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Toyota GAZOO Racing Friday announced the entry of three vehicles―a Toyota C-HR Racing*, a Lexus RC, and a Lexus RC F―in the 44th 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race to be held in Germany from May 26 to 29, 2016.
The 24 Hours of Nürburgring, according to a statement issued in Toyota City, Japan plays an important role in Toyota’s motorsports activities for building ever-better human resources and vehicles under intense racing conditions. Beginning in 2007, the 2016 event, the statement said, marks the 10th year of Toyota’s participation in the race under the banner of GAZOO racing.
When asked to look back over the last ten years, team representative Akio Toyoda said, “I remember GAZOO Racing first taking on the challenge of the Nürburgring in 2007 in an Altezza like it was yesterday. There are so many memories running through my mind–the interaction with the roads of the Nürburgring, whose characteristics seem to change with each shift in the weather, the meeting and parting with new and valuable friends. But, the one thing that remains the same is the unforgiving conditions of the circuit and the intensity of the racing. Every year, we use these conditions to hone both our team members and our cars. I have experienced this approach at first hand over the last nine years and, for me, this is the real meaning of motorsport.
“I also think that the commitment we show under these harsh conditions has a positive impression on our customers. That’s why Toyota, under the banner of Toyota GAZOO Racing, will continue to take part in motorsports–to build ever-better cars, boost the number of vehicle enthusiasts, and bring a smile to the faces of our customers around the world.”
Toyota GAZOO Racing, according to the statement obtained by AUTO REPORT AFRICA, started in April 2015 to unite the activities of GAZOO Racing, Toyota Racing, and Lexus Racing under the same roof.
It continues to work toward the creation of ever-better cars through motorsports by developing stronger human resources and attracting a wide range of vehicle enthusiasts.
