TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) Asia proudly announces the 15 finalists set to compete in the Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo (GR GT) Cup Asia Finals 2024 – a thrilling e-Motorsports event played on Gran Turismo 7 for PlayStation®5 (PS5®) and PlayStation®4 (PS4®). The highly anticipated finals will take place on 13 October 2024 at the Connexion Conference and Event Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where top racers from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand will compete for a coveted spot in the global GR GT Cup later this year.
The Connexion Conference and Event Centre, equipped with floor-to-ceiling screens, is designed to enhance the racing experience for participants and spectators alike.
“We are thrilled to push the boundaries of e-Motorsports in the region with the fifth edition of the GR GT Cup Asia Finals. At Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia, we are dedicated to sharing the excitement of motorsports with a wider audience, especially the next generation of enthusiasts. The GR GT Cup offers talented racers a chance to showcase their skills while advancing our mission of innovation and continuous improvement,” said Preston Tan, Vice President of Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia. “The passion of this year’s finalists embodies the spirit of motorsports, and we look forward to seeing them inspire the future of racing.”
GR GT Cup Asia: Format of Play
This year’s finalists represent the best e-racing talent from across the region, including defending champion Andika Rama from Indonesia, who has consistently ranked among the top for the past two years, along with crowd favorites Taj Aiman from Malaysia and Thanaphat Pungphat from Thailand.
Representing the Philippines are Luis Moreno, last year’s Asia Finals runner-up, Russel Reyes, and newcomer Enzo Ison, who emerged victorious after competing against 40 of the country’s top sim racers at the National Finals held in August at SM Mall of Asia.
The top three racers from each participating country qualified through local races and will now compete in the Asia Finals. In this intense competition, 15 racers will battle across three exhilarating races on iconic circuits.
Final Race Details
The Asia Finals will feature three challenging racetracks, each testing a combination of speed, strategy, and skill. Using a point system, the overall champion will be determined by cumulative scores. Racetracks include the Sardegna Windmills, Nürburgring GP, and Fuji Speedway – offering a mix of familiar tracks and unpredictable elements.
The top two racers will earn spots in the Global Finals later this year, competing for a share of a USD $61,000 prize pool.
Live Streaming and Coverage
Fans can catch all the action live on Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia’s and Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines’ Facebook pages.
The event will be hosted by Singapore’s Victoria Cheng, alongside commentators Dez Corkhill, Amir Haziq, Ari Saputra (IN), Mike Denaldi (IN), James Laohongthong (TH), and Kulachart Oat Rhuvatana (TH).
Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia continues to lead the way in e-Motorsports innovation through the GR GT Cup, fostering a new generation of motorsport fans and racers. By merging the excitement of virtual and physical racing, Toyota is not only pushing the limits of competition but also reinforcing its commitment to advancing mobility solutions. The GR GT Cup serves as a platform to nurture young talent, expand the appeal of motorsports, and create unique driving experiences across Asia and beyond.
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GR GT Cup Asia 2024:
| Race Name | GR GT Cup Asia |
| Event Period | 13th October 2024 |
| Event Location | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Participation Requirement | Owner of PS4 or PS5, owner of “Gran Turismo 7” for PS4 or PS5 |
Racers by Country
| 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 | Point System |
| Individual | Cumulative points of each race participated |
| Country | Total of all 3 individual participants representing the country |
