So, I gotta share this wild experience I had recently. I signed up for the Toyota GR Racing Cup, which, let me tell you, was a whole different world from what I’m used to. I mean, I’ve been around cars and racing for a while, but this was like stepping into the big leagues. The whole thing kicked off with me getting my hands on this beast of a car – the No. 92 Eagles Canyon Racing Toyota GR86. They slapped a “BRZRKR” livery on it, which is kind of cool, right? It’s from my graphic novel, “The Book of Elsewhere.”
The first hurdle was qualifying. Out of 35 cars, I managed to snag the 31st spot. Not too shabby, but there was definitely room for improvement. Race day rolls around, and let me tell you, the energy was electric. Over 30 drivers, all pushing these identical GR86 Cup Cars to their absolute limit, all for a shot at that juicy million-dollar prize. Yeah, you heard that right. A million bucks!
Getting Used to the Car
Now, these GR86s, they’re not your average street cars. We’re talking a full roll cage, a 22-gallon fuel cell, and a 6-speed SADEV sequential gearbox. This thing was built for speed. And the sound? That Borla exhaust was music to my ears. They also had these JRI adjustable dampers, which, honestly, I’m still figuring out all the ins and outs of.
Race Day Madness
- The Start: The first race was a bit of a mess. I spun out, which was a bummer, and ended up finishing 25th out of the 33 cars that started. Not my proudest moment, but hey, it’s all part of the learning curve, right?
- Avoiding Trouble: In the second race, things got hairy right from the get-go. There was a crash on the first lap in turn 14. Luckily, I managed to dodge that bullet and kept on racing. I even climbed up to 21st at one point!
- A Little Too Excited: Later in the race, I got a bit too eager and half-spun the car. Guess I was pushing it a little too hard. Still, I managed to pull it together and finish the race.
So, yeah, that was my first taste of the Toyota GR Cup. It was intense, it was challenging, and it was a heck of a lot of fun. I might be 60, but I felt like a kid again out there on the track. It’s a whole different ball game, but I’m definitely hooked. And I was so excited and had a nice time. Can’t wait to see what the next race brings!
