Tsukuba Circuit (2000 Full)

The Nissan GTP class at Tsukuba Circuit saw a significant tactical shift in the race for the win. Pole-sitter Laust Olsen dominated the early stages, leading the first 32 laps of the 49-lap event. However, Gabri Martinez, who started from the back of the five-car field in P5, executed a consistent drive to challenge the lead. On lap 33, Martinez successfully overtook Olsen for the top spot. Martinez maintained the lead through the remainder of the race, finishing 49 laps with zero incidents to secure the victory. Olsen finished in second place, matching the leader’s 49-lap total, while Brendan Lim rounded out the podium in third, also completing 49 laps but recording a single incident during his stint. In the 15-driver Audi 90 GTO class, Joni Hagner secured the victory after starting from the fourth position. Hagner managed 46 laps despite incurring two incidents during the race. Andreas Schuster, who started the race from pole position, was unable to convert his advantage into a win, ultimately finishing in second place. Schuster completed 46 laps with a clean record, finishing as the only driver in the class podium to record zero incidents. Michael Polasek, who started in sixth position, claimed the third podium spot, completing 46 laps with four incidents throughout the event. The broader field experienced varied levels of success regarding incident management and position improvement. Peter DeFeo delivered a notable performance in the Audi 90 GTO class, gaining six positions relative to his starting spot. Conversely, several drivers struggled with track discipline. Ferran S. Grau recorded 11 incidents, and Rhys Moore3 finished with 12 incidents, both struggling to maintain consistency throughout the 46-lap duration for their class. Overall, the race saw a clear divide between those who maintained clean laps and those who were hindered by multiple off-track excursions.