Five of LOR’s finest have earned their spots in the Asia finals, ready to represent their countries.

In the recent Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup Singapore 2024 held on 16 August, LOR’s Dillan Tan secured a commendable second place. Although thrilled with his achievement, Tan will unfortunately miss the upcoming Asia finals due to prior commitments.

Stepping up for Singapore, Jayden Liaw, who finished fifth in the national finals, is eager to make his mark on the international stage.

“It’s my first time participating in a Gran Turismo race, and the thrill of battling it out on the virtual track was incredible,” shared Liaw. “I’m grateful to the team for their support in honing my skills and making me a better driver. Balancing schoolwork and practice will be challenging, but I’m all in for the Asia Finals.”

This year’s Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup 2024 pits national finalists against each other in a series of three races, with cumulative points determining the overall results.

Over in the Philippines, the Legion of Racers team, comprising Luis Moreno and Enzo Ison, dominated their national finals on 18 August, clinching first and second place respectively in a newly introduced format where participants advanced to sprint races based on their fastest qualifying times.

Reflecting on his victory, Moreno said, “I’m thrilled to have another shot at the Asia Finals. With the level of competition based on sport mode rankings, it’s going to be tougher this year. I’ll need to push harder and give it everything I’ve got.”

Enzo, equally excited, remarked, “This national final was one of the most challenging races of my career. The competition was fierce, and the grid was incredibly competitive. I’m excited and nervous to represent my country abroad for the first time, and I hope everything goes well for me, my teammates, and everyone involved.”

In the Toyota GAZOO Racing GT Cup Indonesia 2024, held on 11 August, LOR’s Moreno Pratama Yudha and Andika Rama Maulana secured the top two podium spots, proving their mettle in a closely fought contest.

“I’m over the moon with the result, with a P1 and P2 finish for our team,” said Moreno. “2023 was tough for me, but I kept pushing, and this year’s results are proof that perseverance pays off. We’ll be gunning for the best results at the Asia Finals.”

Andika, also known as Ramstig, echoed Moreno’s sentiments, adding, “This year’s competition was even more intense than last year. Every participant’s pace was tightly matched, making race strategy crucial. In the end, our hard work paid off, and I’m thrilled we’ll be representing our nations and our team in the Asia Finals. We’re ready to push even harder!”

The top three racers from each Legion of Racers team were awarded prizes based on their individual cumulative points:

• Singapore Team: Dillan Tan earned SGD 2,000 with a final score of 40 points.

• Indonesia Team: Moreno Pratama Yudha took home RP 18,000,000 with 50 points, while Andika Rama Maulana earned RP 13,000,000 with 44 points.

• Philippines Team: Luis Moreno secured PHP 100,000 with 70 points, while Enzo Ison earned PHP 75,000 with 49 points.

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The world of e-sports is now more lively than ever, and an increasing number of auto manufacturers are hosting exhilarating virtual championships. Toyota is a big player in this new sport, and the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) GT Cup Asia 2022 has just concluded on an exhilarating note on Saturday, 29 October 2022. 

Enthusiasts from around the world witnessed 20 local qualifiers from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and South Korea battle it out for the regional championship title, and more importantly, for a spot in the upcoming Global Finals.

Kicking off in Group A of the Regional Semi-Finals, Andika Rama M. from Indonesia dominated the race while defending champion Nathayos Sirigaya from Thailand finished in the runner-up spot. Still, that was enough to retain Nathayos’ title with a 74-point lead, emerging as the TGR GT Cup ASIA 2022 Regional Champion.

Andika came in second with 71 points, just 3 points shy from the top podium spot. Being the top two racers, both Nathayos and Andika will represent Asia in the upcoming TGR GT Cup Global Finals in November.

Aside from the generous line-up of Toyota race cars within the Gran Turismo 7 platform and newly introduced race conditions, the third season of the TGR GT Cup ASIA 2022 also showcases how Toyota is committed to making e-motorsports more accessible to everyone.

With life-like graphics and realistic game physics, the general public can now experience what it is like to blast race cars around an exciting track. Best of all, this can be done in the comforts of one’s home, without having to worry about traditional safety concerns associated with racing.

Even if one does not happen to own the necessary equipment, Toyota has established multiple roadshows across the year to let the general public have a go on their simulators. This is a win-win for all, and motorsport fans will definitely be in favour of this, as it means more people are exposed to the joys of racing.

As with previous GT Cups, prizes were awarded to the top three country teams and racers. Team Malaysia took home 1st place with 120 points, followed by Team Indonesia coming in at 110 points. Team Thailand completed the podium with 104 points.

If you are interested in re-watching the Regional Finals for TGR GT Cup ASIA 2022, you can check it out here.

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