GRC

GR CUP

There are lots of ways you can experience the thrill of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, but nothing beats the GR CUP. Previously known as the Toyota GR86 Racing Series, it’s the Australia-wide, one-make series race that puts the raw driving pleasure of Toyota GR86 on the race track.
A dramatic angular view of a Toyota G R 86 in red and white Gazoo Racing livery making the bend on a race track.

One make, many drivers.

Every round, two invited professional drivers compete against a potential field of more than 35 ambitious race car drivers, who are also provided with a dedicated motorsport off-track mentor for each race weekend. Like similar one-make series races, the GR CUP demands competitors adhere to a strict car setup, ensuring that the driver’s talent, rather than team budget, is key to winning glory.

Explore the GR CUP series

Race circuits

The GR CUP brings the awe-inspiring thrill of GR86 racing to Australia’s most iconic race tracks.
Four Toyota G R 86s in racing livery competing at the Townsville 500, the track scrawled with wheel marks.

Townsville 500

The epic street circuit challenge of North Queensland, Townsville 500 has been held since 2009.
Toyota G R 86s in racing livery competing at the Ipswich 440, ‘Taylor’ on the leading vehicle’s upper windscreen.

Ipswich 440

Queensland Raceway is the state’s premier permanent motorsport facility, located 45 mins west of the Brisbane CBD. Affectionately known as QR, the track has become the hub for the development and future of motorsport in Australia.
Three Toyota G R 86s in racing livery competing on a winding track during the Bathurst 1000. Smoke hangs in the air.

Bathurst 1000

Widely regarded as the pinnacle of motorsport in Australia, the Bathurst 1000 is colloquially known as The Great Race among motorsport fans and media.
Three Toyota G R 86s in racing livery competing on a sunny day at Gold Coast 500.

Gold Coast 500

The GR CUP heads to the sandy beaches of Gold Coast as the drivers take on the tough street circuit of Surfers Paradise.
Competing Toyota G R 86s in racing livery leaning to their right side as they corner a bend during the Sandown 500.

Sandown 500

Melbourne’s Sandown is one of the very few remaining permanent circuits located within a large metropolitan city.
A large group of Toyota G R 86s in racing livery, competing at the Sydney Supernight, their headlights reflected in the track surface.

Sydney Supernight

Opened in 1990, the first touring car race held at Sydney Motorsport Park (then Eastern Creek International Raceway) was a 500km endurance race in the same year.
A large group of Toyota G R 86s in racing livery spill over the hill of the track as they compete in the Phillip Island 500.

Philip Island 500

Originally designed in 1956, the circuit was re-born for the 1989 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
A Toyota G R 86 in blue and black racing livery leads other competitors at the Newcastle 500. The track is lined with tall steel fencing.

Newcastle 500

The Newcastle Street Circuit runs through the eastern end of the Newcastle CBD taking in scenic views along Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle and Nobby’s beaches and Newcastle Harbour.
A convoy of Toyota G R 86s in racing livery, travelling in a neat line past onlookers at the Winton Supersprint.

Winton Supersprint

With a demanding combination of tight corners and fast straights, the racing is always close and exciting at Winton Motor Raceway.
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Got what it takes?

A pit stop mechanic in a blue, black, white and orange polo leans toward the driver's window of a race car to speak to the driver.

Join the action and compete in the next season for a share of the $150,000 prize pool.

Download our brochure below and contact AirTime Autosport on +61 408 849 744 or [email protected] to learn more.

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A Toyota G R 86 in Storm Black, the dark grey brick beneath it contrasting with its polished surface. Its black mesh grille features a G R badge.

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A Toyota G R 86 in Storm Black, the dark grey brick beneath it contrasting with its polished surface. Its black mesh grille features a G R badge.

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Gallery

From speedy take-offs and smoking burnouts to podium hurrahs and fan celebrations. This is the GR CUP action from every season.
Six Toyota G R 86s competing on a rainy track, some with their headlights on. Trees and housing dot the background.
A Toyota G R 86 in red and green racing livery tilted to its right side as it mounts a kerb on a winding race track.
A large group of Toyota G R 86s in racing livery competing on a race track. The heat given off by the race is creating a mirage, distorting the vehicles in the distance.
A Toyota GR 86 in red and white racing livery parked on a racetrack incline. A black billboard in the background says 'Toyota Gazoo Racing' in white and red.
A Toyota G R 86 in Storm Black with red and pink racing livery competing on a race track, a white G R 86 following with headlights on.
Crowds on an overcast day in the grandstands watch as three Toyota G R 86s in racing livery make the bend on a race track .
Twelve Toyota G R 86s in racing livery make a tight turn one after another while competing on a racetrack in Surfers Paradise.
An aerial view of a Toyota White Liquid G R 86 in red racing livery, driving over the inner racetrack kerb as it takes a sharp corner. The word 'Queensland' is painted onto the black inner track in white.
A group of Toyota G R 86s competing on a race track lined with tall wire barriers. A vehicle in green and white racing livery is in the lead.
Professional racing driver Bradi Owen in green and black racing gear at the wheel of a Toyota G R 86.
Professional racing driver Fabian Coulthard adjusting his helmet as he stands next to a white Toyota GR 86 in racing livery.
Professional racing drivers on a T G R A Cup podium. First place (middle) is Max Geoghegan, second Place (left) is Bradi Owen, third place is James Lodge.