The thrills of Toyota eSports
SOME 400 enthusiastic participants raced against each other at the biggest national eSports racing event in Malaysia and Muhammad Uzair S Abdul Nasir Khan turned out to be the country’s fastest and quickest simulator driver.
First runner-up went to Mior Muhammad Hafiz Mior Lahmudin while the second runner-up was Aiman Haziq Aidi.
The top three winners received RM20,000, RM10,000 and RM5,000, respectively, while consolation prizes of RM2,000 each were given to the other 7 finalists.
A total of RM60,000 cash prizes were offered during the championship.
Their duel was at the first Toyota Velocity Championship held at the Sunway Pyramid, Blue Atrium last month.
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) is the first Malaysian car company to be associated with the fast-growing Esports racing activity, which virtually mirrors the high-performance activities of Toyota Gazoo Racing, giving the public a chance to experience the thrills and excitement of racing.
“We are delighted with the overwhelming response from the public towards the very first Toyota Velocity Championship. Esports is definitely a rapidly rising industry not just in Malaysia but also globally as it provides exciting experience for the younger generation. Toyota’s involvement and strong presence in such activities complements the dynamic and sporty side of the brand,” said UMWT president Ravindran K.
For the Toyota Velocity Esports Championship, participants raced on the high-powered Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept, Toyota’s iconic sportscar.
Participants were provided with realistic 3D perception of the environment with the state-of-the-art Playstation Gran Turismo Sport simulator machines. The virtual race track consisted of the Suzuka International Racing Course in Japan.
Celebrities from the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Racing Festival were also present such as Diana Danielle, Janna Nick, Shawn Lee, Syukri Yahaya, Aiman Tino, Khai Bahar, Nabila Razali, Wany Hasrita, Akim Ahmad and Nabil Ahmad, and raced against members of UMW Toyota Motor.
Fans will also be able to catch the celebrities in full action at the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Racing Festival at MAEPS Serdang, from Oct 19 to 21.