Master Drivers

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  Hiromu Naruse

  Naruse joined the Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. in 1963. Initially, he was hired as a temporary worker in the Vehicle Inspection Division. He later worked in the field as a test driver, becoming a Master Driver, the top rank of Toyota’s over 300 test drivers. He was one of the top Japanese drivers in terms of both years and laps at the Nürburgring. His refusal to compromise his ideals and his warm and honest character earned him many fans both inside and outside the company. On June 23, 2010, he died in an automobile accident during vehicle testing on the outskirts of the Nürburgring.

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  Morizo

  “Morizo” is another face of chairman Akio Toyoda. He’s an “ordinary” guy who loves driving and loves motorsports. He started receiving personal instruction from Naruse in the early 2000s and competed in his first 24 Hours of Nürburgring in 2007. Recently, in 2019, he took part in the race again, driving the GR Supra, returning to Nürburgring after a 17 year absence. He now competes in other races such as the Super Taikyu Series and the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Rally Challenge, further polishing his driving skills, led by a highly competitive nature recognized by all.