Akio to Head the New Governing Council of Super Taikyu
The Super Taikyu Organization (STO) is set to transfer its operations to the Super Taikyu Mirai Organization (STMO) from June, marking a new era for the popular endurance racing series.
The Super Taikyu series, with a history spanning over 30 years, has been a staple in Japanese motorsport. Harumi Kuwayama, who took over the STO in 2013 after the passing of her husband, Mitsuru Kuwayama, has been at the helm of preserving its legacy while ensuring a sense of the future.
Harumi Kuwayama, with no prior experience in racing, decided to learn about the operations of the STO to help it grow. She felt that Super Taikyu is a very pure and straightforward form of racing and wanted it to grow and expand without deviating from this path.
In her quest for a suitable successor, Harumi Kuwayama considered Morizo (Akio Toyoda) as the ideal person to take over the Super Taikyu series. Morizo, chairperson of the STMO, has agreed to find a way to make the transfer work for everyone.
Toshiyuki Kato serves as the managing director of the STMO. Under their leadership, the vision for the future of Super Taikyu centers on evolving the series by embracing cutting-edge technology and enhancing its appeal while maintaining its core endurance racing spirit.
The ST-Q class, established by Harumi Kuwayama, has become a place for testing visionary technology such as hydrogen engines. This class highlights Super Taikyu's role not just in providing fun races but also as part of the auto industry.
The 2024 ENEOS Super Taikyu Series Empowered by Bridgestone started on April 20 at Sportsland SUGO in Murata, Miyagi Prefecture. Harumi Kuwayama, the former CEO of the STO, made the announcement of the transfer and the new leadership, expressing a desire to pass the management of the series to someone else.
She believes that Super Taikyu is now in a good position with a growing fanbase and support from teams and corporate sponsors. The announcement of Morizo as the chairperson of the STMO caused a stir among those involved, but Harumi Kuwayama had not discussed the matter with anyone else before consulting Morizo.
The STMO aims to keep the series growing, pure, and straightforward, reflecting a commitment to blending tradition with innovation to propel Super Taikyu into a dynamic and sustainable future.
In alignment with the STMO's plans to evolve the Super Taikyu series, it might be intriguing to witness the blend of racing and technology in future events, potentially leading to a more captivating experience for both participants and spectators. As the series progresses, it's possible that Morizo's involvement could bring new dimensions to the already exciting world of endurance racing.
