Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) joined forces to host the “Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing FESTIVAL” at Everland Speedway in Yongin, Korea, on October 27. The event attracted around 2,800 motorsport fans, featuring exhilarating driving demonstrations by both companies’ World Rally Championship (WRC) teams and interactive fan experiences.
The highlight of the event was a thrilling performance by Morizo (Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota), who drove the GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID with Hyundai’s Executive Chair, Euisun Chung, as his passenger. In front of the crowd, Morizo performed a donut turn, showcasing the vehicle’s dynamic WRC capabilities, to the delight of the spectators.
After the demonstration, both chairmen took the stage, exchanging warm greetings and sharing their enthusiasm for the future of motorsport. Morizo began with a heartfelt “Saranghaeyo!” (“I love you” in Korean), expressing gratitude for the event’s success and the collaboration between Toyota and Hyundai. He emphasized the importance of working together to create a better society through motorsport.
Euisun Chung echoed the sentiment, highlighting Hyundai’s commitment to its high-performance N brand and the excitement it brings to enthusiasts. “Chairman Toyoda is someone I deeply respect, and I’m honored to stand alongside him today,” Chung said, noting the shared passion for racing that brought the companies together for this event.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Korea Automobile Racing Association to support the development of motorsport culture.
Looking ahead, both Toyota and Hyundai’s rally teams will compete in the upcoming “FIA World Rally Championship FORUM8 Rally Japan 2024” from November 21 to November 24, where fans can expect another thrilling display of motorsport excellence.
Source: Toyota
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