Okayama International Circuit

Honda to Begin Track Testing of Civic Type R-GT, New Honda GT500 Model, Scheduled to Compete in the 2024 Season of the SUPER GT Series

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Civic, SUPER, HRC, Okayama International Circuit, Beauty, GT500, SUPER GT, Honda, Honda Civic Type R, Entertainment

TOKYO, July 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) today announced plans to conduct the first shakedown test of the Civic Type R-GT, which is scheduled to debut in the 2024 season and compete in the GT500 Class of the SUPER GT Series*.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, July 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) today announced plans to conduct the first shakedown test of the Civic Type R-GT, which is scheduled to debut in the 2024 season and compete in the GT500 Class of the SUPER GT Series*.
  • The test will be conducted on July 25 and 26, 2023 at the Okayama International Circuit in Japan.
  • The Civic Type R-GT is equipped with a dedicated 2.0-liter direct injection turbocharged inline 4-cylinder racing engine HRC has been developing and refining through racing.
  • Starting with the 2024 season, we will be competing in the GT500 class of SUPER GT, one of the most prestigious auto racing series in Japan.

Mazda to Participate in Motor Sports Race Powered by Next-Generation Biodiesel Fuel

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Monday, November 15, 2021
Organization, Okayama International Circuit, Carbon, Microalgae, EV, Super Taikyu Series, Automotive industry, Toyota, Cosmetics, Motor vehicle, Renewable energy

From next year, Mazda will step up its efforts and participate in all rounds of the endurance race throughout the season.

Key Points: 
  • From next year, Mazda will step up its efforts and participate in all rounds of the endurance race throughout the season.
  • Therefore, biodiesel fuels can be expected to play a prominent role as an excellent liquid fuel source in promoting carbon neutrality.
  • In August 2020, the project confirmed that the performance of this biodiesel fuel was on a par with petroleum-based diesel fuel, and Mazda commenced using it in company cars with diesel engines.
  • It collaborates with Mazda through Hiroshima "Your Green Fuel" Project and will supply fuels to support Mazda's participation in the upcoming Super Taikyu Race.