JGTC cars' 1st run in California

[PerfAdv]

First time in the States, the Autobacs JGTC series chose the California Speedway in Fontana to make some noise. Here are some pics I took over the weekend.

[McLareN]

wow...that last one rocks , i like it

[baddabang]

Yeah I first heard of this on some show on spike tv, I wanted to go but california is a looooooooooooong way away. Iv seen them on tv the cars are cool, I like the 350z's best tho.

[deffenbaugh03]

can you post some more please

[PerfAdv]

The Blue and yellow RX-7 (rear view) collected some tires at a chicane and didn't finish. The car was pretty much demolished. The section in question is pictured next. The Dodge Viper(in black) also ran in the GT300 class. The RX was attempting a pass on the inside, the door was slammed shut by a Viper, forcing the RX-7 to hit the first stack of tires. Totally out of control and badly damaged, it then proceeded to collect the second stack. Luckily, this was the only serious collision and I don't think the driver was hurt.

*Motion shots didn't come out clearly with my camera.

[PerfAdv]

Day two. I lucked out as the pits were moved behind the infield stands. I got some pics of the temporary pits and witnessed the crews in action. The Gzox Nissan 350Z which won the GT500 class is pictured in the last pic.

[PerfAdv]

Some more of the pits and one of the back straight from the fence.

[PerfAdv]

Retired beauty. This Skyline didn't run in the race but a lucky person got a ride in it in a demo-run raffle. The driver didn't hold back and it showed as the 'lucky' passenger was wearing a open-face helmet.

[Sweeney921]

WOW ! I like the GT300 series now!

[gregvl52]

How does a viper run in the GT300 class? I thought that meant ~300 hp

[F1_Master]

That was so awesome. I got to go as well.

[dydzi]

whats the name of that orange last one in post #1?

[PerfAdv]

Originally Posted by dydzi

whats the name of that orange last one in post #1?

It's a Autobacs Garaiya. Autobacs is a chain of automotive accessories stores in Japan. The Garaiya was was commissioned by Autobacs to be built in Norfolk, England. Built off the Tommikaira ZZ, the Garaiya has a mid-engine, aluminum and steel chassis. This year the Garaiya ran with the new 350Z's 3.5 liter NA engine.

[Bladerider]

A couple of guys from the UK went over to see this,

You can read a really in depth report with tons of pics and a vid here.....

http://www.driftworks.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=1872

Enjoy,

James.

[dydzi]

Originally Posted by Bladerider

A couple of guys from the UK went over to see this,

You can read a really in depth report with tons of pics and a vid here.....

http://www.driftworks.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=1872

Enjoy,

James.

good pics,
film is good too