The first things I notices were the front fender flares, knock-off wheels, odd wing, dry break fueling, side windows, and the tow hook sticking out of the hood. As I got to looking at the pics, I noticed they changed the cage side bars and totally redid the engine bay bracing. These guys even swapped the damn pedals and it looks like the engine is heavily modified with a different intake and a dry sump.
Anyone know what chassis this is or what series it was built for? It's running restrictors, so this wasn't just someone's idea of the ultimate track car. There's quite a few things that make me think this car was set up for some sort of enduro.
Japanese JGTC race series, they run restrictors for HP output. And that article says the car was also FIA GT3 approved for 2006.
Heres the basic JTGC rules:
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JGTC consists of two classes, GT500 (max. 500hp) and GT300 (max. 300hp). Horsepower is controlled through air restrictors.
Cars eligible for GT500: JAF-GT(class 1), Le Mans* cars and cars specially authorized by the JAF**.
Cars eligible for GT300: JAF-GT(class 2), Le Mans cars and cars specially authorized by the JAF.
* Le Mans cars : Cars classified as GT2 before 1998 or GTS and Le Mans GT after 1999. However, those cars need to meet JAF-GT regulations of 2001.
** Cars specially authorized by the JAF: FIA-GT homologated cars, Grand American GT cars, and DTM cars from the year 2000.
Drivers
Each car is obligated to have 2 drivers. Both drivers need to drive in qualifying and the race to receive championship points. A driver change during the race is mandatory and one driver may not drive more than 2/3 of the total race distance. Drivers needs to hold a valid sporting license of International grade C or above.
Qualifying
Official qualifying is divided into two 60-minute sessions. Each session is divided into three 20-minute segments, one for GT500, one for GT300 and one joint segment. Each driver/car must qualifying within 107% of the average set by the three fastest cars in each class.
Race Distance
The race distance is no less than 250km and no more than 1,000 km. At least one pit stop for a driver change, fuel and tires is mandatory.
Starting Procedure
The starting procedure begins with an 8-minute warm-up, 45 minutes prior to the start of the race. This is followed by a formation lap and the rolling start. When the pace car leaves the track, and the green light turns on, the race is started. No passing is allowed until the start-finish line is crossed.
Fuel
Commercial, unleaded, high-octane gasoline (within 102 RONs) is used.
Pit Stops
During the race only 5 people can work on a car inside the pit at the same time. Two people to change tires, two to refuel the car and 1 for other tasks. There is no limit to the number of crew members that do not touch the car directly. The car jack may not be used while the car is being refueled, meaning tire changes must occur after the fuel has gone into the car.
Redsled for the win---I knew something was up with that car. I had a feeling it wasn't the real deal, but damn someone had one hell of a project. I know nothing of racecar values, but my guess is they probably spent a shitload of money to ruin the value of a GTSR.
Thanks, for all the love guys. I've been somewhat lurking. Things sure have changed. Glad to see I'm not forgotten.
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