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The 2020 Pirelli Super Taikyu Series was the twenty-ninth season of the Super Taikyu Series endurance racing championship. It began with the Fuji Super TEC 24 Hours at Fuji Speedway, which was postponed to 5-6 September due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It ended on 13 December at Autopolis, after five out of six scheduled rounds.
Mercedes-AMG Team Hirix Racing won the championship in the series' GT3 category, known as ST-X, with a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo. It was the team's first and only season in Super Taikyu.
This was the third and final year of Pirelli's contract as the series' official tyre supplier, to be replaced by Hankook Tire beginning in 2021.
The Super Taikyu Series announced its initial six-race calendar on 27 November 2019.[1] There were no significant changes from the 2019 schedule, which again featured one round at each of Japan's six major racing circuits.
Mobilityland Corporation, the owner of Suzuka Circuit, announced on 2 March that the opening round, originally scheduled for 21-22 March, had been postponed due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.[2] A new calendar was published on 10 June, confirming that the start of the season would be delayed to September.[3] Only the round at Okayama International Circuit, originally intended to host the season finale, would retain its initial date of 31 October-1 November.
Round | Event | Race Length | Race Format | Circuit | Date |
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1 | NAPAC Fuji SUPER TEC 24 Hours Race | 24 hours | 1 race | Fuji Speedway | 4–6 September 2020 |
2 | Sugo Super Taikyu 3 Hour Race | 3 hours | 2 races | Sportsland Sugo | 10–11 October 2020 |
3 | Super Taikyu Race in Okayama | 3 hours | 2 races | Okayama International Circuit | 31 October–1 November 2020 |
4 | Motegi Super Taikyu 5 Hours Race | 5 hours | 1 race | Twin Ring Motegi | 21–22 November 2020 |
5 | TKU Super Taikyu Race in Autopolis | 5 hours | 1 race | Autopolis | 12–13 December 2020 |
Suzuka S-Tai (Cancelled) | 5 hours | 1 race | Suzuka Circuit | 23–24 January 2021 |
The Suzuka round, which had been rescheduled to take place on 24 January 2021, was eventually cancelled on 13 January due to multiple prefectures in the Chūbu region declaring a state of emergency.[4] The Super Taikyu Series officially announced the conclusion of the 2020 season two weeks later on 26 January.[5]
58 cars entered throughout the course of the 2020 season. All entries were registered under a Japanese license.
No | Entrant | Vehicle | Drivers |
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ST–X (FIA GT3 homologated vehicles) | |||
9 | MP Racing | Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 (MY18) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
16 | Porsche Center Okazaki (Rd. 2-3) | Porsche 911 GT3 R (991) | ![]() ![]() |
31 | apr | Lexus RC F GT3 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
81 | GTNET Motor Sports (Rd. 1, 3-5) | Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 (MY18) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
777 | D'station Racing | Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
888 | Mercedes-AMG Team HIRIX Racing | Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
ST–Z (FIA GT4 homologated vehicles) | |||
2 | KTM Cars Japan | KTM X-Bow GT4 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
3 | Endless Sports | Mercedes-AMG GT4 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
19 | Birth Racing Project | Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
20 | SS/YZ Racing with Studie[a] Team São Tomé and Principe with Studie (Rd. 2-5)[b] |
BMW M4 GT4 (F82) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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23 | TKRI (Rd. 2-5) | Mercedes-AMG GT4 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
47 | D'station Racing | Aston Martin Vantage GT4 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
51 | BEND (Rd. 4) | Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
500 | Team 5Zigen | Mercedes-AMG GT4 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
505 | Audi Team AS Sport (Rd. 1-2, 4) | Audi R8 LMS GT4 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
ST–TCR (TCR homologated vehicles) | |||
22 | Waimarama Kizuna Racing Team | Audi RS 3 LMS TCR | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
33 | Audi Driving Experience Japan (Rd. 4) | Audi RS 3 LMS TCR | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
65 | Audi Team Mars | Audi RS 3 LMS TCR | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
97 | Racer Dome Racing (Rd. 1, 4-5) | Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK7) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
290 | Floral Racing with Uematsu | Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK7) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
ST–1 | |||
12 | Field Management Racing (Rd. 1) | Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
28 | ROOKIE Racing (Rd. 1-3, 5) | Toyota GR Supra GT4 (3BA-DB42) Prototype | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
38 | Tracy Sports (Rd. 1, 3) | Lexus RC F (USC10) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
ST–2 (2,001-3,500cc, front and all-wheel drive) | |||
6 | Shinryo Racing Team | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (CZ4A) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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17 | Team NOPRO (Rd. 1-4) | Mazda Axela Diesel Turbo (BM2FS) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
32 | ROOKIE Racing | Toyota GR Yaris (GXPA16) Prototype | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
59 | TOWAINTEC Racing | Subaru WRX STI (VAB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
743 | Honda R&D Challenge (Rd. 4) | Honda Civic Type R (FK8) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
ST–3 (2,001-3,500cc, rear-wheel drive) | |||
15 | Okabe Jidosha Motorsport | Nissan Fairlady Z (Z34) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
39 | Tracy Sports | Lexus RC 350 (GSC10) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
52 | Saitama Toyopet GreenBrave | Toyota Crown RS (ARS220) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
62 | HELM Motorsports (Rd. 2, 4) | Lexus RC 350 (GSC10) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
244 | Max Racing | Nissan Fairlady Z (Z34) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
ST–4 (1,501-2,000cc) | |||
13 | Endless Sports (Rd. 1-4) | Toyota 86 (ZN6) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
18 | Asano Racing Service | Toyota 86 (ZN6) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
60 | Team G/Motion' | Honda Integra Type R (DC5) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
54 | TC Corse (Rd. 2-5) | Mazda Roadster RF (NDERC) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
137 | RacingFamily137 (Rd. 2) | Honda Integra Type R (DC5) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
225 | Kobe Toyopet Motor Sports (Rd. 3-5) | Toyota 86 (ZN6) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
310 | C.S.I Racing | Toyota 86 (ZN6) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
884 | Hayashi Telempu SHADE Racing | Toyota 86 (ZN6) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
ST–5 (1,500cc and below) | |||
4 | Team Bride | Honda Fit3 RS (GK5) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
11 | Blood Sports (Rd. 3) | Toyota Vitz (NCP131) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
37 | Team NOPRO | Mazda Demio Diesel Turbo (DJ5FS) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
66 | Over Drive | Mazda Roadster (ND5RC) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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67 | Team Yamato (Rd. 2-3) | Honda Fit3 RS (GK5) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
69 | J’s Racing | Honda Fit3 RS (GK5) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
72 | Nihon Automobile College | Mazda Roadster (ND5RC) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
50 | Love Drive Racing | Mazda Roadster (ND5RC) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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88 | Murakami Motors | Mazda Roadster (ND5RC) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
120 | Mazda Roadster (ND5RC) (Rd. 2-5) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
102 | H.M.Racers | Mazda Demio (DJLFS) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
111 | Hiroshima Toyopet Racing | Toyota Vitz (NCP131) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
182 | Close Up Racing | Honda Fit3 RS (GK5) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Round | Circuit | Race | ST-X Winners | ST-Z Winners | ST-TCR Winners | ST-1 Winners | ST-2 Winners | ST-3 Winners | ST-4 Winners | ST-5 Winners |
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1 | Fuji | [12] | No.888 Mercedes-AMG Team Hirix Racing | No.3 Endless Sports | No.22 Waimarama Kizuna Racing Team | No.28 ROOKIE Racing | No.32 ROOKIE Racing | No.52 Saitama Toyopet GreenBrave | No.310 C.S.I Racing | No.37 Team NOPRO |
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2 | Sugo | Group 1[13][c] | No.16 Porsche Center Okazaki | No.3 Endless Sports | No.290 Floral Racing with Uematsu | No.28 ROOKIE Racing | No.59 TOWAINTEC Racing | No.39 Tracy Sports | did not participate | |
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Group 2[14] | did not participate | No.310 C.S.I Racing | No.4 Team Bride | |||||||
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3 | Okayama | Group 1[15] | No.777 D'station Racing | No.500 Team 5Zigen | No.22 Waimarama Kizuna Racing Team | No.28 ROOKIE Racing | No.59 TOWAINTEC Racing | No.39 Tracy Sports | did not participate | |
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Group 2[16] | did not participate | No.884 Hayashi Telempu SHADE Racing | No.456 Over Drive | |||||||
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4 | Motegi | [17] | No.888 Mercedes-AMG Team Hirix Racing | No.47 D'station Racing | No.290 Floral Racing with Uematsu | did not participate | No.32 ROOKIE Racing | No.62 HELM Motorsports | No.884 Hayashi Telempu SHADE Racing | No.69 J's Racing |
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5 | Autopolis | [18] | No.777 D'station Racing | No.3 Endless Sports | No.97 Racer Dome Racing | No.28 ROOKIE Racing | No.32 ROOKIE Racing | No.52 Saitama Toyopet GreenBrave | No.310 C.S.I Racing | No.456 Over Drive |
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6 | Suzuka | cancelled |
Championship points were awarded in every class at the end of each event. On 10 June it was announced that each team's five highest-scoring rounds counted towards the final championship standings.[3] The eventual cancellation of the Suzuka round made this change redundant for 2020.
Duration | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | Pole |
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3 Hours / 500km | 20 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
5 Hours / 700km | 30 | 22.5 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4.5 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 |
≥12 Hours / 1400km | 45 | 35 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
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