Anyone familiar with Dodge STP Taisan Viper GTS-R?

[Alternative]

Is it still competing at JGTC? I'm interested to know how the Viper did against Japan's, Europe's, and Italy's best.

This is the best pic I could find: http://www.conceptcarz.com/views/ShowPic.asp?car_id=3510&picID=12044

"Cars Competing in JGTC:
Part of the appeal to the JGTC is the variety of car models participating in the series. Out of the approximately 40 entries, there are currently 15 different models competing. The lineup of flagship Japanese GT cars includes the Toyota Supra, Nissan Skyline GT-R and Honda NSX. Also present are familiar world-renowned models such as the McLaren F1 GTR, Porsche 996GT3R, Ferrari 360 Modena, Lamborghini Diablo and Chrysler Viper."
http://www.jgtc.net/index_en.htm

 

[JonB]

Somewhat familiar.

The Japan VCA is very active in support of this team and series!

Mr. Akihide Haruta (Haruta-San!) has a full-time translator and will be happy to reply to your E-mails in english. See his link above, or in Vipermag.

 

[Alternative]

Thanks JonB! I emailed him, and he responded, really nice guy.

Here's his response in case anyone is interested:

"Yes, the Taisan Viper is competing at JGTC.
The other day (April 14th) we went to the speedway to support Team Taisan.
The Viper finished 10th.
As you can see at JGTC website, it has just started.

Team Taisan used to race Porsches mainly for the past few years.
To date, it has recorded 50 individual victories and won all-Japan title 10 times.
The greatest record so far is that last September it finished 3rd, which was very exciting.

In Viper magazine Winter 2002, you can find the article about Team Taisan too.

Thank you very much again for your interest in Team Taisan.
Please take care."

I'm sure they'll capture 1st someday. You can read about JGTC at http://www.jgtc.net/index_en.htm

Since I joined the VCA 2 months ago (same time I got my Viper), I missed the Winter issue. I'll call the VCA and see if they have any extras.