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The Pinnacle of Rallying: Celebrating the World’s Best Rally Teams

20-10-2023RaduComments are closed

Rallying is one of the most thrilling and demanding motorsports, testing the limits of both man and machine as they navigate challenging terrains, unpredictable weather, and intense competition. Behind these incredible feats of skill and endurance are the world’s best rally teams, whose expertise, teamwork, and relentless dedication have made...

How to Modify a Car into a Professional Rally Car: A Comprehensive Guide

03-04-2023RaduComments are closed

Rally racing is one of the most thrilling and exciting motorsports in the world. Professional rally cars are specially designed and modified to handle the challenging terrain and intense driving conditions of rally racing. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to modify a car into a professional...

The latest news from the rally car industry, including new car releases, championship updates

13-03-2023RaduComments are closed

Rally car racing has been an exciting and challenging sport that has been around for decades. The industry is constantly evolving, with new technology and advancements that make the sport even more thrilling. In this article, we will discuss the latest news from the rally car industry, including new car...

Rally Racing: Comparing the Best of the Best

12-02-2023RaduComments are closed

Rally racing is a thrilling motorsport that takes drivers through a series of challenging roads, twists, and turns. It’s a test of speed, precision, and endurance, and only the best cars can handle the demands of the sport. In this article, we’ll be comparing three of the top rally cars...

Best Rally Cars for Beginner Drivers

11-02-2023RaduComments are closed

If you’re interested in getting into rally racing, it’s important to choose a car that is safe, reliable, and suitable for your skill level. As a beginner, it’s best to start with a car that is easy to handle, maintain, and upgrade as you progress. Here are some of the...

Rally Australia – Final Results

15-09-2013RaduComments are closed

Rally Australia – Final Results Rally Australia is an automobile rally event which was held in and around Perth, Western Australia from 1988 until 2006, when that state’s tourism commission severed its collaboration with the event. The rally was part of the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship in 1988 and the World...

Toyota GT86

13-09-2013RaduComments are closed

Toyota GT86 Racing Car

In 2011, with the unveiling of the Super BRZ Concept STI, Subaru also unveiled their latest entry in the Super GT series’ GT300-category. R&D Sport would develop the BRZ GT300 to replace their Legacy for the 2012 season. The BRZ GT300 does not utilize the production car’s FA20 engine, instead opting for the Legacy’s EJ20 engine.

Toyota, in partnership with Gazoo Racing, announced plans to develop the 86 for motorsport use in multiple disciplines. Toyota and Gazoo will support private teams in the Super Taikyu Endurance Series and All-Japan Rally Championship.[60] Gazoo Racing entered 86s in the 24 Hours Nürburgring, winning their SP3 class in 2012. Privateers Toyota Swiss Racing also claimed the V3 category in the same year.

In the United Kingdom, GPRM is developing a turbocharged version of the 86 for classification in the SRO Group’s GT4 category for use in Europe. The engine developments are being carried out by Nicholson McLaren Engines.

In the United States, Ken Gushi utilized a GPP Scion Racing FR-S built by GReddy Racing for the US Formula Drift championship. The FR-S features a turbocharged EJ25 boxer engine from a Subaru WRX STI produced more than 450 kW (600 bhp). In 2013 the FR-S replaced the Scion tC for the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. The FR-S’ were production units modified for racing safety and reliability. Nobuhiro Tajima will enter a Toyota 86 silhouette in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in 2013.

In October 2012, Toyota Racing Development and Gazoo Racing announced a production racing model for the Toyota 86. The 86 Racing adds brake and oil cooler modifications, as well as a 4-point racing harness and rollcage. The stock 86 wheels are replaced by simple steel rims, while the exterior colour was only available in white.

Subaru followed in early 2013 with the BRZ RA Racing, featuring similar modifications. Both cars are only available in the Japanese market, and are eligible for a one-make racing series run by Gazoo Racing. Unlike the Toyota, the BRZ is available in any of the production car’s colours.