Round 6 of the Autobacks Super GT series was held on September 11th 2011 at the Fuji Speedway where the ZENT CERUMO SC430 team took first place in the Fuji GT 250KM Race. The ZENT CERUMO drivers (Tachikawa and Hirate) maneuvered a dramatic come from behind victory within the last three laps to take home the checkered flag.
From the start of the race the ZENT CERUMO SC430 held position in second place while closely chasing the lead car until late in the race. With the last lap quickly approaching, driver Tachikawa needed to put something together fast to take first place. The ZENT CERUMO driver made his move on the 53rd lap by passing the lead car on the outside of the Coca Cola corner and remained leader through the last lap ending the two year no-win dry-spell.
Drivers Tachikawa (left)and Hirate (right) on the podium.
Race | Date | Circuit | Result | |
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Rd.2 | FUJI GT 400km RACE | May 1 | Fuji | 5th place |
Rd.1 | OKAYAMA GT 250km RACE | May 22 | Okayama | 8th place |
Rd.3 | SUPER GT INTERNATIONAL SERIES MALAYSIA | Jun. 19 | Sepang | 5th place |
Rd.4 | SUGO GT 250km RACE | Jul. 31 | SUGO | 11th place |
Rd.5 | 40th International POKKA GT Summer Special | Aug. 21 | Suzuka | 14th place |
Rd.6 | FUJI GT 250km RACE | Sep. 11 | Fuji | Winner |
Rd.7 | SUPER GT in KYUSHU 250km | Oct. 2 | Autopolis | |
Rd.8 | MOTEGI GT 250km RACE | Oct. 16 | Motegi | |
SP Stage | SUPER GT & Formula NIPPON FUJI SPRINT CUP2011 | Nov. 13 | Fuji |