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Build Canguro Racing's Monica
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We have the honor and pleasure of also supporting the JAOS racing team from Japan racing a brand new Lexus LX600. In addition to the CEO of JAOS (Dai-San) being here along with their driver Tomonori Noto, the head engineer of Land Cruiser development for the 70 series and 200 Series, Sadoyoshi Koyari is here with us and also Mamoru-San who owns about 30 Toyota dealerships in Japan and has supplied 4 master techs for the JAOS team. Been a great time for cruiser fan-boys like the Canguro team.
Now, tomorrow we race!
My ugly mug with Koyari-San and Mamoru-San
Koyari-San, Dave Connors, Dai-San (JOAS CEO), me, Ryan Nakaya
Kurt Williams and Koyari-San
Monica, the Canguro Racing 200
JAOS LX600
Now, tomorrow we race!
My ugly mug with Koyari-San and Mamoru-San
Koyari-San, Dave Connors, Dai-San (JOAS CEO), me, Ryan Nakaya
Kurt Williams and Koyari-San
Monica, the Canguro Racing 200
JAOS LX600
Team Photo of both teams tonight at our pre-race meeting.
When can we see nudes of the 300?
These two rigs look fantastic!! Those rock warriors still one of the best looking wheels out there still.
Sorry if this question asked already but what are the tire sizes for both?
35’s on the LX, 37’s on Monica
Race tracking (I don't think I saw this in the thread yet):
Canguro: https://trackleaders.com/baja1k22i.php?name=Marc_C_Van_Tassell
Jaos: https://trackleaders.com/baja1k22i.php?name=Tomonori_Noto
Good luck guys! Be safe!
Canguro: https://trackleaders.com/baja1k22i.php?name=Marc_C_Van_Tassell
Jaos: https://trackleaders.com/baja1k22i.php?name=Tomonori_Noto
Good luck guys! Be safe!
Nice!!! Thx
Ahhh, the suspense! I expected someone else posting something today. Looks like Jaos was backtracking and off course after just 78 miles, then maybe calling it quits and headed to a different pits? Canguro did just do a brief FB live post! Thanks for that little tidbit 
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Ahhh, the suspense! I expected someone else posting something today. Looks like Jaos was backtracking and off course after just 78 miles, then maybe calling it quits and headed to a different pits? Canguro did just do a brief FB live post! Thanks for that little tidbit
Yes. The LX seems to be having a hard time. Stopped early around 19 mile mark and never really got far after that. Will be curious to hear the back story.
Monica seems to be doing well. I've been watching her and the new ranger raptor (773). They were close until sundown. Large gap in ranger favor now.
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Hoonigan photographer Larry Chen posted some pictures of the LX and Monica at the start of the race on Instagram:
Jaos LX600
Monica
Larry's an LC fan. He owns a supercharged FJ cruiser and an LX570.
Jaos LX600
Monica
Larry's an LC fan. He owns a supercharged FJ cruiser and an LX570.
Came across this description of the Jaos situation…
And that Ranger Raptor of Lovell’s is Stock Midsize class, so technically not in their same class. Maybe it’s the closest competitor still in the race
And that Ranger Raptor of Lovell’s is Stock Midsize class, so technically not in their same class. Maybe it’s the closest competitor still in the race
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It’s too bad the lx600 retired too early.Came across this description of the Jaos situation…
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And that Ranger Raptor of Lovell’s is Stock Midsize class, so technically not in their same class. Maybe it’s the closest competitor still in the race
Not the same class, but the Ranger Raptor had an impressive finish. The truck was completely intact and they had the A\C running while crossing the finish line. Of course, it's a right hand drive diesel configuration that will likely never be available in the US.
EDIT: It's a petrol engine running bio-fuel.
Looking forward to a strong finish from Monica!
EDIT: It's a petrol engine running bio-fuel.
Looking forward to a strong finish from Monica!
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