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'FALKEN' enters Nurbrugring 24 hours race

2007.06.05

SRI TIRE Trading Ltd. set up 'FALKEN MOTORSPORTS' team, and enters 'Nurbrugring 24 hours race' which takes place in Germany on 7^th to 10^th June to enhance FALKEN brand image.

This is the 8^th challenge of Falken team for the race and the team chases higher ranking with the new vehicle.

The race report will be uploaded at any changes on the race date.Your visit to our web site is highly appreciated.(http://www.falken.co.jp/)

?About 'Nurbrugring 24 hours race'

One of the world biggest and severest touring car endurance race
A big event as more than 200 participants and more than 200,000 spectators
Race at 'Nurbrugring' Full course (One lap : 26km length)
Combination of old course, which has 170 curves and difference of elevation 300m, and GP course
The course is renowned as the test track for new car and tyre development

?Date(German time)

Qualify:	Friday,	8^th June 10:00 to 12:00, 19:00 to 23:00
Final :	Saturday,	9^th June, Start at 15:00
	Sunday,	10^th June, Finish at 15:00

?Team

Entrant	FALKEN MOTORSPORTS
Team Manager	Oheki Toshiomi (MOLA CO., LTD)
Drivers	Dirk Schoysman, Peter Dumbreck, Tetsuya Tanaka, Kazuki Hoshino
Maintenance	MOLA CO., LTD
Vehicle	Z33 Fairlady Z Version NISMO Type 380RS-Competition
Tyre	FALKEN - Front:280/680R18, Rear:290/680R18

?Drivers

	Dirk Schoysman Experienced Belgian touring car championship, UK F2000 Being driving instructor and R&D test driver at Nurbrugring This is the 8^th challenge for Nurbrugring 24 hours race with FALKEN since 1999 Specialist of 24 hours race
	Peter Dumbreck Experienced UK Formula, DTM, Le Mans 24 hours race and also Nurbrugring 24 hours race Racing Japan SUPER GT (GT500) series in 2007
	Tetsuya Tanaka Japan Super Taikyu Champion for three straight years Racing Japan Super GT (GT300) Fast and steady Specialist of touring car race
	Kazuki Hoshino Racing Japan SUPER GT (GT500) and Super Taikyu series in 2007 First challenge for Nurbrugring 24 hours race