The 2021 Gazoo Racing GT Cup e-motorsport has come a long way since the first leg of the event commenced last May 2021. Now, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has concluded the virtual race and commended everyone who participated in the event. The results are in after a series of high-speed runs and turns.
The checkered flag has been waved
Out of the 600 racers who signed up, only three stood up at the top. For the Junior Class, Russel Cabrera is hailed as the overall champion. As for the Sporting Class, Luis Moreno has bested its competitors. Lastly, Jether Miole took the number one spot at the Promotional Class. Here are what the champions have to say:
“It was an awesome experience being able to race despite the pandemic. I practiced hard and pushed myself to outdo my best time. Practicing with some of my online racer friends also helped me a lot,” said Junior Class Champion Russel Cabrera.
“The races were tough even for my class. I always expect that someone is going to be faster than me, so I have to practice my racecraft and put more hours on the track days prior [to] each race heats,” shared Promotional Class Champion Jether Miole.
“It is a good alternative if not the best substitute for actual races given the situation of the pandemic in the country. With real-life racing drivers joining, it ups the ante for those who focus on e-motorsports,” stated Sporting Class Champion Luis Moreno.
List of top finishers at the GR GT Cup
Aside from being crowned as the champions of their respective classes, TMP is awarding the three winners with a cash prize of Php 100,000 and a brand new Sony PlayStation 5 each. The Japanese automaker said that it will continue to grow the world of e-motorsports to provide a platform for talented Filipino gamers.
Visit the select Toyota dealerships to experience the virtual race
For those who want to experience the GT Cup virtual race, TMP invites them to visit its select dealerships to play the game. See the list of dealerships below for reference:
- Toyota Otis (November 8 to 14)
- Toyota Makati (November 22 to 28)
- Toyota Alabang (December 6 to 12)
In other news, the second leg of the Vios Cup was resumed last month after getting postponed due to the local health safety protocols. The third and final leg of the Vios Cup is slated to happen on November 6.
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