JRPA | Grand Prize Awarded to Masahiko Kondo's Team: "JRPA AWARD 2016" Decided
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December 30, 2016

JRPA | Grand Prize Awarded to Masahiko Kondo's Team: "JRPA AWARD 2016" Decided

The Japan Racing Photographers Association (JRPA) presents the "JRPA Awards" each year to select the most photogenic team and drivers.

In 2016, the Grand Prize was awarded to KONDO RACING TEAM (SUPER GT GT500 class), with a Special Award going to Katsuyuki Nakasuga (All Japan Road Race Championship JSB).

SUPER GT, where one of the world's most intense tire competitions unfolds.

Amidst fierce battles where "winning even one race a year is a great achievement," KONDO RACING TEAM secured two victories in 2016 by successfully executing a no-tire-change strategy to maximize tire performance.

In the closing stages of the race, as tires wore thin and rivals closed in, the driving of Daiki Sasaki and Masataka Yanagida, showcasing exceptional control and an unyielding will to win, along with team director Masahiko Kondo's triumphant smile and fist pump after his perfectly executed strategy, provided photographers with superb shutter opportunities.

Special Award winner Katsuyuki Nakasuga secured his seventh championship title in the top class of the All Japan Road Race Championship, marking his fifth consecutive title.

Furthermore, he achieved a second consecutive victory in the Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race, demonstrating his overwhelming dominance.

His captivating riding style, daring overtakes, and performances that electrify fans will undoubtedly continue to inspire photographers for years to come.

Contact

Japan Racing Photographers Association
http://www.jrpa.org