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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

And as they say in Indianapolis…”Stay tuned for the greatest spectacle in racing!” Well, it’s *a* great spectacle - it’s SUPER GT on racerplus dot com and RACER Network tonight from Sugo at 12:20 AM ET / 9:20 PM PT, with yours truly on commentary!

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It was great to be back at Suzuka for the first time in seven years. As I start my journey home, I’d have to say the last three weeks were pretty alright!

The famous Ferris Wheel overlooking the final corner

Grid walk photo of the #8 AO by Absolute Racing Porsche

Suzuka 1000km race action, Porsche pursuing Ford with a lap-down Ferrari in the way

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Humbling to come to Japan to play Crazy Taxi tbh

Top 5 scores at Hirose Entertainment Yard; all held by player dandandan5, all above $470,000

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The ball isn’t in play so I can post to socials. Meiji Jingu Stadium is a treat

Panorama of Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium, Tokyo, Japan

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

🚨 TONIGHT Live SUPER GT Series racing from Suzuka Circuit on RACER+/RACER Network with myself on commentary alongside Jonathan Green! I’m really excited to be a part of it! Starting Sunday 12:20 AM ET/Saturday 9:20 PM PT RACER+ feed ➡️ racerplus.com/live/311569 #SUPERGT

#17 Astemo Real Racing Honda HRC Prelude-GT at Suzuka

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The “burnouts on the Bricks” discourse translated to football terms

University of Michigan football players plant the school flag at center of the Ohio State Stadium

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Some more cars in garages from yesterday!

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Le Mans Day 5/6 Photos this whole trip is a blur

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Travel day was more stressful than I wanted to be but damnit I’m at Le Mans

Other side of Gare du Mans plus a local tram car

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

They don’t even ask if Jamie Whincup’s saved enough fuel to hold off Chaz Mostert and finish the Bathurst 1000, they just look at you like this

Whincup’s former co-driver Paul Dumbrell seconds after his car gives up the lead of the 2014 Bathurst 1000

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I was standing here only 36 hours ago. Woke up too early on the West Coast to learn that Alex Zanardi had passed away, one of the defining drivers of my childhood and one of the greatest sportsmen of our lifetime. 💔

The corkscrew at Laguna Seca Raceway, site of Alex Zanardi’s famous overtake on Bryan Herta in 1996

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

That’s 50 to @newap-georgia.bsky.social on behalf of PTKU, and another 50 to cirict.org to open the playbook closer to home this Charity Bowl Go Blue Sharks 💙🤍🩷🦈

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Thinking about the actual, factual, best-sounding GTE car of its era

Two Coca-Cola liveried Porsche 911 RSRs at Road Atlanta (2019)

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Sometime during the hell season of 2025 it clicked: Bryce Elder is almost the Ideal Chad Innings Eater

“The Virgin Strikeouts+Elbow Soreness”
Gets yanked in the 5th inning, 10.3 K/9, nerds obsessed with his DRA-, always on 60-day IL, 150 IP is a full season…2.0 WAR

“The Chad Innings Eater”
Loves facing order for the 3rd time, 33 starts per year with decisions in all of them, elbow made of rubber, peripherals say he should retire, 6.8 K/9, 200 IP/95 ERA+ no matter what…2.0 WAR

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I hope i get to see Samantha Tan race a GT3 car again soon!

The blue and orange and many colored Samantha Tan Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Thinking about the time I saw that Windows XP background in real life while covering a GT World Challenge America race

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Full statement from Akio “Morizo” Toyoda

Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda (Morizo) Comments on Kalle Rovanperä
Stepping Back from the Upcoming Races
I would like to share some difficult news: Kalle Rovanperä will be stepping back from the upcoming races.
He has poured his heart into challenging himself in formula cars, driven by a deep and unwavering desire to grow. Every time he got on track in private tests, his speed was clear to see. I watched him push harder, find something new within himself, and trim his lap times again and again.
Yet despite that passion and progress, his body was struggling to keep up. After receiving a medical evaluation, we reached the painful conclusion that continuing to compete would not be the right choice for him.

As Morizo, this decision weighed heavily on me. I asked myself what it truly means to let him chase speed, and what it means to protect someone you believe in. In the end, balancing those responsibilities led me to pause his participation in this year's Super Formula season.
To everyone involved, and to all the fans who have supported him with such warmth, I am truly sorry that we could not meet your hopes.
But please believe this: his circuit racing challenge is far from over. His love for cars and his drive to become faster will not fade.
As Morizo, I will continue to stay by his side — not only as a fellow driver, but as a teammate who believes in him with all my heart.
Thank you for your continued and heartfelt support.

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

It feels like I’m being gaslit into thinking this picture didn’t happen a lot of the time. He was put in that seat too early

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Enjoy the Rolex 24 if you’re watching!

The yellow #85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963 at Daytona.

JDC-Miller is based in Savage, MN near Minneapolis. No more ICE, there or anywhere.

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Igor Fraga is now the first non-playable character in the Gran Turismo video game franchise to win a race in the Super Formula Championship #SFormula

Gran Turismo 7 portrait of Igor Omura Fraga

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

that sounds amazing I can’t lie

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

@hollyanderson.bsky.social in New Jersey, thought of you as me and Vanessa walked by

Two story house with a University of Tennessee Volunteers flag and a Progress Pride flag- Asbury Park, NJ

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Hey look they have your team’s best player’s scouting report on the back of this can

Back of kombucha can reading:
NO JUICE (not even a little bit)
KEEP REFRIGERATED

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Thinking about the worst unlockable car in a racing game today

A lostprophets themed Nissan Skyline GT-R from NFS Underground

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RJ O’Connell @rjoconnell.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Personalizing a new work tool today Credits Concept - Fruity computer co Spec suggestions - @cbckly917.bsky.social Sticker - @ohoat.bsky.social Fastest Man In Japan - Kazuyoshi Hoshino

Back of MacBook with a Calsonic Nissan Skyline GT-R sticker

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