"2019 Porsche Rally": Part 6 Activities at Fuji Speedway Gymkhana

2019 Porsche the Rally Activity

It is a continuation of the first day of the 2019 Porsche the Rally.

From the fourth checkpoint, "Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum," we will aim for the next checkpoint, "Fuji Speedway."

First of all, I returned to the parking lot from the Music Box Forest Museum. Oh, three white Porsche are together. Toward Mt. Fuji.

From here to Fuji Speedway, I decided to drive, so I had another entrant behind the pace car, and I was thinking of going leisurely for my first run, but I left. It may be difficult for other people to return even when the time comes, so after all it is behind the pace car ^ ^

Oh, by the way, even when I park in such a parking lot, in my case, I don't have to worry about hitting a nice diffuser of Porsche 911 GT3.

Yes, this Porsche 911 GT3 991 late model, stable "diffuser removal car" ^ ^ ↓

Before I left, I was relaxing looking at the Porsche flags installed in various places in these parking lots and saying, "It's kind of nice."

Then, after that, the new Porsche 911, which is a B group pace car, came in quickly.

Gentian Blue Metallic, a very beautiful color, I am very happy to see the Gentian Blue Metallic 992 running in nature.

Let's start.

When I told the person who drives the pace car, "I will drive the next section, so I'd be happy if you could go a little slower (than before)", and when the traffic light turns yellow in the town In addition, he stopped earlier than ever and made the driving very gentle.

The driver was a very gentleman. Thank you ^^

... but on the second day of the next day (without telling me that I would drive), I had to run mercilessly, which was a lot of fun! … And about that, in the blog about the second day.

Fuji Speedway is the real world

The Fuji Speedway (FSW) was approaching, and we entered from the east gate, but at the west gate that we passed before, we first filled in gasoline.

After FSW, it will be a goal toward the hotel, so if you refuel here, you can prepare for the next day.

Refueling is completed and you will enter FSW. Show the pass card you received in advance to enter.

When I came to FSW, I felt like "Oh, I came to the usual place", so I forgot that it was a rally for a moment.

If I hadn't had the stamp stamped, I would have felt like I had come to a different event from the moment I entered FSW, and I felt like it was a different event for Gymkhana. ..

FSW, it seems that the impression of "real playground" is too strong for my home than "Porsche Rally's dream world" ^ ^ No, this is a problem of my home (laugh).

Speaking of which, the other day, my child suddenly said, "I want to go to Fuji Speedway again!" And I wondered what kind of happy thing he would say, "Really ?? I said, "Yeah! I want to feed the lion again!" ... No, it's Fuji Safari Park.

Photo Source:Fuji Safari Park

a. Excuse me, let's get back to the rally (laughs).

By the way, even if you come to FSW, don't forget that it is a Porsche rally, and you will be asked to stamp it properly.

I was finally able to meet my favorite sister at the Porsche Center, who is indebted to me here, and when I met him again, I just flirted. Really, I'm glad that I finally met!

The stamps have also accumulated a lot ~.

Gymkhana activity at FSW

After getting the stamp stamped, the only activity in this rally, "Gymkhana", will start immediately.

Gymkhana is to run the course layout announced on the spot on the day without making a mistake in the course and compete for the time.

However, this time, like the previous rally, it was an activity for the general public to enjoy, so the course layout of Gymkhana was notified in advance, and it was made much easier than the previous rally. ..

Click here for the gymkhana course layout at this 2019 Porsche 911 Rally ↓

No, as I say, it's easier. It's a course layout that seems to be common in so-called open space training.

When I saw this layout, I really thought, "Oh, that's good, I want to try this course too" ^^

By the way, the last Gymkhana course was extremely difficult (for the general public), even if it was informed in advance!

The left of the course map below is for 2018, and the right is for 2019 ↓. The difficulty level is obviously different.

This time as well, due to time constraints, it was an activity experience of "only one driver or co-driver", so I asked my husband to run.

According to my husband, the course was certainly more difficult last year, but last year he put a lot of cones on the course, so it was easy to understand in a sense, but this time the course was simple and there were few cone arrangements. So, for a moment, he said, "Which one?"

Still, I'm glad I was able to finish the race again without making any mistakes on the course.

It was said that a professional driver ran this course at 992 and the best time was in the 27-28 second range, but my husband hit it only once and it was the first time to experience Gymkhana in GT3. , The time was in the 29 seconds range (29 seconds 31), so isn't it bad? How is it?

... Well, if I was running, I think it would have been in the 28 seconds range (← big horror blow (laughs)).

Before participating in Gymkhana, a briefing time where professional driver Naoya Yamano will explain the course and rules.

For Mr. Yamano, this last yearI will ride with you at Gymkhana Activity, I have a very entertaining memory. I'm glad to see you again after a long time ^^

And this time, instead of Mr. Yamano, two professional drivers, Mr. Rintaro Kubo & Mr. Yutake Tsutsumi, were supposed to ride on the new Porsche 911 (Gymkhana taxi).

It is essential to wear a helmet to play Gymkhana.

As for the helmet, some people brought it, and it was also available for rent, so I could borrow it and use it here.

Gymkhana running of the new Porsche 911 (992 type)

First of all, a professional driver will do a demonstration run.

I am very happy to be able to see the new Porsche 911 running seriously from such an early stage.

Well, it's cool ~. The appearance of 911 running is really cool. No matter how many times I see it, it's still good!

That's why it's the start of Gymkhana driving.

Yes, the gymkhana activity this time was "It's okay to have another passenger in the passenger seat besides the driver", so when my husband ran, I also tried to get in the passenger seat (Oh, maybe I If I didn't get on, I wonder if the time would have shortened by about 0.5 seconds (laughs)?).

Regarding the start position, "I have no choice but to control the launch!", At the launch start.

Here is a video of Gymkhana running on Porsche 911 GT3 ↓.

On the way, it seems that there is a slight hesitation asking "Are you sure you want to go this far?"

After the husband's run is over and several cars are running in Gymkhana, the professional driver puts the entrant in the passenger seat and runs in Gymkhana, using the gap time until the subsequent entrant is ready to run. A ride (Gymkhana taxi) was held.

Of course, I also got on! This time, I was riding this Porsche 992 in Miami Blue. I'm too happy! !!

I borrowed a helmet, got permission from the driver, "Can I take a video?", Fastened the seat belt, and it's okay to prepare.

Already, after getting on the 992, the driver who asked me "Is it okay (even if I depart)?" , Um, when you start, can you start with launch control? ", I asked ^ ^

The driver also laughed and said "OK!", Even though he was "Eh?" For a moment.

Hmmm, suddenly, the launch experience at 992! !!

What is this without saying it is the best? The highest! Thank you ~.

By the way, here is a video of a professional driver running Gymkhana on the new Porsche 911 when I got it on. * Since this is a smartphone shoot, the sound is a little louder than the previous video (GoPro shoot). ↓

Last year I was still enjoying "Kya ~!", But this time I'm completely in "learning mode" (laughs).

From last year's rally to this rally, I also had to run this kind of driving with 911 Carrera several times, so the way of thinking about running 911 in such a place is completely different. .. People really change in a little over a year ^^

I was able to completely experience and learn how to run professionally, such as "Wow, I'm going to brake at once from here!", And I really don't have such a luxurious time anymore! It feels like.

Even so, I was able to say that the 992 was really beautiful and slid. It's amazing!

After the run was over, the gentle driver said, "Did you feel okay? Did you feel uncomfortable?", But "It's okay! It was a lot of fun, thank you! I'm excited to reply, but in reality, the driver wouldn't have thought, "Wow, I want to run this right now!" ….

It was really fun, the driver's driving was the best, the Porsche 992 was the best, the rally was the best, everything was the best and I was overjoyed, so I took a commemorative photo for the time being. I'm confused, but can I feel the excitement ^^

Thank you, driver, for the best time!

After finishing the gymkhana run, all you have to do is head to the hotel where you will stay at the goal of the first day.

Those who return to the hotel without waiting for the departure of the pace car can go back, and go to the place where the entrants who did not participate in Gymkhana were waiting (there were some drinks, sweets, etc.) It was also good.

We wanted to relax at the hotel before dinner, so we decided to head to the hotel early.

It's time to get out of the FSW gate and go home, but it's really small, but the operator (you know (laughs)?) Is moving in the distance.

I was a sales person who knew this too, so I was delighted until the very end, saying "Goodbye!" From the window ^^

There was no pace car or other entrant's 911 on the way to the hotel, so it feels strange ^ ^

Well then, it's almost time for the goal of the first day of Porsche the Rally 2019.

It will continue ~.

Next → "2019 Porsche Rally": Part 7 FSW ~ Day 1 Goal (Fuji Marriott Hotel Yamanakako & Dinner Party

Rika (911supercars.com)

I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).