Toyota's New 'GAZOO RACING' - Everything You Need to Know

With the just-revealed Toyota Corolla GR hot hatch on its way, now’s a good time to take a look at what those two letters–increasingly relevant to everything exciting in the Toyota lineup–mean. What the heck’s a Gazoo, and what’s it got to do with racing? Come along on a hero’s journey, involving an unlikely middle-aged protagonist and his tragically-fated mentor, as we get you up to speed…on Toyota Gazoo Racing!


Host - James Pumphrey
Director - Giovanni Iacobucci
Producer - Kristina Felske
Writer/Technical Director - Tiernan Armstrong-Ingram
Editor - Griffin Wenzler

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[gundamboy]

Definitely got a little misty eyed listening to this. You can really understand the passion that Toyoda and Naruse-san had for cars through James's words.

[andrewolson]

The story of Gazoo Racing is more dramatic than I thought. This should be a movie.

[ShaneXCS]

"Naruse-san, we have finally come back to the Nürburgring with the new Supra."

Damn near shed a tear. Amazing story and I hope the GR brand continues.

[jimtamim]

"Naruse-san we have finally come back to the Nürburgring with the new Supra." - Akio Toyoda
I felt that..

[senseihEnRY]

James is a good storyteller, i didn't know anything about GR's history, Akio-san, and Naruse-san, but after this video, both amazing men are heroes to me. I even have a hole in my heart now knowing such legendary driver was no longer in this world.

[Edgypenguin]

I work at a Toyota plant and was always curious about the "GR" badge. Now I have a more profound respect for the GR lineup and for the CEO of my company. Great story can't wait to see what he has in store for the world.

[tedjohnson]

I was wondering why Toyota was all of a sudden producing amazing sports cars, after decades of boring cars. This video’s explanation is amazing!

[aarliann]

this episode was a lot more emotional than I thought it’d be- Toyota has quite a history!

[djemergency]

I can respect a company where the CEO himself is out in the heat, winning races with the cars they develop.

[CYMotorsport]

To this day I still use Morizo as my name in certain sim races 😂 loving all this Japanese inspired content

[NFSBeast]

Never in my life would I admire an executive at a car company. We need more people like Akio Toyoda-San

[JoeBlo]

I'm a lifelong fan of Honda and former employee at one of their factories, but even I wholeheartedly support Gazoo Racing.

[hippie]

I think James wiped away a tear at the end there. Honestly such a great storyteller and so passionate. Love what you guys are doing!!

[krypto]

i actually think this episode is wholesome
especially when you see president of a company that actually care and try to make great car and all the effort that he went through with his mentor

[Ricochet]

this was an absolute masterpiece of an episode. Thank you guys for all that you do. in a state that hates cars so much, you bring joy with car history and entertainment

[fire_chief]

“Little bigger, little fatter. But so are we”

I felt that.

[MrCashMoneyD]

That quote after he won the race in the new Supra sent chills down my spine. I can’t imagine how he felt after that. 😭

[jovitv]

After watching this video I don’t care what anyone says, Toyota is a legendary company with an amazing CEO that is there for us enthusiasts. Thanks Donut!

[ghiffarinurrahmatullah]

This is why I love Toyota more than any other car brands nowadays, the heritage, the commitment and the passion of a person behind it, even the CEO. Well done toyota, you deserve to having a book called 'A Toyota Way'

[TheGangstaAsian]

Literally crying at work watching this episode, and I work in auto parts.
Thanks for delivering this inspiring tale James