Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) and Hyundai Motor Firm (Hyundai) joined forces to host the “Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing FESTIVAL” at Everland Speedway in Yongin, Korea, on October 27. The occasion attracted round 2,800 motorsport followers, that includes exhilarating driving demonstrations by each corporations’ World Rally Championship (WRC) groups and interactive fan experiences.
The spotlight of the occasion was an exciting efficiency by Morizo (Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota), who drove the GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID with Hyundai’s Government Chair, Euisun Chung, as his passenger. In entrance of the gang, Morizo carried out a donut flip, showcasing the car’s dynamic WRC capabilities, to the delight of the spectators.
After the demonstration, each chairmen took the stage, exchanging heat greetings and sharing their enthusiasm for the way forward for motorsport. Morizo started with a heartfelt “Saranghaeyo!” (“I really like you” in Korean), expressing gratitude for the occasion’s success and the collaboration between Toyota and Hyundai. He emphasised the significance of working collectively to create a greater society via motorsport.
Euisun Chung echoed the sentiment, highlighting Hyundai’s dedication to its high-performance N model and the thrill it brings to fanatics. “Chairman Toyoda is somebody I deeply respect, and I’m honored to face alongside him at this time,” Chung mentioned, noting the shared ardour for racing that introduced the businesses collectively for this occasion.
All proceeds from the occasion will likely be donated to the Korea Vehicle Racing Affiliation to help the event of motorsport tradition.
Wanting forward, each Toyota and Hyundai’s rally groups will compete within the upcoming “FIA World Rally Championship FORUM8 Rally Japan 2024” from November 21 to November 24, the place followers can count on one other thrilling show of motorsport excellence.
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