Why was GTR banned from Bathurst?
The technology was banned in 1993. Thanks to its turbocharged straight-six and genius all-wheel-drive system, the R32 Skyline GT-R was unbeatable in Australian touring car racing. Mechanical gremlins prevented the car from winning any races, but its downforce system was banned before it could reach its potential.
Who won Bathurst 1991?
In 1991 Jim Richards and Mark Skaife shattered the Bathurst record, finishing in 6h 19m 14.80s after clocking up 161 laps at an average of 98.31 mph. It was the fastest race in its history.
When did the Skyline GTR come out?
After first appearing to the motoring world as a prototype at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1993, the R33 Skyline GT-R was finally launched to the public in January 1995 with a 6-cylinder inline engine.
Did Peter Brock race a skyline?
He won the famed race a record 9 times, a feat as yet unsurpassed. Immediately following his unexpected passing, words of remorse, gratitude, respect and thanks began appearing on the concrete barrier along Brock’s Skyline on the Mount Panorama Circuit.
What does the R in GTR stand for?
Gran Turismo Racing
The GT-R abbreviation stands for Gran Turismo Racing while the GT-B stands for Gran Turismo Berlinetta. However, the earlier Prince Skyline Sport coupé/convertible foreshadowed the GT-R as the first sports-oriented model in the Skyline range, hence the name.
When did the Nissan Skyline GT-R come out?
Fairly incredible technology for the time period. One year after the roadgoing Skyline GT-R’s introduction in 1989, Nissan released the lighter weight NISMO GT-R in 1990, building 560 examples to homologate the GT-R for Group A racing. The NISMO road car allowed Nissan to homologate specific go-fast parts just for racing, according to SpeedHunters.
When did the R32 Skyline GT-R win the Australian Touring Car Championship?
The R32 GT-R took over late in the ’90 season, helping Richards win Nissan’s first Australian Touring Car Championship. He won the title again in ’91 before Skaife ascended in ’92, with their GT-R monstering Mount Panorama in both years to finally end the Nissan Bathurst quest that had begun in 1981 with the fast but fragile Group C Bluebird Turbo.
Where was Godzilla Skyline GT-R in 1992 Bathurst 1000?
Coming out of Forest Elbow onto Conrod, Richards became a passenger as the battered GT-R slid out of control into a concrete wall, then slipped out and slammed into the aftermath of a multi-car accident just moments before. When Richards left his wreck, he was unaware that the race had been declared at 144 laps, when he was far in front.
Who is the owner of the Nissan GT-R at Bathurst?
“It’s affectionately known as the ‘Pack of Arseholes’ car,” grins current owner, Terry Ashwood. More has been written about that race than possibly any other in Bathurst history, but here’s a quick recap.
When did the R32 Skyline GTS are start in Australia?
But the more closely aligned DR30 Skyline RS and HR31 Skyline GTS-R had carried the Nissan flag in Australian Group A from 1986-90. The R32 GT-R took over late in the ’90 season, helping Richards win Nissan’s first Australian Touring Car Championship.
Is the Nissan Skyline GT-R still in production?
In light of this sad news, now seems as good a time as ever to revisit one of Nissan’s past motorsport glories, the R32 Skyline GT-R. While many car lovers know of the R32 GT-Rs greatness, not everyone knows its racing history.
“It’s affectionately known as the ‘Pack of Arseholes’ car,” grins current owner, Terry Ashwood. More has been written about that race than possibly any other in Bathurst history, but here’s a quick recap.
Coming out of Forest Elbow onto Conrod, Richards became a passenger as the battered GT-R slid out of control into a concrete wall, then slipped out and slammed into the aftermath of a multi-car accident just moments before. When Richards left his wreck, he was unaware that the race had been declared at 144 laps, when he was far in front.