2019.11.03

Round 8 Race Press Conference

Round 8 Twin Ring Motegi : Race Press Conference

No.37 KeePer TOM'S LC500

 

The first lap out went well, but after that I couldn’t keep up the pace. While I was running behind car No. 36, the grip in the front was not good. After I got in the lead I had a good pace and I was able to pull away from the pack. In the end we were able to win the race, but it was really disappointing that we couldn’t win the season title and it is hard for me to put in words how I feel now.

 

It was a really difficult race. We started from 4th position on the grid and all of the cars in front of us were strong, but I was able to get a perfect start. Our aim this time was to find the right timing for out pit stop, and that went well so we were able to take the lead. I think our car was the fastest one out there today.

 

 

 

 

 

No.11 GAINER TANAX GT-R

 

On this race weekend, the feeling of the car was very good from the beginning. There were worries because we hadn’t been able to do any tests at all about the new Dunlop tires we were using, but they felt good to drive on from the very start. In the race, car No. 65 was always fast, so I thought there wasn’t much chance for us, but as I drew near our team platform I suddenly found it so close that I accelerated again and was able to pass it and take the checkered flag first.

 

Although we were starting from 4th position on the grid, I was confident that I could gain ground in the early stages of the race. I was behind the Maclaren (No. 720) and car No. 56, but I was able to get past them when the collided with each other. After that, No. 56 caught up with me again, but it was OK because we were running at the same pace. We made our pit stop at the same time as No. 56 and we changed drivers to Hiranaka-san. In the end we were lucky (when No. 65 came to a stop) and were able to win the race. But I am very Happy because until now we have never won two races in the same season.

 

 

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