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Programme Cover - Japan Grand Prix 1968
Event: '68 Japan Grand Prix FujiDate: 3.5.1968
Track: Fuji International Speedway (J), unknown lengthDistance: 80 lapsAttendance: unknown

Japan Grand Prix
Non championship race
Start time: 14:00; Grid: unknown; Weather: dry

Entered: 33

Practiced: 30

Started: 25

Classified: 16

GP-IV - Sports +3000 (GP-IV) : P:8, ST:8, CL:3

GP-III - Sports 3000 (GP-III) : P:5, ST:5, CL:3

GP-II - Sports 2000 (GP-II) : P:8, ST:7, CL:6

GP-I - Sports 600-1300 (GP-I) : P:9, ST:5, CL:4
Entry List
Entry list is not available.
Photos by courtesy of: Willem Peters (31)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 17/07/2024 Last photo update on this page: 27/07/2024
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11 - Toyota 7 (415S) - Toyota Motor Sports ClubToyota 7 (415S) - Toyota 61E V8/90° 2986 cc N/AGP-III
Toyota Motor Sports Club (J)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Shihomi Hosoya (J)Result: did not finish (Oil pressure)
Grid: 10th (1:57.3800)
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
22 - Toyota 7 (415S) - Toyota Motor Sports ClubToyota 7 (415S) - Toyota 61E V8/90° 2986 cc N/AGP-III
Toyota Motor Sports Club (J)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Sachio Fukuzawa (J)Result: 14th - did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 6th (1:56.2100)
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
33 - Toyota 7 (415S) - Toyota Motor Sports ClubToyota 7 (415S) - Toyota 61E V8/90° 2986 cc N/AGP-III
Toyota Motor Sports Club (J)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hiroshi Fushida (J)Result: 9th (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th (1:56.9600)
Colours: light
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 27/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
55 - Toyota 7 (415S) - Toyota Motor Sports ClubToyota 7 (415S) - Toyota 61E V8/90° 2986 cc N/AGP-III
Toyota Motor Sports Club (J)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Yoshio Otsubo (J)Result: 8th 1st in GP-III (5 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (1:57.8500)
Colours: beige
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
66 - Del RSB Toyota - Kijimaza ProductionsDel RSB - Toyota N/AGP-III
Kijimaza Productions (J)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Yoshimitsu Ino (J)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 22nd (2:17.3000)
Colours: darker (+lighter)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
1111 - Lola T70 Mk.2 Chevrolet #SL71/44 - Ginji YasudaLola T70 Mk.2 #SL71/44 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGP-IV
Ginji Yasuda (J)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ginji Yasuda (J)Result: did not finish (Overheating)
Grid: 16th (2:03.9300)
Colours: gold
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
1212 - Daihatsu P-5 - Daihatsu ClubDaihatsu P-5 - Daihatsu R92B L4 1298 cc N/AGP-I
Daihatsu Club (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Keizo Yabuki (J)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 17th (2:09.0200)
Colours: light (+dark)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
1414 - Daihatsu P-5 - Daihatsu ClubDaihatsu P-5 - Daihatsu R92B L4 1298 cc N/AGP-I
Daihatsu Club (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hiroyuki Kukidome (J)Result: 15th (23 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 19th (2:10.4100)
Colours: light (+dark)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
1515 - Daihatsu P-5 - Daihatsu ClubDaihatsu P-5 - Daihatsu R92B L4 1298 cc N/AGP-I
Daihatsu Club (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Takao Yoshida (J)Result: 10th 1st in GP-I (10 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 20th (2:12.0200)
Colours: lighter (+darker)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
1616 - Daihatsu P-5 - Daihatsu ClubDaihatsu P-5 - Daihatsu R92B L4 1298 cc N/AGP-I
Daihatsu Club (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Yuzo Takechi (J)Result: 16th (24 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 18th (2:09.8900)
Colours: lighter (+darker)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
1717 - Kinoshita Special Honda - Sanada RacingKinoshita Special - Honda AS800E N/AGP-I
Sanada Racing (J)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Noboru Kinoshita (J)Result: did not qualify (Too slow)
Grid: (2:22.5100) - 27th fastest qualifier
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
1818 - Nissan R381 Chevrolet - Nissan Motor Co.Nissan R381 - Chevrolet V8 5000 cc N/AGP-IV
Nissan Motor Co. (J)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Kunimitsu Takahashi (J)Result: did not finish (Wheel hub)
Grid: 1st (1:50.8800)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
1919 - Nissan R381 Chevrolet - Nissan Motor Co.Nissan R381 - Chevrolet V8 5000 cc N/AGP-IV
Nissan Motor Co. (J)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Yoshikazu Sunako (J)Result: 6th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th (1:56.8700)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
2020 - Nissan R381 Chevrolet - Nissan Motor Co.Nissan R381 - Chevrolet V8 5000 cc N/AGP-IV
Nissan Motor Co. (J)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Moto Kitano (J)Result: winner - (183.331 kph) - margin: 1 lap
Grid: 2nd (1:52.2100)
Colours: white (+yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
2121 - Nissan R380 A-III - Nissan Motor Co.Nissan R380 A-III - Nissan GR8 L6 1996 cc N/AGP-II
Nissan Motor Co. (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Motoharu Kurosawa (J)Result: 3rd (2 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 7th (1:56.8600)
Colours: light
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
2222 - Nissan R380 A-III - Nissan Motor Co.Nissan R380 A-III - Nissan GR8 L6 1996 cc N/AGP-II
Nissan Motor Co. (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tatsu Yokoyama (J)Result: 4th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 13th (1:59.0400)
Colours: darker/lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
2424 - Nissan R380 A-III - Nissan Motor Co.Nissan R380 A-III - Nissan GR8 L6 1996 cc N/AGP-II
Nissan Motor Co. (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hideo Oishi (J)Result: 5th (3 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (2:01.9500)
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
2525 - Lola T70 Mk.3 GT Chevrolet #SL73/116 - Taki Racing TeamLola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/116 - Chevrolet 302 V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGP-IV
Taki Racing Team (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Masahiro Hasemi (J)Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 3rd (1:52.2500)
Colours: red (+yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
2626 - Lola T70 Mk.3 GT Chevrolet #SL73/130 - Taki Racing TeamLola T70 Mk.3 GT #SL73/130 - Chevrolet 302 V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGP-IV
Taki Racing Team (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Kenjiro Tanaka (J)
listed, never drove: Shintaro Taki (J)		Result: did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 5th (1:55.5800)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
2727 - Lola T70 Mk.2 Chevrolet #SL71/24 - Taki Racing TeamLola T70 Mk.2 #SL71/24 - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGP-IV
Taki Racing Team (J)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tadashi Sakai (J)
listed, never drove: Tetsu Ikuzawa (J)		Result: did not finish (Brakes)
Grid: 4th (1:54.9800)
Colours: orange (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
2828 - Porsche 910 #012 - Taki Racing TeamPorsche 910 #012 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AGP-II
Taki Racing Team (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tetsu Ikuzawa (J)
listed, never drove: Kenjiro Tanaka (J)		Result: 2nd 1st in GP-II (1 lap behind the winner)
Grid: 11th (1:57.6900)
Colours: light (+dark)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
2929 - Porsche 906 #120 - Taki Racing TeamPorsche 906 #120 - Porsche Typ 901 F6 2v SOHC 1991 cc N/AGP-II
Taki Racing Team (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hiroshi Katahira (J)
listed, never drove: Tadashi Sakai (J)		Result: 7th (4 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (2:01.9500)
Colours: light (+dark)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
3030 - Datsun Fairlady SR311 - Sanada RacingDatsun Fairlady 2000 SR311 - Datsun U20 L4 2v SOHC 1982 cc N/AGP-II
Sanada Racing (J)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Mutsuaki Sanada (J)Result: not classified (47 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (2:17.2300)
Colours: light/lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
3131 - Datsun Fairlady SR311 - Sanada RacingDatsun Fairlady 2000 SR311 - Datsun U20 L4 2v SOHC 1982 cc N/AGP-II
Sanada Racing (J)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Toyokazu Takagi (J)Result: 13th (19 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 24th (2:18.2600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
3333 - Macransa - Honda - Yasuo SuzukiMacransa - Honda N/AGP-I
Yasuo Suzuki (J)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Yasuo Suzuki (J)Result: 12th (17 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 23rd (2:17.9500)
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
3535 - Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe - Kenji MurakamiShelby Cobra Daytona Coupe - Ford V8/90° 2v OHV N/AGP-IV
Kenji Murakami (J)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Kazuo Myochin (GB)Result: 11th (14 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 25th (2:19.1700)
Colours: darker (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/07/2024Photo by courtesy of: Willem Peters
No photos available:
7The car is not available on a photoMacransa - Honda N/AGP-I
Kuniki Endo (J)-
-
Driven by: Kuniki Endo (J)Result: did not qualify (Too slow)
Grid: (2:21.1900) - 26th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
8The car is not available on a photoHonda WM - Honda N/AGP-I
Riki Okubo (J)-
-
Driven by: Riki Okubo (J)Result: did not qualify (Too slow)
Grid: (2:32.7600) - 30th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
10The car is not available on a photoLotus 47 GT - N/AGP-II
Sekisui Chemical Co. (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ryunosuke Takano (J)Result: did not qualify (Too slow)
Grid: (2:24.0300) - 28th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
34The car is not available on a photoMacransa - Honda N/AGP-I
Kunio Murata (J)-
-
Driven by: Kunio Murata (J)Result: did not qualify (Too slow)
Grid: (2:25.6800) - 29th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
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Entered cars that did not arrive:
9The car did not arriveMacransa - Honda GP-I
Kotaro Wakamatsu-
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Drivers listed: Kotaro Wakamatsu (J)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
23The car did not arriveNissan R380 A-III - Nissan GP-II
Nissan Motor Co.-
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Drivers listed: Yukiro Sugita (J)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
32The car did not arriveLola T70GP-IV
Team Toro-
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Drivers listed: Don Nichols (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
More photos from this race:
Photos by: Willem Peters (3)
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