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The Hyundai N x Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival is a collaboration we never knew we needed

Two Asian giants’ performance divisions show the world the best the continent has to offer

Who thought these automotive brands would collaborate? PHOTO FROM HYUNDAI AND TOYOTA

Collaborations are nothing new in the automotive industry. There are licensing deals, platform- and technology-sharing, and joint ventures for technological advancements. You name it, and most carmakers have already engaged in it.

N and GR vehicle owners can take part in a special track day at the event. PHOTO FROM HYUNDAI AND TOYOTA

But if there’s one thing unheard of—or at least doesn’t happen regularly—is when brands’ performance divisions set aside competition and join hands to fuel their fans’ passion. This is exactly what Hyundai and Toyota want to achieve.

The event will feature some of the best from the Land of the Rising Sun. PHOTO FROM TOYOTA

Scheduled for October 27, Hyundai’s N and Toyota’s Gazoo Racing divisions will hold a festival for its fans at the Yongin Everland Speedway in South Korea. Dubbed the “Hyundai N x Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival,” the event will feature performances that will satisfy every speed junkie’s appetite.

The best performance vehicles from South Korea will likewise be present. PHOTO FROM HYUNDAI

A shorun will feature world-class World Rally Championship drivers stretching the legs of the two brands’ WRC fighters. Owners of N and GR vehicles can also join a special track day event.

Other special models from both N and Gazoo Racing, including some of their race cars, can be seen in the metal here. PHOTO FROM HYUNDAI AND TOYOTA

Fans will be treated to various activities like a WRC taxi event, a brand experience, and giveaway events to enjoy—among others to be announced soon. There will also be a special performance to show how rich Asian car culture is.

These WRC cars are sure to rip the tarmac at the special WRC activity and the WRC taxi events. PHOTO FROM HYUNDAI AND TOYOTA

Other attractions at the festival include booths for brand experience, places to get original merchandise, and an exhibition of selected N and GR models. There will also be WRC simulators that visitors can try.

See N and Gazoo Racing models run circles in the special Gymkhana performance. PHOTO FROM HYUNDAI AND TOYOTA

You can also visit the service park, where customers can see how the show vehicles are maintained; a Gymkhana event; and a variety of food-and-beverage kiosks.

Gamsahabnida, Hyundai, and arigato, Toyota, for making this happen. PHOTO FROM HYUNDAI AND TOYOTA

The event will run from 12:30pm KST (11:30am in the Philippines) till 5pm KST (4pm Philippine time). Tickets worth 10,000 and 20,000 won (P422 and P844) are being sold now through this website, and will come with a designated seating system through advanced reservation.

Ticket-related inquiries can be sent through this e-mail.

The best Asian performance vehicles in one event. PHOTO FROM HYUNDAI AND TOYOTA

According to the organizers, proceeds from the event can help further develop the domestic car culture in South Korea.

May this be the first of many fun collaborations between these two car brands. PHOTO FROM HYUNDAI AND TOYOTA

The groundbreaking event is not just for Hyundai’s and Toyota’s fans, but for all car enthusiasts. Hopefully, this will not be a one-off thing, but the first of many more.



Red Santiago

A jack of all trades, Red is passionate about cars, motorcycles and audio. He sometimes drives for a ride-hailing app company—just because he really loves driving.



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