He once used $10,000 from a student loan to race automobiles.

Oh sure, Paul (not his real name - circumstances warranted anonymity) went hungry for a short period, but the experience of getting behind the wheel and racing an automobile stuck with him. He entered Time Attack events, a form of racing against a clock, not position or against other cars. He did regular auto racing. Heck, he was even a racing instructor until he got out of the sport.

All the money Paul wasted and kept him in the poorhouse, he said, has been a benefit.

The Vernon man is the B.C. winner of a chance to purchase one of 10 specially made Toyota GR Corolla Morizo edition vehicles. Paul香蕉视频直播檚 story won over Toyota in B.C. and he had the special vehicle shipped to Vernon Toyota for delivery.

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A man who has raced tracks in Ontario and the U.S., Paul plans to put his wheels to use at the Area 27 track near Oliver.

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From media.toyota.ca: 香蕉视频直播淭he 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Morizo edition is a limited production model. Named after Akio Toyoda香蕉视频直播檚 racing moniker, this is the track-focused GR Corolla, featuring a re-tuned engine that delivers a higher, 295 lb-ft of torque. This model drops the rear seats to save weight, then securely holds driver and navigator in Brin-Naub and synthetic leather-trimmed GR sport seats with red stitching and red mesh inserts.

香蕉视频直播淥ther features include a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission with an Ultrasuede-clad Morizo signed shift knob, forged 18-inch alloy wheels, carbon fibre roof, rear lip spoiler, vented hood bulge and a suede-clad steering wheel.香蕉视频直播�

The manufacturer香蕉视频直播檚 suggested retail price is a smidge under $60,000.

Toyota regional training manager Phil Rucht of Richmond had the pleasure of showing the vehicle to Paul at the Vernon dealership.

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