A new challenger approaches the TC America grid: The GR Corolla.
Starting with a production GR Corolla, the folks at Toyota Gazoo Racing North America tack on several race-ready upgrades: Gazoo Racing-designed MacPherson struts, JRi adjustable shocks, OMP seat and six-point harness, FIA-approved roll cage, OMP fire suppression system, Alcon brakes–six-piston front, two-piston rear–and what TGRNA describes as “various aerodynamic …
Not me eager to know how much it costs, like I could even afford one anyway. 
I do love that the manufacturers are paying attention to more than just TCR. The non-TCR classes aren't huge in the US—mostly having their only high-profile outlet in SRO World Challenge—but they're huge overseas. I' d love to see SCCA and NASA adopt some direct drop-in classing for these cars like they've done for other homologation machinery.
In reply to JG Pasterjak :
I have my fingers crossed that we'll also be able to take advantage of TC Lite regulations here in the U.S.
The TC classes are fun to watch. Glad to see another player come into the mix.
In related new, I read about this happening this morning:
Aaron_King said:In related new, I read about this happening this morning:
Yes! More on this here: What’s this hot hatch? The Cupra Leon VZ TCR | News | Grassroots Motorsports
This should clean up in the wet, just glanced over the other TCA entries and it will be the only 4WD car on the grid.
The GR Corolla is a tidy package of power and grip. I hope lots of them are sold, but I may have a vested interest in them doing well.
I taught HPDE in a couple of these. Great traction, great power, overall nice track manners. However I never got one to go all 20 minutes without the rear differential overheating and going into limp mode. I assume someone will be offering some sort of cooler setup for that eventually?
j_tso said:This should clean up in the wet, just glanced over the other TCA entries and it will be the only 4WD car on the grid.
Came here to post a similar thought.
edit to add: I wish VW would look at this and consider doing something similar with the Golf R.
Very cool looking car. Nice to see more varieties in the TC America series.
Seems like it may be tough for the series to manage BoP with a 3rd drivetrain configuration (front, rear, and now all wheel drive). Toyota teams will be seen praying for rain before every race next season.
nuthunmuch said:Very cool looking car. Nice to see more varieties in the TC America series.
Seems like it may be tough for the series to manage BoP with a 3rd drivetrain configuration (front, rear, and now all wheel drive). Toyota teams will be seen praying for rain before every race next season.
Good observation: the three different drivetrains will definitely TC America fun to watch.
Relevant to my interests. 
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