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Video: Lexus Super GT GT500 Race Car in the Rain

Posted by krew on September 29th, 2013

Here’s the very first video of the Lexus Super GT GT500 race car — this thing is a monster: The race car is powered by a Lexus-developed 2000cc, inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine — could it be related to the 2.0L four-cylinder turbo expected to reach the Lexus lineup next year? (Thanks knoxviue!)

Europe Lexus LS: Fourth Generation Racing Reviews

EVO Reviews the Twin-Turbo Lexus LS TMG TS 650 Super-Sp...

Posted by krew on September 12th, 2013

David Vivian of EVO Magazine has driven the TMG-developed Lexus LS-based TS 650, and clearly loved every second behind the wheel: There can be no argument here: the TS-650, when you put your toe all the way down, is blisteringly, almost surreally, rapid in a straight line. But what is surprising is how benign and …

ZENT CERUMO Lexus SC 430 Team Wins Super GT Round 6

Posted by krew on September 8th, 2013

The ZENT CERUMO racing team of Yuji Tachikawa & Kohei Hirate won Super GT Round 6 yesterday in the #38 Lexus SC 430. It was the team’s first win of the season.

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Lexus GS F Prototype Spotted on Nürburgring!

Posted by krew on September 3rd, 2013

Confirming photos from Best Car, a Lexus GS F prototype was spotted on the Nürburgring in Germany.

Lexus LS: Fourth Generation Racing United Kingdom Videos

More Information on the TMG Bi-Turbo Lexus LS

Posted by krew on August 21st, 2013

Lexus UK has posted a feature on the wild 641 hp bi-turbo LS TS 650 developed by Toyota Motorsports Germany.

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Photo Gallery: Lexus LF-CC Super GT Race Car

Posted by krew on August 16th, 2013

More photos of the Lexus Super GT race car have been posted on the Lexus Racing website.

Japan Lexus RC F: First Generation Racing

New Lexus Race Car to Compete in Japanese Super GT Series

Posted by krew on August 15th, 2013

Lexus has announced a new race car that will compete in the Japanese Super GT Series GT500 class starting next season.

Concepts Future Lexus RC: First Generation Racing Rumors

Is Lexus Planning a Major Motorsports Initiative with R...

Posted by krew on August 12th, 2013

During a recent interview with Ward’s Auto, Lexus International’s Paul Williamsen talked about the future of Lexus racing.

Europe Lexus LFA Quick Links Racing Videos

Video: Lexus LFA Nürburgring 24h Race Full Lap

Posted by krew on July 31st, 2013

Gazoo Racing has released some onboard footage of Kazuya Oshima racing the Lexus LFA during the Nürburgring 24h race, and it’s a great ride-along.

Lexus IS F: First Generation Quick Links Racing

Lexus IS F CCS-R Races in Pikes Peak International Hill...

Posted by krew on July 1st, 2013

Ken Gushi and the Lexus IS F CCS-R finished 65th overall and first in the Exhibition class at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this weekend.

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The Real Story Behind the Infamous Lexus GTE Racecar

Posted by krew on June 20th, 2013

After two years of rumor & speculation, Racecar Engineering has finally discovered the full story behind the infamous Lexus LFA GTE racecar developed by Toyota Motorsports.

Lexus LX: Third Generation Quick Links Racing

Lexus LX Adventures from the Baja 500

Posted by krew on June 19th, 2013

John Dohrmann from Lexus advertising agency Team One joined Joe Bacal’s crew during the Baja 500 a couple weeks back, and has now written about his experience.

Lexus IS F: First Generation Racing

Lexus Looking for 14,000 Fans to Sign IS F CCS-R

Posted by krew on June 14th, 2013

There’s only a couple weeks left before Ken Gushi & the IS F CCS-R make their way to Colorado Springs for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and Lexus is looking to add your name to the team roster.

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More Details on the Lexus F SPORT Road Bicycle

Posted by krew on June 7th, 2013

After posting photos of the new Lexus F SPORT road bicycle, there were a number of reader requests for more details.

Lexus IS F: First Generation Racing

Lexus IS F CCS-R & Ken Gushi to Compete in Pikes P...

Posted by krew on June 4th, 2013

For the second year in a row, Lexus will be entering an IS F CCS-R into the Exhibition Class of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with racecar driver Ken Gushi behind the wheel.

Lexus LX: Third Generation Racing USA

Joe Bacal & Lexus LX 570 Win Stock Full Class in B...

Posted by krew on June 3rd, 2013

Joe Bacal and the JTGrey team have won the Stock Full class with their Lexus LX 570 in this weekend’s Baja 500 race.

Lexus LX: Third Generation Racing

Joe Bacal and his Lexus LX 570 to Race in BAJA 500 This...

Posted by krew on May 31st, 2013

This weekend, Joe Bacal and the JTGrey racing team will be racing their Lexus LX 570 in the BAJA 500, the famous off-road race through Mexico’s Baja peninsula.

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Lexus LFA Finishes 37th Overall in 2013 Nürburgring 24 ...

Posted by krew on May 20th, 2013

The Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA team of Akio Toyoda, Masahiko Kageyama, Hiroaki Ishiura & Kazuya Oshima finished 37th overall and second in the SP8 class at the 41st annual Nürburgring 24 Hour race in Germany this weekend.

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2013 Nürburgring 24 Hour Race Updates

Posted by krew on May 18th, 2013

It's Nürburgring 24 Hour Race weekend, and the LFA is now 30th overall.

Europe Lexus LFA Racing

Lexus LFA to Participate in Nürburgring 24 Hour Race Th...

Posted by krew on May 15th, 2013

Toyota President Akio Toyoda will be one of the four drivers racing the Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA in the 41st annual Nürburgring 24 hour race this weekend in Germany.

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Video: Racing the Lexus IS F CCS-R Around Fuji Speedway

Posted by krew on May 8th, 2013

Japanese journalist Manabu Kawaguchi had a chance to race the Lexus IS F CCS-R around the Fuji Speedway, and has posted a video of his experience.

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Akio Toyoda to Race in Nürburgring 24 Hours Race

Posted by krew on May 6th, 2013

While on the topic of Akio Toyoda, the Toyota president will be participating in the Nürburgring 24 Hours race on May 19 & 20th, his first time taking part since 2009 when he raced the Lexus LFA.

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Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype Makes Another Appearance at Nü...

Posted by krew on April 30th, 2013

The mysterious Lexus LFA AD-X prototype has been spotted again on the Nürburgring, six months after its last public appearance.

Europe Lexus IS: Second Generation Racing Videos

Video: Lexus IS 300h Test Drive with Racecar Driver Ale...

Posted by krew on April 28th, 2013

Time to take a spin in the 2014 Lexus IS 300h F Sport with former F1 driver, double Le Mans winner, and current Toyota Racing driver Alex Wurz.

Japan Lexus IS F: First Generation Racing

Japanese Lexus Dealership Lists Certified Pre-Owned IS ...

Posted by krew on April 22nd, 2013

The Lexus Sumiyoshi-Yamate dealership in Japan has listed what may be the ultimate Certified Pre-Owned Lexus.

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Lexus LFA Wins SP8 Class in VLN2 Nürburgring Race

Posted by krew on April 22nd, 2013

The Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA raced this weekend in the four-hour VLN2 race at the Nürburgring, placing 1st in the SP8 Class & 29th overall.

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Joe Bacal to Race Lexus LX 570 in Mint 400 This Weekend

Posted by krew on March 22nd, 2013

Joe Bacal and the Lexus-sponsored LX 570 will start the 2013 offroad racing season this weekend at the Mint 400 in Las Vegas.

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Lexus to Participate in Goodwood Festival of Speed

Posted by krew on March 22nd, 2013

This July, Lexus will be making its first official appearance at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.

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New Lexus LFA Race Car Introduced by Gazoo Racing in Japan

Posted by krew on January 11th, 2013

Gazoo Racing has debuted their latest Lexus LFA race car today at the Tokyo Auto Salon in Japan.

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Lexus of Brisbane Introduces Lexus IS F Race Cars

Posted by krew on December 21st, 2012

Australian dealership Lexus of Brisbane has purchased three Lexus IS F-based race cars.

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Lexus LS-Based TMG TS 650 Revealed!

Posted by krew on November 27th, 2012

The long-rumored Toyota Motorsports TMG Sports 650 concept has been revealed prior to its debut at the Essen Motor Show this week.

Lexus LX: Third Generation Racing USA

JTGrey Lexus LX 570 Wins Stock Full Class in BAJA 1000

Posted by krew on November 18th, 2012

After two days and two nights of racing, Joe Bacal and the JTGrey Lexus LX 570 have won the Stock Full class in the 45th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.

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TMG Lexus LS 650 to Debut at Essen Motor Show This Month

Posted by krew on November 9th, 2012

Powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0L V8 engine (likely from the IS F), the LS 650 will have more than 640 horsepower and top speed of 200mph.

Lexus LX: Third Generation Racing Videos

Joe Bacal & Lexus LX 570 to Race in Baja 1000 Next...

Posted by krew on November 7th, 2012

Lexus factory racecar driver Joe Bacal is one week away from racing his LX 570 in the Baja 1000, and has released a short video of the truck’s final testing.

Europe F SPORT Future Japan Lexus LFA Racing Rumors

Is Lexus Preparing a LFA GTE Race Car for Next YearR...

Posted by krew on November 6th, 2012

Late last week, Lexus race car driver Akira Iida — the same driver that set the Nürburgring lap record for a production car in an LFA — tweeted the above photo of a mystery LFA prototype, describing it as his “next challenge”.

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Video: Racing the Lexus LFA Against a Business Jet

Posted by krew on October 26th, 2012

A couple weeks back, the Lexus LFA Nürburgring edition was in an unusual race against an Eclipse 500 business jet — here’s a video feature from the event.

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Short Video of the Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype

Posted by krew on October 14th, 2012

Is the Lexus LFA AD-X prototype going for a new Nürburgring record?

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Mystery Lexus LFA AD-X Prototype Spotted!

Posted by krew on October 10th, 2012

A new Lexus LFA prototype has been spotted at the Nürburgring in Germany.

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Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition Set to Race a Jet

Posted by krew on October 8th, 2012

This afternoon, a brand new Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition will racing an unusual opponent, when it goes up against the Eclipse 500 business jet at the Vance Brand Airport in Colorado.

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Lexus CT 200h Places Second in Rallye Vert de Montréal ...

Posted by krew on October 7th, 2012

A Lexus CT 200h driven by Sebastien Kroetsch has placed second in Rallye Vert de Montréal, the only Canadian stop on the global FIA Alternative Energies Cup circuit. A Toyota Prius Plugin finished first.

Lexus IS: Second Generation Quick Links Racing

Lexus IS-R Race Car in the Dominican Republic

Posted by krew on September 11th, 2012

Dominican Republic Lexus distributor Delta Comercial has built the Lexus IS-R, an IS-based race car that’s doing very well in this year’s Dominican Touring Series.

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Lexus GS 350 F SPORT Pace Car in Australia

Posted by krew on August 30th, 2012

The 2013 Lexus GS 350 F SPORT has become the permanent safety car at the Sydney Motorsport Park in Australia.

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Video: Fourteen Lexus LFAs at Laguna Seca

Posted by krew on August 25th, 2012

Let's get the weekend started with this video of fourteen Lexus LFAs racing together at *Laguna Seca*.

Europe F SPORT Lexus LFA Racing Videos

Lexus LFA Celebrates Five Years in the Nürburgring 24 H...

Posted by krew on August 22nd, 2012

2012 marked the fifth year that Gazoo Racing has raced the Lexus LFA in the Nürburgring 24 hour race, and to mark the occasion, a video tribute has been released.

Lexus IS F: First Generation Racing Special Editions Videos

Video: Ken Gushi & the Lexus IS F CCS-R Climb Pike...

Posted by krew on August 15th, 2012

From the weekend race at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, here’s footage of Ken Gushi and the IS F CCS-R on their run up the mountain

Lexus IS F: First Generation Racing Videos

Lexus IS F CCS-R Races in Pikes Peak International Hill...

Posted by krew on August 12th, 2012

Today, Ken Gushi and the Lexus IS F CCS-R take on the *Pikes Peak International Hill Climb*, and you can follow along with the Lexus Twitter account or watch live on the PPIHC website (warning -- Ken's run starts in ten minutes).

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Ken Gushi & Lexus IS F CCS-R Race Pikes Peak This ...

Posted by krew on August 8th, 2012

After a month-long delay caused by a wildfire in Colorado, Ken Gushi & the Lexus IS F CCS-R are set to race in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this weekend.

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Two More Lexus IS Fs Spotted at Nürburgring

Posted by krew on July 19th, 2012

This may be the third day in a row for photos of the next-generation Lexus IS F development mule currently running around Nürburgring, but Motor Trend has some new information worth sharing.

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Pikes Peak Hill Climb Rescheduled for August 12

Posted by krew on July 5th, 2012

Ken Gushi and the IS F CCS-R have been confirmed for the new date.

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Pikes Peak Hill Climb Postponed Due to Colorado Wildfire

Posted by krew on July 2nd, 2012

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, originally scheduled for next weekend, has been postponed until late summer due to wildfires in the Colorado Springs area.

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Video of the Mystery Lexus LFA AD-A

Posted by krew on June 26th, 2012

The mystery Lexus LFA AD-A has been caught on video.

Europe F SPORT Future Lexus LFA Photo Galleries Racing Rumors

Mystery Lexus LFA Spotted at Nürburgring

Posted by krew on June 25th, 2012

A Lexus LFA has been spotted on the Nürburgring sporting a number of unique modifications.

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Twitter Q&A Tomorrow with Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver ...

Posted by krew on June 18th, 2012

Just a quick note — Lexus IS F CCS-R driver Ken Gushi will be on Twitter tomorrow at 2pm ET/11am PT to answer questions about his upcoming race at Pikes Peak.

Lexus IS F: First Generation Racing USA Videos

Lexus IS F CCS-R Trial Run on Pikes Peak

Posted by krew on June 15th, 2012

As an example of what we can expect from the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July, here’s some in-car footage of Ken Gushi taking a test run up the mountain in the Lexus IS F CCS-R.

Lexus IS F: First Generation Quick Links Racing USA

Interview with Lexus IS F CCS-R Driver Ken Gushi

Posted by krew on June 15th, 2012

In my latest article for Lexus Magazine, I interviewed pro-drifter Ken Gushi, who will be piloting the Lexus IS F CCS-R in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in July.

Lexus LX: Third Generation Quick Links Racing USA

The Story of Joe Bacal’s Lexus LX & The Baja...

Posted by krew on June 13th, 2012

Two weeks back, Joe Bacal and his Lexus LX race truck competed in the Baja 500, and along for the ride was Truck Trend’s Allyson Harwood.

Lexus IS F: First Generation Racing USA

First Test Run of the Pikes Peak Lexus IS F CCS-R

Posted by krew on June 11th, 2012

Here’s Lexus USA VP of Marketing Brian Smith to discuss the IS F CCS-R scheduled to race at Pikes Peak in July.

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Automobile Magazine Compares the Lexus LFA, McLaren MP4...

Posted by krew on June 5th, 2012

It would seem impossible, but Automobile Magazine has published a rather dull comparison of the Lexus LFA, McLaren MP4-12C, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport.

Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Lexus LFA Quick Links Racing USA Videos

Lexus LFA & GS F Sport on SpeedTV’s Shut Up ...

Posted by krew on June 2nd, 2012

While the whole thing is sure to appear online, I did want to mention that SpeedTV’s Shut Up & Drive will be featuring both the Lexus GS 350 F Sport and the LFA on tonight’s episode (10:30pm ET/7:30pm PT).

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Lexus LFA Finishes 15th Overall in 24h Nürburgring Race

Posted by krew on May 21st, 2012

In the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race this weekend, The *Gazoo* #83 Lexus LFA placed 15th overall & 1st in the SP8 class.

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2012 Nürburgring 24 Hour Race: Lexus LFA Updates

Posted by krew on May 19th, 2012

The #83 Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA is participating in the 24h of Nürburgring in Germany this weekend, and I’ll be following along and posting updates over the next couple days.

Europe Lexus LFA Racing

Lexus LFA to Race in 24 Hours of Nürburgring This Weekend

Posted by krew on May 16th, 2012

This weekend is the legendary 24h Nürburgring race, and Gazoo Racing will be there racing a Lexus LFA and two Toyota 86s.

Europe F SPORT Hybrids Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Racing Videos

Lexus GS 450h F Sport Lap with Toyota Racing Driver Ale...

Posted by krew on May 8th, 2012

Time to take a spin in the 2013 Lexus GS 450h F Sport with former F1 driver, double Le Mans winner, and current Toyota Racing driver Alex Wurz.

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Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA Wins SP8 Class in VLN3 Nürburgri...

Posted by krew on April 30th, 2012

Continuing their journey to the 24h Nürburgring race in May, the Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA took part in the VLN3 race this past weekend, finishing first in the SP8 class and 13th overall.

Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Racing Reviews Videos

2013 Lexus GS Featured on SpeedTV’s “Shut U...

Posted by krew on April 20th, 2012

In case you missed the Lexus GS starring in SpeedTV’s new Shut Up & Drive show with Justin Bell & Townsend Bell, here’s the full twenty-two minute episode.

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Gazoo Lexus LFA Finishes First in Class at Nürburgring ...

Posted by krew on April 15th, 2012

The Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA raced in VLN 2 at the Nürburgring yesterday, finishing first in the SP8 class and 22nd overall.

Branding Lexus GS: Fourth Generation Racing USA

2013 Lexus GS Pace Car at Grand Prix of Long Beach

Posted by krew on April 14th, 2012

It’s Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend in California, and the 2013 Lexus GS will be on hand as one of pace cars.

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2012 Lexus ES 350 Featured in Top Gear Korea Drag Race

Posted by krew on April 14th, 2012

Now for something you don't see every day -- here's a segment from *Top Gear Korea* that features a 2012 Lexus ES 350 in a drag race.

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