The new 2014 GT500 class machines, which were unveiled at Suzuka on this past August 16th, recently attended the test sessions held on a full-scale. The tests this time took place on September 3rd at Suzuka Circuit, with Lexus and Nissan machines participating.

Lexus LF-CC based machine which could not appear in the previous public testing-run due to problems, was able to take part in the sessions this time without any issues, with drivers Yuji Tachikawa and Hiroaki Ishiura on the steering. Nissan GT-R Nismo GT500 also took part in the sessions with Masataka Yanagida and Ronnie Quintarelli driving.

Test sessions were carried out on the next day, September 4th as well. For details on further dates or schedules of such tests, please refer to the following information.

Testing Schedule of new 2014 GT500 class machines

Date Circuit Participating　Maker

Sep. 3-4 Suzuka Circuit Lexus / Nissan

Sep. 24-26 Fuji Speedway Lexus / Nissan

Sep. 25-26 Suzuka Circuit Honda

Oct. 16 Sportsland Sugo Honda

Oct. 17-18 Sportsland Sugo Lexus / Honda / Nissan

Oct. 29-30 Suzuka Circuit Honda

Nov. 5-7 Twin Ring Motegi Lexus / Nissan

Nov. 19-20 Fuji Speedway Honda

Nov. 28 Twin Ring Motegi Honda

Source : SUPER GT