The TGRA Scholarship Series provides an opportunity for young aspiring professional drivers to hone their circuit driving skills in a safe and exciting environment, behind the wheel of a Toyota 86 race car.

Following the conclusion of the racing rounds five drivers will be selected to participate in  the Scholarship Series Evaluation Day to be held at the Norwell Motorplex in Queensland in September.

Selected candidates will participate in a one-day evaluation event where they will undergo a series of tests across a number of disciplines, with the winner receiving a fully funded drive in the TGRA GR CUP round at the legendary Mount Panorama circuit in Bathurst.

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Toyota Australia’s Chief Marketing Officer, Vin Naidoo, describes the TGRA 86 series:

“With the introduction of the Scholarship Series, there are even more opportunities for drivers and teams to get involved and provide fans with an abundance of thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing action,” Naidoo explained.

“When we started the TGRA 86 Series in 2016, our vision was to provide a series that offered the opportunity for young up and coming drivers to hone their race craft, alongside some of the best in the business.

“It was designed as a professional, safe, one-make series that placed an emphasis on helping aspiring professional drivers develop their skills, alongside professional drivers and mentors, providing an affordable series for passionate weekend warriors who just want to race for the thrill of it.