THEPHILBIZNEWS STAFF
Once again, the feeling of excitement begins as Toyota Motor Philippines announces the launch of its latest online E-Sports program – GR Supra GT Cup Asia – Philippines this July.
In the statement sent by TMP, in as much as they want to have another successful launching of Totoya Supra GT last year at the Manila Polo Club wherein media, bankers, and other stakeholders gathered to witness the event, the latest situation where safety is of their highest concern for everyone, hence the mass gatherings like physical races are foreseen to be limited for now.
TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto said, “Safety of our customers, employees, and fans are always at the top of our priority. But we also recognize the value of waku-doki spirit in everyone! This is a great way to sustain the excitement of motorsports program in the Philippines in a safe environment.”
The GR Supra GT Cup Asia – Philippines, an e-racing event under Toyota’s Gazoo Racing motorsports program, will be fully held online and will be open to the public, ages 18 and above.
“Finally, Toyota fans can participate in our sports program at the comfort and safety of their own homes. We also expect this activity to reach a wider and younger audience, based on the profile of gamers,” the TMP President added.
The online e-race, using Toyota’s legendary sports car icon, the GR Supra, is expected to start in July 2020. Winners of the e-race will get a chance to participate in the regional finals, the GR Supra GT Cup – Asia.
E-Sports in the Philippines has grown in popularity over the years. The addition of E-sports programs in various international competitions, producing Filipino medalists, has further legitimized the sport.
The GR Supra GT Cup Asia – Philippines is Toyota’s fun and safe alternative to holding the country’s number one motorsports program, The Vios Racing Festival. Usually held in 3 legs from the second to the fourth quarter, the current situation makes it very challenging for Toyota, the racings teams, the drivers, and public spectators to do this physical event.
“We look forward to a better 2021 Vios Racing Festival Season where we can go back to the tracks again and feel the heat and excitement. But for now, we invite everyone to join the GR Supra GT Cup Asia E-Sports Program,” Okamoto concluded.
More details of the GR Supra GT Cup Asia – Philippines will be announced soon. Stay tuned at Toyota.com.ph and or visit Toyota Motor Philippines’ official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ToyotaMotorPhilippines/ to get updates.
