"Naruse was considered the father of the most exciting Toyota and Lexus models, starting with the 2000GT of the mid-‘60s, and including the Supra, Celica, AE86 Corolla GTS, MR-2, and more."
"Early reports by first responders suggest that Naruse was taking the turn at a high rate of speed and crossed into the opposing lane, colliding head-on with the BMW. The complete accident investigation is still underway"
He was wearing helmet that time but that doesn't save his life.
Naruse was interviewed on May 26th by Lexus Magazine stating: “When we raced the LFA in Nardo, Italy, I thought I might not return to Japan alive. The purpose of this ‘test’ was to evaluate the car’s durability at 200 mph for a long period. The race was in the dark with no lights on the track, plus there were birds flying at me – and imagine if a tire burst! We created the final LFA through these kinds of test experiences.”
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