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2018.09.16
Round 6 Sugo : Race Press Conference

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Round 6 Sportsland Sugo : Race Press Conference

GT500 Class

No.100 RAYBRIG NSX-GT

 

Naoki Yamamoto

We finally got a win with season’s new driver pair. Things went well in the early stages of the race, but part way through the track temperature rose and the soft tires I was racing on began to lose performance. But I was able to hold on somehow and pass the baton on to J.B. (Jenson Button). He went out to the track on the medium compound tires, but then the track temperature began to drop and make it hard for him. It was a really tough race but the perfect pit work of the team saw us through. I’m really grateful to everyone.

 

Jenson Button

Thank you, everyone! I learned a lot again in this race. In the last corner car No. 12 made a mistake right in front of my eyes and ran off the track. After that I made the same mistake. Then at the end the Safety Car came out …. It was really a tough race, but I feel great now that I was able to get this win with Naoki (Yamamoto)-san.

 

 

 

 

 

GT300 Class

No.61 SUBARU BRZ R&D SPORT

 

Takuto Iguchi

This season we have only been on the podium once, and in many of the other races we had [machine] trouble that kept us from getting good results. It was discouraging for us, but I also felt very bad for the SUBARU fans. That is why I am so happy that we were able to get this win today in front of the fans. But what makes me happiest of all is the fact that we were able to reward our mechanics for all of their efforts by getting this win. That is my greatest joy.

 

Hideki Yamauchi

We have certainly been through a lot until today. Every time the mechanics stayed up through the night working to prepare our car. But even when they did, more unexpected problems would arise. Still, they would work late into the night again each time to prepare the car for us. That is why I am so glad that we were able to pay back the mechanics for all their efforts with this win. It has been a fantastic weekend.

 

 

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