――The history of Japanese motorsports began with the 1st Japan Grand Prix (GP) held in 1963.
――Domestic manufacturers at that time were actively engaged in harsh motor sports, and in 1965 Toyota formed TMSC (Toyota Motor Sports Club).
――The following year, Toyota participated in the 3rd Japan GP for the first time with Toyota's first model with a DOHC engine, the 2000GT.
--The Celica 1600GT, which debuted in October 1970, has been under development for race specifications from the development stage.
--We have added a front spoiler, a rear spoiler, a headlamp cover, and an over fender whose shape has been determined by computer and wind tunnel experiments.
――The 2T-G engine was developed with the aim of raising it into a strong touring car that can compete with rivals, such as powering up by making it dry sump and completely remaking the suspension arm.
――The Celica 1600GT first participated in the race at the Japan All-Star Race held in Fuji in November 1971.
――It was a brilliant debut that dominated the 1st to 3rd place in the TS-b class in which 3 cars participated.
――In 1972, Celica continued to make good progress and won the touring car class at the All Japan Suzuka Auto Race in March.
――In April of the same year, at the Race de Nippon held in Fuji, he demonstrated the potential to hold the top position by winning the overall victory over the Skyrun GT-R and Fairlady 240Z.
――At the Japanese Grand Prix held in Fuji on May 3, Celica almost monopolized the top ranks of 1st, 2nd and 4th, and Corolla Levin also entered 3rd, showing Toyota's overwhelming strength.
