Last weekend was 4th round of the BE-Circuit Time Attack Series at Tsukuba Circuit, and after checking out the 2nd round last month, I was really excited go go again. I amazed at both the level of the cars and the skills of the drivers at these events. Not too long ago, a Tsukuba lap time under one minute was quite an accomplishment, even for a works team. Now, however, there are even privateer cars running well under the minute mark. While all the hype right now is about the Evo X, Unlimited Works and friends are still doing big things with the old CP9A. Although dry, the track conditions were not the most ideal and I'm sure many of these cars are capable of much more than the already impressive lap times they were running.
It was again the Varis MKSport Cyber Evo 5 that had the day's fastest lap. The JUN 2.2 stroker kit and HKS GT3240 powered the car to a best time of 56.687, a new record lap the car. I love watching this car in action, all of the suspension and chassis work done to the car and it still gets sideways pulling out of the tight corners. It looks like won't be much longer before this car is running with the newer model Cyber Evo. Right now it's less than one second off the Sun Cyber Evo's pace!
Following hot on the heels of the Cyber Evo 5 was another CP9A Evo, this one from Technical Factory Hirano in Saitama. Clocking a best lap of 57.945, it was the second fastest entry of the day.
Does this look like a car that will lap Tsukuba in 58 seconds? It did. 58.644 to be exact. This FC3S is built by Super Now and it absolutely rips. They have some great in car videos on their website, check them out if you have a chance. I guess this car is about as "sleeper" as a machine like this can get. I think its the non-outstanding wheels and lack of any graphics or stickers that fool people. Did I mention the car has lambo (carbon) doors as well?
Next up, with a lap time of 58.951 was the wicked looking FD RX7 from CAM.
Rounding out the top five was this flame-spitting FD3S from Esperanza/Calm. The gray/black paint scheme gives this RX7 a military-type look. Best lap time was 59.773.
Now a look at a few of the other competitors-
The Scorch S15 S was the fastest non-Evo/RX7 of the day. This Silvia is always on the verge of jumping under the one minute mark.
Garage WORK came home with a best lap of 1:02.218 with this grip-tuned 180SX.
Another CP9 Evo from MKSport and Voltex. Lap time was 1:00.405.
Jay's favorite BNR34 was back for more.
I guess the owner of this Evo couldn't decide between bronze RE30's and bronze TE's. Lap time was a respectable 1:03.432.
Lastly, the lone Subaru of the day. Garage Kagotani's GDB came home with a 1:01.114 lap time for 10th overall.
For many more photos, check out the full gallery HERE .
I really enjoy going to the BE-Circuit events. I am going to do my best to cover the remaining races on the schedule. I have no doubt that many of the lap times the cars ran last weekend will be broken before the season is through and I can't wait to see it.
Awesome set dude!
I've been watching your Tsukuba fest.
We'll be in Daikoku on Wed 13th night with the GTR club.
Posted by: Russ | February 06, 2008 at 06:03 AM
I absolutely LOVE your time attack/ road race coverage! Keep it up!
Posted by: Josh / F/M Tuning | February 06, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Awesome pictures as always. I love the constant stream of Tsukuba coverage.
It's also really interesting and kind of weird seeing so many RX-7's getting driven hard. Over here in the States they're so much more rare that seeing three in a row is pretty cool. And I absolutely love the Esperanza FD.
Posted by: chris | February 06, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Thanks a lot guys. Russ, I'd love to make it out to Daikoku to hang out with you guys, but it will probably be a little while until I can make it. Hopefully I will have a decent car to bring by then.
Posted by: Mike | February 06, 2008 at 10:55 PM
can you include a list of all the cars that ran and their times? (maybe hp rating if you have it) Greets from NL
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