Paramax, the company known for creating GT LIVE and the XDL U.S. Stunt Riding Championship has partnered with Subaru of America, Inc. to execute the Subaru Tsukuba Challenge, an effort to determine the quickest unlimited AWD class Subaru time attack team in the U.S. That team will be sent to Japan to act as a representative and to compete at the famed Tsukuba circuit.

Teams will have three opportunities to qualify for the U.S. finals on November 11, 2007 that run as part of the Redline Time Attack Series at Laguna Seca Raceway. The qualifying opportunities are as follows:

  • Redline Time Attack (GT LIVE) - Miller Motorsports Park, April 28 & 29, 2007
  • Redline Time Attack (GT LIVE) - Virginia International Raceway, October 6 & 7, 2007
  • Redline Time Attack - Laguna Seca Raceway, November 10, 2007

The top three Subaru entries in the unlimited AWD class from each event are eligible to compete at the Subaru Tsukuba Challenge finals at Laguna Seca Raceway. Competitors need to show entry forms and result sheets from the qualifying events to be eligible for the finals. The Subaru unlimited AWD class car posting the fastest time in either of the sessions on Sunday, November 11, will be certified by a Paramax representative on site as the winner of the Subaru Tsukuba Challenge.

The winning team will receive a round trip, expenses paid trip to HyperMeeting in Japan, courtesy of Subaru. Covered expenses include vehicle shipping, airfare and hotel. Paramax will provide logistical support and on the ground coordinators to help manage the trip and assist with any language and culture issues.

As an additional bonus, Subaru has retained renowned time attack legend Eiji "Tarzan" Yamada as a factory support driver for Subaru unlimited class time attack teams. Tarzan is available to competitors at no charge, and he can be booked by contacting .

This project is still experimental and may or may not be continued in 2008. For more information contact .

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