No.36 au TOM'S GR Supra

Sho Tsuboi
“There was a slight feeling of a lack of pace (in the car’s speed). I was able to build a lead at the beginning but after that the others closed in on me and it became a difficult race. (In the second half) Yamashita-san’s stint became long and very tough, as he was constantly being challenged from behind. Still, we were not content with just having won the championship and he went on to get the pole-to-finish win with all of us cheering him on with all our heart. So, this was really a great race today.”

Kenta Yamashita

“It was a more difficult race than I expected it to be, so I am really worn out now. At one point I slipped, probably because of oil on the track, and it surprised me. It was fortunate that I didn’t come to a stop. We had already clinched the championship, but I thought it would look bad if we got passed at the end. And although there were some dangerous moments, I’m glad I was able to hold out till the end.”

No.88 VENTENY Lamborghini GT3

Takashi Kogure
“I am really happy. I feel truly grateful to everyone, from JLOC Chairman Noritake to everyone on the team, to the people at Yokohama Tires and to Motojima-san for building us a lead in the first half. Am I the third one to win a championship in both classes? I am grateful for this too. (When I quit the GT500 class) I thought that my life as a racer was over, but Chairman Noritake gave me another chance and I am really grateful now to have won another championship.”

Yuya Motojima
“I don’t know what to say. I’m at a loss for words. Ever since Chairman Noritake made me this offer, there were hard times when I thought I couldn’t win anymore, but he would tell me, “It’s OK, believe in yourself.” From the second half of last year, it seems that began to have an effect, in the (team’s) 30th year at that. And nothing could make me happier than the fact that we final won the championship. I am full of gratitude to Chairman Noritake, to all the people at JLOC and to Kogure-san. That is all that I can say.”