Thompson completes two-day test with SGC by KCMG at Fuji Speedway
November 22, 2012 by Gary Thompson Racing
Gary behind the wheel of the SCG by KCMG Formula Nippon at Fuji Speedway earlier this week.
Japanese Formula 3 race winner Gary Thompson completed a two-day test with SGC by KCMG in Formula Nippon machinery yesterday (20 November), as the Dubliner took to Fuji Speedway during the championship’s end of season test to round off his 2012 season. The Aviation Display and Cebu Pacific Air backed youngster was presented with the opportunity to... [Read more...]
SGC by KCMG Formula Nippon rookie tests for Thompson and Howson
November 17, 2012 by KCMG Press Office
Gary Thompson tested a Formula Nippon earlier this year and prooved to be more than capable behind the wheel
SGC by KCMG will cap off the year by embarking on a two-day rookie test for Japan’s top-level single-seater racing series, Formula Nippon on November 19-20. Gary Thompson and Matt Howson, two of SGC by KCMG’s drivers for their 2012 All-Japan Formula 3 Championship campaign, will take part in the post-season testing in Fuji. The two-day test will... [Read more...]
Gary Thompson: My season of highs and lows
October 15, 2012 by Gary Thompson
Gary's season in Japanese F3 was a mixture of highs and lows but his highlight was victory in race 1 at Motegi
Hi Everyone, It’s been a good while since my last blog. I had written one after the race in Sugo but decided not to post it up here because it was just all moaning mainly about my own performance from the Sunday in Sugo. So onto the final race of the season in Fuji, as usual we had a horrific 1st practice session on Friday. It seems every race we... [Read more...]
Thompson eyes Sugo surge
SGC by KCMG’s Gary Thompson heads to Sportsland Sugo this weekend (22/23 September), as the young Irishman looks to place himself in the hunt for more victories during the sixth round of the Japanese Formula Three Championship. After a testing start to the 2012 campaign in his Dallara F307, the Aviation Display and Cebu Pacific Air backed Dubliner,... [Read more...]
Gary Thompson: Exciting Japanese Adventures
September 3, 2012 by Gary Thompson
Gary had an exciting weekend both on and off the track!
I’m writing this blog from Frankfurt Airport on the way back from Okayama after a rather interesting weekend. Well off track anyway! As a team we made massive progress since the previous race. For the first time in dry conditions we seemed to be a genuine contender for the win. We ended Friday testing in 2nd place after starting the morning 3 seconds... [Read more...]
Thompson secures SGC by KCMG’s fifth podium of the year at Okayama
August 30, 2012 by Gary Thompson Press Office
Thompson secures SGC by KCMG's fifth podium of the year at Okayama
SGC by KCMG’s Gary Thompson maintained his strong form of late to secure the teams fifth podium finish of the year as the Japanese Formula Three Championship visited Okayama for the fifth time in the history of the championship. In his newly upgraded Toyota powered Dallara, Thompson immediately impressed in qualifying, snatching two third position... [Read more...]
Thompson looks to continue winning form in Okayama
August 23, 2012 by Gary Thompson Press Office
Thompson is confident he can continue his winning ways
Ireland’s Gary Thompson heads to the southwestern region of Japan this weekend (25/26 August), as the Japanese Formula Three Championship commences at the popular Okayama circuit for rounds nine and ten of the 2012 campaign, after a three week break. After a testing start to the season, the Aviation Display and Cebu Pacific Air backed Dubliner enjoyed... [Read more...]
Gary Thompson: News from Fuji and an exciting Motegi!
August 9, 2012 by Gary Thompson
Gary on the grid at Motegi going through some last minute preparations before the start. Photo: garythompsonracing.com
Before going out to my most recent race in Motegi I wasn’t feeling too happy or confident with our situation this year. We have lacked pace and had no real ideas why. When around other cars it has seemed like they are able to just drive faster around corners than us! At the previous race in Fuji I managed to get an overall pole in qualifying. I... [Read more...]
Gary Thompson: Eye’ve been busy!
It was a busy couple of days after my last blog. As you will have read, I rushed off to Valencia on the Thursday. After finding out that I was testing the following day at 2 o’clock everything was a little bit hectic! We did quite possibly the latest seat fit of all time. Starting at around half 12 at night. We finally left the track just before... [Read more...]
Thompson flies in last minute GP3 debut
June 16, 2012 by Gary Thompson Racing
With only a moments notice, Gary impressed in his GP3 test debut. Photo: GP3Series.com
Irishman, Gary Thompson seized on the opportunity offered by Jenzer Motorsport to join the squad for day two of the official GP3 test, at the Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo. Having received the call late on Thursday afternoon, the 20 year old, who has been racing in Japanese F3 for a number of years, arrived in Spain late the same evening and was... [Read more...]
