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GAZOO RACING CLUB Journal

The GAZOO RACING CLUB Journal is where members find first-access to expert track tips, less-travelled itineraries, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing deep dives, and the latest in club news.
A mosaic of photographs from important Gazoo Racing Club journal moments. The hero image is Zach Bates racing in a Glacier White G R 86.
 
Latest 2025

Volume 11

Discipline isn’t a dirty word, it's the key in the ignition of performance driving. Enter ‘The Club Code’, five principles GR members embody with every drive. We’ve brought the Code’s principles to life with a deep dive into how they ignite the passion of every GAZOO RACING CLUB member.
A Tarmac Black Toyota G R Yaris Rally2, midair as it drives over an uneven dirt rally track in a forested area. It’s covered in rally sponsor livery.
A Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 in Tarmac Black in racing livery. T G R stalls sit in the background. A red '2' with a corrugated glass texture is superimposed.
How to become an intuitive driver
Club Code #2: The car is an extension of you – feel it.
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A rear three-quarter view of a white Toyota Supra parked in a coastal lot, with ocean waves and cliffs in the background.
Great Ocean Road, Victoria
Club Code #3: The road will speak to you, listen.
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The right-side profile of a Toyota G R Yaris in an orange studio. The vehicle sits behind a pane of corrugated glass, warping the vehicle for an artistic effect.
Track Rules: the GAZOO RACING CLUB Code
Club Code #4: We’re bound by passion, ignite it.
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Latest 2025

Volume 10

From the films we watch to the video games we play, the spirit of Waku Doki lives on in pop culture. Plug in and relive retro moments from Toyota’s gaming past, immerse yourself in the world of one of Australia’s top sim racers, see how Toyota made cinematic history and take a look at what makes Initial D such a beloved franchise in the drifting universe.
A video-game render, the rear of a Glacier White G R Supra with a large racing spoiler and red and black TG R A decals. "Press start" is superimposed below.

‘Press Start’: Unlocking Waku Doki in video games

We look back on nearly 50 years of gaming and look forward to what's next.
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e-Motosports racer Emily Jones in the seat of a driving simulator, competing with other racers at an event.

‘No limits’: An interview with sim racer Emily Jones

We sat down with Emily Jones to chat about the world of sim racing and what it takes to become successful in eMotorsports.
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A rear side-view of an orange Toyota Supra Mark 4, with grey and neon green graphic decal. Smaller brand decals run along the bottom.

Fast & famous: Racing stars of the silver screen

From street to screen, we chart some of Toyota’s most iconic appearances on film.
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Two illustrations of a white Toyota Sprinter Trueno A E 86 driving on a highway, black and white manga style, and an autumn suburban road in Japan.

Tofu and the Trueno

We took a close look at how a Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 raced from the pages of Initial D and into hearts and minds the world over.
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Latest 2024

Volume 9

For this WA special, we speak to Rally legend Coral Taylor ahead of her recent podium win, catch the action from the tree-studded sidelines at the Forest Rally, soak up the art and architecture en route to Northam and catch up with GRC members for a drive day in Neerabup, Perth.
A Toyota G R Corolla in Liquid Mercury, driving down a road in the Western Australian bush.
Northam, Western Australia
Join us for a wilderness drive out west as we jump in a GR Corolla and head to Northam.
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Coral Taylor standing next to her open racing vehicle, adjusting her helmet at a night rally. Other racers and observers dot the background, as stadium lighting illuminates the area.
Pacenotes from a pro: an interview with Coral Taylor
With a champagne-soaked career spanning over four decades, Coral Taylor’s contribution to Australian motorsport is nothing short of legendary.
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A G R C member chats with car racers and partners Jacinta and Kieran. Jacinta wears a bright orange racing suit, leaning casually against a steel handrail.
Westside Stories: A members’ meet-up
We caught up with GAZOO RACING CLUB members at the CARCO.com.au Raceway in Neerabup, Western Australia.
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A Glacier White G R Yaris A P 4 in sponsor livery on a dirt rally tack, glistening in the sun. Angular shot.
GRC takes the podium at the ARC Forest Rally
With Round 1 of the Bosch Motorsport Australia Rally Championship done and dusted (quite literally) in Launceston, Round 2 was geared to kick up some serious dirt in WA.
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Three generations of the Toyota 86 series in dramatic lighting, with smoke coming from their rear tyres. Closest to furthest: Toyota G R 86, Toyota 86, Toyota A E 86.

Volume 8

Three generations of the Toyota 86 series in dramatic lighting, with smoke coming from their rear tyres. Closest to furthest: Toyota G R 86, Toyota 86, Toyota A E 86.

Volume 8

We take a journey through the evolution of Toyota motorsport, from the AE86 drift machine and vintage Corollas in Tasmania to the dune-destroying Dakar HiLux, finishing on a Sunday spent with GAZOO RACING CLUB members at Calder Park Raceway.
A White Liquid Toyota G R 86 in racing livery on a winding race track. The name 'N.BATES' is above the windshield.

Volume 7

A White Liquid Toyota G R 86 in racing livery on a winding race track. The name 'N.BATES' is above the windshield.

Volume 7

We drive from Sydney to the Repco Bathurst 1000 in a GR Yaris, score hot laps with Harry Bates in the new manual Supra, soak up the action (and the downpour) at the TGRA 86 Series and meet a classic Celica ahead of Gippsland's 100th Alpine Rally.
Two Toyota vehicles on display in dramatic red and blue lighting in a warehouse in Melbourne on 86 Day. On the left is a Storm Black G R 86, and on the right is a white Toyota Corolla Levin A E 86.

Volume 6

Two Toyota vehicles on display in dramatic red and blue lighting in a warehouse in Melbourne on 86 Day. On the left is a Storm Black G R 86, and on the right is a white Toyota Corolla Levin A E 86.

Volume 6

We greet the GR86 on 86 Day, join some legends at Sydney Motorsport Park for the TGRA 86 Series opener, head to Canberra for air time with Harry Bates and meet up in Townsville for a coastal drive.
The rear of a black vintage Toyota, its rear windscreen featuring distinct black horizontal louvres. In the background is a silver 1984 Supra slightly out of focus.

Volume 5

The rear of a black vintage Toyota, its rear windscreen featuring distinct black horizontal louvres. In the background is a silver 1984 Supra slightly out of focus.

Volume 5

Catch all the Toyota action from All Japan Day 2022, read how Zach Bates prepares for the TGRA 86 Series season and learn about the new WRC Rally1.
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A G R Supra in Bathurst Black, driving down an unsealed road in the bush towards the Blue Mountains.

Volume 4

A G R Supra in Bathurst Black, driving down an unsealed road in the bush towards the Blue Mountains.

Volume 4

We chat to a P-Plater who rebuilt a Mk4 Supra on a budget, take the scenic route to a Blue Mountains bakery, meet the women burning rubber at Winton, celebrate Lap 1 of the club and look ahead at what’s in store for Lap 2.
A G R Yaris in Glacier White parked on a wet test track in front of a pair of grey corrugated warehouse doors.

Volume 3

A G R Yaris in Glacier White parked on a wet test track in front of a pair of grey corrugated warehouse doors.

Volume 3

We find out how the GR Yaris Rallye handles in the West Australian desert, learn trail braking with Holly Espray, enjoy a post-lockdown BBQ with club members, and discover what it takes to compete against the world’s best eSports racers in the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT Cup.
A G R Supra in Nurburg Matte Grey driving along a wet road, Australian bushland visible in the distance ahead.

Volume 2

A G R Supra in Nurburg Matte Grey driving along a wet road, Australian bushland visible in the distance ahead.

Volume 2

We explore the Fleurieu Peninsula in a GR Supra. Plus relive all the champagne moments from TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's fourth consecutive victory at Le Mans.
A Glacier White Toyota G R Yaris parked in front of The Rose Hotel, Fitzroy, with beer kegs stacked on the footpath against the beige facade.

Volume 1

A Glacier White Toyota G R Yaris parked in front of The Rose Hotel, Fitzroy, with beer kegs stacked on the footpath against the beige facade.

Volume 1

Get some top tips on track day preparation, follow Tim and Brook on an epic road trip through the Yarra Ranges, learn about the 14,480 kilometer rally through the Australian wilderness, read about all things cars and racing in our Q&A with Holly Espray.
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