The final day of "Tokyo Auto Salon 2025," which has been held since Friday, January 10, 2025, is a day dedicated to Gran Turismo.
Here's an on-site report from "auto sport CUP @ TOKYO AUTO SALON 2025 by Gran Turismo 7"!

A Serious Race with Spins, Jumps, Drifts – Anything Goes!

I also do commentary for JeGT and am currently active in real races, so I can't afford to lose.
I may or may not have gone into the mountains for about two months to train for today...
I hope you'll watch with a warm eye as I drive a modified Hiace.

(Translated from Japanese)

I think I was invited for the drift category, but I'm very nervous.
It feels like I'm going to tip over when driving the Hiace!
First, I'll do my best to drive without any incidents.

(Translated from Japanese)

My stomach hurts (laughs).
I was working hard practicing earlier, and the organizers noticed me and told me to "add a handicap"...
In the upcoming race, I'll be delaying my start time and chasing after everyone!

(Translated from Japanese)

Thankfully, I was also invited to JeGT, and I got to talk about various things from a position that was neither live commentary nor analysis.
I want to do my best and drive well today too.

(Translated from Japanese)

After participating in the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 event, I got really into cars.
I went to driving school and bought a car.
I'm happy to be able to participate in the event again this year.
I'll do my best to perform well.

(Translated from Japanese)

I usually play simulators, but I've been practicing hard, so I want to finish with good results.

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Although we're the youngest, as Gran Turismo players, we absolutely cannot lose!

(Translated from Japanese)

Sharply Modified Hiace Vans Speeding

auto sport CUP @ TOKYO AUTO SALON 2025 by Gran Turismo 7

First, a warm-up at Suzuka Circuit...

Or so you'd think, but some competitors drove modified Hiace vans as a handicap.
It's a serious showdown between coupes and Hiace vans.

The AUTO SALON GP U-15 members split into two teams to race!
The other members offered advice and cheered from behind.

Even though it was an exhibition, the competitors were completely serious.

The second and third races were on dirt courses.
Seeing Hiace vans exceeding 120 mph drifting is a must-see!

Hiace and Coupe. A dream collaboration.

Takuma Miyazono, who imposed a 1-minute delayed start handicap on himself.
However, the world champion's skill is undeniable.
The more he drove, the more he closed the gap with the first-place driver, ultimately achieving a last-minute comeback.

In the fourth race, they sped down the Tokyo Expressway in the 2,600 horsepower monster vehicle "Dodge SRT Tomahawk X VGT."
The ultra-long straight sections saw speeds exceeding 370 mph, creating a fast-forward-like spectacle where blinking was strictly forbidden!

AUTO SALON GP U-15 Team (B) Wins!

After a total of 4 races, AUTO SALON GP U-15 Team (B) took first place.

Noriaki Suzuki was in second place.

And AUTO SALON GP U-15 Team (A) was in third place!

The "auto sport CUP @ TOKYO AUTO SALON 2025 by Gran Turismo 7," which was a huge success before the JeGT Final, has now concluded!
There is only a little time left for the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 e-sports experience.

You can also check out the exciting race on the live archive of the " TOKYO AUTO SALON " YouTube channel.