Toyota India Opens Online Driver Registrations for 2015 Toyota Etios Motor Racing Championship - Season 3!

Toyota Kirloskar Motor India has started the online registrations for the selection of new drivers for the third season of Etios Motor Racing (EMR) - 2015. The company had already concluded two seasons in 2013 and 2014.

The online registration for the event will commence on www.toyotaetiosmotorracing.in. Drivers in the age-group of 15 - 29 years & above can apply for the same. Previous racing experience will be an added advantage. After the first round of online application selection, on ground driver selection will take place in May through a Go Karting round followed by final selection in the EMR car at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore.

Speaking of the GO Karting round, it would be conducted by N Leelakrishnan who is a six-time INRC Motor Rally Champion and one time Formula 3 (India) champion, along with guest evaluators who are veterans of the motorsport field.

Furthermore, drivers with previous EMR experience will be given a direct entry into the final selection round. Participants would be evaluated on various parameters like driving skill, physical fitness, and consistency in lap times.

Speaking more on the occasion, Mr. Akitoshi Takemura, Senior Vice President- Toyota Planning & Strategy Group & Senior Managing Coordinator, Toyota Sales Group, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “After two successful seasons of Etios Motor Racing in India, we are delighted to open the driver selection for the new season. We have seen some very good talent in the previous seasons and we are excited to get some fresh talent onboard this season. Moreover, as an endeavor to encourage more participation from women, selected lady drivers will get a 50% waiver on the registration fees.

Toyota has always been a pioneer in motorsports globally and with this lineage and expertise, Toyota along with Toyota Racing Development introduced Etios Motor Racing in India in 2012. With an intention to initiate racing at grass root level in India and by giving young motor sport talent a platform to nurture their talent, EMR has come a long way and we look forward to a brand new season in 2015”.

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