If you are looking for a Nissan GTR killer from Japan, this could be the answer. Honda has announced that this model the HSV-010 GT which powered by 3.4l V8 engine will compete in the Super GT under GT500 category.

The first race will be at Suzuka Circuit this coming March.

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Check out Subaru’s new Legacy Super GT program in HD. The Subaru Legacy GT300, based on the B4 version of the model will compete in the GT300 category of Japanese Super GT series. The Legacy has a DTM-like aero kit with wider fenders, an extremely low profile, air vents and a monstrous wing.

Subaru has released the following video on their race car, however no details on the car spec was released.

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Lets see Team Orange’s new monster Mitsubishi Evo X for the D1 Drift. I wonder when can we see Evo X to compete in local drfit scene. By the way, next week I will be joining caldina club with other 6 club for GT Japan, go willing as per the plan, we will be escorted by PDRM evo X kewl huh ??

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Lexus will enter two LF-A sportscar prototypes in the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race on 23-24 May, 2009.

The entry of the two-seater sportscar, which is powered by a 5.0-litre, V10 producing more than 500PS, forms part of an on-going R&D process. As in 2008, Lexus engineers will use the grueling race at the infamous German track to gather technical data that will be applied to future mass-production of vehicles. The company will also use the event as an opportunity to develop human resources by giving young mechanics the chance to work as support staff.

The cars are prototypes of the LF-A, which is currently being developed with an eye on commercialization. Modifications for the race include safety equipment (roll cage, fuel tank, etc.), as well as a spoiler and other aerodynamic features. The development team has improved the LF-A’s performance with fine-tuning based on experience gained in last year’s, race while specifications for the engine, powertrain, and body structure remain largely unchanged.

Lexus has a strong track record in endurance racing in the US and Japan. Past successes include powering the winners of the legendary Daytona 24 Hours in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and winning the GrandAm championship (Grand American Rolex Series) with a record number of wins; and claiming the Super GT title in 2006 with the Lexus SC 430.

Some data on this machine

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Too sad to be true, but next year no more Subaru in WRC. Eventhough a reason given due to economic slowdown but many also believe this decision was made due to they can’t compete with the other car maker. Anyway, whatever reason, we must respect it and I believe many more will follow.

Tokyo, December 16, 2008 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the withdrawal from the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) at the end of the 2008 season.

FHI has participated in the WRC together with Prodrive, a motorsports and automotive engineering group in the UK, over the past 19 years to pursue its goal and philosophy in motor sports activities to enhance Subaru brand awareness by showing that Subaru vehicles offer safe, comfortable and pleasurable driving no matter the weather or road conditions, featuring Horizontally-Opposed engine and the Symmetrical All-Wheel drive system as its core technologies, and to transfer results of race-tested technical improvements into Subaru passenger vehicles.

prodrive, Subaru Imprezza, wrc

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