What is Toyota Racing going to announce on June 1?

Maybe it'll be a TRD version of the GR 86–meaning it'll be the Toyota Gazoo Racing 86 Toyota Racing Development. 

Free 86s for everyone on the grassroots motorsports forum if we promise to race them?

IMSA spec series. (My WAG.)

Rav4 GR

Hi everyone! I'm on the scene here in Texas at Toyota North America HQ. They're going to make several announcements about their 2023 Toyota lineup tomorrow, and Lexus tonight. So far, I haven't heard anything about a GR edition Sienna.

* Note: Corrected.

Why would Toyota be making Acura announcements????

Robbie (Forum Supporter) said:

Free 86s for everyone on the grassroots motorsports forum if we promise to race them?

Hell yeah!

I guess I'm kind of hoping for TC/TCA/TCR cars like the Honda Civic lineup. A spec series would be cool, but also very high-risk without venues and teams already committed, and I just don't think they'd have been able to keep that secret to this point if that were it. 

lagunamike said:

Why would Toyota be making Acura announcements????

I'm thinking someone meant to say Lexus....

ProDarwin said:

Rav4 GR

That's basically the Dodge playbook.

Sorry folks, I meant Lexus. I've been awake since 2:30a Eastern to catch the early bird here. I'll take a nap and be well rested before this evening. I promise.

J.A. Ackley said:

Hi everyone! I'm on the scene here in Texas at Toyota North America HQ. They're going to make several announcements about their 2023 Toyota lineup tomorrow, and Acura tonight. So far, I haven't heard anything about a GR edition Sienna.

Let us know!!!

JG Pasterjak said:

I guess I'm kind of hoping for TC/TCA/TCR cars like the Honda Civic lineup. A spec series would be cool, but also very high-risk without venues and teams already committed, and I just don't think they'd have been able to keep that secret to this point if that were it. 

I'm swinging for the fences here with the call for a spec series. 

It's obviously the GR version of the MX5, with a turbo 3 cylinder BMW engine, based on the NE chassis. 

David S. Wallens said:

IMSA spec series. (My WAG.)

Editorial Director, Grassroots Motorsports & Classic Motorsports

I wouldn't think it's that much of a WAG.

they said they're brining a one make series here.. and this certainly looks like it could fit the bill. My money is with you. This is going to be the launch of the official one make race spec cars.

In reply to spacecadet (Forum Supporter) :

If it wasn't for disappointment I wouldn't have any appointments. (Not sure if that line works here, but just trying to keep my expectations in check.)

I know what it is...

were going to have an actual Toyota sports car or were actually going to support grassroots racers,,,, either would be nice and over due.

J.A. Ackley said:

So far, I haven't heard anything about a GR edition Sienna.

 

The night is still young!

Corolla TCR or they're going to bring over the GR 86s they run in Australia and NZ.

Seems like a GR 86 series in North America would be going head to head against the beloved MX-5 Cup.  Might be a tall order...

I bet they're adding a new sporty trim level that consists solely of a stripe graphic and an embroidered headrest.

Indycar engine under the GR 86 banner?

Should I be setting my alarm at 12:15am to get the news?

they will publicly contact me to join their newly formed gr86 pro team and simultaneously hand me a contract for an extensive video documentary about the journey. 
That's what I think. 

In reply to stafford1500 :

Oh no .   .  The GR86 is doing NASCAR isn't it...  The next gen is only 9" longer wheelbase...  Maybe this could work...

An 86 without the Subaru engine. One can dream.

BA5 said:

I bet they're adding a new sporty trim level that consists solely of a stripe graphic and an embroidered headrest.

Don't forget the cool "custom" shift knob for the automatic transmission selector

Are there RWD cars in TCR these days? TCR is so boring compared to the old ST class that I stopped paying attention. 

I'm loving everything Toyota is making these days. The one thing I hate is that they aren't bringing over the roll down rear window into this new generation of Sequoia. One of the best features that car has had and makes them great if you need to haul 8-12ft pieces of lumber. 

Any news?

Looks like a new RAV 4 Hybrid with AWD that

( drum roll please)

can go off road.  

https://pressroom.toyota.com/2023-toyota-rav4-hybrid-goes-off-roading-with-new-woodland-edition/

My guess is Toyota is putting together a team and cars for the Indy league of racing.

I'd rock a GR Sienna...

In reply to dean1484 :

That's it?

This may be a hint from Toyota HQ. 

Datsun310Guy said:

In reply to dean1484 :

That's it?

Toyota is makinga  bunch of annoucements today. However this would be the perfect replacement to my GFs Crosstrek. 

Orange.

Mckeemk8 said:

My guess is Toyota is putting together a team and cars for the Indy league of racing.

Damn, I wish.

In reply to spacecadet (Forum Supporter) :

Hey, I guessed correctly about the new spec series! (And JG doubted me.)

Toyota GR86 Stars in New Single-Make Racing Series

Homologated by Toyota, the GR86 is the designated race car for Gazoo Racing's newly formed GR Cup.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40154494/toyota-gr86-gr-cup-racing-series/

David S. Wallens said:

In reply to spacecadet (Forum Supporter) :

Hey, I guessed correctly about the new spec series! (And JG doubted me.)

yep! I'm a little disapointed though that they're running a sequential.. because it just makes the cost of running the series that much higher..

In reply to spacecadet (Forum Supporter) :

Someone needs to check my math, but I believe MX-5 Cup went to a sequential to actually lower costs as the stock gearboxes required too much servicing. 

David S. Wallens said:

In reply to spacecadet (Forum Supporter) :

Someone needs to check my math, but I believe MX-5 Cup went to a sequential to actually lower costs as the stock gearboxes required too much servicing. 

The ND gearboxes were absolutely made of glass and nothing could make them strong enough.... but the cost of purchasing a Global MX-5 car also went up $30K+ as a result.

I've not heard nearly the amount of (if any) gearbox issues coming out of the twins over the longer period they've been sold compared to the ND.

 

In reply to spacecadet (Forum Supporter) :

Maybe this was done to prep drivers for the next step into TCR, GT4 or GT3? 

I just want to know when I can buy a new Sequoia TuRD Pro. 

Also the next big press release from a Japanese make will be Honda showing us another camo variant of the CTR.