24HR Nürburgring Teams
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
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BETTER CARS.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing entered three vehicles ― a Toyota C-HR Racing, a Lexus RC, and a Lexus RC F ― into the 44th 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race, held in Germany from May 26 to 29. This year, Toyota will be celebrating its tenth year of participation in the race under the GAZOO name.
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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
TOYOYA C-HR Racing
The C-HR Racing model uses new
production methods to create our first
crossover racing vehicle.
Fastest lap
Vehicle specs
| Engine Type | 8NR-FTS (Modified) |
| Vehicle Size | 4,880 mm x 1,795 mm x 1,450 mm (Length x full width x height) |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Drive System | 2WD [Front-wheel-drive System] |
Chief MechanicAkihiro Osaka
MASAHIKO
KAGEYAMA
Won third place in the 1998 Le Mans 24-hour race, a first for a Japanese team. Had the world’s first race appearance in a Toyota 86 at VLN9 in 2011, and in 2015 competed in the Super Taikyu series as director of Toyota Team Tom’s Spirit.
KUMI
SATO
First encountered racing while attending university and competed in the Super GT, Super Taikyu, and other races. Is active in a wide range of categories including spot competition in the TRD Rally Challenge in an 86 in 2013.
TOMOYUKI
KATAYAMA
Member of the Advanced Technical Skills Institute at Toyota Motor Corporation.
HERWIG
DAENENS
Member of the Vehicle Testing Division of Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA.
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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
LEXUS RC
The RC incorporates improvements made
to reliability and quality, as well as
features based on new technologies.
Fastest lap
Vehicle specs
| Engine Type | 8AR-FTS (Modified) |
| Total Displacement | 2.0L |
| Tires | 245/40R18 |
| Vehicle Size | 4,885 mm × 1,840 mm × 1,350 mm (Length x full width x height) |
| Drive System | 2WD [Rear-wheel-drive System] |
| Transmission | 8-speed AT |
Chief MechanicMinoru Takagi
TAKEYUKI
KINOSHITA
Began racing in 1983. Has won numerous races including the Japanese F3 Championship, All-Japan Touringcar Championship, and Super GT. Is the Japanese driver who has raced the most times in the Nürburgring 24 Hours Race.
TAKAMITSU
MATSUI
Competes in Super GT (300 class) and Super Taikyu (Toyota Team Tom's Spirit). Starting in 2015, competed in the Nürburgring Race with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing.
NAOYA
GAMO
Competed in the Japanese F3 Championship and has competed in the Super Taikyu since 2012. In 2015, raced in various categories including the Super GT (300 class), Super Taikyu (Toyota Team Tom’s Spirit), and 86/BRZ Race.
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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing with Tom's
LEXUS RC F
Tom’s has partnered with Toyota to
develop the RC F, as well as supervise
the race, further contributing to Toyota’s
efforts to train employees and develop
ever-better cars.
Fastest lap
Vehicle specs
| Engine Type | 2UR-GSE (Modified) |
| Vehicle Size | 4,840 mm × 1,995 mm × 1,330 mm (Length x full width x height) |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
| Drive System | 2WD [Rear-wheel-drive System] |
TAKESHI
TSUCHIYA
Active in F3 and Formula Nippon and currently complete in and is active in Super GT. Has also competed in the Super 24-Hours and LeMans 24-hour races.
TATSUYA
KATAOKA
Was among the first cohort of scholarship recipients to the Formula Toyota Racing School (FTRS) in 2000. Active in F3, Formula Nippon, Super GT, and other areas. Won the Super GT (500 class) for the first time in 2005 in a Supra. Currently active in Super Taikyu and Super GT.
KAZUYA
OSHIMA
Has numerous accomplishments in Super GT and Formula Nippon. In 2013, competed in Super GT (GT500 class) with Lexus Team LeMans ENEOS and came in first place in the eighth race at Twin Ring Motegi. In 2015, competed in super GT (GT500 class) with the same team.
TAKUTO
IGUCHI
Competed in Super GT (GT 300 class) in 2008. Overall winner of the Bangsaen four-hour endurance race in 2012. Has competed in Super Taikyu with Toyota Team Tom’s Spirit since 2012. In 2015, in addition to Super Taikyu, competed in Super GT (300 class) and 86/BRZ Race with Subaru BRZ.