Sam Mitani

The stars came out in Los Angeles – not for a movie premiere, but for the third round of the 2025 Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS). Beneath the chandeliers of the historic Orpheum Theatre, the world’s best virtual racers took center stage, transforming one of Hollywood’s grandest Art Deco landmarks...

Round 3 of the Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS) unfolded over the weekend in the glittering heart of Los Angeles, mesmerizing a sold-out crowd inside the legendary Orpheum Theatre – a timeless venue that once hosted Hollywood premieres and vaudeville icons before becoming a favorite backdrop for film and television....

Twenty years ago, the words “Japanese car” and “classic” were rarely mentioned in the same breath.Back then, only a handful of enthusiasts viewed cars from Japan as collectibles, let alone worthy of being called classics. But visionaries Terry and Koji Yamaguchi had a different idea. They asked themselves: If vintage...

Round 2 of the Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS) unfolded on Sunday at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany. After a strategic chess match in the Manufacturers Cup, the spotlight shifted to the Nations Cup.A field of 12 elite racers, comprising the top three finishers from the 2024...

The second round of the 2025 Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS) unfolded on Saturday before a sold-out audience at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany.The day opened with the Manufacturers Cup – a wildly unpredictable contest where daring pit strategies and split-second decisions were on full display. After...

The eighth season of the Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS) kicked off its first live event on June 7 at the Television Centre in London, UK. After a thrilling showdown in the Manufacturers Cup, all eyes turned to the Nations Cup, where drivers took to the track as proud ambassadors...

The inaugural live event of the eighth season of the Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS) kicked off on June 7, captivating a sold-out crowd at the Television Centre in London, UK. First up was the Manufacturers Cup, where Lexus sought to defend its 2024 championship with a formidable lineup of...