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Shakedown time! - GR Cup Media Challenge 2026 Video Series

It's my first outing as a works race driver. How did Shakedown go?

Author - Tayedza Mbiri
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Welcome to my GR Cup video series, where I document the happenings during my season in the Toyota GR Cup Media Challenge in 2026. In this video, I showcase my preparation, including my first shakedown test. Do I have the chops to perform this season?



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Author - Tayedza Mbiri

Written by Tayedza Mbiri

Starting his petrol-infused passion at a ripe young age playing a plethora of racing video games, Taye has been into the motoring industry for years. During his university years studying Law, he dipped his toes into motoring photography, videography, and exploring what Southern Africa has to offer for the motoring scene at large. Most recently, he presented a YouTube series for a famous Japanese manufacturer and now finds himself fresh on the AutoTrader content creation team. He hopes to own a 90s Subaru one day soon. Read more

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