Toyota spent around 20 billion yen ($170 million) between 2002 and 2005 on renovating the circuit with the help of German track designer Hermann Tilke.
I like the 100R corner, but you'd think they could come up with a better track design for that much money. The track is about as interesting as a Toyota Corolla. Is this track worth the 30 year wait?
2007-09-28 05:56:39 · 7 answers · asked by Rockford 7 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ Formula One
I think the track is decent. I LOVE the nearly mile long front straight. The only drawback with that is that F1 allows blocking, otherwise you could possibly see overtaking on it-Americans pass, Europeans overtake. The rest of the track is challenging with the elevation changes and quick changes of direction. The chicane is extremely Mickey-Mouse and imo would be best served removed. Overall, Fuji International Speedway is an okay track, but nowhere near the level of Suzuka.
2007-09-28 06:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by Blue Falcon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whan talking about costs remember that a lot of it is in foundation, drainage and logistics ( press boxex garages, on site medical building etc.) so the amount of money doesnt mean alot, and remember they are trying to "update" a track
without loosing its origional charicter, that said i still prefer sazuka,
2007-09-28 06:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by eyesinthedrk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...interesting as a Toyota Corolla, do you mean interesting as a Toyota Corolla Levin AE86
2007-09-28 10:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by Black Tri-Stars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wasn't that impressed when I watched practice last night. That big right-hander is pretty wild though b/c of the understeer.
2007-09-28 06:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by tuberk768 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard it has a good view of Mt. Fuji.
2007-09-28 10:35:16 · answer #5 · answered by BMW M5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's going to be a hell of a race.
2007-09-28 05:59:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was better when it had the "wall of death".
2007-09-28 09:25:03 · answer #7 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋