The 'TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT Cup' Returns! Join the Action to Receive the GR010 HYBRID (2024 Livery) and Win In-game Credits!
On Wednesday, 10 April TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced the details for the 'TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT Cup 2024' due to be held within Gran Turismo 7.
The 2024 edition - marking TGR’s sixth year of hosting an e-Motorsports tournament - will feature the GR lineup of cars as well as dedicated race machines. This year, the TGR GT Cup will be contested over seven rounds of Online Qualifiers, with the 24 highest-ranked players from around the world moving to the Grand Final in December.
UPDATE: 7 June 2024
Enter the Online Qualifiers and Receive a Special Car!
All players who enter the Online Qualifiers will receive a free GR010 Hybrid*, complete with the 2024 livery for use in-game. This new matt black-based colour scheme is featured on TGR competition cars such as the GR010 HYBRID, racing in the 2024 World Endurance Championship Series (WEC).
Car Ticket Distribution Period
Entries until Round 3: Tuesday, 11 June
Entries after Round 4: Monday, 26 August
Win up to 9,000,000 In-game Credits with ‘Point Ranking Rewards’
Players can win In-game Credits according to their position in the online rankings with the new ‘Point Ranking Rewards’ bonus. Up to 9,000,000 Cr. will be up for grabs! These rewards will be distributed at the end of the season.
Bringing Together a Roaring Collection of Cars in the Online Qualifiers!
This season's Online Qualifiers will offer a variety of races with an exciting lineup of cars from Toyota and beyond. In Round 1, drivers will compete with the popular GR86/BRZ Cup cars, then in Round 2 it’s a one-make race with the Prius '09. Round 7, the final round, will be an all-Gr.3 affair that will also include cars from fellow Super Taikyu Series competitors Honda, Mazda, Nissan, and Subaru. Be sure not to miss this opportunity to experience the best in TGR racing with the TGR GT Cup!
A skill-based league system will be used again in the Online Qualifiers which places players of similar levels against one another. For each League's race times and slots, please see the in-game event details in Gran Turismo 7 or check the following article.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT Cup 2024 Online Qualifiers Start 28 April
https://www.gran-turismo.com/world/gt7/news/00_1218847.html
TGR GT Cup 2024 Details
| Championship | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT Cup 2024 |
| Period | April – December 2024 |
| Organiser | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing |
| Location |
Qualifiers: 7 online rounds, worldwide Grand Final: To be held in conjunction with the Gran Turismo World Series in December |
| Entry criteria | Open to Entrants who own a PS5® or PS4® and a copy of 'Gran Turismo 7' for PS4® or PS5® and are aged 7 or over. (*1)(*2) |
(*1) Entrants from the Asia Region (excluding Korea) aged between 6-17 can also participate, providing they have obtained permission from a parent or legal guardian.
(*2) Under the laws of the participating countries or regions, even if Entrants are at the top of the Online Qualifiers, they may not be able to participate in the Grand Final live event.
Schedule
| Round | Date | Car | Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rd.1 | 28 April |
GR86 RZ ‘21 Subaru BRZ S '21 |
Suzuka Circuit |
| Rd.2 | 12 May | Prius G '09 | WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca |
| Rd.3 | 9 June | GR010 HYBRID '21 | 24 Heures du Mans Racing Circuit |
| Rd.4 | 30 June |
GR Supra Race Car '19 Subaru WRX Gr.4 MAZDA3 Gr.4 (Gr.4 Select) |
Nürburgring GP |
| Rd.5 | 14 July |
Dallara SF23 Super Formula / Toyota Dallara SF23 Super Formula / Honda |
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya GP Layout No Chicane |
| Rd.6 | 11 August |
GR Yaris RZ "High performance" '20 |
Grand Valley - South |
| Rd.7 | 25 August |
Lexus RC F GT3 '17 Subaru BRZ GT300 '21 MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 CONCEPT Honda NSX Gr.3 Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 '18 (Gr.3 Select) |
Fuji International Speedway |
| Grand Final | December | TBA | TBA |
(Dates and tracks are subject to change.)
TGR GT Cup 2024 Grand Final
| Date | December 2024 |
| Location | To be held offline in conjunction with the Gran Turismo World Series |
| Entry Criteria |
- From 5 Regions defined by the Gran Turismo World Series, 21 competitors with the highest number of points earned from the top 4 Rounds out of the 7 total. - TGR drivers (Regional Finals selected competitors.) (*3) For a total of 24 drivers. |
Driver Details
| Region | Number of Competitor Selections |
|---|---|
| Europe/Middle East/Africa | 9 |
| North America | 3 |
| Central & South America | 3 |
| Asia | 4 |
| Oceania | 2 |
| TGR Slot (*2) | 3 |
| Total | 24 |
(*3) Competitors selected from local activities of TGR (Regional Finals.)