Contents
A low-angle view of G R Yaris vehicles lined up into the distance. The nearest G R Yaris in Glacier White is in focus, with its honeycomb grille, 'G R' badge and Japanese-style number plate.
Journal — Volume 3

Drift Cadet’s GR Supra and GR Yaris owners' meet

Hot snags and polished GR badges at Drift Cadet’s first post-lockdown meet up.
Photos by Brett Walker2 min read

The sun was out, the BBQ was sizzling, and the only one taking Halloween seriously was a Maltese shih tzu named Lewie. We bring you the latest from Drift Cadet’s GR Supra and GR Yaris owners' meet.

Drift Cadet is a driving school with a difference. Instead of road basics, it teaches track technique and skid control to everyone from beginners to circuit racers. The classes are usually held at Winton Raceway, in the north-east Victorian town of Benalla. But, this year, the school’s founders, Pete and Linh, opened their new headquarters in Brooklyn too, out in Melbourne’s west. After months of lockdown, the pair finally had the chance to show off their new space. And, to help celebrate, they invited the city’s GR Supra and GR Yaris community over for some cold drinks and hot snacks.

First: Drift Cadet founder Linh resting on the bonnet of a red G R Supra in Feverish Red. The vehicle has a 'Drift Cadet' decal on its right side. Second: Drift Cadet founder Pete holds up a 'Morizo' number plate as he stands in front of a white G R Supra in Glacier White.

Left: Linh repping an official cadet car
Right: channeling that Akio ‘Morizo’ Toyoda energy

Members surround a G R Yaris with its bonnet open at the Drift Cadet headquarters in Brooklyn, Melbourne.

Above: boys in the hood

Drift Cadet members and their G R vehicles. First: A member and his G R Yaris in Glacier White. Second: A member crouching in front of his Feverish Red G R Yaris.

Above: GR Yaris pride

A man in a black jacket and glasses leans into a Feverish Red G R Yaris to inspect the interior floor and gear stick area during a tech demo.

Above: sharing knowledge

First: A couple standing proudly in front of their G R Yaris in Glacier White on a sunny day. Other vehicles are lined up in the background. Second: A father and his two sons standing in front of their G R Yaris in Glacier White. The youngest son is holding a can of orange soft drink.

Above: families out in force

A silver Toyota G R Supra at the Drift Cadet lot in Brooklyn, Melbourne. The sunny day highlights the vehicle's aerodynamic body and silver alloys.

Above: GR Supra. Silver, serviced.

First: Drift Cadet member David sitting in the boot of his Glacier White G R Yaris, grinning, wearing sunglasses and a cap. Second: A Drift Cadet member behind the driver door of his G R Supra in Bathurst Black. The sun bounces off its polished surface.

Left: David says he promised his wife he wasn't getting a rally car (now the roll cage begs to differ)
Right: Fellow Cadet with Toyota

A group shot of the Drift Cadets in front of a Glacier White G R Yaris. A member in the middle keels down while holding up a black T G R A shirt with 'Come drive with us' in the back in white.

Above: Bathurst racing simulator

First: An up-close look of the modified engine of a Toyota G R vehicle. Second: A man in a red and white Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia cap kneels next to a vehicle, dog on his lap. He wears a black T G R A shirt with 'Come drive with us' on the back.

Left: engine close up. Please note, this is not a standard vehicle shown.
Right: to infinity and beyond, Lewie.

A group shot of the Drift Cadets in front of a Glacier White G R Yaris. A member in the middle keels down while holding up a black T G R A shirt with 'Come drive with us' on it.

Above: Cadet group shot

Check out Drift Cadet’s Facebook page for the latest drift classes, drive days, meet-ups.

GAZOO RACING CLUB Journal
close
GR Supra
close
GR Yaris
close
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Australia
close
Community
close

Up next

A video game render of two Toyota G R vehicles, the G R Supra and G R Yaris, and the Dallara S F 23 Super Formula. Features a dramatic film grain filter.

A Q&A with Australia’s GR GT Cup finalists

We sat down with two Aussie eMotorsports gamers who took their online GAZOO Racing skills to the world stage.

Read more