedway, where champions will be crowned across multiple classes. With various titles still within reach, the final race of the season will be pivotal for both competitors and fans alike.
