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  1. jknight

    jknight F1 Veteran

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    #1 jknight, May 29, 2009
    Fuji Speedway has decided not to continue with the Japanese Grand Prix. This means that Suzuka will become the home of the race once again, from this year onwards.

    In Japan the decision, which was made by Fuji's owners Toyota, is being seen as another indication that Toyota may be on the verge of quitting F1. However, the team is expected to lodge its F1 entry today and is expected to stay in F1 until 2012.

    from Grand Prix.com

    Carol
     
  2. DeSoto

    DeSoto F1 Veteran

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    #2 DeSoto, May 29, 2009
    Meh, I won´t miss it.
     
  3. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 Bas, May 29, 2009
    Won't miss it for a second. Suzuka is much greater track. My favourite track in Asia!
     
  4. GrigioGuy

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    #4 GrigioGuy, May 29, 2009
    Another circuit for the Gran Prix Manufacturers Championship Series ;)
     
  5. MBFerrari

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    #5 MBFerrari, May 29, 2009
    Totally will not miss the track as we all love Suzuka, but we will miss Toyota...
     
  6. Latsyrc

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    #6 Latsyrc, May 29, 2009
    I like both tracks but it's time to see Suzuka.
     
  7. racerx3317

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    #7 racerx3317, May 29, 2009
    Good, I hate Fuji! Long live Suzuka!!!!
     
  8. jk0001

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    #8 jk0001, May 29, 2009
    Good! Now they can move it back to Montreal :D
     
  9. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #9 Remy Zero, May 29, 2009
    Goodbye Fuji. You certainly won't be missed.
     
  10. Gilles27

    Gilles27 F1 World Champ

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    #10 Gilles27, May 29, 2009
    Why all the negative sentiment? I kind of like Fuji, and always felt Suzuka was one of the more overrated tracks on the circuit.
     
  11. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    #11 Bas, May 29, 2009
    Suzuka just 'flows', great track. Especially the first corner is fantastic where overtaking is breathtaking.
     
  12. jeffashcraft

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    #12 jeffashcraft, May 29, 2009
    +1 -- bring it on...enough of Bernie & Mad Max
     
  13. 87-Countach

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    #13 87-Countach, May 29, 2009
    Fuji was fine until it got Tilkeified.

    Good riddance.
     
  14. R2112

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    #14 R2112, May 29, 2009
    It will be interesting to view this post in a year or so. You might be considered a fortune teller. ;)
     
  15. Ferranki

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    #15 Ferranki, May 29, 2009
    +1.......and don't forget 130 R!
     
  16. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #16 Remy Zero, May 29, 2009
    On GT4, Fuji in the 80s and 90s were awesome to drive. Nice long straight, long corners. Now, the 2005 version just sucks. As usual, Tilke's sh!tty long straights, and tight slow corners. Just like how he destroyed Hockenheim, he destroyed Fuji.

    I just hope as hell he won't be allowed to modify circits like Spa, Monza, and Suzuka.
     
  17. 1_can_dream

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    #17 1_can_dream, May 29, 2009
    Suzuka!!! one of my favorite tracks, it'll be great to see F1 back on the track.
     
  18. AlexO91

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    #18 AlexO91, May 30, 2009
    +1
     
  19. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    #19 Bas, May 30, 2009
    Mmm, so quick. flat out left hander on the way to the last chicane. wonderful corner.
     
  20. Latsyrc

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    #20 Latsyrc, May 30, 2009
    Very true, I love that corner!
     
  21. Tobias

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    #21 Tobias, May 30, 2009
    Fuji blows. I even hate it in GT4. Suzuka is miles better.
     
  22. Gatorrari

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    #22 Gatorrari, May 31, 2009
    Personally, I like Suzuka's Spoon curve and how it often humbles the best of drivers, rather like the last chicane at Montreal.
     

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