Presenting the final of Maesima’s two entries the 1985 Maesima NRZ-986GT-R, a modified version of the companies production NRZ-986 sports car. The NRZ-986 was produced from 1985 until 1994 the design proved highly versatile and during this time it was the basis for numerous racing variants from Le Mans endurance racers to Group B rally monsters. This made it one of the most iconic vehicles for the company.
The example entered into this event is derived from the production Group A touring car formula. Although it shares much with its Group B relative. This one is made for the track with wide flairs, aero and big integrated wing. Powered by a production derived turbocharged inline six. The team for Maesima Racing Development #8 comprises members from the European Sportscar Championship team.
Chekal Sung-ho (제갈 성호): A short and seemingly unremarkable Anikatian, who actually a real demon behind the wheel. He has a had plenty of racing endurance experience racing at 24 Hours of Daytona, 1000 km Spa and Bathurst 1000 along with numerous domestic state-sponsored racing events.
Namkung Sŏng-jin (남궁 성진): An older Anikatian who has earned his place through years of racing experience. He though he began as a mechanic his true skills was soon discovered and since then he’s always been behind the wheel. From rallying to endurance he’s had his share of it from years of local events in the DSRA mostly rallying. To open wheel racing formulas in Japan than Europe. He found his way to the endurance racing with the Maesima team for the European Sportscar Championship.
Koong Jin-ho (궁 진호): Loud and showy Anikatian who oddly is known to be very calm, quiet and calculating driver. He possesses great skills in setup up the car and works closely with the engineering and technical staff. This is despite his relatively limited racing experience. But his on-track performance speaks for itself.
