GAZOO Racing (GR) GT Cup ASIA

Gear Up for the Ultimate Showdown in e-Motorsports: The Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo Cup Asia Finals 2024

  • 15 finalists from across the region, vying for a chance to representAsia
  • Returning champions and rising stars fuel a riveting showdown

SINGAPORE,Oct. 2, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR)Asiais excited to reveal the 15 finalists set to compete in the Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo (GR GT) Cup Asia Finals 2024 – an electrifying e-Motorsports event played on"Gran Turismo 7"for PlayStation®5* (PS5®) and PlayStation®4* (PS4®). The highly anticipated finals will take place on13 October 2024inKuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where top racers fromIndonesia,Malaysia,the Philippines,Singapore, andThailandwill battle for a coveted spot in the global GR GT Cup later this year.

The event will be hosted at Connexion Conference and Event Centre, a state-of-the-art venue with floor-to-ceiling screens designed to maximise visibility and elevate the racing experience for both participants and spectators alike.

"We are excited to continue to push the boundaries of e-Motorsports in the region with the fifth edition of the Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo Cup Asia Finals. At Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia, we are committed to sharing the excitement of motorsports with a wider community, especially the next generation of enthusiasts. Platforms like the GR GT Cup provide an opportunity for talented racers to showcase their skills while also driving our mission of innovation and continuous improvement. The dedication and passion of this year's finalists reflect the spirit of motorsports, and we look forward to seeing how they inspire the future of racing,"Preston Tan, Vice President Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia.

GR GT CupASIA: Format of Play

Local Qualifying Race

This year's finalists showcase the region's top e-racing talent, with competitors fromIndonesia,Malaysia,the Philippines,Singapore, andThailand. Among them are defending top-three racerAndika RamafromIndonesia, who has maintained his position over the past two years, and crowd favoritesTaj AimanfromMalaysiaand Thanaphat Pungphat fromThailand, both of whom have been fan favorites since their debut in 2022.  

The top three racers from each country, having qualified through local races, will now compete in the GR GT Cup Asia Finals inMalaysia. These 15 e-Motorsports racers will go head-to-head in three thrilling races on iconic circuits at the Regional Finals.

Final Race

The finals will be held across three racetracks, each bringing a unique mix of speed, strategy, and skill. Through a point system, the overall champion will be determined by the total points scored. Racetracks will include iconic circuits such as Sardegna Windmills, Nürburgring GP, and Fuji Speedway, offering familiar challenges and unpredictable elements.

The finalists will battle for two spots at the Global Finals to be held later this year, alongside a prize pool of over USD$61,000.

Streaming and Media Coverage

Fans across the region won't miss a moment of the excitement, as the GR GT Cup Asia Finals will be live-streamed onToyota's Gazoo Racing Asia's Facebook. The event will also be streamed on select market-specific X accounts and YouTube channels, delivering every race in real-time. Hosting the event will beSingapore'sVictoria Cheng, alongside local commentatorsDez Corkhill,Amir Haziq,Ari Saputra(IN), Mike Denaldi (IN), James Laohongthong (TH), and Kulachart Oat Rhuvatana (TH). The excitement continues with an epic afterparty featuring DJ sets fromSun Raeand Joey G.

As Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia leads the way in e-Motorsports innovation, the GR GT Cup plays a key role in realising its vision of engaging a new generation of fans and racers. By blending the excitement of both virtual and physical racing, Toyota is not only pushing the limits of racing, but also reinforcing its commitment to advancing mobility solutions. This platform underscores Toyota's broader mission to nurture young talent, enhance the appeal of motorsports, and create unique driving experiences across theAsia-Pacificregion and beyond.

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Appendix

Outline of GR GT Cup Asia

Race Name

GR GT Cup Asia

Event Period

13thOctober 2024

Event Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Participation

Requirement

Owner of PS4 or PS5, owner of"Gran Turismo 7"for PS5 or

PS4 with software.

 

Racers

Country

Drivers

Indonesia

Moreno Pratama

Andika Rama

Benaya Theo

Malaysia

Taj Aiman

Chong Kai Chang

Iqbal Suji

Singapore

Muhammad Fadtris Isa

Zaim Rasyad

Jayden Liaw

Thailand

Marcin Krzysztof Swiderek

Thanaphat Pungphat

Chaiyapat Lipikornkosol

Philippines

Luis Moreno

Enzo Ison

Russel Reyes

 

Point System of GR GT Cup Asia

Award

Individual

Cumulative points of each race participated

Country

Total of all (3) individual participants representing the country

 

About the GR GT Cup Asia

GR GT Cup Asia is the regional online race, which will bring together the top gamers from each of the participating countries inAsiato pit their skills against each other.

Players will race in"Gran Turismo 7"on their PlayStation®4*1(PS4®) or PlayStation®5*1(PS5®) in a selected Toyota GR line-up.

Under the global vision of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, e-Motorsports has evolved to be one of the key pillars of TGR motorsport activities and is an exclusive platform to engage with the increasing motorsport-lovers around the world.

About TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR)

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) is TOYOTA's racing company where motorsports activities are a key pursuit of product development. Its ethos builds on a heritage of more than 60 years of excellence in"making ever-better cars". With this aim, the company takes into account feedback and learnings gained on tough racing roads under harsh environments to create the thrill and joy of racing Toyota GR cars for everyone.

About Toyota Motor Asia (SG)

Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia is a Toyota Motor Asia  [TMA] is incorporated inSingaporeand is the regional corporate headquarters and subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. TMA leads and supports theAsia Pacificregion in sales and marketing activities, service parts, accessories and customer services, thus contributing to the overall development of auto industry and the growing economies in the region.

Toyota envisions the future mobility society to bring freedom of movement to all. Moving forward, Toyota will provide a diverse range of mobility services and transportation solutions to people around the world as we transform Toyota into a mobility company.

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