A new challenger approaches the TC America grid: The GR Corolla.
Starting with a production GR Corolla, the folks at Toyota Gazoo Racing North America tack on several race-ready upgrades: Gazoo Racing-designed MacPherson struts, JRi adjustable shocks, OMP seat and six-point harness, FIA-approved roll cage, OMP fire suppression system, Alcon brakes–six-piston front, two-piston rear–and what TGRNA describes as “various aerodynamic …
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Not me eager to know how much it costs, like I could even afford one anyway.
I do love that the manufacturers are paying attention to more than just TCR. The non-TCR classes aren't huge in the US—mostly having their only high-profile outlet in SRO World Challenge—but they're huge overseas. I' d love to see SCCA and NASA adopt some direct drop-in classing for these cars like they've done for other homologation machinery.
In reply to JG Pasterjak :
I have my fingers crossed that we'll also be able to take advantage of TC Lite regulations here in the U.S.
The TC classes are fun to watch. Glad to see another player come into the mix.
In related new, I read about this happening this morning:
CUPRA Leon VZ TCR racecar arrives in the USA