The SP9 class is normally considered the top class in the race, and that’s normally where the overall winners come from.
He’s a regular at the Nürburgring 24h, which is considered by many the toughest endurance race of the sport.
Yamauchi-san’s team included Matias Henkola, Max Sandritter and George Richardson, and ended the race in 22nd place overall and 18th within the SP9 class.
The included 159 cars, of which 38 qualified in the SP9 class.