Lexus Racing Megathread

[F1 Silver Arrows]

Still scratching my head about that if the last year for the RCF is 2023… I had someone from a dealership told me that.

Hm... I guess sales will still flow onto 2024 so perhaps that won't be too big of a deal. But the new racecar to be revealed in 2025 is unexpected.

 

[mikeavelli]

A fantastic read with thoughts by Jack, Ben and Vinay!

What It Takes To Drive at 185 MPH for 24 Hours

Racing the Lexus RC F GT3 in the Daytona Rolex 24-hour race revs your mind and body to the limit.

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[deafcrump]

I was hoping Jack could hold off the #79 but it just seemed like it was a matter of time before the Mercedes passed him.


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[mikeavelli]

I was hoping Jack could hold off the #79 but it just seemed like it was a matter of time before the Mercedes passed him.


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The RC F GT3 just will never have that same outright speed. The team affectionately call them the “war pigs”. Big heavy race cars. It’s amazing they perform to sell, a testament to the teamwork involved.

Jack is an absolutely amazing driver. Been with the team since day one!

 

[Jezza819]

And here comes the fallout from the Rolex 24 hours. BOP help for the Porsches and the new 2023 cars in general.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/porsche-911-gt3-r-gets-power-increase-for-sebring/

 

[ssun30]

The 911R was almost down 100hp compared to RC-F GT3. Just shows how good that chassis is. The RC-F would have no chance if not for the generous BOP. They need the LFR chassis ASAP.

But 2x38mm restrictors for the 911R is way too much. Now the 911R will destroy everyone on the straights as well.

 

[mikeavelli]

Team feels pretty good for tomorrow…

 

[mikeavelli]

I’ll recap soon… 14 car had a second place podium! 12 a top 5 finish… not to mention the 1/2 finish of Toyota Gazoo Racing the night before!

 

[F1 Silver Arrows]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA YOU MET KAZUKI NAKAJIMA. 😍❤️

 

[mikeavelli]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA YOU MET KAZUKI NAKAJIMA. 😍❤️

I did that’s not me tho lol… Great guy has an IS F and bought a manual Supra.

Me below

 

[mikeavelli]

First time we have placed at SEBRING and first time we got podiums back to back at Daytona and Sebring. Great work by the team. #14 car was second and the #12 was fourth. One of the craziest races I’ve seen. No rain but accidents and cautions all race.

 

[Levi]

That is proper Lexus Racing. Hopefully there are upcoming products to continue this sports endeavor.

 

[Jezza819]

KAMUI!!!!

I'm one that leaves famous people alone when I see them but I think I would have at least asked for a handshake from the legendary Kobayashi.

Chaotic finish but it was a strange race overall. Lots of cars spinning on their own, etc. I was hoping all 8 GTP cars would finish like at Daytona but that didn't happen.

 

[F1 Silver Arrows]

I did that’s not me tho lol… Great guy has an IS F and bought a manual Supra.

Me below

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I know that wasn't you, but you took a picture of Kazuki Nakajima. There is no way you weren't close with him or did not meet him. You're @mikeavelli for crying out loud......

ALSO......

OH MYY GOD THERE'S MORE PICTURES OF KAZUKI AND THE TOYOTA GUYS. AND... AND... THERE'S KAMUI. 😍😍

 

[carguy420]

It's not really about Lexus but Rookie Racing is still associated with Toyota, so I decided to share it here.

《S耐TV・2023シリーズ》第1戦 SUZUKA S耐 5時間レース 決勝（2023年3月19日（日） 10:40～）

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54 Cars Entered For First Round of 2023 Super Taikyu Season at Suzuka Circuit | dailysportscar.com

The entry list for the 2023 Eneos Super Taikyu Series powered by Hankook's season opener at Suzuka Circuit was released Tuesday. Suzuka will host the series' first five-hour endurance race on 19 March, and the entry list includes an eclectic mix of 54 cars representing nine different classes...

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Yes, you're seeing this right, Rookie Racing is fielding a Mercedes AMG GT GT3 for this year's Super Taikyu series. My guess is this might part of the development for the production version of the GR GT3 concept, benchmarking other car manufacturer's super long nose, front engine RWD sports car that is built on a dedicated sports car platform under racing conditions, some more it's the version built for racing in the GT3 class.