TunerLab races at Suzuka :: over 60 pics!

[Daryl @ RightDrive]

w00t never a let down.
how were the groups divide up?

They were divided by type of car and the driver's previous Suzuka lap times.

What kind of license do you need for these events and safety mods for your car?

A regular street license is only required. No safety mods are required (full stock is OK) but drivers must wear a helmet and gloves, along with regular long sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and shoes. Basically all skin must be covered to protect against broken glass.
They do recommend outside tow hooks and taping of plastic/glass lenses as courtesy though.

[GTR-Dad]

Daryl,
Great pix! Great experience!

Is that not what your car was built to do?!?! Racing is easily the most addicting drug I've run across. (I lead a pretty sheltered life, but you get the idea!)

Cheers,
Dan

[Oakville]

I use a car very similar to yours Daryl on this very track when playing Gran Turismo. I know it like the back of my hand, and im on the other side of the world.

[Daryl @ RightDrive]

Daryl,
Great pix! Great experience!
Is that not what your car was built to do?!?!

Yep, that is what it was built for, and I intend to fully abuse it!
I have another race in a few days, started to prepare for it today, HKS Kansai tow hook is on the way since aftermarket tow hooks are required at this circuit, and this time will be running slightly higher boost.
Also ordered a modified intake pipe, but don't think it will make it before the race.
One of the weakest points of my setup is response, and hopefully the modified intake pipe will help out a bit. Also I'm doing my damnedest to blow my clutch so I can upgrade to a Nismo unit but the factory clutch just keeps hanging in there

I use a car very similar to yours Daryl on this very track when playing Gran Turismo. I know it like the back of my hand, and im on the other side of the world.

Nice, well you are invited anytime to race with me in real life! next GSS race at Suzuka is in September!

[doublejceballos]

There is soooooooooo much goodness on this thread. Fantastic photos. Seems like an amazing day!

Btw You beat me to quoating this.
Absolutely sexy. I love it

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[Daryl @ RightDrive]

There is soooooooooo much goodness on this thread. Fantastic photos. Seems like an amazing day!

Btw You beat me to quoating this.
Absolutely sexy. I love it

It was a gorgeous car, and VERY loud. Somewhat slow, but nonetheless a beautiful piece of eye candy.