Along with teammate Tsugio Matsuda, Quintarelli went into Sunday's race only three points off TOM'S Toyota driver Ryo Hirakawa at the head of the standings, meaning victory would have guaranteed Nissan a first GT500 title for five years.
The race started promisingly as Quintarelli battled his way up from sixth on the grid to lead on the opening lap, helped by Michelin tyres that were quick to ...Keep reading

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