Toyota City, Japan, May 21, 2012 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that its GAZOO Racing Lexus "LFA" placed first in the vehicle's respective class at the 40th 24-Hours of Nurburgring endurance race in Germany, held from May 17 through May 20 (local time). A Toyota "86" alsofinished first in class.
Out of 169 participating vehicles in the finals, the LFA (car no. 83) driven by Takayuki Kinoshita, Akira Iida and Juichi Wakisaka placed first in the SP8 class and 15th overall. The 86 (car no. 166) driven by Hiroaki Ishiura, Kazuya Oshima, Takuto Iguchi and Minoru Takaki placed first in the SP3 class and 46th overall.
A second 86 (car no. 165), driven by Masahiko Kageyama, Kumi Sato, Yoshinobu Katsumata and Minoru Takaki, placed sixth in the SP3 class and 65th overall.
GAZOO Racing LFA
The LFA placed 32nd overall in the preliminary round on May 18, but performed well from the start of the finals to achieve 20th position overall and first in class. Although forced to make a pit stop due to contact withanother vehicle, the LFA still managed to finish the race and take 15th place overall.
With aims of broadening the appeal of car racing, fostering more car enthusiasts, and developing human resources, TMC, as part of its initiatives to develop ever-better cars, participated with the GAZOO Racing team in this year's 24-Hours Nurburgring endurance race.
This year's GAZOO Racing team also featured TMC employees working as mechanics and drivers for the 86. A large portion of the 25-kilometer Nurburgring course is considered important in vehicle development because its harsher conditions allow for more thorough testing than is possible with conventional evaluations. TMC employee participation in the race allows them to gather knowledge firsthand and apply it to making ever-better cars.
About Toyota
Supported by people around the world, Toyota Motor Corporation (TSE: 7203; NYSE: TM), has endeavored since its establishment in 1937 to serve society by creating better products. As of the end of March 2012, Toyota conducts its business worldwide with 50 overseas manufacturing companies in 27 countries and regions. Toyota's vehicles are sold in more than 160 countries and regions. For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.
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May 21, 2012
Source: Toyota
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