The ROOKIE Racing team creates a new phenomenon in the Thai motorsport industry. Strengthen commitment to a variety of options Be carbon neutral in the list of IDEMITSU 1500 SUPER ENDURANCE 2022
Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan The founder of the ROOKIE Racing racing team and the rider who uses the race name “MORIZO” led the riders of the ROOKIE Racing team to compete in the 2022 IDEMITSU 1500 SUPER ENDURANCE at Chang International Circuit , Buriram Province, during 17. -December 18 January 2018 with ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 hydrogen powered ORC concept and ROOKIE GR86 CNF carbon neutral fuel (CN) ORC concept.
This is an important step in demonstrating our determination to upgrade. and accelerate the development of carbon neutral technologies in Asia through motorsports. which Toyota can develop a car and personnel quickly ready to expand cooperation with committed partners In 2019, the ROOKIE Racing team competed at this track for the first time. And he was able to win the championship from a 10-hour continuous endurance race in the “IDEMITSU 600 SUPER ENDURANCE 2019” program.
For this year, the ROOKIE Racing and Toyota teams are back in the arena once again. After a long absence of 3 years sending cars to race in conditions other than Japan. With the cooperation of partners in Thailand, namely Bangkok Industrial Gas Co., Ltd. (BIG), with the support of hydrogen energy for the competition. as well as a trailer to haul the hydrogen to the runway.
type of results Cars running on zero emission fuelsCarbon Neutral Power Cup
1st place, GR86 concept car with zero emission fuel no. Toyota Gazoo Racing Team Thailand S22 (443 laps)
2nd place, GR86 concept car with zero emission fuel n. ORC ROOKIE Racing S28 (230 laps)
3rd place, GR Corolla hydrogen-powered prototype, number S32
by ORC ROOKIE Racing Team (152 laps)
Entering this contest demonstrates the latest technology in hydrogen-powered engines. and energy from sustainable synthetic biomass fuels in Asia. It also reinforces Toyota’s commitment to expansion. and accelerate the development of alternative mobility technologies. which is carbon neutral in Asia through motorsports
