Team Subaru Tecnica International will be armed with Falken Tyres for the 2017 24 Hour Nürburgring race. Competing in a Subaru WRX STI at the event, the endurance race is one of the largest touring car races in the world. This year's race will be held from Thursday May 25th through to Sunday May 28 in Nürburg, Germany.
Having won a second consecutive championship in the SP3T class in last year's race, Team Subaru Tecnica International will be gunning for a third consecutive win, which would be their fifth victory.
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Team
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Vehicle
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Team Manager
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Drivers
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SP3T
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Subaru Tecnica International
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Subaru WRX STI
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Shigeo Sugaya
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Carlo Van Dam
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Marcel Lasee
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Tim Schrick
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Hideki Yamauchi
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24h-Race Nürburgring
Taking place at the Nurburgring, which is also famous as an R&D test track for automobile and tyre makers, this 24-hour endurance race is considered by many to be the world's toughest race. At 25km a lap, the race makes use of the Nurburgring's full course, combining the North Course (Old Course), which features elevation differences of 300m and about 170 corners (including blind corners), and the more modern Grand Prix Course used for F1.
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