Stupid corporate politics killed the awesome Lexus IS350 GT2 race car

This is a very sad day for all Lexus enthusiasts and a real damn shame to Toyota/Lexus.

R.I.P. IS350 GT2, even though you're DOA.:-(

P.S. The article does have many awesome pics of the race car.

For those interested, Team Lexus's official IS350 GT2 site is still accessible, perhaps not for much longer. Visit it while you can.
http://www.teamlexus.com/default.html
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aefsc430 - 9/8/2006 4:48:59 PM

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O wow that thing looks awesome. Ive only ever seen the IS300 race car

chewy - 9/8/2006 4:52:01 PM

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I have to think that the car might have been a bit slow. The reason given seems really stupid

Rupert - 9/8/2006 7:04:19 PM

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politics:
it affects everything.
i actually would ahve liked to see lexus win this.
i like supporting the underdog (no offence to lexus, but they aren't renouned in racing circles). it would have been cool to see the IS win.
they should make the body kit a factory option :)

kart1 - 9/8/2006 10:05:08 PM

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Damn politicians.

kart1 - 9/8/2006 10:05:33 PM

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I meant corporate politicians, of course.

chewy - 9/11/2006 2:22:54 AM

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The fact is, Lexus has decided to pull out. While the stupid politics could be responsible, the fact that the car could have had a hard time is also a vaid reson. Racecars aren't all about specs. The claimed numbers don't always taranslate into performace/victories.