Tag Archives: 24 Hours of Le Mans

KIDNEY, ANYONE? Team Taisan R32 Skyline GT-R, a Drift King’s dream come true

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Ricky Silverio

One of the most iconic R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R race cars is going up for auction this Saturday. The Team Taisan GT-R competed in the Japan Touring Car Championships during the era of the R32’s utter dominance of the series, … Continue reading →

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Why Toyota is building an insane 986-horsepower supercar

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Ben Hsu

Toyota’s had a big week. They finally achieved their decades-long push to win Le Mans, overcoming a series of agonizing near-misses. It also announced the production of an insane 986-horsepower road car based on a 2021 Le Mans race car. While the given … Continue reading →

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MINICARS: Can you help us identify these Japanese race car toys?

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Ben Hsu

I recently rediscovered these toys of two historic Japanese endurance racing prototypes. They are completely plastic, have no branding underneath, but are extremely well-made examples. Can you help us identify where they came from? 

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COLLECTIONS: Mazda restores historic 767B Le Mans racer

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Dave Yuan

Mazda has something good in store at this year’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. In what’s becoming a bit of a tradition for Mazda North American Operations, it’s adding a restored race car to its Heritage Collection: the #202 767B that … Continue reading →

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25 YEAR CLUB: Celebrating the Le Mans-winning Mazda 787B, Part 04

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Dave Yuan

Twenty-five years ago today, the Mazda 787B started on a 24-hour journey that would change Japan’s motorsport history. As you know, Mazda won the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans, and in parts 01, 02, and 03 of our tribute to this … Continue reading →

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MOTORSPORT: Toyota wins the 23 Hours, 55 Minutes of Le Mans

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Ben Hsu

Rumor has it that Mazda, as the only Japanese automaker to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans overall, has a pre-written letter ready to congratulate Toyota should it ever become the second. Despite what seemed like a sure victory, that letter … Continue reading →

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25 YEAR CLUB: Celebrating the Le Mans-winning Mazda 787B, Part 03

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Dave Yuan

In the previous installments of our 25th anniversary commemoration of  Mazda 787B’s historic Le Mans win, we looked at the race car’s genealogy as well as the origin of its team. With the rules change imminent, it was the last year … Continue reading →

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25 YEAR CLUB: Celebrating The Le Mans-winning Mazda 787B, Part 02

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Dave Yuan

The 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans is now underway — a perfect occasion to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the historic victory of the Mazda 787B. If you’re listening to or watching the race live, join us on a … Continue reading →

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EVENTS: Walking the paddocks at the 2015 NISMO Festival

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Ben Hsu

A celebration of all things Nissan and racing, the annual NISMO Festival held by the Nissan mothership in Japan. For one late November day, legendary racing machines are dusted off and emerge from their Zama hibernation to roar across the hallowed tarmac … Continue reading →

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