No. 8 ARTA MUGEN CIVIC TYPE R-GT #8
Tomoki Nojiri
“Until now we have had some hard times, but I came into this race as the starting driver with the aim of putting that all behind us. Since I was able to do that, it is very satisfying. But when car No. 100 started to close in on Matsushita-san from behind, I had fears for a while of the old ghosts returning. But in the closing laps he was able to run strongly and pull away in the lead. Matsushita-san, I love you for that!”

Nobuharu Matsushita

“I just want to say first of all that it is great to have gotten the first win for the CIVIC TYPE R! I am really glad we have gotten this win. Nojiri-san gave us a big margin of lead, but Yamamoto-san in car No. 100 was very fast. I thought that he might catch us, so I switched gears, put the metal to the floor and charged ahead with all I had. And the car was able to keep pace, and the tire performance was also good, so we were able to take the win. I want to thank everyone for this.”

No. 65 LEON PYRAMID AMG
Naoya Gamou
“Luck was on our side (with the good timing of the pit stop, etc.), but I am especially glad because we were able to put together a race that really satisfied us. We were able to get this win in front of my family and many other fans, so I really feel good. I thank everyone so much!”

Takuro Shinohara
“We were able to pull away at the start and were also helped by the good timing of our pit stop. And then Gamou-san did a fantastic job for us in the second half. I am so glad for all this. Regarding the pit stop, all I did was report the condition of the car that had stopped over the radio, and it was the decision of people in the pit to have me come in. But that decision was very important, so I am glad I made that call.”