Scion Racing 2013 Pikes Peak Video

Scion Racing video from our 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is now online.
Watch in car video from the GReddy tC, Evasive FR-S and Rally xD...
From fair weather to hail to snow in one race.  For more see our previous blog post:

 

 

 

GReddy Pikes Peak Hill Climb Coverage

GReddy Pikes Peak Hill Climb Coverage

zWith back to back race weeks for Formula D New Jersey and the historic Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the GReddy Racing / Scion Racing Teams were very busy in June.

Flying into Colorado Springs directly from NJ, the team change from Drift mode to Time Attack mode.  Takeshi Aizawa, Ken Gushi's FormulaD spotter also changed rolls to GReddy tC Time Attack race driver once again.

see the Scion Racing's 2013 PPIHC Photo Album

2013 would be the Team's 2nd year competing with the Scion Racing at Pikes Peak on the 12.42 mile course.  Weather conditions were good throughout the week's practice/qualifying sessions. And the GReddy crew was more familiar and prepared for the grueling week of 3:00am set-ups, high altitude, and long hours on the mountain.  Driver Takeshi was also noticeably faster and more comfortable on each of the three practice sectors of the dangerous Pikes Peak course.

Photo from Top Gear

Takeshi in the GReddy / Scion Racing tC qualified 8th out of 21 cars in the Time Attack division with a 4:45.356 over the lower section from the starting line to Glen Cove.  This was the quickest front-wheel-drive time in the class, barely ahead of team-mate ACP in the Rally xD  with a 4:45.605.


With a time of 12:08.606 in the 2012 Exhibition class for Takeshi's rookie year and the Team predicted and targeted a low to mid 11minute time for this 91st running of the Pike's Peak Hill Climb, baring any big mistakes, breaks or adverse weather conditions.  But the true test always comes on race day, when you finally get one run up the entire course.

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That being said, when the actual race day came on Sunday, June 30th and it was time for Takeshi to make his official timed run over the complete 156 turn course, it began to rain, hail and snow on different parts of the mountain. And that is what makes the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb such a challenge - Driver, Car and the Mountain.



Although it was sunny at the starting line, by the time Takeshi reached the infamous "Engineer's Corner" (less then half way through the lower sector) it was pouring rain.  Then by "Glen Cove" there was hail and towards the top sector it was snowing!  But with great skill, Takeshi and the GReddy / Scion Racing tC made it up safely up to the 14,110ft summit in a respectable 13:20.045 in severe weather conditions.  Takeshi and the entire GReddy Team is very proud and honored to have competed and completed this historic and challenging race again with the Scion Racing!

We are also happy to report all of our fellow PPIHC Scion Racing Teams were also successful in making it to the summit of Pikes Peak.  Veteran driver ACP really showed his rally experience, piloting the GReddy-Turbocharged Scion Racing RallyxD in similar severe weather conditions to an impressive 12:55.739, while rookie Pikes Peak driver Robert Walker drove an excellent race to the summit in the Scion Racing / Evasive Motorsports FR-S in just 10:59.744 in the Unlimited Class with good weather, earlier in the day. 

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And on a full wet course later in the day with even worst weather, our very own Formula D drift driver, Ken Gushi showed a dominating Exhibition class winning 12:03.085 in the famous Lexus CCS-R IS-F (who in good weather conditions might have even been able to make in the 9minutes.)

Congratulations to the record smashing (8:13.878) Sebastien Loeb in the amazing Peugeot 208 T16 and to all the other 2013 Pikes Peak Teams, we hope to join you again in the future...

other photos by Randy Ly and Rafa Alejandro Herrera

GReddy will return to Pikes Peak Hill Climb with Scion Racing

  Aizawa to drive PPIHC for the 2nd year in the GReddy X Scion Racing tC


The GReddy Racing Team will again join the Scion Racing effort in challenging America's 2nd oldest motorsports race, the historic Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. GReddy test driver Takeshi Aizawa will be piloting the GReddy turbocharged Scion tC and joining Andrew Comrie-Picard (ACP) and RallyxD Team in the 91st running of the the "Race to the Clouds."  It will be our 2nd time with the tC at PPIHC.

Immediately following our Formula Drift Rd., NJ.  The team will be off to Colorado Springs, CO for a week of practice and qualifying on portions of the course. The official race on the full course will be held Sunday, June 30th.  The GReddy Team will be competing in the Time Attack Division.


Our GReddy Performance X Scion Racing FR-S Formula Drift driver, Ken Gushi, will also be racing in Pikes Peak again too.  He will be behind the wheel of the Lexus CCS-R.

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Part 1 Scion Racing Pikes Peak (here)

#11 GReddy tC - Technical Partners

Scion Racing | Hankook Tires | Ray's Engineering | Sparco | OS Giken | Five:AD | APR Performance | IP Ignitions | TRD  | Project Mu | Energy Suspension | Design Craft | Papadakis Racing | WPC Coatings | Mother's Polishes | Hiro's Auto Repair | Drift Speed | GPP

GReddy Racing Team fun

Here is some raw car to car, GoPro video footage of Takeshi in our GReddy Time-Attack tC chasing Ken in the GReddy X Scion Racing Drift FR-S around the "Streets of Willow" at the 2012 Scion Racing Trackday.

This was filmed a few weeks after the tC returned for the Pike's Peak International Hill Climb and just 2days after the Drift FR-S' firery battles at Formula D, Las Vegas.

The next competition for the GReddy X Scion Racing Drift FR-S is Oct. 12-13 at the "House of Drift," Irwindale Speedway, for the 2012 Formula Drift Rd.7, season finale...

 

GReddy Performance X Scion Racing Drift FR-S

 technical partners

Hankook Tire  |  Ray's Engineering  |  KW Suspension  |  Cosworth  |  TRUST  |  DTA  |  Alpinestars

GReddy Performance X Scion Racing Street Time Attack tC

 technical partners

Hankook Tire  |  Ray's Engineering  |  Sparco  |  WPC  |  APR  |  OS Giken  |  TRD  |  Five:AD

GReddy X Scion Racing tC at Pike's Peak Int'l Hill Climb

As part of a two car Scion Racing effort at this year's 90th running of the famous Pike's Peak International Hill Climb, the GReddy X Scion Racing turbo tC challenged the Exhibition class in the "Race into the Clouds."

The Aug 12th, 2012 PPIHC was the GReddy X Scion Racing tC & Takeshi Aizawa's 1st time running of the full course.  Takeshi (a GReddy R&D technician and Ken Gushi's Formula D spotter/mechanic) joined the more experienced Andrew Comrie-Picard ACP in the tramac-spec, GReddy turbo'ed Sparco RallyxD and Ken Gushi in the Lexus CCS-R in successful run up the 14,110ft high, 12.42mile course.
Takeshi got faster and faster every time in the car, especially towards the top of the hill.  Finishing the course in a respectable 12:08.60.  Look for more photos and video coming soon from the Scion Racing team.

Photos from Scion Racing

For more on the GReddy Turbo tC please see our tC page.

GReddy Performance X Scion Racing Street Time Attack tC

 technical partners

Hankook Tire  |  Ray's Engineering  |  Sparco  |  WPC  |  APR  |  OS Giken  |  TRD  |  Five:AD

Pike's Peak story by ScionOwners.com

FROM: http://scionowners.com/web/guest/scion-insider-article?articleId=502200

GReddy Performance x Scion Racing Turbo tC2 (Video)

When GReddy built a 2011 Scion tC for the SEMA show in November 2010, it was just the beginning. At the time there were no plans to continue the car into a racing program – but when GReddy recognized the potential of the tC platform that's just what they did.

GReddy's goal was to keep the tC a "street-able track car" that could be replicated by any Scion Owner. In building it, the GReddy team used products available for purchase as much as possible, alongside some R&D components.

When racing, this car is in the hands of driver Takeshi Aizawa. Takeshi just happens to be one of the GReddy R&D masterminds as well as Ken Gushi's spotter during Formula D events with the GReddy FR-S. During the 2011 Time Attack Season, the team took home 1 win and multiple 2nds. This year they've continued with the Redline Time Attack events and have added another challenge, Pike's Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC).

Not only does the grueling 156 turns of the PPIHC take utmost driver skill, it also takes a car that can endure the 4,720 foot climb in a mere 12.42 miles – resulting in a 30% power drop at the top due to thin air. To prepare for this race, the only major change was a new weld in roll cage and some other safety features along with Hankook Z221 Tires (265/35/R18). The GReddy tC has shown so far it's success as a street-able racing platform, and with the GReddy race team we know it will make us proud at the PPIHC.

GReddy Performance X Scion Racing Turbo tC2

• Chassis: 2011 Scion tC (AGT20)
• Engine: Turbocharged 2.5L (2AR-FE) / 6 speed
• Power: 364hp / 325ft/lbs

GReddy Equipped:

• TD05H-18G Tuner Turbo Kit with SUS exhaust manifold & Type-T external wastegate and Type 28 V-Spec front-mounted Intercooler & Airinx AZ-MB
• e-Manage Ultimate Engine Control
• 70mm RS Racing Sport Exhaust System
• prototype 13row Oil Cooler Kit with pump
• prototype forged pistons and connecting rods
• custom roll cage
• Full Auto Turbo Timer II
• Inforrmeter TOUCH engine monitor
• Type-S Coil-over Suspension System
• High Pressure Radiator Cap
• Oil Catch Tank - SL
• Sports Oil Filter
• Magnetic Engine Oil Pan Bolt

Additions:

• Hankook Z221 Tires - 265/35/R18
• Rays Engineering - Volk Racing G2 wheels
• TRD - Big Brake Kit
• TRD - Anti Sway Bars
• OS Giken - Clutch Type LSD
• OS Giken - Twin Plate Clutch
• WPC - Engine and Transmission surface treatment
• Five:AD - Aero Kit
• Papadakis Racing - FRP Roof
• APR - GT Wing
• APR - Front and Rear Carbon Splitters
• Sparco Evo Seats, Harnesses, & Steering Wheel
• Energy Suspension - Bushing Set

Keep an on the Greddy tC's racing performance by: checking out ScionRacing.com, visiting GReddy's Blog, or following Scion Racing on Facebook.

Formula D New Jersey Coverage

   with the GReddy Performance X Scion Racing Drift FR-S & Ken Gushi 

 After Round 4 of the Formula Drift season, Ken Gushi and the GReddy X Scion Racing Team move up in the rankings from 14 to 12th in the Championships.

#GReddyRaceOffer with a chance to Win an autographed Team jersey!

The New Jersey Wall Speedway track matched up well with Ken's aggressive driving lines and the drift FR-S' lightweight agility. This brought the Team it's highest Qualifying position of 9th place, to start Saturday's main event.  (After an close call with the Wall Speedway banked guardrail, in Ken's 1st Qualifying run in the wet, on Friday, the 2nd Qualifying run in dry conditions, had high Ken placing the Drift FR-S high on the bank for a solid score.)

 
In Saturday morning's 32 brackets, the GReddy team defeated Pat Mordaunt in his Apexi Lexus.  This sent the Ken to battle against fellow Hankook Tire teammate and last year's event winner, Conrad Grunewald, in his Camero.  Ken's driving and line looked great on the 1st "chase" run, but a misjudgement on the 2nd "lead" run, with an early transition ended the day early in the Top16.

Congratulations to FD Rd.4 Winners
    1st - Vaughn Gitten     2nd - Daijiro Yoshihara     3rd - Chris Forsberg

All in all, the GReddy X Scion Racing Drift FR-S preformed flawlessly and the Team had a great time with the fans of the Tri-State area.  We are really looking forward to the next Round, at the Evergreen Speedway in Washington, July 20-21.

GReddy Performance X Scion Racing Drift FR-S

 technical partners

Hankook Tire  |  Ray's Engineering  |  KW Suspension  |  Cosworth  |  TRUST  |  DTA  |  Alpinestars

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But before then, the Team will be "Racing to the Clouds" for the 90th running of the famous Pike's Peak International Hill Climb in the GReddy X Scion Racing turbo tC on Hankook Tires, with Ken's race spotter, and GReddy tC driver Takeshi Aizawa.

2011 GReddy Highlights

The GReddy Team has some great plans in store for 2012, but before we say good by to 2011, we thought we might recap a few memorable 2011 Highlights...

Back in May, we helped power the Sparco Rally xD, with a prototype GReddy Turbo Kit, to it's 1st Rally victory at the famous Oregon Trail...(see 5/16 post) (see video)

Then our very own #11 Turbo GReddy tC2 won it's 1st Street FWD Time Attack event at the high-speed California Speedway... (see 5/31 post) (see video)

We also launched our new more affordable RS Racing Sport Exhaust line in 2011.  (see 6/23 post) (see video)

And we re-introduced the ever-popular GReddy SP in the modern form of the SP Elite.  (see 8/1 post) (see video)

We also had some great results with our high power GReddy 35RX in Japan.  Clocking a new high speed record at the famous Fuji Speedway.  (see 9/20 post) (see video) look for more soon on this amazing car!

More locally we showed what a Tuned GT-R (specifically the GReddy GR43) can do up against other Tuned Supercars, in a Road and Track magazine comparison... DOMINATE!  (see 11/29 post) (see video)





And to cap off the year, we had the great fortune to be the first to tune the highly-anticipated Scion FRS (GT86) for the official launch...(see 12/1 post) (see video)

Happy New Years!

#11 GReddy tC on display at Knott's Scion Night

 UPDATE:  See GReddyUSA Tumblr: for our photos at the event.  Or see our friends at HPI Racing RC for more event pics.

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This coming Tuesday, Oct. 25 the #11 GReddy tC will be on display at the largest Scion owners event there is... Fright Night: Scion Night at Knott's Scary Farm in So. California.

See the production GReddy Tuner Turbo Kit for the Scion tC2 in person.  Look for GReddy tent will be next to the big black Scion Racing U.U.V. activation truck.  The Scion tailgate party will be from 1:00-6:00pm.

To enter, bring your Scion and a $10 toy for the US Marine Corps "Toys for Tots". 

See you there.

GReddy at the Scion Racing Track Day Part 2 Teaser Video

Here's a quick teaser video from the Scion Racing Track Day a few weeks back.  It features our Turbocharged #11 GReddy Time Attack tC and our driver Takeshi Aizawa along with other Scion Racing Teams and Drivers.

See our Part 1 post for more photos...(Here)

The #11 GReddy tC and Team feature:

our new 70mm RS Racing Sport full cat-back Exhaust, limited-edition GReddy "Attack" T-shirt, and our soon to be released 18G Tuner Turbo Kit for the tC2s...(due mid-Nov.)

35,000 Fan Give-away #1

   New GReddy Racing Team "ATTACK" T-Shirt!

              UPDATE: 9/26 - FB Fan Winners:

                                                         Mike Maleski, Chris Martin, and Joshua Lardie

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Recently we passed the 35,000 "Like"s for our Official GReddy FaceBook Fan Page.  To celebrate, we will be giving away a few of our new Limited Ed. GReddy Racing Team "Attack" T-shirts, that commemorates the #11 GReddy Scion Racing Time Attack tC.
For Give-away details please see, GReddy GPP FB today!

Just comment on the T-Shirt Give-away Post with the name of your favorite GReddy product, you have owned.  Please only comment once.  Duplicate names will be removed from the random drawing!

If you don't win one, you can also pick them up on the new ShopGReddy.com Online store.

 (hint: see GReddy_Power twitter for special offers...)

GReddy at the Scion Racing Track Day

Update: For more images, please see: Scion Racing

A few days ago, we fortunate enough to be invited to an all Scion Racing day at the track.  It was another hot one, but fun at the same time.  More track time for our driver Takeshi in the #11 GReddy tC along with the debut of our 1st production 2011 Scion tC Tuner Turbo Kit, installed in the Dynamic Autosport built tC, driven by X-Games Skateboard legend Bucky Lasek.  Also on hand that day were the other Scion Racing Drivers and Teams: Gushi - Scion Racing / RSR Drift tC, Aasbo - Need For Speed / Papakdakis Drift tC, ACP - RallyxD, Garner - Garner Endurance tC, Abbate/Crawford - twin Crawford NASA tCs, and even Kelly in is Drag xB.

Look for more footage from this event coming directly form the guys and girls at Scion Racing...

Plus it was a great chance to get out on the track for some more testing and some more practice for Takeshi's interview skills...