Hermann Neubauer: Strong comeback with second place at ET King Rallye!

Hermann Neubauer: Strong comeback with second place at ET King Rallye!

Hermann Neubauer and his co-pilot Ursula Gaßner have achieved a respectable second place at the ET König Rallye in the Murtal. This performance shows once again, the passion that the two put in the rally scene. During the event, the ZM-Racing team focused on the further development of the new Toyota Gr Yaris Rally2. The focus was on getting to know the car better under competitive conditions and gaining valuable experience. According to meinzirk.at, numerous set-up variants and various tire combinations were tested, with the asphalt special options offering excellent options.

Neubauer expressed itself optimistic after the race and explained that they had learned a lot about the car and were able to win many special exam kilometers. Despite the high competitive pressure of favorite Simon Wagner, Neubauer assessed the chances of first place as low. "The second place is okay," he added, "because we don't sit in the car enough to be really competitive." In the end, they were close to the times of the leader, which arouses hope for future success.

technology behind the Gr Yaris Rally2

The GR Yaris Rally2 is a remarkable further development in the Toyota rally report. From January 1, 2024, this rally -specific car is officially homologated by the Fédération Internationale de L’Artomobile (FIA), which enables distribution to customers worldwide. This reports TGR-Wrt.com. Akio Toyoda, better known as 'Morizo', sees the GR YARIS Rally2 as a crucial step towards combining motorsport vehicles and series vehicles by rally competitions.

The GR YARIS is the first all-wheel drive sports car that Toyota developed exclusively for rallying in 20 years. This new model has already made its public debut at Rally Japan 2022 and shows promising services. Over 15,000 kilometers of competition were covered, including participation in the Japanese rally championship. In the future, feedback will be collected by customer engine sports participants in championships such as the WRC to make continuous improvements to the vehicle.

facts and special features

The technical specifications of the GR YARIS Rally2 make him an impressive competitor. The in-line three-cylinder engine with turbocharging has a displacement of 1,618.2 cc. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a 5-speed sequential transmission and a 4WD drive system, which gives it the necessary bite on the various routes. Here are a few more details:

Rallying in Austria has an exciting chapter with Neubauer and the new GR YARIS Rally2 that opened promising perspectives. Neubauer loves the challenge and praised the organization of the ET König Rallye, especially the special exams and the central service. He considers a return to the ET King Rally 2026 as likely if it fits.

In a time when interest in rallying grows steadily, it remains to be seen the exciting developments that are waiting for us in the coming time. The GR Yaris Rally2 could definitely play a key role.