GR Customer Racing Launches Young Driver Academy
Photo: GR Customer Racing GR Customer Racing has launched its Young Driver Academy, aimed to elevate the next generation of professional drivers through the Japanese manufacturer’s GT ranks. The initiative provides a pathway to identify and promote promising young drivers, based on their skills and performances, with a view to potential participation in the GR’s GT3 activities in 2027. The timing coincides with the expected full rollout of the GR GT3 to customers worldwide. According to a statement from GR Customer Racing, the expanded program has been developed into a “seamless ladder” that will go from GT4 to GT3. “This progression will be supported by Toyota’s global engineering and motorsport infrastructure, reinforced by the strong competitive foundation already provided by the GR Supra GT4 EVO2 in series around the world,” a statement read. The academy features a multi‑stage selection process. Candidates will initially compete in simulator sessions hosted at Toyota Racin...