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Fuji Speedway, Japan
\nNovember 10\u201311, 2007<\/p>\n

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Close action with Takashi Morita’s Porsche 356 A leading from the Alfa Romeo TZ of Toshiyasu Shinka, Hayao Ashikawa’s Porsche 356 Speedster and Masami Fujita’s Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA.
Photo: Masatoshi Shimazaki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The eclectic start of the 2007 Le Mans Classic Japan.
Photo: Masatoshi Shimazaki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Porsche 956 of Jean-Marc Luco leading the Abarth OT 1600 of Takahiro Morimasa.
Photo: Masatoshi Shimazaki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Ouch! Tadakazu Kojima’s 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SVZ looking a little worse for wear.
Photo: Masatoshi Shimazaki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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