More Details on the GR Supra GT Cup Finals
The GR Supra*2 has a following on the Gran Turismo Sport*3, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, with approximately 430,000 players*4 having purchased the car. The GR Supra GT Cup, an e-Motor Sports tournament that started in April, has also proved popular, receiving approximately 26,000 entries*5.
The top three drivers at the finals are scheduled to be invited to the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing FESTIVAL, which will take place at Fuji Speedway in early December.
As co-events of the finals of the GR Supra GT Cup at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019, two e-Motor Sports events will also be held: the fifth World Tour live event of the ‘FIA Gran Turismo World Championship’ 2019 Series and E-motorsports All-Japan U18 Inter-Prefectural Championship.
| *1 | ”PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. “PS4” is a trademark of the same company. |
| *2 | Name used for marketing and other promotional communications |
| *3 | © 2019 Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Developed by Polyphony Digital Inc. “Gran Turismo” logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. |
| *4 | As of June 15, 2019 |
| *5 | For Rounds 1 to 5 of the GR Supra GT Cup |
Overview of the GR Supra GT Cup Finals
| Date | October 26, 2019 (times to be confirmed) | |
| Location | MEGA STAGE, 1F City Showcase, MEGA WEB | |
| Overview | A total of 24 top drivers*6 will be selected from among the five FIA Gran Turismo Championship Regions; drivers will be ranked according to their best five finishes in Rounds 1 to 13. | |
| Breakdown ofparticipants | Region | Number of participants (scheduled) |
| Europe, Middle East, and Africa | 10 | |
| North America | 3 | |
| Central & South America | 3 | |
| Asia | 6 | |
| Oceania | 2 | |
| Total | 24 | |
*6 Drivers aged 18 years or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian*
In addition, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will host a GR Supra GT Cup Exhibition Match on June 21, from 12:30 to 14:00 (CEST), held at the special stage during the 24 Hours of Nürburgring Endurance Race. The event will be broadcasted at the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing official website detailed below:
