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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 –

A legendary track with unfinished business

Interlagos—officially the Autodromo José Carlos Pace—is no stranger to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing glory. From their first win in 2012 to clinching the manufacturers' title in 2014, the circuit has been a stage for big moments. And in 2024, a commanding victory here helped propel the team’s title bid.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 –

A Shift in Terrain, A Shift in Momentum

After tackling some of the season’s roughest stages in Portugal, Sardinia, and Greece, the team found welcome rhythm on Estonia’s faster, flowing roads. Known for its jump-filled gravel tracks and narrow tree-lined challenges, the Tartu-based event marked the halfway point of the 14-round season — with Toyota holding a commanding 65-point lead in the manufacturers' standings.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 – After a six-year hiatus, Morizo—better known as Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda—has made a powerful return to the legendary Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race. But this wasn’t just about speed or bragging rights. It was about reigniting a philosophy: building ever-better cars by taking them to the edge—literally.

For drivers around the world, this symbolic comeback isn’t just motorsport drama—it’s personal. It hints at better Toyotas on our streets, forged from the fire of the world’s toughest track.

The Nürburgring: The Car World's "Green Hell"

Nicknamed the Green Hell, the Nürburgring in Germany is a 25-kilometer stretch of unforgiving terrain—300 meters of elevation changes, over 170 corners, and blind sequences that demand complete faith from drivers and machines.

Many global carmakers rely on it as a brutal development track. And for good reason:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 – Rally fans witnessed history in the making this weekend as 23-year-old Oliver Solberg clinched a sensational win at Rally Estonia — not only marking his first-ever World Rally Championship (WRC) victory, but also securing the 100th win for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing in WRC history.

For Solberg, son of 2003 World Champion Petter Solberg, this wasn’t just a race — it was a career-defining moment, a coming-of-age tale on fast gravel roads that played out like a motorsport fairytale.

A Rally Debut That Defied the Odds

With only 12 previous WRC starts in the Rally1 class and nearly three years away from the top category, Solberg returned to the big stage with one goal: to prove himself. Handpicked by Toyota after strong performances in WRC2, he had just two days of testing in Finland to get comfortable in the GR YARIS Rally1. But that was all he needed.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 – Few motorsport events stir the soul like Rally Finland, and this year, the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) is revving up for what promises to be its most electrifying homecoming yet. Set against the lush, jump-filled gravel roads of central Finland, this high-speed spectacle is more than a championship round—it's a cultural moment for fans and drivers alike.

Why Rally Finland Is More Than Just a Race

The rally’s setting—Jyväskylä and its surrounding forests—has become sacred ground for rally lovers. With smooth, rollercoaster-like roads and heart-stopping jumps, it’s the rallying equivalent of an amusement park ride, but with serious stakes. What makes this year even more special is that TGR-WRT is racing on home turf—its HQ sits just three kilometers from the rally’s service park.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 – Toyota’s relentless motorsport spirit is taking the GR Yaris to new heights – not just on racetracks, but in how it shapes the future of street-ready performance cars. This weekend, Toyota is returning to the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series at Autopolis, Japan, with the GR Yaris DAT – fresh from its demanding run at the 24 Hours Nürburgring – and it’s not just about the race. It’s about refining what drivers like us might experience in future Toyota performance models.

Track-tested tech made personal

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 – Racing fans and BMW enthusiasts alike have something to cheer about as the BMW M4 GT3 EVO clinched its first win of the IMSA season during the Six Hours of the Glen. This wasn't just any race—it was a gutsy, come-from-behind performance that turned what looked like a setback into a spectacular celebration of strategy, teamwork, and pure driving talent.

A North American Breakthrough for Harper and Hesse

For BMW M works drivers Dan Harper and Max Hesse, this win marked a milestone. Racing for Paul Miller Racing in the GTD PRO class, the duo not only earned their first-ever North American victory, but also secured the first IMSA triumph for the newly evolved BMW M4 GT3 EVO.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 – At one of the most grueling motorsport events in the world, MINI and Bulldog Racing proved once again that endurance, precision, and personality can go hand in hand—finishing an exhilarating 24-hour race at Nürburgring with a proud second place in the SP3T class.

For racing fans and MINI lovers alike, this wasn’t just a competition—it was a story of grit, elegance, and bold flair. Piloted by a diverse international team, the MINI John Cooper Works once again lit up the legendary “Green Hell,” capturing hearts both on and off the track.

A Third Podium and a First-Class Show of Spirit

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 – BMW fans, speed lovers, and adrenaline chasers — this one's for you. The new BMW M2 CS has just etched its name into Nürburgring history with a blistering lap time of 7:25.5, redefining what we can expect from compact performance cars. But this isn't just about lap times — it's about passion, precision, and the pure joy of driving.

A new compact king on the ‘Green Hell’

The Nürburgring-Nordschleife is no ordinary racetrack. Nicknamed the “Green Hell,” it’s a 12.9-mile stretch of asphalt revered (and feared) by racers across the world. On April 11, 2025, BMW M development engineer Jörg Weidinger tackled its 70+ turns with the M2 CS — and beat the existing compact car record by eight full seconds.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 – When it comes to sibling rivalry, few stories can rival the emotional horsepower behind BMW's 2001 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) campaign. On one side stood the established might of BMW Motorsport’s Team Schnitzer. On the other, BMW of North America’s scrappy but determined Prototype Technology Group (PTG). What unfolded was a turbocharged season of drama, grit, and—ultimately—vindication.

More Than Just a Race Car—It Was a Statement

In the late ‘90s, PTG dominated GT racing with the E36 M3, taking wins and titles, yet earning little respect from BMW headquarters in Munich. As former BMW NA executive Rich Brekus put it, “Paul Rosche thought we had a hick NASCAR team running our M3 program.” That slight became fuel.