Rutledge Wood to Compete in Multiple GR Cup Races

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Television host Rutledge Wood is trading in his microphone for a steering wheel, as the longtime Toyota ambassador is scheduled to compete in four race weekends in Toyota GR Cup North America this year. He will drive the No. 18 Fun Times Soda Pop Toyota GR86 for Precision Racing LA.

The former Top Gear USA and Floor Is Lava host will compete in GR Cup weekends at Circuit of The Americas next weekend; Road America in August; Barber Motorsports Park in September; and the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in October.

Wood is scheduled to compete in two races each weekend as part of Precision Racing LA’s multi-car effort. The team, which also competes with the Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2, has participated in the Toyota GR Cup series since its infancy.

“I couldn’t be more excited to jump into the driver’s seat and join the Toyota GR Cup Series for four race weekends in 2025,” said Wood. “Cars have always been a huge part of my life, and having the opportunity to have some fun in the incredible Toyota GR86 is a dream come true.

“I need to give a huge thank you to Mario (Biundo, president and team principal, Precision Racing LA) and his team at Precision Racing LA for helping start the idea around this program, and everyone at Toyota for making it happen.

“I had the privilege of racing in the Toyota Pro Celebrity event years ago and can’t wait to get behind the wheel in this incredible series as well.”

Paul Doleshal, group manager, motorsports, Toyota Motor North America added: “Rutledge has been a great friend of Toyota and has an undeniable passion for cars and for racing.

“We’re looking forward to seeing Rutledge on the track this season and can’t wait for fans to see what he can do behind the wheel.”