Lexus RC F Powered Zent Cerumo Team Achieved Podium Finish In Round 4 Of 2015 Autobacs Super GT Series

17 Aug 2015

Yuji Tachikawa & Hiroaki Ishiura in the No. 38 ZENT CERUMO RC F achieved a podium finish by finishing second in Round 4 of the 2015 AUTOBACS SUPER GT series which took place at Fuji Speedway recently in Shizuoka Prefecture. The results reinforce the consistent performance of the Lexus RC F during the current season with Round 5 scheduled to take place in Suzuka, Japan on August 29-30.

In contrast to the 500-km race held here at Fuji Speedway in Round 2 of the season, this time the race distance was 300 km to be completed over 66 laps. Starting from pole position, Yuji Tachikawa in the No. 38 ZENT CERUMO RC F held the early lead. In winning pole position, veteran Yuji Tachikawa, the man known as "the fastest at Fuji" and solo record holder of most poles in the GT500 class, extended that record to 21 pole positions. In the second half of the race, Hiroaki Ishiura was behind the wheel of the No. 38 ZENT CERUMO RC F but he was unable to consolidate his lead and eventually had to settle for a well-deserved second place finish.

Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, Middle East and North Africa Representative Office, TOYOTA Motor Corporation said, “Round 4 of the AUTOBACS SUPER GT series again proved to be a great showcase for the capabilities and racing pedigree of the Lexus RC F.  Our participation in such races is important as it gives us significant insights into how a vehicle performs on the track in extreme conditions which translates into better cars on normal roads for our valued customers. As always, we appreciate the constant support from our fans and their enthusiasm for our racing initiatives.”

The AUTOBACS SUPER GT series is very popular in Japan and attracts the most fans of any racing series in the nation. The attraction lies in the fierce competition as car manufacturers put their reputations on the line with their GT car entries with the top drivers in Japan participating in the series. The series includes elements to prevent one car from dominating throughout the year, incorporating weight handicaps based on the results of the previous race. This prevents one team and car from winning week-in and week-out, with the title generally contested until the last race of the season.