Porsche 911 GT3 R AO Racing's "Bushi Rex" the ancient Samurai ancestor of Rexy 1:43
"Bushi Rex" in 1:43 Scale by Spark Models. The ancient samurai ancestor of Rexy, awakened for AO Racing's debut with Absolute Racing in the legendary Suzuka 1000km. Taking the wheel of the No. 8 Porsche 911 GT3 R are Laurin Heinrich, Alessio Picariello, and Julien Andlauer.
AO Racing cemented their place in endurance racing history with an absolute masterclass at the 50th running of the Suzuka 1000km. Driving the fan-favorite, samurai-themed No. 8 Porsche 911 GT3 R—affectionately dubbed "Bushi Rex"—the powerhouse trio of Laurin Heinrich, Julien Andlauer, and Alessio Picariello delivered a flawless performance under the AO by Absolute Racing banner. Facing fierce international competition in the Intercontinental GT Challenge, the team commanded the grueling event to cross the finish line with a dominant 51.416-second margin of victory. This historic win not only showcased AO Racing’s elite tactical execution and world-class driver lineup, but it also snapped a 32-year drought to secure Porsche’s first outright victory at Suzuka since 1994, proving that the beloved dinosaur livery packs a ferocious competitive bite.
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