Fuji 450 Kilometres 2023 - Photo Gallery

Programme Cover

Event: Fuji GT 450km Race		Date: 6.8.2023
Track: Fuji Speedway (J), 4.563 kms	Distance: 450 kilometres	Attendance: 30200
Fuji 450 Kilometres
All Japan Grand Touring Championship (round 4)

Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown; Weather: unknown

Entered: 42

Practiced: 42

Started: 42

Classified: 40

GT500 : P:15, ST:15, CL:15

GT300 : P:27, ST:27, CL:25

Entry List

Photos by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima (83)

Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 17/01/2025 Last photo update on this page: 17/01/2025


1	Nissan Z Nismo GT500 (RZ34) #Z34-GT5-304 - Nissan NR4S21			GT500
	Team Impul (J)		Closed bodywork
	Team Impul (J)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Kazuki Hiramine (J)/Bertrand Baguette (B)	Result: 15^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 14^th (1:29.2380)
	Sponsors: MARELLI		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: MARELLI		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


2	Toyota GR86 (ZN8) # - Toyota 2UR-G			GT300
	Muta Racing Inging		-
	Muta Racing Inging		-
	Driven by: Yuui Tsutsumi (J)/Hibiki Taira (J)/Hiroki Katou (J)	Result: 26^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 38^th (1:38.1980) - 37^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: muta		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: muta		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


3	Nissan Z Nismo GT500 (RZ34) #Z34-GT5-302 - Nissan NR4S21			GT500
	NDDP Racing (J)		Closed bodywork
	NDDP Racing (J)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Katsumasa Chiyo (J)/Mitsunori Takaboshi (J)	Result: winner - (121.618 kph) - margin: 1m04s435 Grid: 4^th (1:28.1140)
	Sponsors: Niterra		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: Niterra		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


4	Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo # - Mercedes-AMG M159 V8/90° 4v DOHC 6208 cc N/A			GT300
	Goodsmile Racing & Team Ukyo (J)		Closed bodywork
	Goodsmile Racing & Team Ukyo (J)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Nobuteru Taniguchi (J)/Tatsuya Kataoka (J)	Result: 27^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 17^th (1:36.2950)
	Sponsors: Hatsune Miku		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: Hatsune Miku		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


5	Toyota 86 MC (ZN6) #Mother Chassis 0014 (Dome) - GTA Nissan VK45DE V8/90° 4v DOHC 4494 cc N/A			GT300
	Team Mach (J)		Closed bodywork
	Team Mach (J)		-
	Driven by: Yuusuke Tomibayashi (J)/Takamitsu Matsui (J)	Result: 33^rd (8 laps behind the winner) Grid: 34^th (1:38.0580) - 35^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: Mach Syaken		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: Mach Syaken		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


6	Audi R8 LMS (ABA-4SCSPD) # - Audi FSI/DAR V10/90° 4v DOHC 5205 cc N/A			GT300
	Team LeMans (J)		Closed bodywork
	Team LeMans (J)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Yoshiaki Katayama (J)/Roberto Merhi (E)/Seiya Jin (J)	Result: 18^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 21^st (1:36.9820)
	Sponsors: DOBOT		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: DOBOT		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


7	BMW M4 G82 GT3 # - BMW P58 L6 4v DOHC 2993 cc M TwinPower Turbo			GT300
	BMW Team Satudie x CRS (J)		Closed bodywork
	BMW Team Satudie x CRS (J)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Seiji Ara (J)/Masataka Yanagida (J)	Result: 17^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 32^nd (1:38.0350) - 34^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: VORWERK		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: VORWERK		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


8	Honda NSX -GT (NC1) # - Honda HR-420E			GT500
	ARTA		-
	ARTA		-
	Driven by: Tomoki Nojiri (J)/Toshiki Ooyu (J)/Iori Kimura (J)	Result: 14^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 3^rd (1:27.8520)
	Sponsors: ARTA		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: ARTA		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


9	Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo #009 - Mercedes-AMG M159 V8/90° 4v DOHC 6208 cc N/A			GT300
	Pacific Racing Team (J)		Closed bodywork
	Pacific Racing Team (J)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Ryohei Sakaguchi (J)/Jia Tong Liang (CHN)/Shintarou Kawabata (J)	Result: 37^th (9 laps behind the winner) Grid: 39^th (1:38.3900) - 40^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: PACIFIC		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: PACIFIC		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


10	Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 #R35GT3-1806-A8A2 - Nissan VR38DETT V6/60° 4v DOHC 3799 cc Twin-Turbo			GT300
	Gainer		Closed bodywork
	Gainer		Front-engined
	Driven by: Hironobu Yasuda (J)/Riki Ookusa (J)	Result: 22^nd (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 23^rd (1:37.0370)
	Sponsors: PONOS		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: PONOS		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


11	Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 # - Nissan VR38DETT V6/60° 4v DOHC 3799 cc Twin-Turbo			GT300
	Gainer (J)		Closed bodywork
	Gainer (J)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Ryuichiro Tomita (J)/Keishi Ishikawa (J)/Yuusuke Shiotsu (J)	Result: 16^th 1^st in GT300 (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 19^th (1:36.8540)
	Sponsors: TANAX		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: TANAX		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


14	Toyota GR Supra (DB42) # - Toyota RI4AG			GT500
	TGR Team Eneos Rookie		-
	TGR Team Eneos Rookie		-
	Driven by: Kazuya Ooshima (J)/Kenta Yamashita (J)	Result: 11^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 11^th (1:28.7640)
	Sponsors: ENEOS		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: ENEOS		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


16	Honda NSX -GT (NC1) # - Honda HR-420E			GT500
	ARTA		-
	ARTA		-
	Driven by: Nirei Fukuzumi (J)/Hiroki Ootsu (J)	Result: 3^rd (1m25s244 behind the winner) Grid: 2^nd (1:27.8130)
	Sponsors: ARTA		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: ARTA		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


17	Honda NSX -GT (NC1) # - Honda HR-420E			GT500
	Astemo Real Racing		-
	Astemo Real Racing		-
	Driven by: Koudai Tsukakoshi (J)/Nobuharu Matsushita (J)	Result: 7^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 5^th (1:28.2260)
	Sponsors: Astemo		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: Astemo		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


18	Honda NSX GT3 - Honda JNC1 V6/75° 4v DOHC 3501 cc Twin-Turbo			GT300
	Team Upgarage		Closed bodywork
	Team Upgarage		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Takashi Kobayashi (J)/Syun Koide (J)	Result: 32^nd (8 laps behind the winner) Grid: 36^th (1:38.0670)
	Sponsors: UPGARAGE		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: UPGARAGE		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


19	Toyota GR Supra (DB42) # - Toyota RI4AG			GT500
	TGR Team WedsSport Bandoh		-
	TGR Team WedsSport Bandoh		-
	Driven by: Yuuji Kunimoto (J)/Sena Sakaguchi (J)	Result: 12^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 9^th (1:28.6080)
	Sponsors: WedsSport		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: WedsSport		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


20	Toyota GR86 (ZN8) # - Toyota 2UR-G			GT300
	Shade Racing		-
	Shade Racing		-
	Driven by: Katsuyuki Hiranaka (J)/Eijirou Shimizu (J)/Shin'nosuke Yamada (J)	Result: 30^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 22^nd (1:36.9830)
	Sponsors: SHADE RACING		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: SHADE RACING		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


22	Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo # - Mercedes-AMG M159 V8/90° 4v DOHC 6208 cc N/A			GT300
	R'Qs Motor Sports (J)		Closed bodywork
	R'Qs Motor Sports (J)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Hisashi Wada (J)/Masaki Jounai (J)/Masaki Kano (J)	Result: 39^th (12 laps behind the winner) Grid: 42^nd (1:39.8860)
	Sponsors: R'Qs		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: R'Qs		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


23	Nissan Z Nismo GT500 (RZ34) #Z34-GT5-303 - Nissan NR4S21			GT500
	NISMO (J)		Closed bodywork
	NISMO (J)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Tsugio Matsuda (J)/Ronnie Quintarelli (I)	Result: 13^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 13^th (1:28.8420)
	Sponsors: MOTUL		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: MOTUL		Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


24	Nissan Z Nismo GT500 (RZ34) #Z34-GT5-305 - Nissan NR4S21			GT500
	Kondo Racing (J)		Closed bodywork
	Kondo Racing (J)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Daiki Sasaki (J)/Kouhei Hirate (J)	Result: 10^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 1^st (1:27.7630)
	Sponsors: REALIZE		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: REALIZE		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


25	Toyota GR Supra (DB42) # - Toyota 2UR-G			GT300
	Hoppy Team Tsuchiya		-
	Hoppy Team Tsuchiya		-
	Driven by: Tougo Suganami (J)/Seita Nonaka (J)	Result: did not finish (Fire) Grid: 27^th (1:37.4750) - 28^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: HOPPY		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: HOPPY		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


27	Honda NSX GT3 - Honda JNC1 V6/75° 4v DOHC 3501 cc Twin-Turbo			GT300
	Yogibo Racing		Closed bodywork
	Yogibo Racing		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Yuugo Iwasawa (J)/Reimei Itou (J)	Result: 35^th (9 laps behind the winner) Grid: 41^st (1:38.7540)
	Sponsors: yogibo		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: yogibo		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


30	Toyota GR86 (ZN8) # - Toyota 2UR-G			GT300
	Apr		-
	Apr		-
	Driven by: Hiroaki Nagai (J)/Manabu Orido (J)/Ryo Ogawa (J)	Result: 28^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 35^th (1:37.9840) - 33^rd fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: COROLLA MIE		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: COROLLA MIE		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


31	Lexus LC500 h (GWZ100) - Lexus 2UR-G			GT300
	Apr		-
	Apr		-
	Driven by: Kouki Saga (J)/Kazuto Kotaka (J)/Yuki Nemoto (J)	Result: 20^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 43^rd
	Sponsors: TOYOTA TSUSHO		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: TOYOTA TSUSHO		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


36	Toyota GR Supra (DB42) # - Toyota RI4AG			GT500
	TGR Team au Tom's		-
	TGR Team au Tom's		-
	Driven by: Syou Tsuboi (J)/Ritomo Miyata (J)	Result: 4^th (1m38s946 behind the winner) Grid: 15^th (1:29.4360)
	Sponsors: au		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: au		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


37	Toyota GR Supra (DB42) # - Toyota RI4AG			GT500
	TGR Team Deloitte Tom's		-
	TGR Team Deloitte Tom's		-
	Driven by: Ukyo Sasahara (J)/Giuliano Alesi (F)	Result: 8^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 12^th (1:28.8020)
	Sponsors: Deloitte		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: Deloitte		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


38	Toyota GR Supra (DB42) # - Toyota RI4AG			GT500
	TGR Team Zent Cerumo		-
	TGR Team Zent Cerumo		-
	Driven by: Yuuji Tachikawa (J)/Hiroaki Ishiura (J)	Result: 5^th (1m41s152 behind the winner) Grid: 7^th (1:28.2730)
	Sponsors: ZENT		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: ZENT		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


39	Toyota GR Supra (DB42) # - Toyota RI4AG			GT500
	TGR Team SARD		-
	TGR Team SARD		-
	Driven by: Yuuhi Sekiguchi (J)/Yuichi Nakayama (J)	Result: 9^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 10^th (1:28.7080)
	Sponsors: DENSO/KOBELCO		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: DENSO/KOBELCO		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


48	Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 # - Nissan VR38DETT V6/60° 4v DOHC 3799 cc Twin-Turbo			GT300
	Nilzz Racing		Closed bodywork
	Nilzz Racing		Front-engined
	Driven by: Taiyo Iida (J)/Takumi Sanada (J)	Result: 36^th (9 laps behind the winner) Grid: 40^th (1:38.3660) - 39^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: FUE		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: FUE		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


50	Lexus RC F GT3 # - Lexus 2GR-GSE V8/90° 4v DOHC 5400 cc N/A			GT300
	Anest Iwata Racing with Arnage		Closed bodywork
	Anest Iwata Racing with Arnage		Front-engined
	Driven by: Yuuga Furutani (J)/Miki Koyama (J)	Result: 34^th (8 laps behind the winner) Grid: 24^th (1:37.0700)
	Sponsors: ANEST IWATA		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: ANEST IWATA		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


52	Toyota GR Supra (DB42) # - Toyota 2UR-G			GT300
	Saitama Toyopet Green Brave		-
	Saitama Toyopet Green Brave		-
	Driven by: Hiroki Yoshida (J)/Kouta Kawaai (J)	Result: 24^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 37^th (1:38.2730) - 38^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: Green Brave		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: Green Brave		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


56	Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 # - Nissan VR38DETT V6/60° 4v DOHC 3799 cc Twin-Turbo			GT300
	Kondo Racing		Closed bodywork
	Kondo Racing		Front-engined
	Driven by: Joao Paolo de Oliveira (BR)/Teppei Natori (J)	Result: 19^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 26^th (1:37.3420) - 27^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: REALIZE		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: REALIZE		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


60	Toyota GR Supra (DB42) # - Toyota 2UR-G			GT300
	LM Corsa		-
	LM Corsa		-
	Driven by: Hiroki Yoshimoto (J)/Syunsuke Kouno (J)	Result: 25^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 30^th (1:37.6550)
	Sponsors: Syntium		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: Syntium		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


61	Subaru BRZ GT300 # - Subaru EJ20			GT300
	R&D Sport		-
	R&D Sport		-
	Driven by: Takuto Iguchi (J)/Hideki Yamauchi (J)	Result: 21^st (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 18^th (1:36.7050)
	Sponsors: DENSO		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: DENSO		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


64	Honda NSX -GT (NC1) # - Honda HR-420E			GT500
	Modulo Nakajima Racing		-
	Modulo Nakajima Racing		-
	Driven by: Takuya Izawa (J)/Kaku Ohta (J)	Result: 2^nd (1m04s435 behind the winner) Grid: 8^th (1:28.4780)
	Sponsors: Modulo		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: Modulo		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


65	Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo - Mercedes-AMG M159 V8/90° 4v DOHC 6208 cc N/A			GT300
	K2 R&D Leon Racing (J)		Closed bodywork
	K2 R&D Leon Racing (J)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Naoya Gamou (J)/Takuro Shinohara (J)	Result: 40^th - did not finish (Withdrawn) Grid: 29^th (1:37.5770)
	Sponsors: LEON		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: LEON		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


87	Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo # - Lamborghini DGF V10/90° 4v DOHC 5204 cc N/A			GT300
	JLOC		Closed bodywork
	JLOC		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Kousuke Matsuura (J)/Natsu Sakaguchi (J)	Result: 31^st (8 laps behind the winner) Grid: 25^th (1:37.0780)
	Sponsors: BAMBOO		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: BAMBOO		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


88	Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo # - Lamborghini DGF V10/90° 4v DOHC 5204 cc N/A			GT300
	JLOC (J)		Closed bodywork
	JLOC (J)		Mid-engined
	Driven by: Takashi Kogure (J)/Yuya Motojima (J)	Result: 23^rd (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 20^th (1:36.8820)
	Sponsors: JLOC		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: JLOC		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


96	Lexus RC F GT3 # - Lexus 2GR-GSE V8/90° 4v DOHC 5400 cc N/A			GT300
	K-tunes Racing (J)		Closed bodywork
	K-tunes Racing (J)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Morio Nitta (J)/Shinichi Takagi (J)	Result: 38^th (11 laps behind the winner) Grid: 28^th (1:37.3000) - 26^th fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: K-tunes		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: K-tunes		Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


100	Honda NSX -GT (NC1) # - Honda HR-420E			GT500
	Team Kunimitsu		-
	Team Kunimitsu		-
	Driven by: Naoki Yamamoto (J)/Tadasuke Makino (J)	Result: 6^th (1m44s280 behind the winner) Grid: 6^th (1:28.2510)
	Sponsors: STANLEY		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: STANLEY		Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


244	Toyota GR Supra (DB42) # - Toyota 2UR-G			GT300
	Max Racing		-
	Max Racing		-
	Driven by: Kimiya Satou (J)/Atsushi Miyake (J)	Result: did not finish (Fire) Grid: 33^rd (1:37.9260) - 32^nd fastest qualifier
	Sponsors: HACHI-ICHI		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: HACHI-ICHI		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima


360	Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 # - Nissan VR38DETT V6/60° 4v DOHC 3799 cc Twin-Turbo			GT300
	Tomei Sports (J)		Closed bodywork
	Tomei Sports (J)		Front-engined
	Driven by: Takayuki Aoki (J)/Atsushi Tanaka (J)/Takuya Otaki (J)	Result: 29^th (7 laps behind the winner) Grid: 31^st (1:37.9070)
	Sponsors: RUNUP		Colours: unknown
	Sponsors: RUNUP		Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 17/01/2025	Photo by courtesy of: Tooru Kitajima