The Philippines’ best sim-racers will be facing off against the best of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand at the Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo (GR GT) Cup Asia Finals 2024. The winner will earn a coveted spot in the global GR GT Cup later this year.
Luis Moreno, Enzo Ison, and Russel Reyes topped the recent Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup Philippines 2024 finals, earning the right to represent the country in the regional finals.
Luis Moreno won second place at the Asia Finals last year. The three came out on top after besting 40 of the best sim racers in the country at the National Finals held at the SM Mall of Asia in August.
They join the top three from each country, having qualified through local races, and will now compete in the GR GT Cup Asia Finals in Malaysia. These 15 e-Motorsports racers will go head-to-head in three thrilling races on iconic circuits at the Regional Finals.
The Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo (GR GT) Cup Asia Finals 2024 is an electrifying e-Motorsports event played on “Gran Turismo 7” for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PlayStation 4 (PS4). The highly anticipated finals will take place on October 13, 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The event will be hosted at the Connexion Conference and Event Centre, a state-of-the-art venue with floor-to-ceiling screens designed to maximize visibility and elevate the racing experience for both participants and spectators alike.
"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… 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," shared Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia Vice President Preston Tan.
Final Race
The finals will be held across three racetracks, each bringing a unique mix of speed, strategy, and skill. Through a point system, the overall champion will be determined by the total points scored. Racetracks will include iconic circuits such as Sardegna Windmills, Nürburgring GP, and Fuji Speedway, offering familiar challenges and unpredictable elements.
The finalists will battle for two spots at the Global Finals to be held later this year, alongside a prize pool of over USD $61,000.
Cheer for the boys
Fans across the region won’t miss a moment of the excitement, as the GR GT Cup Asia Finals will be live-streamed on Toyota’s Gazoo Racing Asia Facebook and Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Facebook pages. Hosting the event will be Singapore’s Victoria Cheng, alongside local commentators Dez Corkhill, Amir Haziq, Ari Saputra (IN), Mike Denaldi (IN), James Laohongthong (TH), and Kulachart Oat Rhuvatana (TH).
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.