Powering Promising Racers in the Toyota Gazoo Racing GR86 Cup
As Australia's leading performance and motorsport parts supplier, we are thrilled to announce our support of talented racers Clay Richards and Harrison Blanchard as they take on the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia (TGRA) GR Cup challenge.
The one-make Toyota GR86 series presents a thrilling platform for drivers to showcase their skills on some of Australia's premier tracks. With a potential field of over 30 drivers at each round, the series is dedicated to supporting the motorsports community at every level.
In the upcoming GR Cup this weekend at the Townsville 500, Clay Richards will be behind the No. 3 Racer Industries GR86 wheel, while Harrison Blanchard will pilot the No. 7 Racer Industries car.
Both entries feature striking inverted liveries that highlight our support and showcase our brands. Both vehicles are sure to turn heads on the track.
Mathew Nilsson, Business Development Manager at Racer Industries, hailed this partnership as a testimony to the brand's commitment to supporting grassroots motorsports.
"While Racer Industries is proud to supply more than 100 control parts to the Supercars teams, we are also dedicated to supporting every level of motorsport and every type of competitor, from grassroots to elite Supercars teams," said Mathew.
"Both Clay and Harry are exceptional talents, and we are proud to fuel their growth by supporting this exciting series.
"We are honoured to be a part of the premier grassroots circuit racing category, and we can't wait to be part of the exciting racing that the GR Cup always delivers."
Clay Richards is a third-generation racer with a legendary racing lineage. Notable for his solid performances in the top-tier 86 series last year and current participation in TCR Australia, Richards brings a wealth of experience and ambition to the team.
"I am proud to have the opportunity to represent Racer Industries, the go-to source for motorsports parts in Australia," said Clay. "It's great to be back in the series, and we are definitely going after the championship this year. "I look forward to teaming up with Harry after mentoring him in the Scholarship Series; this year will be a lot of fun for us in the new car. "
A big thank you to Racer Industries, Blanchard Racing Team, Yarra Valley and Croydon Toyota for their support."
Harrison Blanchard competed in the TGRA 86 Scholarship Series and is equally excited about the upcoming season. "I am very excited to finally have the opportunity to push the new car to its limits," said Harrison. "The Scholarship Series has been enjoyable so far, and I am keen to transfer what I have learned to the new platform. "I will give it my all to get some good results to kick off the season."
Commencing this weekend at Townsville, the 2024 TGRA 86 Series will feature five thrilling rounds across Australia's most iconic race tracks, providing a challenging yet rewarding environment for the drivers to test their skills and push their limits.