Toyota GAZOO Racing North America Introduces the Legends Cup Presented by WWEX Group to the 2025 GR Cup Series

MOORESVILLE, NC (March 20, 2025) – Toyota GAZOO Racing North America’s (TGRNA) GR Cup Series is excited to announce the launch of the Legends Cup presented by WWEX Group. Designed exclusively for drivers 45 years and older, the Legends Cup class will be featured within the GR Cup Series at select events during the 2025 GR Cup season, offering seasoned racers a unique platform to compete at some of the most iconic tracks in the United States.

The WWEX Group Legends Cup is a six-race competition held at Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Road America and Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 45-minute GR Cup series races. Competitors in the Legends Cup will race for podium honors, with the top three finishers in each event recognized on a Legend-specific podium. The driver with the highest cumulative points across all Legends Cup events will be crowned the inaugural WWEX Group Legends Cup Champion.

“The Legends Cup is an exciting opportunity to recognize the experience and passion that these racers bring to the track,” said Mike Norem, manager of Customer Racing, TGRNA. “With the support of WWEX Group, we’re proud to provide a competitive platform that showcases these drivers and adds another exciting element to the GR Cup Series.”

In addition to the Legends Cup competition, WWEX Group will award a $5,000 bonus to the Highest Finishing Legend driver at each of the 14 GR Cup races in 2025, further incentivizing top-level competition among experienced racers. At the end of the season, the Legend driver with the highest cumulative points will become the WWEX Group Fastest Legend and earn an additional $5,000 award. In total, $75,000 in prize money is up for grabs for Legends drivers through these awards.

The introduction of the Legends Cup highlights TGRNA’s commitment to providing competitive opportunities for drivers of all backgrounds while celebrating the drive and talent of motorsports enthusiasts at all stages of their racing careers.

For more information on the GR Cup Series and the WWEX Group Legends Cup, visit grcupseries.com or follow OfficialGRCup on social media.

About WWEX Group
The WWEX Group family of brands, which includes Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers, offers full-service logistics expertise to more than 113,000+ customers across the country while helping move more than 53 million+ shipments per year. With access to industry-leading small package, truckload, less-than-truckload and managed transportation solutions, its customers benefit from enhanced visibility and value for their supply chains. The company is the second largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS Authorized Reseller® in the U.S., with 2024 annual systemwide revenue exceeding $4.4 billion through a network of company-owned, franchise and agent locations. A highly selective carrier portfolio, proprietary technology, unique data assets and business intelligence capabilities provide clients with unmatched options and flexibility to meet their shipping needs. To learn more about WWEX Group, visit www.wwexgroup.com.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 49 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 31 electrified options.

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