As always, the scenic Kyushu track is set to provide a spectacular backdrop to one of the most important races of the year, with the success ballast halved and the teams facing the unknown of a 450km race around a track that is known for being particularly tough on tyres.
Honda scored its second GT500 win on the bounce in an action-packed Sugo round last month, but it's still advantage Nissan in the title fight with Toyota close behind, while the GT300 battle also remains wide open between a number of teams using a variety of different machinery.
