TRS celebrates 15 years

TRS acts as a stepping stone between junior classes and international categories like Formula 3 and 2 and has accelerated the careers of drivers who have gone on to win world titles, such as Earl Bamber and Brendon Hartley. 

“TRS has allowed many local drivers to gain experience with higher downforce cars with slick tyres,” said Toyota New Zealand’s motorsport manager Mark Whittaker.

“Once they have that experience they can compete on more equally when they head overseas.”

Mitch Evans who now drives for Jaguar in Formula E after winning the GP3 title in Europe in 2012 took out the TRS title in 2010 and 2011 and Nick Cassidy the current Japan Super GT Champion, who also won that country’s Formula 3 series in 2016, won TRS in 2012 and 2013.

At the Toyota stand, one of the Tatuus cars used by all drivers in the series will be on display. 

Toyota will also be showcasing its 86 coupe, which will be starting its sixth season of close and a special-edition all-new 2018 Camry at the stand.