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Four-time GR GT Cup champion shines at 2025 Vios Challenge

The opening round of the Vios Challenge 2025 concluded last weekend, showcasing intense competition between young drivers and veteran racers.

This year’s race featured 36 participants, including entries from Thailand and Singapore, competing across three main classes: Super Sporting, Sporting, and Rookie.

Among the highlights of the Vios Challenge 2025 was the debut of four-time GR GT Cup champion Taj Izrin in the Sporting class.

Representing Saksama Motorsports, Taj Izrin delivered an outstanding performance, securing two podium finishes — third place in Race 1 and second place in Race 2.

Meanwhile, in the Rookie Class, simulator driver Ian James claimed the top spot, leaving kart racer Aydan Khaliq more than 13 seconds behind.

Genevieve Ooi, the only female driver in the Rookie Class, achieved third place in the second day of racing.

Aydan was the only Rookie driver to maintain a podium position on both race days.

It is noteworthy that the Rookie racing class is designated for young drivers under the Young Talent Development Program by Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia.

Below is the list of winners for both races that took place over the weekend:

Race 1 (Round 1)

Super Sporting Class

  1. Ady Rahimy (Laser Motor Racing)
  2. Freddie Ang (Telagamas Toyota)
  3. Nabil Azlan (Wheelcorp)

Sporting Class

  1. Adam Mikhail (G-Mart Motorsport)
  2. Jwan Hii (Hong Huat X Armada KK Racing)
  3. Taj Izrin Aiman (Saksama Motorsports)

Rookie Class

  1. Harkiesh Geeva
  2. Aydan Khaliq
  3. Justin Rahul Dev

Race 2 (Round 1)

Super Sporting Class

  1. Mitchell Cheah (Prima Pearl TD Racing)
  2. Nabil Azlan (Wheelcorp)
  3. Eddie Lew (Laser Motor Racing)

Sporting Class

  1. Elson Lew (BAE Racing by ES Yang)
  2. Taj Izrin Aiman (Saksama Motorsports)
  3. Monai (RUK Team Nexzter PMC 52)

Rookie Class

  1. Ian James
  2. Aydan Khaliq
  3. Genevieve Ooi
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Final round GR GT Cup season 7 at Sunway University this weekend

UMW Toyota Motor invites Malaysians interested in Gran Turismo 7 simulation racing to witness the final round of the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup season 7 at Sunway University Campus from 27th to 28th July.

The two-day event is open to the public, where the semi-final round will be held on 27th July to select the fastest simulation racers who will compete on 28th July for a total prize of RM120,500.

The semi-final stage will see 20 racers driving the Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO Edition at Alsace circuit in France, as well as the Toyota GR Supra RZ at the Deep Forest Raceway circuit in Switzerland.

The top 10 fastest participants will advance to the final stage to race the GR010 prototype car at Monza circuit in Italy and the GR Supra Racing Concept car at Circuit De La Sarthe Le Mans circuit in France.

Notable contenders this year include Taj Izrin Aiman Taj Madira vying for his fourth championship title, competing against last year’s runner-up Danesh Wigneswaran and Chong Kai Chang, as well as 2022 champion Muhammad Iqbal.

The GR GT Cup final will also feature a special race involving TGR Rookies, media practitioners, and the top 10 fastest racers from the GR Tour, comprising students from Sunway University, USM Nibong Tebal, MMU, UKM, and UiTM Pasir Gudang.

The public is also invited to test their racing skills and stand a chance to win special prizes.

There will also be a showcase of Tomica diecast vehicle models and exclusive Gazoo Racing merchandise for purchase, as well as displays of the latest Toyota vehicles.

UMW Toyota President, Datuk Ravindran K, stated, “Simulation racing is evolving globally and is now recognized as a crucial step for individuals aspiring to transition to real racing.

“It is also a vital prerequisite in the selection and training of candidates wishing to join the Gazoo Racing Young Driver Development Program to compete as a Rookie in the GR Vios Challenge,” he added.