SHAH ALAM: UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd was honoured with an award from the Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) in recognition of its efforts in promoting motorsports to the masses and contributing to the development of young and future motorsports talent.
The award was presented to UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd president Datuk Ravindran K. by MAM president Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir at the season finale of round 6 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival at Sepang International Circuit.
The award recognizes the company's initiatives in organising the ongoing GR Vios one-make saloon car race series which was first introduced in 2017; the GR Vios Sprint Cup; GR Vios Enduro Cup; and GR GT Cup Malaysia Esports challenge.
"Toyota has made a very significant contribution towards the ongoing efforts to introduce, promote and cultivate greater appreciation for motorsports to the masses. This has been particularly evident when it made a bold decision and investment to introduce street circuit racing in the GR Vios Challenge. This has had a profound impact in bringing motorsports closer to the people and also giving teams and racers valuable experience in competing beyond traditional permanent circuits," said Mokhzani.
"The introduction of the Gazoo Racing Young Talent development programme and a special Rookie class in the GR Vios Challenge have also not only provided young drivers with a platform to transition from simulator racing and karting into saloon car racing, but helped to accelerate their learning curve in their journey to becoming competitive drivers. Many have since graduated to compete and excel in other local and international series and this is a positive development for Malaysian motorsports."
