Filipino e-racers vie to represent Asia at Toyota GR GT Cup Finals 2024

MANILA: Three Filipinos will compete at the upcoming Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) Gran Turismo (GT) Cup Asia Finals 2024, where they will vie to represent the continent at the Global Finals to be held later this year. 

The Toyota GT GT Cup Asia Finals 2024 will take place on October 13, 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and will be hosted at Connexion Conference and Event Center. 

Below are the e-racers flying the Philippine flag: 

• Luis Moreno
• Enzo Ison
• Russel Reyes

Moreno, considered to be the e-motorsports veteran among his peers, won second place at the Asia Finals last year. He also was the Toyota GR GT Cup Champion in 2021 and has been sim racing for more than 10 years. 

On the other hand, Reyes — who also found success at the physical race track after scoring a podium finish at the second leg of the GR Philippine Cup at the Clark International Speedway — likewise has some solid e-racing experience under his belt. 

Ison, not to be overlooked, is the past Junior Class champion of TGR GT Cup Philippines. 

The three bested 40 of the best sim racers in the country at the National Finals held at the SM Mall of Asia in August.

“We are thrilled to continue to push the boundaries of e-Motorsports in the region with the fifth edition of the Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo Cup Asia Finals. At Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia, we are committed to sharing the excitement of motorsports with a wider community, especially the next generation of enthusiasts,” Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia Vice President Preston Tan said. 

Platforms like the GR GT Cup provide an opportunity for talented racers to showcase their skills while also driving our mission of innovation and continuous improvement. The dedication and passion of this year’s finalists reflect the spirit of motorsports, and we look forward to seeing how they inspire the future of racing,” he added. 

The aforementioned e-racers will virtually go wheel-to-wheel with competitors from other countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. 

Below are the sim racing bets of their respective countries: 

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

 

Moreno, Ison, and Reyes — as well as the abovementioned e-racers — will duke it out in iconic circuits, namely the Sardegna Windmills, Nürburgring GP, and Fuji Speedway. 

“As Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia leads the way in e-motorsports innovation, the GR GT Cup plays a key role in realizing its vision of engaging a new generation of fans and racers. By blending the excitement of both virtual and physical racing, Toyota is not only pushing the limits of racing, but also reinforcing its commitment to advancing mobility solutions. This platform underscores Toyota’s broader mission to nurture young talent, enhance the appeal of motorsports, and create unique driving experiences across the Asia region and beyond,” the company wrote in a press release. 

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