Autobacs Super GT 2021 Series Round 4

Of course, as the third round, originally scheduled for the end of May, got postponed due to COVID-19, the Autobacs Super GT 2021 Series proceed with Motegi for their fourth round of the season, and looks like the odds are starting to blur as the Olympic mania draws near.

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The #1 STANLEY NSX-GT served as the polesitter of this 63 lap race in the middle of the scorching hot weather and as the race begins, it's all or nothing for the drivers trying to survive through this midsummer race of the season. 10 laps passed and the #87 GT300 car is pulled out of the race because of the damage to the suspension following a collision while the #35 vehicle retired on lap 36 due to mechanical issues. In Lap 43, the #64 GT500 car got caught in the accident and it was therefore out.

After 63 laps of intense midsummer racing action, the #1 STANLEY NSX-GT survived all the way to victory while the #19 WedsSport ADVAN GR Supra finished 2nd and the #36 au TOM'S GR Supra finished 3rd. In the GT300 class, meanwhile, the #2 muta Racing Lotus MC wins while the #11 GAINER TANAX GT-R finished 2nd and the Saitama Toyopet GB GR Supra GT finished 3rd.

Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU95R08WI50

The next race will be at Suzuka. The third round will proceed on the 22nd of August after a COVID-19 delay.