Asian Most Historic Lamborghini GT Team_since 1994
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SUPER GT Rd.5
FUJI Speedway
RACE REPORT
Press release
TEAM JLOCCar 87 Legal Frontier Lamborghini Kimiya Sato / Yuya Motojima / Tsubasa Takahashi Car 88 Money Partners Lamborghini Kazuki Hiramine / Marco Mapelli
Official Qualifying
Date: Saturday, August 4, 2018 Weather: Sunny
Qualifier Results: 16th place for No. 87, 28th place for No.88 Spectators: 22,100
The first day of the race, the first in a month, started off rough
This summer race was 500 miles (over 800km), so it was expected to be grueling. Practice began in hot and humid conditions from early in the day.
In the afternoon qualifying race, Car 87 just barely failed to qualify in Q1, finishing in 16th place. Car 88 was expected to advance to Q2, but due to a track limit violation it was put in last starting place for the next day. It was a harsh qualifying race day for both vehicles.
Comments from Seiji Hirai, Engineer for No. 87
We looked carefully at the results of the second Fuji race, and made major changes in our setting approach when starting official practice. The changes worked, the car had good balance, and we checked the durability of the tires for use as the final race's set. During the latter half, we switched to the qualifying race set and performed confirmation.
Motojima tried to qualify during the Q1 official qualifying race, but, although he came close, he arrived in 16th place, and was eliminated.
Comments from Kimiya Sato, No. 87
The car felt good during the long run from the start of the official practice, and I had a good sense of feel for the car going into the race.
During the Q1 qualifying race, Motojima led a good attack, but it was an extremely close race, and we fell slightly short, coming in 16th place. I did feel very positive, however, about the long distance race.
Comments from Yuya Motojima, No. 87
The machine and tires were in great condition from the start of the free practice, and it felt like this race would be a little different from the races so far. Unfortunately, due to my
own mistakes, we failed to qualify for Q2. The gap between our car and the top cars' times were much smaller than usual, so I feel confident about tomorrow's finals.
Comments from Tsubasa Takahashi, No. 87
We fell just short of qualifying for Q2, but our car's balance has been excellent since Friday, and I feel very confident in our racing pace. The final will be a long race, so I want us to steadily advance our position from the initial stages of the race.
Comments from Masafumi Katsumata, Engineer for No. 88
Marco drove in Q1, and with nine minutes left entered the course and reached the sixth place time, but on the third corner of the attack lap, there was a track limit violation, and the time was stripped of its time. The car will be starting in the last starting position tomorrow.
Comments from Kazuki Hiramine, No. 88
We were stunned to end the qualifying race in last place. This came as a tremendous blow to us.
I think Marco took it the hardest.
However, Team 88 doesn't give up – we always do our best. The whole team was united in its resolve to keep on fighting to the very end, and we held numerous meetings in preparation for the finals. I think those meetings made us even stronger.
Comments from Marco Mapelli, No. 88
Qualify started really well, we’re running heavy ballast and our car is so sensitive on weight compare the others. Unlucky I made a mistake and my only lap was cancelled due to track Limits.
Final Race
Date: Sunday, August 5, 2018 Weather: Cloudy
Final Results: 6th place for No. 88, No. 87 leaves race Spectators: 38,300
Both cars catch up from behind, with Car 88 finishing in 6th, scoring points for the fifth consecutive race
The day of the finals was slightly cloudier than the previous day, so there were hopes that this would place somewhat less of a burden on the machines, tires, and drivers. Both vehicles started from rear grid positions, but from the previous day, the teams had collaborated closely and developed a tight strategy. We started the final race confident
in the outcome.
After several stints finished, both vehicles managed to move into single-digit positions, further raising hopes for the latter half of the race. Car 87 experienced mechanical problems, retiring from the race for the first time this season, but Car 88 made tremendous ground from its rear starting grid position, ending in 6th place.
Comments from Seiji Hirai, Engineer for No. 87
We performed a full tank check during the warmup drive, and Motojima started the final race. The car struggles with full tank, but Motojima drove well, and made a pit stop during the 39th lap. We kept the same tires, and switched drivers to Takahashi. We then switched drivers to Sato, replaced the tires, and sent the car back out onto the course. We experienced brake trouble on the first corner of the 48th lap, and had to make another pit stop to perform repairs. The problem wasn't one that could be repaired easily, and unfortunately, we had to retire from the race.
Although this outcome was regrettable, the car's balance was good throughout the race, and we were in sixth place at the point just before retiring, so it was a fruitful race for the team. We'll do our best to score some points at the next race, in Sugo.
Comments from Kimiya Sato, No. 87
Motojima, the starting driver, steadily pushed up our position, but we had problems midway, so the car became undrivable during my stint, and we had to retire from the race. We were keeping up an excellent pace, just as our free practice results showed we would, which made this turn of events even more disappointing. During the next race, at Sugo, we'll do our best to keep up the same pace and get a good starting grid position in the qualifying race.
Comments from Yuya Motojima, No. 87
The machine's settings and the tires' conditions were a great match during the final race, and we were maintaining a good pace and catching up well from the start, but then mechanical problems forced us to drop out. This was a real disappointment, as it was, until then, our best race this season.
Comments from Tsubasa Takahashi, No. 87
I was the driver for the second stint. It was my first GT race, so I was really amped up. I was able to maintain my concentration while driving, and focused on keeping up lap times. I was also able to battle other cars, so it was a very fruitful stint for me. Ultimately, mechanical problems forced us to retire. Despite this disappointing outcome, I learned a lot over the course of the weekend.
Comments from Masafumi Katsumata, Engineer for No. 88
Marco was the starting driver, and we began the race in the last position, so we used a
strategy of pulling in for a pit stop during the first lap and then starting the race in a more open position. Both drivers managed the tires and fuel perfectly, and the mechanics also kept their end up, performing flawless pit work, enabling the car to come in 6th place, earning valuable points.
Comments from Kazuki Hiramine, No. 88
Marco started the race and came in for a pit stop during the first lap, passing the wheel to me. We decided to take the competition to a different space than that occupied by our rivals. Everyone on the Car 88 team worked well, and we managed to come from the last starting position to end in 6th place.
It was a tough race, which made the winning of those points all the sweeter. Also, in some wonderful post-race news, Car 88 won the Best Mechanic prize! I was very happy that we were chosen to win this highly selective prize, and I want to express my appreciation to Chief Mechanic Adachi and all the other mechanics on the team.
I am very grateful to be able to work with these members on the remaining races, and I'll give them my all, so that I can finish with no regrets. I appreciate all the support we were given in this race, as well. Keep cheering on Car No. 88!
Comments from Marco Mapelli, No. 88
We had to recover from last position on the grid and we did very well, aggressive strategy where we had to manage tires and fuel. P6 it’s a good result despite everything, Kazuki and the team made a good job. But I’d like to add that BOP for this race was very bad.
Comments from Isao Noritake, Team principal
This race, the first after returning from Thailand, felt like our first race in a long time! Round five, Fuji!
Both Cars 87 and 88 went into Fuji great! However, the course, which for several years has been a great one for Lamborghini, presented quite a struggle! A few years ago, it would have been a clear win!
This season, the BMW, GTR, and Turbo car were clearly faster than us by 5 or 10kph. It also had wonderful intermediate acceleration! It was amazing that mother chassis cars with good fuel economy and weighing 200 kilograms less had such fast top speeds! There were several cars faster than ours!
Based on this, our team made some major setup changes!
During the qualifying race, we gave up the top speed and focused on cornering the 1330-kilogram chassis!
Even then, both cars struggled in the qualifying races! Marco, in Car 88, called for a pit stop! We had our reasons, but still, what a shame! Motojima, in Car 87, did his best in sectors 1 and 2[B3] .
It looked like he'd handily take a qualifying position in the Q1 race...but then went into sector three too fast! However, both cars' 500-mile setups looked great!
In the finals, Car 87's Motojima and Takahashi drove well, with no problems! When Sato took the wheel, there were ABS brake problems! The situation would have been dangerous for any driver other than Sato. His deft handling of the situation really showed his superb driving skills! The problem was in the hub bolt.
We learned that there were bigger problems than mileage management! Unfortunately, we had to retire!
Car 88 started from the last position! We reviewed our entire strategy and came in for a pit stop during lap 1! Plus, the tank was full, which puts a lot of strain on the tires! It's also hard for the driver! It's also hard for Yokohama Tires! In the end, it came in 6th place! Everyone on the team tried their hardest!
We also won the Best Mechanic prize, and we're looking good going into the next race! Next is our first 10-hour Suzuka race! We'll do our best, bearing the pride of the Lamborghini brand!
Sponsors and fans, thank you for everything!
Asian Most Historic Lamborghini GT Team_since 1994
TEAM JLOC
Car 87 Legal Frontier Lamborghini Kimiya Sato / Yuya Motojima / Tsubasa Takahashi Car 88 Money Partners Lamborghini Kazuki Hiramine / Marco Mapelli
Official Qualifying
Date: Saturday, August 4, 2018 Weather: Sunny
Qualifier Results: 16th place for No. 87, 28th place for No.88 Spectators: 22,100
The first day of the race, the first in a month, started off rough
This summer race was 500 miles (over 800km), so it was expected to be grueling. Practice began in hot and humid conditions from early in the day.
In the afternoon qualifying race, Car 87 just barely failed to qualify in Q1, finishing in 16th place. Car 88 was expected to advance to Q2, but due to a track limit violation it was put in last starting place for the next day. It was a harsh qualifying race day for both vehicles.
Comments from Seiji Hirai, Engineer for No. 87
We looked carefully at the results of the second Fuji race, and made major changes in our setting approach when starting official practice. The changes worked, the car had good balance, and we checked the durability of the tires for use as the final race's set. During the latter half, we switched to the qualifying race set and performed confirmation.
Motojima tried to qualify during the Q1 official qualifying race, but, although he came close, he arrived in 16th place, and was eliminated.
Comments from Kimiya Sato, No. 87
The car felt good during the long run from the start of the official practice, and I had a good sense of feel for the car going into the race.
During the Q1 qualifying race, Motojima led a good attack, but it was an extremely close race, and we fell slightly short, coming in 16th place. I did feel very positive, however, about the long distance race.
Comments from Yuya Motojima, No. 87
The machine and tires were in great condition from the start of the free practice, and it
own mistakes, we failed to qualify for Q2. The gap between our car and the top cars' times were much smaller than usual, so I feel confident about tomorrow's finals.
Comments from Tsubasa Takahashi, No. 87
We fell just short of qualifying for Q2, but our car's balance has been excellent since Friday, and I feel very confident in our racing pace. The final will be a long race, so I want us to steadily advance our position from the initial stages of the race.
Comments from Masafumi Katsumata, Engineer for No. 88
Marco drove in Q1, and with nine minutes left entered the course and reached the sixth place time, but on the third corner of the attack lap, there was a track limit violation, and the time was stripped of its time. The car will be starting in the last starting position tomorrow.
Comments from Kazuki Hiramine, No. 88
We were stunned to end the qualifying race in last place. This came as a tremendous blow to us.
I think Marco took it the hardest.
However, Team 88 doesn't give up – we always do our best. The whole team was united in its resolve to keep on fighting to the very end, and we held numerous meetings in preparation for the finals. I think those meetings made us even stronger.
Comments from Marco Mapelli, No. 88
Qualify started really well, we’re running heavy ballast and our car is so sensitive on weight compare the others. Unlucky I made a mistake and my only lap was cancelled due to track Limits.
Final Race
Date: Sunday, August 5, 2018 Weather: Cloudy
Final Results: 6th place for No. 88, No. 87 leaves race Spectators: 38,300
Both cars catch up from behind, with Car 88 finishing in 6th, scoring points for the fifth consecutive race
The day of the finals was slightly cloudier than the previous day, so there were hopes that this would place somewhat less of a burden on the machines, tires, and drivers. Both vehicles started from rear grid positions, but from the previous day, the teams had
in the outcome.
After several stints finished, both vehicles managed to move into single-digit positions, further raising hopes for the latter half of the race. Car 87 experienced mechanical problems, retiring from the race for the first time this season, but Car 88 made tremendous ground from its rear starting grid position, ending in 6th place.
Comments from Seiji Hirai, Engineer for No. 87
We performed a full tank check during the warmup drive, and Motojima started the final race. The car struggles with full tank, but Motojima drove well, and made a pit stop during the 39th lap. We kept the same tires, and switched drivers to Takahashi. We then switched drivers to Sato, replaced the tires, and sent the car back out onto the course. We experienced brake trouble on the first corner of the 48th lap, and had to make another pit stop to perform repairs. The problem wasn't one that could be repaired easily, and unfortunately, we had to retire from the race.
Although this outcome was regrettable, the car's balance was good throughout the race, and we were in sixth place at the point just before retiring, so it was a fruitful race for the team. We'll do our best to score some points at the next race, in Sugo.
Comments from Kimiya Sato, No. 87
Motojima, the starting driver, steadily pushed up our position, but we had problems midway, so the car became undrivable during my stint, and we had to retire from the race. We were keeping up an excellent pace, just as our free practice results showed we would, which made this turn of events even more disappointing. During the next race, at Sugo, we'll do our best to keep up the same pace and get a good starting grid position in the qualifying race.
Comments from Yuya Motojima, No. 87
The machine's settings and the tires' conditions were a great match during the final race, and we were maintaining a good pace and catching up well from the start, but then mechanical problems forced us to drop out. This was a real disappointment, as it was, until then, our best race this season.
Comments from Tsubasa Takahashi, No. 87
I was the driver for the second stint. It was my first GT race, so I was really amped up. I was able to maintain my concentration while driving, and focused on keeping up lap times. I was also able to battle other cars, so it was a very fruitful stint for me. Ultimately, mechanical problems forced us to retire. Despite this disappointing outcome, I learned a lot over the course of the weekend.
Comments from Masafumi Katsumata, Engineer for No. 88
strategy of pulling in for a pit stop during the first lap and then starting the race in a more open position. Both drivers managed the tires and fuel perfectly, and the mechanics also kept their end up, performing flawless pit work, enabling the car to come in 6th place, earning valuable points.
Comments from Kazuki Hiramine, No. 88
Marco started the race and came in for a pit stop during the first lap, passing the wheel to me. We decided to take the competition to a different space than that occupied by our rivals. Everyone on the Car 88 team worked well, and we managed to come from the last starting position to end in 6th place.
It was a tough race, which made the winning of those points all the sweeter. Also, in some wonderful post-race news, Car 88 won the Best Mechanic prize! I was very happy that we were chosen to win this highly selective prize, and I want to express my appreciation to Chief Mechanic Adachi and all the other mechanics on the team.
I am very grateful to be able to work with these members on the remaining races, and I'll give them my all, so that I can finish with no regrets. I appreciate all the support we were given in this race, as well. Keep cheering on Car No. 88!
Comments from Marco Mapelli, No. 88
We had to recover from last position on the grid and we did very well, aggressive strategy where we had to manage tires and fuel. P6 it’s a good result despite everything, Kazuki and the team made a good job. But I’d like to add that BOP for this race was very bad.
Comments from Isao Noritake, Team principal
This race, the first after returning from Thailand, felt like our first race in a long time! Round five, Fuji!
Both Cars 87 and 88 went into Fuji great! However, the course, which for several years has been a great one for Lamborghini, presented quite a struggle! A few years ago, it would have been a clear win!
This season, the BMW, GTR, and Turbo car were clearly faster than us by 5 or 10kph. It also had wonderful intermediate acceleration! It was amazing that mother chassis cars with good fuel economy and weighing 200 kilograms less had such fast top speeds! There were several cars faster than ours!
Based on this, our team made some major setup changes!
During the qualifying race, we gave up the top speed and focused on cornering the 1330-kilogram chassis!
Even then, both cars struggled in the qualifying races! Marco, in Car 88, called for a pit stop! We had our reasons, but still, what a shame! Motojima, in Car 87, did his best in sectors 1 and 2[B3] .
It looked like he'd handily take a qualifying position in the Q1 race...but then went into sector three too fast! However, both cars' 500-mile setups looked great!
In the finals, Car 87's Motojima and Takahashi drove well, with no problems! When Sato took the wheel, there were ABS brake problems! The situation would have been dangerous for any driver other than Sato. His deft handling of the situation really showed his superb driving skills! The problem was in the hub bolt.
We learned that there were bigger problems than mileage management! Unfortunately, we had to retire!
Car 88 started from the last position! We reviewed our entire strategy and came in for a pit stop during lap 1! Plus, the tank was full, which puts a lot of strain on the tires! It's also hard for the driver! It's also hard for Yokohama Tires! In the end, it came in 6th place! Everyone on the team tried their hardest!
We also won the Best Mechanic prize, and we're looking good going into the next race! Next is our first 10-hour Suzuka race! We'll do our best, bearing the pride of the Lamborghini brand!
Sponsors and fans, thank you for everything!
Asian Most Historic Lamborghini GT Team_since 1994
3 / 10
TEAM JLOC
Car 87 Legal Frontier Lamborghini Kimiya Sato / Yuya Motojima / Tsubasa Takahashi Car 88 Money Partners Lamborghini Kazuki Hiramine / Marco Mapelli
Official Qualifying
Date: Saturday, August 4, 2018 Weather: Sunny
Qualifier Results: 16th place for No. 87, 28th place for No.88 Spectators: 22,100
The first day of the race, the first in a month, started off rough
This summer race was 500 miles (over 800km), so it was expected to be grueling. Practice began in hot and humid conditions from early in the day.
In the afternoon qualifying race, Car 87 just barely failed to qualify in Q1, finishing in 16th place. Car 88 was expected to advance to Q2, but due to a track limit violation it was put in last starting place for the next day. It was a harsh qualifying race day for both vehicles.
Comments from Seiji Hirai, Engineer for No. 87
We looked carefully at the results of the second Fuji race, and made major changes in our setting approach when starting official practice. The changes worked, the car had good balance, and we checked the durability of the tires for use as the final race's set. During the latter half, we switched to the qualifying race set and performed confirmation.
Motojima tried to qualify during the Q1 official qualifying race, but, although he came close, he arrived in 16th place, and was eliminated.
Comments from Kimiya Sato, No. 87
The car felt good during the long run from the start of the official practice, and I had a good sense of feel for the car going into the race.
During the Q1 qualifying race, Motojima led a good attack, but it was an extremely close race, and we fell slightly short, coming in 16th place. I did feel very positive, however, about the long distance race.
Comments from Yuya Motojima, No. 87
The machine and tires were in great condition from the start of the free practice, and it felt like this race would be a little different from the races so far. Unfortunately, due to my
own mistakes, we failed to qualify for Q2. The gap between our car and the top cars' times were much smaller than usual, so I feel confident about tomorrow's finals.
Comments from Tsubasa Takahashi, No. 87
We fell just short of qualifying for Q2, but our car's balance has been excellent since Friday, and I feel very confident in our racing pace. The final will be a long race, so I want us to steadily advance our position from the initial stages of the race.
Comments from Masafumi Katsumata, Engineer for No. 88
Marco drove in Q1, and with nine minutes left entered the course and reached the sixth place time, but on the third corner of the attack lap, there was a track limit violation, and the time was stripped of its time. The car will be starting in the last starting position tomorrow.
Comments from Kazuki Hiramine, No. 88
We were stunned to end the qualifying race in last place. This came as a tremendous blow to us.
I think Marco took it the hardest.
However, Team 88 doesn't give up – we always do our best. The whole team was united in its resolve to keep on fighting to the very end, and we held numerous meetings in preparation for the finals. I think those meetings made us even stronger.
Comments from Marco Mapelli, No. 88
Qualify started really well, we’re running heavy ballast and our car is so sensitive on weight compare the others. Unlucky I made a mistake and my only lap was cancelled due to track Limits.
Final Race
Date: Sunday, August 5, 2018 Weather: Cloudy
Final Results: 6th place for No. 88, No. 87 leaves race Spectators: 38,300
Both cars catch up from behind, with Car 88 finishing in 6th, scoring points for the fifth consecutive race
The day of the finals was slightly cloudier than the previous day, so there were hopes that this would place somewhat less of a burden on the machines, tires, and drivers. Both vehicles started from rear grid positions, but from the previous day, the teams had collaborated closely and developed a tight strategy. We started the final race confident
in the outcome.
After several stints finished, both vehicles managed to move into single-digit positions, further raising hopes for the latter half of the race. Car 87 experienced mechanical problems, retiring from the race for the first time this season, but Car 88 made tremendous ground from its rear starting grid position, ending in 6th place.
Comments from Seiji Hirai, Engineer for No. 87
We performed a full tank check during the warmup drive, and Motojima started the final race. The car struggles with full tank, but Motojima drove well, and made a pit stop during the 39th lap. We kept the same tires, and switched drivers to Takahashi. We then switched drivers to Sato, replaced the tires, and sent the car back out onto the course. We experienced brake trouble on the first corner of the 48th lap, and had to make another pit stop to perform repairs. The problem wasn't one that could be repaired easily, and unfortunately, we had to retire from the race.
Although this outcome was regrettable, the car's balance was good throughout the race, and we were in sixth place at the point just before retiring, so it was a fruitful race for the team. We'll do our best to score some points at the next race, in Sugo.
Comments from Kimiya Sato, No. 87
Motojima, the starting driver, steadily pushed up our position, but we had problems midway, so the car became undrivable during my stint, and we had to retire from the race. We were keeping up an excellent pace, just as our free practice results showed we would, which made this turn of events even more disappointing. During the next race, at Sugo, we'll do our best to keep up the same pace and get a good starting grid position in the qualifying race.
Comments from Yuya Motojima, No. 87
The machine's settings and the tires' conditions were a great match during the final race, and we were maintaining a good pace and catching up well from the start, but then mechanical problems forced us to drop out. This was a real disappointment, as it was, until then, our best race this season.
Comments from Tsubasa Takahashi, No. 87
I was the driver for the second stint. It was my first GT race, so I was really amped up. I was able to maintain my concentration while driving, and focused on keeping up lap times. I was also able to battle other cars, so it was a very fruitful stint for me. Ultimately, mechanical problems forced us to retire. Despite this disappointing outcome, I learned a lot over the course of the weekend.
Comments from Masafumi Katsumata, Engineer for No. 88
Marco was the starting driver, and we began the race in the last position, so we used a
strategy of pulling in for a pit stop during the first lap and then starting the race in a more open position. Both drivers managed the tires and fuel perfectly, and the mechanics also kept their end up, performing flawless pit work, enabling the car to come in 6th place, earning valuable points.
Comments from Kazuki Hiramine, No. 88
Marco started the race and came in for a pit stop during the first lap, passing the wheel to me. We decided to take the competition to a different space than that occupied by our rivals. Everyone on the Car 88 team worked well, and we managed to come from the last starting position to end in 6th place.
It was a tough race, which made the winning of those points all the sweeter. Also, in some wonderful post-race news, Car 88 won the Best Mechanic prize! I was very happy that we were chosen to win this highly selective prize, and I want to express my appreciation to Chief Mechanic Adachi and all the other mechanics on the team.
I am very grateful to be able to work with these members on the remaining races, and I'll give them my all, so that I can finish with no regrets. I appreciate all the support we were given in this race, as well. Keep cheering on Car No. 88!
Comments from Marco Mapelli, No. 88
We had to recover from last position on the grid and we did very well, aggressive strategy where we had to manage tires and fuel. P6 it’s a good result despite everything, Kazuki and the team made a good job. But I’d like to add that BOP for this race was very bad.
Comments from Isao Noritake, Team principal
This race, the first after returning from Thailand, felt like our first race in a long time! Round five, Fuji!
Both Cars 87 and 88 went into Fuji great! However, the course, which for several years has been a great one for Lamborghini, presented quite a struggle! A few years ago, it would have been a clear win!
This season, the BMW, GTR, and Turbo car were clearly faster than us by 5 or 10kph. It also had wonderful intermediate acceleration! It was amazing that mother chassis cars with good fuel economy and weighing 200 kilograms less had such fast top speeds! There were several cars faster than ours!
Based on this, our team made some major setup changes!
During the qualifying race, we gave up the top speed and focused on cornering the 1330-kilogram chassis!
Even then, both cars struggled in the qualifying races! Marco, in Car 88, called for a pit stop! We had our reasons, but still, what a shame! Motojima, in Car 87, did his best in sectors 1 and 2[B3] .
It looked like he'd handily take a qualifying position in the Q1 race...but then went into sector three too fast! However, both cars' 500-mile setups looked great!
In the finals, Car 87's Motojima and Takahashi drove well, with no problems! When Sato took the wheel, there were ABS brake problems! The situation would have been dangerous for any driver other than Sato. His deft handling of the situation really showed his superb driving skills! The problem was in the hub bolt.
We learned that there were bigger problems than mileage management! Unfortunately, we had to retire!
Car 88 started from the last position! We reviewed our entire strategy and came in for a pit stop during lap 1! Plus, the tank was full, which puts a lot of strain on the tires! It's also hard for the driver! It's also hard for Yokohama Tires! In the end, it came in 6th place! Everyone on the team tried their hardest!
We also won the Best Mechanic prize, and we're looking good going into the next race! Next is our first 10-hour Suzuka race! We'll do our best, bearing the pride of the Lamborghini brand!
Sponsors and fans, thank you for everything!
Asian Most Historic Lamborghini GT Team_since 1994
TEAM JLOC
Car 87 Legal Frontier Lamborghini Kimiya Sato / Yuya Motojima / Tsubasa Takahashi Car 88 Money Partners Lamborghini Kazuki Hiramine / Marco Mapelli
Official Qualifying
Date: Saturday, August 4, 2018 Weather: Sunny
Qualifier Results: 16th place for No. 87, 28th place for No.88 Spectators: 22,100
The first day of the race, the first in a month, started off rough
This summer race was 500 miles (over 800km), so it was expected to be grueling. Practice began in hot and humid conditions from early in the day.
In the afternoon qualifying race, Car 87 just barely failed to qualify in Q1, finishing in 16th place. Car 88 was expected to advance to Q2, but due to a track limit violation it was put in last starting place for the next day. It was a harsh qualifying race day for both vehicles.
Comments from Seiji Hirai, Engineer for No. 87
We looked carefully at the results of the second Fuji race, and made major changes in our setting approach when starting official practice. The changes worked, the car had good balance, and we checked the durability of the tires for use as the final race's set. During the latter half, we switched to the qualifying race set and performed confirmation.
Motojima tried to qualify during the Q1 official qualifying race, but, although he came close, he arrived in 16th place, and was eliminated.
Comments from Kimiya Sato, No. 87
The car felt good during the long run from the start of the official practice, and I had a good sense of feel for the car going into the race.
During the Q1 qualifying race, Motojima led a good attack, but it was an extremely close race, and we fell slightly short, coming in 16th place. I did feel very positive, however, about the long distance race.
Comments from Yuya Motojima, No. 87
The machine and tires were in great condition from the start of the free practice, and it
own mistakes, we failed to qualify for Q2. The gap between our car and the top cars' times were much smaller than usual, so I feel confident about tomorrow's finals.
Comments from Tsubasa Takahashi, No. 87
We fell just short of qualifying for Q2, but our car's balance has been excellent since Friday, and I feel very confident in our racing pace. The final will be a long race, so I want us to steadily advance our position from the initial stages of the race.
Comments from Masafumi Katsumata, Engineer for No. 88
Marco drove in Q1, and with nine minutes left entered the course and reached the sixth place time, but on the third corner of the attack lap, there was a track limit violation, and the time was stripped of its time. The car will be starting in the last starting position tomorrow.
Comments from Kazuki Hiramine, No. 88
We were stunned to end the qualifying race in last place. This came as a tremendous blow to us.
I think Marco took it the hardest.
However, Team 88 doesn't give up – we always do our best. The whole team was united in its resolve to keep on fighting to the very end, and we held numerous meetings in preparation for the finals. I think those meetings made us even stronger.
Comments from Marco Mapelli, No. 88
Qualify started really well, we’re running heavy ballast and our car is so sensitive on weight compare the others. Unlucky I made a mistake and my only lap was cancelled due to track Limits.
Final Race
Date: Sunday, August 5, 2018 Weather: Cloudy
Final Results: 6th place for No. 88, No. 87 leaves race Spectators: 38,300
Both cars catch up from behind, with Car 88 finishing in 6th, scoring points for the fifth consecutive race
The day of the finals was slightly cloudier than the previous day, so there were hopes that this would place somewhat less of a burden on the machines, tires, and drivers. Both vehicles started from rear grid positions, but from the previous day, the teams had
in the outcome.
After several stints finished, both vehicles managed to move into single-digit positions, further raising hopes for the latter half of the race. Car 87 experienced mechanical problems, retiring from the race for the first time this season, but Car 88 made tremendous ground from its rear starting grid position, ending in 6th place.
Comments from Seiji Hirai, Engineer for No. 87
We performed a full tank check during the warmup drive, and Motojima started the final race. The car struggles with full tank, but Motojima drove well, and made a pit stop during the 39th lap. We kept the same tires, and switched drivers to Takahashi. We then switched drivers to Sato, replaced the tires, and sent the car back out onto the course. We experienced brake trouble on the first corner of the 48th lap, and had to make another pit stop to perform repairs. The problem wasn't one that could be repaired easily, and unfortunately, we had to retire from the race.
Although this outcome was regrettable, the car's balance was good throughout the race, and we were in sixth place at the point just before retiring, so it was a fruitful race for the team. We'll do our best to score some points at the next race, in Sugo.
Comments from Kimiya Sato, No. 87
Motojima, the starting driver, steadily pushed up our position, but we had problems midway, so the car became undrivable during my stint, and we had to retire from the race. We were keeping up an excellent pace, just as our free practice results showed we would, which made this turn of events even more disappointing. During the next race, at Sugo, we'll do our best to keep up the same pace and get a good starting grid position in the qualifying race.
Comments from Yuya Motojima, No. 87
The machine's settings and the tires' conditions were a great match during the final race, and we were maintaining a good pace and catching up well from the start, but then mechanical problems forced us to drop out. This was a real disappointment, as it was, until then, our best race this season.
Comments from Tsubasa Takahashi, No. 87
I was the driver for the second stint. It was my first GT race, so I was really amped up. I was able to maintain my concentration while driving, and focused on keeping up lap times. I was also able to battle other cars, so it was a very fruitful stint for me. Ultimately, mechanical problems forced us to retire. Despite this disappointing outcome, I learned a lot over the course of the weekend.
Comments from Masafumi Katsumata, Engineer for No. 88
strategy of pulling in for a pit stop during the first lap and then starting the race in a more open position. Both drivers managed the tires and fuel perfectly, and the mechanics also kept their end up, performing flawless pit work, enabling the car to come in 6th place, earning valuable points.
Comments from Kazuki Hiramine, No. 88
Marco started the race and came in for a pit stop during the first lap, passing the wheel to me. We decided to take the competition to a different space than that occupied by our rivals. Everyone on the Car 88 team worked well, and we managed to come from the last starting position to end in 6th place.
It was a tough race, which made the winning of those points all the sweeter. Also, in some wonderful post-race news, Car 88 won the Best Mechanic prize! I was very happy that we were chosen to win this highly selective prize, and I want to express my appreciation to Chief Mechanic Adachi and all the other mechanics on the team.
I am very grateful to be able to work with these members on the remaining races, and I'll give them my all, so that I can finish with no regrets. I appreciate all the support we were given in this race, as well. Keep cheering on Car No. 88!
Comments from Marco Mapelli, No. 88
We had to recover from last position on the grid and we did very well, aggressive strategy where we had to manage tires and fuel. P6 it’s a good result despite everything, Kazuki and the team made a good job. But I’d like to add that BOP for this race was very bad.
Comments from Isao Noritake, Team principal
This race, the first after returning from Thailand, felt like our first race in a long time! Round five, Fuji!
Both Cars 87 and 88 went into Fuji great! However, the course, which for several years has been a great one for Lamborghini, presented quite a struggle! A few years ago, it would have been a clear win!
This season, the BMW, GTR, and Turbo car were clearly faster than us by 5 or 10kph. It also had wonderful intermediate acceleration! It was amazing that mother chassis cars with good fuel economy and weighing 200 kilograms less had such fast top speeds! There were several cars faster than ours!
Based on this, our team made some major setup changes!
During the qualifying race, we gave up the top speed and focused on cornering the 1330-kilogram chassis!
Even then, both cars struggled in the qualifying races! Marco, in Car 88, called for a pit stop! We had our reasons, but still, what a shame! Motojima, in Car 87, did his best in sectors 1 and 2[B3] .
It looked like he'd handily take a qualifying position in the Q1 race...but then went into sector three too fast! However, both cars' 500-mile setups looked great!
In the finals, Car 87's Motojima and Takahashi drove well, with no problems! When Sato took the wheel, there were ABS brake problems! The situation would have been dangerous for any driver other than Sato. His deft handling of the situation really showed his superb driving skills! The problem was in the hub bolt.
We learned that there were bigger problems than mileage management! Unfortunately, we had to retire!
Car 88 started from the last position! We reviewed our entire strategy and came in for a pit stop during lap 1! Plus, the tank was full, which puts a lot of strain on the tires! It's also hard for the driver! It's also hard for Yokohama Tires! In the end, it came in 6th place! Everyone on the team tried their hardest!
We also won the Best Mechanic prize, and we're looking good going into the next race! Next is our first 10-hour Suzuka race! We'll do our best, bearing the pride of the Lamborghini brand!
Sponsors and fans, thank you for everything!
Asian Most Historic Lamborghini GT Team_since 1994
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TEAM JLOC
Car 87 Legal Frontier Lamborghini Kimiya Sato / Yuya Motojima / Tsubasa Takahashi Car 88 Money Partners Lamborghini Kazuki Hiramine / Marco Mapelli
Official Qualifying
Date: Saturday, August 4, 2018 Weather: Sunny
Qualifier Results: 16th place for No. 87, 28th place for No.88 Spectators: 22,100
The first day of the race, the first in a month, started off rough
This summer race was 500 miles (over 800km), so it was expected to be grueling. Practice began in hot and humid conditions from early in the day.
In the afternoon qualifying race, Car 87 just barely failed to qualify in Q1, finishing in 16th place. Car 88 was expected to advance to Q2, but due to a track limit violation it was put in last starting place for the next day. It was a harsh qualifying race day for both vehicles.
Comments from Seiji Hirai, Engineer for No. 87
We looked carefully at the results of the second Fuji race, and made major changes in our setting approach when starting official practice. The changes worked, the car had good balance, and we checked the durability of the tires for use as the final race's set. During the latter half, we switched to the qualifying race set and performed confirmation.
Motojima tried to qualify during the Q1 official qualifying race, but, although he came close, he arrived in 16th place, and was eliminated.
Comments from Kimiya Sato, No. 87
The car felt good during the long run from the start of the official practice, and I had a good sense of feel for the car going into the race.
During the Q1 qualifying race, Motojima led a good attack, but it was an extremely close race, and we fell slightly short, coming in 16th place. I did feel very positive, however, about the long distance race.
Comments from Yuya Motojima, No. 87
The machine and tires were in great condition from the start of the free practice, and it felt like this race would be a little different from the races so far. Unfortunately, due to my
own mistakes, we failed to qualify for Q2. The gap between our car and the top cars' times were much smaller than usual, so I feel confident about tomorrow's finals.
Comments from Tsubasa Takahashi, No. 87
We fell just short of qualifying for Q2, but our car's balance has been excellent since Friday, and I feel very confident in our racing pace. The final will be a long race, so I want us to steadily advance our position from the initial stages of the race.
Comments from Masafumi Katsumata, Engineer for No. 88
Marco drove in Q1, and with nine minutes left entered the course and reached the sixth place time, but on the third corner of the attack lap, there was a track limit violation, and the time was stripped of its time. The car will be starting in the last starting position tomorrow.
Comments from Kazuki Hiramine, No. 88
We were stunned to end the qualifying race in last place. This came as a tremendous blow to us.
I think Marco took it the hardest.
However, Team 88 doesn't give up – we always do our best. The whole team was united in its resolve to keep on fighting to the very end, and we held numerous meetings in preparation for the finals. I think those meetings made us even stronger.
Comments from Marco Mapelli, No. 88
Qualify started really well, we’re running heavy ballast and our car is so sensitive on weight compare the others. Unlucky I made a mistake and my only lap was cancelled due to track Limits.
Final Race
Date: Sunday, August 5, 2018 Weather: Cloudy
Final Results: 6th place for No. 88, No. 87 leaves race Spectators: 38,300
Both cars catch up from behind, with Car 88 finishing in 6th, scoring points for the fifth consecutive race
The day of the finals was slightly cloudier than the previous day, so there were hopes that this would place somewhat less of a burden on the machines, tires, and drivers. Both vehicles started from rear grid positions, but from the previous day, the teams had collaborated closely and developed a tight strategy. We started the final race confident
in the outcome.
After several stints finished, both vehicles managed to move into single-digit positions, further raising hopes for the latter half of the race. Car 87 experienced mechanical problems, retiring from the race for the first time this season, but Car 88 made tremendous ground from its rear starting grid position, ending in 6th place.
Comments from Seiji Hirai, Engineer for No. 87
We performed a full tank check during the warmup drive, and Motojima started the final race. The car struggles with full tank, but Motojima drove well, and made a pit stop during the 39th lap. We kept the same tires, and switched drivers to Takahashi. We then switched drivers to Sato, replaced the tires, and sent the car back out onto the course. We experienced brake trouble on the first corner of the 48th lap, and had to make another pit stop to perform repairs. The problem wasn't one that could be repaired easily, and unfortunately, we had to retire from the race.
Although this outcome was regrettable, the car's balance was good throughout the race, and we were in sixth place at the point just before retiring, so it was a fruitful race for the team. We'll do our best to score some points at the next race, in Sugo.
Comments from Kimiya Sato, No. 87
Motojima, the starting driver, steadily pushed up our position, but we had problems midway, so the car became undrivable during my stint, and we had to retire from the race. We were keeping up an excellent pace, just as our free practice results showed we would, which made this turn of events even more disappointing. During the next race, at Sugo, we'll do our best to keep up the same pace and get a good starting grid position in the qualifying race.
Comments from Yuya Motojima, No. 87
The machine's settings and the tires' conditions were a great match during the final race, and we were maintaining a good pace and catching up well from the start, but then mechanical problems forced us to drop out. This was a real disappointment, as it was, until then, our best race this season.
Comments from Tsubasa Takahashi, No. 87
I was the driver for the second stint. It was my first GT race, so I was really amped up. I was able to maintain my concentration while driving, and focused on keeping up lap times. I was also able to battle other cars, so it was a very fruitful stint for me. Ultimately, mechanical problems forced us to retire. Despite this disappointing outcome, I learned a lot over the course of the weekend.
Comments from Masafumi Katsumata, Engineer for No. 88
Marco was the starting driver, and we began the race in the last position, so we used a
strategy of pulling in for a pit stop during the first lap and then starting the race in a more open position. Both drivers managed the tires and fuel perfectly, and the mechanics also kept their end up, performing flawless pit work, enabling the car to come in 6th place, earning valuable points.
Comments from Kazuki Hiramine, No. 88
Marco started the race and came in for a pit stop during the first lap, passing the wheel to me. We decided to take the competition to a different space than that occupied by our rivals. Everyone on the Car 88 team worked well, and we managed to come from the last starting position to end in 6th place.
It was a tough race, which made the winning of those points all the sweeter. Also, in some wonderful post-race news, Car 88 won the Best Mechanic prize! I was very happy that we were chosen to win this highly selective prize, and I want to express my appreciation to Chief Mechanic Adachi and all the other mechanics on the team.
I am very grateful to be able to work with these members on the remaining races, and I'll give them my all, so that I can finish with no regrets. I appreciate all the support we were given in this race, as well. Keep cheering on Car No. 88!
Comments from Marco Mapelli, No. 88
We had to recover from last position on the grid and we did very well, aggressive strategy where we had to manage tires and fuel. P6 it’s a good result despite everything, Kazuki and the team made a good job. But I’d like to add that BOP for this race was very bad.
Comments from Isao Noritake, Team principal
This race, the first after returning from Thailand, felt like our first race in a long time! Round five, Fuji!
Both Cars 87 and 88 went into Fuji great! However, the course, which for several years has been a great one for Lamborghini, presented quite a struggle! A few years ago, it would have been a clear win!
This season, the BMW, GTR, and Turbo car were clearly faster than us by 5 or 10kph. It also had wonderful intermediate acceleration! It was amazing that mother chassis cars with good fuel economy and weighing 200 kilograms less had such fast top speeds! There were several cars faster than ours!
Based on this, our team made some major setup changes!
During the qualifying race, we gave up the top speed and focused on cornering the 1330-kilogram chassis!
Even then, both cars struggled in the qualifying races! Marco, in Car 88, called for a pit stop! We had our reasons, but still, what a shame! Motojima, in Car 87, did his best in sectors 1 and 2[B3] .
It looked like he'd handily take a qualifying position in the Q1 race...but then went into sector three too fast! However, both cars' 500-mile setups looked great!
In the finals, Car 87's Motojima and Takahashi drove well, with no problems! When Sato took the wheel, there were ABS brake problems! The situation would have been dangerous for any driver other than Sato. His deft handling of the situation really showed his superb driving skills! The problem was in the hub bolt.
We learned that there were bigger problems than mileage management! Unfortunately, we had to retire!
Car 88 started from the last position! We reviewed our entire strategy and came in for a pit stop during lap 1! Plus, the tank was full, which puts a lot of strain on the tires! It's also hard for the driver! It's also hard for Yokohama Tires! In the end, it came in 6th place! Everyone on the team tried their hardest!
We also won the Best Mechanic prize, and we're looking good going into the next race! Next is our first 10-hour Suzuka race! We'll do our best, bearing the pride of the Lamborghini brand!
Sponsors and fans, thank you for everything!
We'll do our utmost to bring you a season that's enjoyable to the very end!
About Team JLOC
The team was founded in 1994, and it's the Lamborghini team with the most history and performance in Asia.
We have repeatedly entered touring car races both domestically and overseas, and in 2006 TEAM JLOC was the first team representing Lamborghini to enter the 24-hours Le Mans. We have since raced under only the Lamborghini name. We have numerous wins, including grand prize victories, under our belts in Super GT, Super Trofeo, Dubai 24 Hours, Sepang 12 Hours.
Asian Most Historic Lamborghini GT Team_since 1994
Asian Most Historic Lamborghini GT Team_since 1994
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SUPER GT Rd.5
FUJI Speedway
RACE REPORT
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TEAM JLOC 87 号車 リーガルフロンティア ランボルギーニ 佐藤公哉 / 元嶋佑弥 / 高橋翼 88 号車 マネーパートナーズ ランボルギーニ 平峰一貴 / マルコ・マペッリ 公式予選 日付：2018 年 8 月 4 日 ( 土 ) 天候：晴 予選結果：87 号車 16 位、88 号車 28 位 観客動員数 : 22,100 人 1 ヶ月ぶりのレース初日は厳しいスタートに 夏場のレースは 500 マイル、800km を超える距離となり厳しい戦いが想定される。 天候的にも朝から蒸し暑い中で練習走行が始まった。 午後の予選、87 号車は僅差で Q1 突破を逃し 16 位。88 号車は Q2 進出と思われたが、 トラックリミット違反により明日最後尾スタートが決定と、2 台ともに厳しい予選日 となった。 87 号車 エンジニア 平井成治 コメント 公式練習は第二戦富士レースの結果を精査し、セッティングの方向性を大きく変えて 走行開始する。変更が決まりバランスが良く、決勝レース用セットとしてタイヤの耐 久性もチェックする。終盤に予選セットに変更し確認作業を行った。 公式予選は元嶋選手のドライブで Q1 突破を目指すも、16 番手で惜しくも突破ならず。 87 号車 佐藤公哉 コメント 公式練習走り始めからロングランの感触が良く、レースに向けてはいい感触を掴めて いた。 予選 Q1 は元嶋選手がいいアタックをしてくれたが非常に僅差の戦いの末少し足りず 17 番手となったが、長距離であるレースに向けてポジティブな気持ちだ。 87 号車 元嶋佑弥 コメント フリープラクティスからマシンとタイヤが良く今回のレースはいつもと違う展開のレー スが出来そうな感触。予選は私のミスで Q2 に進めなかった。トップとのタイム差を見 ればいつもと比べると少ないので翌日の決勝に自信を持っている。 87 号車 高橋翼 コメント Q2 まであと僅かな差で Q1 敗退となったが、金曜日の走行から車のバランスが良く、レー スペースはとても自信あるので。決勝は長いレース、序盤から着実にポジションを上げてい きたいと思う。 88 号車 エンジニア 勝俣雅史 コメント Q1 はマルコ選手が担当、残り9分でコースインし6番手タイムを記録したが、アタックラッ プの 3 コーナーでトラックリミット違反の為、タイムはく奪。明日は最下位からのスタート となった。 88 号車 平峰一貴 コメント まさかの予選結果は最下位。僕らにとってかなり苦しい結果だった。 一番落ち込んでいたのはマルコだと思う。 しかし、ここで諦めないで強い気持ちで戦うのがチーム 88。絶対に最後まで戦い抜くと チーム一丸となり決勝に向けて沢山のミーティングを重ねた。あの時のミーティングで 更にみんなが強くなったと思う。 88 号車 マルコ・マペッリ コメント 予選のスタートは良かったが、ハンデウエイトに対し我々の車はより敏感だった。残念 な事に、トラックリミットのミスをしてしまった。 決勝レース 日付：2018 年 8 月 5 日 ( 日 ) 天候：曇 決勝結果：88 号車 6 位、87 号車リタイア 観客動員数 : 38,300 人 後方から 2 台で追い上げ、88 号車が 6 位と 5 戦連続ポイント獲得 昨日に比べ若干雲も出ている決勝日、少しでもマシン・タイヤ・ドライバーへの負担 が減る事を期待する。2 台ともに後方グリッドスタートとなるも、前日よりチーム全 体で協力し戦略を精査。決勝には自信を持ちつつスタートとなった。 数スティントが終わった段階で、2 台ともにシングルまでポジションを上げレース中 後半に期待が持てる展開に。87 号車はメカニカルトラブルで今季初リタイアを期すも、 88 号車は 6 位とグリッド最後尾から大幅挽回となった。 87 号車 エンジニア 平井成治 コメント ウォームアップ走行でフルタンク確認を行い、決勝レースは元嶋選手でスタート。車 両の特性上フルタンク時厳しいが、上手くまとめて 39 周目にピットイン。タイヤを交 換せずに高橋選手に交代。その後、佐藤選手にドライバー交代とタイヤ交換を行い、コー ス上に送り出した。48 周目の 1 コーナーでブレーキトラブルが発生してしまい、修理 のため再度ピットイン。修復するのが難しい状況であったため、残念ながらリタイア となった。 結果としては残念だが車両のバランスは終始良く、リタイアの直前では 6 番手を走行 出来、チームとしても収穫の多いレースだった。次の菅生ではポイントを目指して更 に努力して行きたい。 87 号車 佐藤公哉 コメント スタートを担当した元嶋選手が順調にポジションを上げていったが、途中から抱えて きたトラブルが途中交代した私のスティントで走行不能状態となりリタイアとなって しまった。フリー走行からの裏付け通りに非常に良いペースでレースを進めていただ けに悔しい結果。次回菅生大会に向けてもレースペースはこのままの調子で予選でも 前のグリッドに進出できるようにベストを尽くしていきたい。 87 号車 元嶋佑弥 コメント 決勝もマシンのセッティングと、タイヤがコンディションにマッチして、スタートから 良いペースで追い上げることができたが、その後トラブルでリタイアとなった。今シー ズンで一番良いレースができていただけに、悔しいレースになった。 87 号車 高橋翼 コメント 2 スティント目を担当。GT 初レースでとても気合いが入った。走行中は集中することが 出来、ラップタイムを落とさないように意識しながらドライブした。そして他車とのバ トルも出来たので、僕にとって収穫の多いスティントとなった。結果的にトラブルによ りリタイアになってしまい、悔しい結果に終わってしまったが、週末を通して沢山学ぶ ことが出来た。 88 号車 エンジニア 勝俣雅史 コメント スタートドライバーはマルコ選手、最後尾スタートの為、1 周目でピットインしコース の空いた所でレースをする作戦を選択。二人とも、完璧なタイヤマネージメントとフュ −エルマネージメントを遂行し、メカニックもそれに答えるようにノーミスで完璧な ピット作業をこなして、6 番手でゴール、貴重なポイントを獲得出来た。 88 号車 平峰一貴 コメント マルコ選手スタートで 1 周目にピットインし、自身に交代。ライバルたちとは違う所で戦 う事を決めていました。88 は全員きっちりと仕事をこなして、最後尾スタートから 6 位で フィニッシュ。 なかなかタフなレースだっただけにポイントを獲得出来たのは良かった。更に、レース後 に嬉しいニュースが、88 号車がベストメカニック賞を受賞した！簡単には獲得できないこ の賞は僕にとっても嬉しい賞で、改めて安逹チーフメカニックをはじめとした、全てのメ カニックさん達に感謝したいと思います。 残りのレースをこのメンバーで仕事出来る事に感謝して、悔いの残らないように全力で戦 いたいと思う。今大会も沢山の応援に感謝しています。引続き 88 号車の応援をよろしく お願い致します！ 88 号車 マルコ・マペッリ コメント アグレッシブな戦略で最終グリッドから 6 位まで挽回。平峰選手、チームともに良い仕 事だった。只、このレースでは BOP が厳しく感じた。 監督 コメント タイから帰国して何か久しぶりの気がするレース！ラウンド 5 富士戦！ 87. 88 共に、良い感じで富士戦に！ しかしここ数年ランボの得意コースが苦手コース になってしまった！ 数年前ならストレートで抜けた！ 今シーズン、BMW.GTR. ターボ車は明らかに我々より 5 キロから 10 キロ速い 又、中間加速が素晴らしい！信じられないのは 200 キロ軽くて燃費が良いマザーシャ シー車が、トップスピードが速い！我々より速い車が数台いる！ チームは以上の事を踏まえて、セットアップを大きく変えました！ 兎に角、予選はトップスピードを捨て 1330 キロの巨体をコーナリング重視！ それでも、両車とも予選は苦戦しました！ 又 88 のマルコさんにはチームとしてボッ クスの指示！ 理由はあるにせよ申し訳ない！ 87 元嶋さんはセク 1 セク 2, ベスト 楽に Q1 突破と思いましたが？セクター 3 で突っ込み過ぎ！しかし 500 マイル車の 仕上がりは両車とも良さそう！ 迎えた決勝、87 は元嶋選手、高橋選手、問題無く良いドライビング！佐藤選手に代わっ た時に、ABS ブレーキトラブル！佐藤選手でなければ危ないシチュエーション、改め て彼のドライビングスキルの高さが感じられました！ トラブルの原因はハブボルト でした マイレージ管理以上の問題が起きる事、勉強になりました！ 残念ながらリタイア！ 88 は、ビリスタート！ 全ての戦略を見直し 1 周目にピットイン！後はタイヤに厳し いフル満タン！ドライバーにも厳しい！ ヨコハマタイヤにも厳しい！結果は６位！ チーム全員が頑張ったと思います！ メカニック賞も頂き、次戦に良い流れと思います！ 次は、初の大会鈴鹿 10 時間レース！ ランボの看板を背負い頑張ります！ スポンサーの皆様、ファンの皆様！ 何時も有り難う御座います！ 今シーズン、最後まで楽しんで頂けるよう頑張ります！Asian Most Historic Lamborghini GT Team_since 1994 TEAM JLOC 87 号車 リーガルフロンティア ランボルギーニ 佐藤公哉 / 元嶋佑弥 / 高橋翼 88 号車 マネーパートナーズ ランボルギーニ 平峰一貴 / マルコ・マペッリ 公式予選 日付：2018 年 8 月 4 日 ( 土 ) 天候：晴 予選結果：87 号車 16 位、88 号車 28 位 観客動員数 : 22,100 人 1 ヶ月ぶりのレース初日は厳しいスタートに 夏場のレースは 500 マイル、800km を超える距離となり厳しい戦いが想定される。 天候的にも朝から蒸し暑い中で練習走行が始まった。 午後の予選、87 号車は僅差で Q1 突破を逃し 16 位。88 号車は Q2 進出と思われたが、 トラックリミット違反により明日最後尾スタートが決定と、2 台ともに厳しい予選日 となった。 87 号車 エンジニア 平井成治 コメント 公式練習は第二戦富士レースの結果を精査し、セッティングの方向性を大きく変えて 走行開始する。変更が決まりバランスが良く、決勝レース用セットとしてタイヤの耐 久性もチェックする。終盤に予選セットに変更し確認作業を行った。 公式予選は元嶋選手のドライブで Q1 突破を目指すも、16 番手で惜しくも突破ならず。 87 号車 佐藤公哉 コメント 公式練習走り始めからロングランの感触が良く、レースに向けてはいい感触を掴めて いた。 予選 Q1 は元嶋選手がいいアタックをしてくれたが非常に僅差の戦いの末少し足りず 17 番手となったが、長距離であるレースに向けてポジティブな気持ちだ。 87 号車 元嶋佑弥 コメント フリープラクティスからマシンとタイヤが良く今回のレースはいつもと違う展開のレー スが出来そうな感触。予選は私のミスで Q2 に進めなかった。トップとのタイム差を見 ればいつもと比べると少ないので翌日の決勝に自信を持っている。 87 号車 高橋翼 コメント Q2 まであと僅かな差で Q1 敗退となったが、金曜日の走行から車のバランスが良く、レー スペースはとても自信あるので。決勝は長いレース、序盤から着実にポジションを上げてい きたいと思う。 88 号車 エンジニア 勝俣雅史 コメント Q1 はマルコ選手が担当、残り9分でコースインし6番手タイムを記録したが、アタックラッ プの 3 コーナーでトラックリミット違反の為、タイムはく奪。明日は最下位からのスタート となった。 88 号車 平峰一貴 コメント まさかの予選結果は最下位。僕らにとってかなり苦しい結果だった。 一番落ち込んでいたのはマルコだと思う。 しかし、ここで諦めないで強い気持ちで戦うのがチーム 88。絶対に最後まで戦い抜くと チーム一丸となり決勝に向けて沢山のミーティングを重ねた。あの時のミーティングで 更にみんなが強くなったと思う。 88 号車 マルコ・マペッリ コメント 予選のスタートは良かったが、ハンデウエイトに対し我々の車はより敏感だった。残念 な事に、トラックリミットのミスをしてしまった。 決勝レース 日付：2018 年 8 月 5 日 ( 日 ) 天候：曇 決勝結果：88 号車 6 位、87 号車リタイア 観客動員数 : 38,300 人 後方から 2 台で追い上げ、88 号車が 6 位と 5 戦連続ポイント獲得 昨日に比べ若干雲も出ている決勝日、少しでもマシン・タイヤ・ドライバーへの負担 が減る事を期待する。2 台ともに後方グリッドスタートとなるも、前日よりチーム全 体で協力し戦略を精査。決勝には自信を持ちつつスタートとなった。 数スティントが終わった段階で、2 台ともにシングルまでポジションを上げレース中 後半に期待が持てる展開に。87 号車はメカニカルトラブルで今季初リタイアを期すも、 88 号車は 6 位とグリッド最後尾から大幅挽回となった。 87 号車 エンジニア 平井成治 コメント ウォームアップ走行でフルタンク確認を行い、決勝レースは元嶋選手でスタート。車 両の特性上フルタンク時厳しいが、上手くまとめて 39 周目にピットイン。タイヤを交 換せずに高橋選手に交代。その後、佐藤選手にドライバー交代とタイヤ交換を行い、コー ス上に送り出した。48 周目の 1 コーナーでブレーキトラブルが発生してしまい、修理 のため再度ピットイン。修復するのが難しい状況であったため、残念ながらリタイア 結果としては残念だが車両のバランスは終始良く、リタイアの直前では 6 番手を走行 出来、チームとしても収穫の多いレースだった。次の菅生ではポイントを目指して更 に努力して行きたい。 87 号車 佐藤公哉 コメント スタートを担当した元嶋選手が順調にポジションを上げていったが、途中から抱えて きたトラブルが途中交代した私のスティントで走行不能状態となりリタイアとなって しまった。フリー走行からの裏付け通りに非常に良いペースでレースを進めていただ けに悔しい結果。次回菅生大会に向けてもレースペースはこのままの調子で予選でも 前のグリッドに進出できるようにベストを尽くしていきたい。 87 号車 元嶋佑弥 コメント 決勝もマシンのセッティングと、タイヤがコンディションにマッチして、スタートから 良いペースで追い上げることができたが、その後トラブルでリタイアとなった。今シー ズンで一番良いレースができていただけに、悔しいレースになった。 87 号車 高橋翼 コメント 2 スティント目を担当。GT 初レースでとても気合いが入った。走行中は集中することが 出来、ラップタイムを落とさないように意識しながらドライブした。そして他車とのバ トルも出来たので、僕にとって収穫の多いスティントとなった。結果的にトラブルによ りリタイアになってしまい、悔しい結果に終わってしまったが、週末を通して沢山学ぶ ことが出来た。 88 号車 エンジニア 勝俣雅史 コメント スタートドライバーはマルコ選手、最後尾スタートの為、1 周目でピットインしコース の空いた所でレースをする作戦を選択。二人とも、完璧なタイヤマネージメントとフュ −エルマネージメントを遂行し、メカニックもそれに答えるようにノーミスで完璧な ピット作業をこなして、6 番手でゴール、貴重なポイントを獲得出来た。 88 号車 平峰一貴 コメント マルコ選手スタートで 1 周目にピットインし、自身に交代。ライバルたちとは違う所で戦 う事を決めていました。88 は全員きっちりと仕事をこなして、最後尾スタートから 6 位で フィニッシュ。 なかなかタフなレースだっただけにポイントを獲得出来たのは良かった。更に、レース後 に嬉しいニュースが、88 号車がベストメカニック賞を受賞した！簡単には獲得できないこ の賞は僕にとっても嬉しい賞で、改めて安逹チーフメカニックをはじめとした、全てのメ カニックさん達に感謝したいと思います。 残りのレースをこのメンバーで仕事出来る事に感謝して、悔いの残らないように全力で戦 いたいと思う。今大会も沢山の応援に感謝しています。引続き 88 号車の応援をよろしく お願い致します！ 88 号車 マルコ・マペッリ コメント アグレッシブな戦略で最終グリッドから 6 位まで挽回。平峰選手、チームともに良い仕 監督 コメント タイから帰国して何か久しぶりの気がするレース！ラウンド 5 富士戦！ 87. 88 共に、良い感じで富士戦に！ しかしここ数年ランボの得意コースが苦手コース になってしまった！ 数年前ならストレートで抜けた！ 今シーズン、BMW.GTR. ターボ車は明らかに我々より 5 キロから 10 キロ速い 又、中間加速が素晴らしい！信じられないのは 200 キロ軽くて燃費が良いマザーシャ シー車が、トップスピードが速い！我々より速い車が数台いる！ チームは以上の事を踏まえて、セットアップを大きく変えました！ 兎に角、予選はトップスピードを捨て 1330 キロの巨体をコーナリング重視！ それでも、両車とも予選は苦戦しました！ 又 88 のマルコさんにはチームとしてボッ クスの指示！ 理由はあるにせよ申し訳ない！ 87 元嶋さんはセク 1 セク 2, ベスト 楽に Q1 突破と思いましたが？セクター 3 で突っ込み過ぎ！しかし 500 マイル車の 仕上がりは両車とも良さそう！ 迎えた決勝、87 は元嶋選手、高橋選手、問題無く良いドライビング！佐藤選手に代わっ た時に、ABS ブレーキトラブル！佐藤選手でなければ危ないシチュエーション、改め て彼のドライビングスキルの高さが感じられました！ トラブルの原因はハブボルト でした マイレージ管理以上の問題が起きる事、勉強になりました！ 残念ながらリタイア！ 88 は、ビリスタート！ 全ての戦略を見直し 1 周目にピットイン！後はタイヤに厳し いフル満タン！ドライバーにも厳しい！ ヨコハマタイヤにも厳しい！結果は６位！ チーム全員が頑張ったと思います！ メカニック賞も頂き、次戦に良い流れと思います！ 次は、初の大会鈴鹿 10 時間レース！ ランボの看板を背負い頑張ります！ スポンサーの皆様、ファンの皆様！ 何時も有り難う御座います！ 今シーズン、最後まで楽しんで頂けるよう頑張ります！
