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Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Introduces GR Corolla Touring Car For Competitive Racing
Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA) has introduced the GR Corolla TC racecar at the GR Garage in Mooresville, North Carolina. This addition enhances TGRNA's sports car racing program in North America. The GR Corolla TC is designed for both track enthusiasts and competitive racers, starting as a production model before receiving race-ready upgrades for the SRO’s TC America series.
The GR Corolla TC features a 1.6L 3-cylinder turbo engine, an 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT), and a GR-FOUR All-Wheel-Drive system. The GR Garage team implements extensive race specifications, including Alcon brakes, custom MacPherson struts by TGRNA, JRi dual-adjustable shocks, and various aerodynamic enhancements. Bosch Motorsport electronics manage the drivetrain, power management, and ABS.
Safety is paramount with additions like an FIA-approved roll cage, an OMP fiberglass seat with a six-point harness, and an OMP electronically activated fire extinguishing system. Mike Norem, manager of Customer Racing at TGRNA, expressed enthusiasm about transforming the GR Corolla into a track-ready racecar. "The opportunity to take the GR Corolla and make it a track-ready racecar with the team here at TGRNA was exciting project to tackle," he stated.
The 2025 TC America series merges the former TCX and TC classes into one class to accommodate various performance brands at top levels. This new format promises competitive and thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing experiences. For more information on this series, visit their official website.
Toyota has been part of North America's cultural landscape for over 65 years. It focuses on sustainable mobility through its Toyota and Lexus brands across more than 1,800 dealerships. Employing over 63,000 people in North America, Toyota has produced nearly 47 million vehicles at its 12 manufacturing plants.
By 2025, Toyota will open its 13th plant in North Carolina to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. Currently offering 30 electrified options, Toyota leads with more electrified vehicles on roads than any other automaker. For further details about Toyota's initiatives and offerings, visit their newsroom online.
Additional information regarding vehicle specifications, pricing, contingency programs, and more will be released soon. Interested parties can join the interest list by contacting [email protected] for updates when available.
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