New Yaris race car

[Jason@SportsCar]

http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/2011+sema+show+toyota+yaris+b-spec+club+racer.htm

October 27, 2011
2011 SEMA Show: Toyota Yaris B-Spec Club Racer
The 2011 SEMA Show will feature the debut of the Toyota Yaris B-Spec Club Racer at a press conference in the Toyota exhibit in Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. It is the first race car built for competition in the U.S. from the next-generation 2012 Yaris SE.

The Yaris Club racer will compete in the SCCA B-spec class race category in 2012 with Action Sports Star and BMX legend Jamie Bestwick behind the wheel aiming to qualify for and compete in the 2012 SCCA National Championship Runoffs, held at the famed Road America circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wis. The seven-time X Games champion and former Dew Tour Athlete of the year will be on hand to talk about the Yaris B-Spec Club Racer at a Toyota press conference.

The Yaris B-Spec Club Racer was built by SportsCar Magazine utilizing an all-new second-generation Yaris SE three-door hatchback. It demonstrates how the all-new Yaris offers a cost friendly avenue for amateur racers eager to gain experience in SCCA wheel-to-wheel racing. The Yaris B-Spec Club Racer’s livery also pays homage to Toyota’s 1998 LeMans pole-winning GT-One race car, as Toyota celebrates it return to the famed racing series next year.

With the right size for drivers who need an agile and functional vehicle, the all-new 2012 Toyota Yaris Liftback features sporty styling, outstanding safety features and improved fuel economy.

The all-new Yaris features a remarkable attention to detail in the design and engineering of the vehicle. From its smart, interior design and quiet, refined passenger cabin to its responsive driving dynamics, the 2012 Yaris answers car-shoppers’ demands for a no-compromise vehicle.

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TOYOTA YARIS CLUB B-SPEC CLUB RACER FEATURES

EXTERIOR
- Toyota Le Mans GT-One inspired graphics
- OMP tow hooks

INTERIOR
- Autopower Industries 8-point SCCA-spec roll cage
- Autopower window net
- OMP AFFF 2.8L fire system
- OMP HTE FIA race seat
- OMP 805 6-point FIA harness
- OMP WRC steering wheel
- RLC Racing Track Commander data acquisition system

TIRES/WHEELS
- Hoosier Racing Tire A6 P205/50ZR15
- Enkei RPF1 15x7

SUSPENSION
- Cusco Zero-3 Series Suspension kit
- Cusco Center Lock Pillowball Upper Mounts

BRAKES
- Pagid RS29 brake pads

POWERTRAIN
- Toyota 1NZ-FE 1.5 liter with VVT-i
- AEM Performance Electronics EMS Series 2
- Beta Motorsports cat-back exhaust
- Church Automotive Testing custom tune
- Joe Gibbs Driven XP1 Racing Oil
- Joe Gibbs Driven Super Speedway Gear oil
- K&N air filter
- K&N oil filter

CONTRIBUTORS AND SUPPLIERS
- AEM Performance Electronics: aemelectronics.com
- Autopower: autopowerindustries.com
- Beta Motorsports: betamotorsports.com
- Church Automotive Testing: (310) 518-4966
- Cusco: cusco.co.jp/en
- Enkei: enkei.com
- Garage Graffix: garagegraffix.com
- Hiro’s Auto Repair: hiros-auto.com
- Hoosier Racing Tire: hoosiertire.com
- Joe Gibbs Driven: joegibbsdriven.com
- K&N Filters: knfilters.com
- OMP: ompamerica.com
- Pagid: braketechnology.com
- RLC Racing: rlcracing.com

[enviri]

hey at least you know what to do with the engine, and you'll enjoy the upgraded brakes!

[Jason@SportsCar]

hey at least you know what to do with the engine, and you'll enjoy the upgraded brakes!

Yeah... You know even after your proof a press release, marketing guys have a knack for inserting incorrect things. The car is an L (3-door) with drum rears. No matter, the rear brakes are just along for the ride - we still have the original OE rear shoes on the H Prod car after two seasons. The wheel stand from SEMA last year said our car was a 5-door. :laugh:

[enviri]

LOL that sucks. demand SE brakes and rear axle!

[Jason@SportsCar]

The link now includes pics.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297730_103774703069000_100003094128221_34976_11079 68096_n.jpg

[Jason@SportsCar]

For those that don't recognize it, we again chose to pay tribute to a past Toyota racing car, the Le Mans GT-One entry.

Interestingly, this was done with no knowledge of Toyota's plans to return to Le Mans, merely a nice coincidence - or as we like to think, we inspired them. :laugh:

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/521/Toyota-GT-One-TS020_3.jpg

[cali yaris]

here's the back:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZfOOzf0xI7k/TqsDEpa8wgI/AAAAAAAAD4c/nUby71yol_E/s640/yaris-b-spec_rear.jpg

[cali yaris]

What's the British flag detail about?

[Jason@SportsCar]

What's the British flag detail about?

Bestwick is a Brit.

http://jamiebestwick.com/?page_id=2

[racerb]

here's the back:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZfOOzf0xI7k/TqsDEpa8wgI/AAAAAAAAD4c/nUby71yol_E/s640/yaris-b-spec_rear.jpg

Really good looking car, really nice paint scheme. I'm still looking for my first Yaris, but this gives me some great ideas. One question though, does this car have a STAR system delete, so the electronic grannies don't interfer with the track performance?
Oh yeah and will these same mods work with the older cars as well?

racerb :w00t:

[Qmobile]

Nice!! I mite still them graphics though lol......'cept in silver not white

[Jason@SportsCar]

While waiting in the Vegas airport for the rest of my party I get a phone call.... Mr. Bestwick has just seen his new ride in person, and loves it. :)

[03Z33]

Awesome!

[eTiMaGo]

hmmmmm I think I found the sticker job I want on my car too :biggrin: good luck with the new car!

[Jason@SportsCar]

Glad to be back from the show. We had a great time hanging out with Jamie, he is super excited to go racing. We are going to get him out some time in Jan for a test day in his new car. :burnrubber:

[cali yaris]

The car is an L (3-door) with drum rears.

There isn't a single SE manual in California. Toyota's site says they make one, but you can't "build your car" with it.

[Jason@SportsCar]

There isn't a single SE manual in California. Toyota's site says they make one, but you can't "build your car" with it.

They should be here eventually. When we picked out this car it was one of only six new cars in the states, and it was the only manual - kind of made it an non-choice. :laugh:

[Crandall]

That does look pretty bad ass. I also like the interiors in these new ones a lot more.

[ArmyYaris]

I want those vinyls in black, looks awesome!

[Jason@SportsCar]

:cool: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/03/toyota-yaris-b-spec-club-racer/

[cali yaris]

Looks great, love the cage (wonder if that would fit the previous gen).

Is the center "screen" (where our normal radio would go) stock or a driver display? GPS for Jamie? :laugh:

[Jason@SportsCar]

Looks great, love the cage (wonder if that would fit the previous gen).

Is the center "screen" (where our normal radio would go) stock or a driver display? GPS for Jamie? :laugh:

I doubt that cage will fit the older car, the new chassis has a lower roof. And this one was a rush job, I took them the car with no interior, so I don't think they took any measurements.

Lap timer/data/driver coach for Jamie. http://www.rlcracing.com/track-commander-auto.htm

Before we started the project Jamie joked that he wanted to be able to listen to his tunes while racing. So I relocated the USB/audio link from the glove box to center console by the e-brake just to have some fun with him... It just doesn't seem to work so well without the rest of the audio system. :laugh:

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/sema-2011-toyota-yaris-b-spec-club-racer/full/#photo-4574533/

[cali yaris]

^ That's a really cool data set up -- jealous!

So I was right about GPS, but not in the joking way I meant it. LOL

[Shinare]

I'm kinda suprised to see all the dash in there after seeing the previous gen race car had no dash in it. Is that extra weight that could be gone?

[Jason@SportsCar]

^ That's a really cool data set up -- jealous!

So I was right about GPS, but not in the joking way I meant it. LOL

If he can't find his way around we will get an in-car radio system so we can yell directions at him. :laugh:

But we don't anticipate any problems... He has a good deal of experience racing. He did a four day Fast Lane Racing School before competing in the Toyota Celebrity GP at Long Beach. He has also done the Mustang school at Miller Motorsports park, and spends some off time road racing a sport bike.

http://jamiebestwick.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/jamie.jpg

[Jason@SportsCar]

I'm kinda suprised to see all the dash in there after seeing the previous gen race car had no dash in it. Is that extra weight that could be gone?

Different class, different rules. One of the staples of the new Yaris is the new interior, we certainly couldn't take the best part of it out for the show.

[OTB]

So what if you can land a 360 barspin. Let's see what you got in turn 1 on cold tires.

[Jason@SportsCar]

The 2011 SEMA show T-shirt from Toyota (I could be a little biased, but I liked last years shirt better) :wink:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ODY0TKKE364/Trf2lDwMeaI/AAAAAAAAAzs/3Nu6yq7jysg/s1152/2011-11-07_07-16-26_587.jpg

[racerb]

^ That's a really cool data set up -- jealous!

So I was right about GPS, but not in the joking way I meant it. LOL

Funny you should mention GPS, as it is now the system most race sanctioning bodies are looking to convert to for timing and scoring. We (NASA) have been working with Track Mate timing systems at most all of our tracks to build a data base for switching to a GPS timing system in the very near future. At this time we are using an ABM transponder based system with a timing line cut into each tracks start/finish stripe. One way we have been able to use the GPS, is for real time performance testing of our spec class cars, finding out who might be pushing the limits on power to weight and such things!

racerb :w00t:

[ilikerice]

I like that shirt.. what was last years shirt? I dont remember seeing it.

[Jason@SportsCar]

I like that shirt.. what was last years shirt? I dont remember seeing it.

:thumbup:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__9TTj0s27Vk/TNF5ldXFbAI/AAAAAAAADVI/4feBd8_VYv8/s1600/2010-11-03+07.52.58.jpg

[cali yaris]

haha, I like last years' better too.

[ilikerice]

i like both honestly... for different reasons...

[markitect]

The new shirt is a good play on the ads, and I wouldn't mind owning one.

Question is though, which is better pre-2012, or 2012? The shorter roof line should help.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Question is though, which is better pre-2012, or 2012? The shorter roof line should help.

The shorter roof line should help at fast tracks. The nose also seems to be less square, so more air should go over the car, instead of under it. Added bonus is the longer wheelbase, which should help stability.

On paper the new car looks better to me. We will find out in Jan.

[ilikerice]

CANT WAIT..

[eTiMaGo]

here's my take on it using Forza4 :biggrin:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1600280/cars/forza_yar.jpg

not quite stock, though.. it runs circles around Corvettes and Aston Martins :laugh:

[ilikerice]

lol, love forza4..

[403RS]

here's my take on it using Forza4 :biggrin:

not quite stock, though.. it runs circles around Corvettes and Aston Martins :laugh:

What's your gamertag?

Here's my first attempt at a design:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/chowd3r/forzabspec.jpg

Search "chalms04" in the storefront!

[Jason@SportsCar]

Nice.

[Jason@SportsCar]

First test laps in the 2012:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUOdBrY5-e0&list=UUvI92lwHDmW_FVnyuubVjsw&index=1&feature=plcp

[Jason@SportsCar]

Having not yet seen an aftermarket lightweight hood we put the stock hood on a diet, cut 9lbs 2oz out of it. Also removed the OE hood latch assembly from the car and replaced it with AeroCatch locks.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393903_165649476881522_100003094128221_246913_8870 79362_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419283_165649640214839_100003094128221_246915_6872 05226_n.jpg

[racerb]

First test laps in the 2012:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUOdBrY5-e0&list=UUvI92lwHDmW_FVnyuubVjsw&index=1&feature=plcp

In the description of the test video, you say it's a 2012 H-Prod car. What happened to it being a B-Spec racecar, did I miss something along the way?

racerb :iono:

[malibuguy]

the car looks amazing. i wish i could be part of something big like this

i'm stuck with my grassroots Tercel...

[CrankyOldMan]

i'm stuck with my grassroots Tercel...

That's more than most of us have =)

[Jason@SportsCar]

In the description of the test video, you say it's a 2012 H-Prod car. What happened to it being a B-Spec racecar, did I miss something along the way?

racerb :iono:

We pulled the plug on our BS program right around SEMA. Toyota had no official interest in the class, and the lack of a firm rule set was also a disappointment, so we went to Prod.

[racerb]

Totally understandable, now that Grand-Am has come on board maybe there will be a firmed up set of rules very soon. I still have interset in the Class, but it would have to be with an early car, say '07-'08 for cost reasons. I hope it will fly, just to get back to more of the good old fashion econo-box formula.

racerb :frown:

[racerb]

First test laps in the 2012:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUOdBrY5-e0&list=UUvI92lwHDmW_FVnyuubVjsw&index=1&feature=plcp

The Celica in the second half of this video, is just like my friend Jeff's PTC car. He purchased his from TRD after it had been retired from the Pro/Celebrity races in Long Beach.

racerb :w00t:

[Jason@SportsCar]

Totally understandable, now that Grand-Am has come on board maybe there will be a firmed up set of rules very soon. I still have interset in the Class, but it would have to be with an early car, say '07-'08 for cost reasons. I hope it will fly, just to get back to more of the good old fashion econo-box formula.

racerb :frown:

We were surprised that no one noticed that something was up with the Yaris at SEMA... The transformation was already underway to Prod, and a lot of the parts on the car and many listed on the wheel stand are not BS legal parts. :wink:

We only have the one season (that we know of) with Bestwick in the car, and we wanted to make the most of it, had we gone to BS we would still be waiting on final rules. Instead we already have three races in HP.

The more groups that adopt the class the slower the process gets, everyone has an agenda and thinks they know how to put on the best show, so it slows the process. Additionally we are already seeing manufacturers changing up BS kits, so in response the others make tweaks. Frustrating. We completely pulled a 180 on our kit, and submitted the most basic stuff we had access to. It started to seem like a waste to spend a bunch of time on R&D and to spec an expensive kit, when all the of cars are going to be slowed down so they don't run away from the Fiat.

If you have any hope of running in Grand Am I would not buy a Yaris. Toyota is not planning to buy in, which is required by GA to play, so you wont likely see the car classed over there. The Yaris will be legal in World Challenge.

[Jason@SportsCar]

The Celica in the second half of this video, is just like my friend Jeff's PTC car. He purchased his from TRD after it had been retired from the Pro/Celebrity races in Long Beach.

racerb :w00t:

Yeah, that one came from the Fast Lane racing school. :thumbsup:

[racerb]

Yeah, that one came from the Fast Lane racing school. :thumbsup:

Here is Jeff's car during our Santa's Toy Run race at Road Atlanta in 2010.

http://nasasepix.shutterfly.com/25427

racerb :drool:

[Jason@SportsCar]

Cool Forza replica (although I am not so sure about the wing) :laugh:

http://www.mytoptrailer.com/show.php?game=forza4&vid=2nyEefRmc00

[Jason@SportsCar]

Just picked the 2012 up from MP Tuning, where an AEM EMS series 2 ecu was installed. :thumbsup:

[cali yaris]

That's great, lots of control with that.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Had the Bestwick Yaris on display at TMS today for the annual employee motorsports day.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/464247_195818700531266_100003094128221_315306_1912 478077_o.jpg

[racerb]

Great picture and I see Rado's F-Wing Time Attack car there as well. Chris is an awesome guy and has run with us many times at Road Atlanta! Really like the off-road trucks as well!!!

racerb :w00t:

[Jason@SportsCar]

The 2012 is on display at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Sitting in the SCCA booth, adjacent to the World Challenge paddock.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/475178_208677325912070_100003094128221_348159_1745 04494_o.jpg

Poor kid has to work during spring break.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/414430_208726302573839_100003094128221_348245_1978 846600_o.jpg

[cali yaris]

Jamie looks a little young in that shot. how does he reach the pedals? :biggrin:

[Jason@SportsCar]

Jamie looks a little young in that shot. how does he reach the pedals? :biggrin:

The pedals are easily extended, its the seeing over the steering wheel that will keep her out for a few years.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-EIkXjFwYJhI/T4ivNgVD0RI/AAAAAAAAA3I/vuGvXrLF-L8/s1152/2012-04-12_13-43-27_421.jpg

[Jason@SportsCar]

What have I gotten myself into... In a few weeks we are taking Bestwick and his 2012 H Prod Yaris, along with Andy Bell and the Long Beach Racers Baja Tacoma, out to Utah for a little fun and filming. What could go wrong? :thumbup:

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/332838_285855434781118_284154748284520_889311_1403 772494_o.jpg

[ilikerice]

Too much fun and an addiction to adrenaline... That is what could go wrong!

[Jason@SportsCar]

Jamie's car has been nominated for the Black Magic Shine award from the BFG Super Tour at Buttonwillow. Like it on the SCCA Facebook page. :cool:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=429417637088434&set=a.429417537088444.111224.150136958349838&type=3&theater

[Jason@SportsCar]

http://espn.go.com/action/bmx/story/_/id/7938228/jamie-bestwick-discusses-early-influences-x-games-expansion-2012-season

Nice piece with a little mention of Bestwick's Yaris racing.

[cali yaris]

"Like."

[Jason@SportsCar]

If you happen to be watching the Olympics on Aug 10-11 you will hear the voice of (and possible see) Yaris racer Jamie Bestwick, as he covers the BMX and Mountain Biking action for NBC.

(Bestwick on the left)
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/562840_10150961696465940_2082725626_n.jpg

[Jason@SportsCar]

Going to have to pick up the new DSport and see what the did on the 2012 Yaris.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLR9EsIGhVM

[ilikerice]

interesting. thanks for the heads up

[Jason@SportsCar]

Sadly the 2012 program is coming to an end. Toyota does not plan to fund a 2013 race program for a Yaris, and the damage to the car is far to extensive to even consider a repair without factory support. Shortly it will take its final ride to the crusher. Such a shame.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/242343_10151255074311983_1557315108_o.jpg

[cali yaris]

shame, that car was well done. that means the 99 car goes too? :(

[Jason@SportsCar]

shame, that car was well done. that means the 99 car goes too? :(

No word on the 99's fate yet. They will have to pry it from my kung foo grip. :laugh: If they don't call for it to be crushed I plan to run it on my dime in 2013 - kind of funny how it works, 2010 Toyota support, 2011 none, 2012 Toyota support, 2013 none.

[suckerface]

I hate to be that guy...but was anything salvageable?

[xnamerxx]

I see some blue things that could be reused :laughabove:

[Jason@SportsCar]

Anything we can reuse will be pulled off. We actually put one of my spare control arms on the car (the old one had the ball joint broken off), started the car and drove it on the trailer. If it were not for nearly every piece of bodywork being mangled the car could have been run next year.

[403RS]

Sadly the 2012 program is coming to an end. Toyota does not plan to fund a 2013 race program for a Yaris, and the damage to the car is far to extensive to even consider a repair without factory support. Shortly it will take its final ride to CTScott's garage where it will be fitted with a backhoe.


Make it happen!

[cali yaris]

LOL about CTScott.

[Jason@SportsCar]

:laugh: Perhaps the body could be used as a bucket on a backhoe.

[Jason@SportsCar]

One very sad looking 2012 Yaris was dropped off in Torrance today, destine for the crusher. :frown:

The upside is I now have twice the garage space, which makes the wife happy, and I should have a lot more free time this year. :thumbup:

[cali yaris]

^ Are there any wheels/tires around?

[Jason@SportsCar]

^ Are there any wheels/tires around?

We managed to squirrel away a few nuts.

[eTiMaGo]

bummer :(

[cali yaris]

^ that's good - Winter is coming. :laugh:

[NJ Drive]

Is there anything STF legal that you set aside for purchase from fellow forum users? :-)
Sad face about the car though.

[Jason@SportsCar]

Recently got the Oct 2012 issue of DSport, includes DVD27, which has some great coverage of the Toyota Trading Places event we did with Andy Bell and Jamie Bestwick.

Here is a pic from the 2012s last ride. :frown:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3Pb3NLE10gI/UJKcCCj7o4I/AAAAAAAABD8/2A_xx_lcxNE/s1152/2012-10-09_15-08-05_49.jpg

[malibuguy]

fuck me...i need to go buy a dsport mag...