For The First Time In Forever: Ryan Tuerck's 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

At a recent private test at the legendary Irwindale Speedway, Ryan Tuerck got behind the wheel of his 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback for the first time and made a couple of tandem passes. Photographer Larry Chen caught the first still images, which are being shown today for the first time. The first videos of the team in action will be released in the coming weeks.

Tuerck is a leading social influencer and top-tier driver with a career 14 podiums. His down-home charm, commitment to the sport's grassroots, and talent in front of the camera have brought him a social fanbase of over a million followers. Earlier this year, he retired his previous chassis, a powerful Toyota 86, sparking speculation about his next move.

Photography by Larry Chen (@larry_chen_foto)

ESSENTIALS

Driver: Ryan Tuerck
Vehicle: 2019Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Car: Gumout / Nitto Tire / Mobil1 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Team/Builder: Papadakis Racing Driver: #411 Ryan Tuerck
Engine: Toyota 2AR, 4 cylinder / Turbocharged
Power: 1,000 hp / 850 ft-lb Torque
Series: Formula Drift Pro Championship

EXTERIOR

Body panels: Jonsibal (design) & TRD (maunfacture)
Carbon Hood and Trunk: RMR Racing

WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES

Wheels (Front): Rotiform ZMO-M (18x9)
Wheels (Rear): Rotiform ZMO-M (18x10)
Tires (Front): Nitto NT05 (275-35/18)
Tires (Rear): Nitto NT555G2 (315-40/18)

INTERIOR

Seats: Recaro
Seat Belts: Takata
Steering Wheel: Sparco
Pedals: Tilton 600 Series
Roll Cage: Papadakis Racing
Gauges: AEM CD-7 Dash

CHASSIS

Sway Bars: Custom Papadakis Racing
Suspension/Shocks: BC Racing Custom Coilovers
Springs: Swift

ENGINE

Turbocharged with Nitrous
Fuel: E85
Engine Size: 2.7 Liter
Builder: Papadakis Racing
Pistons: 10.5:1 Compression
Valvetrain: Supertech Performance
Cylinder Headwork: Portflow Design
Fuel Injection: AEM Electronics Infinity 8 EMS
Turbocharger: Borg Warner EFR 8474
Engine Oil: Mobil 1 0W-50 Racing Oil
Wastegates: Dual 38mm Tial MV-S
Fuel Injectors: 4 Injector Dynamics 2000cc
Fuel Regulator: AEM
Fuel Filter: AEM 25-201
Fuel Pumps: x2 AEM 380 LPH Pumps
Fuel Cell: ATL Florocell 600

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission: RTS 6XD sequential
Clutch: Tilton 7 ¼” 4 Disk
Driveshaft: Driveshaft Shop Carbon Fiber

PARTNERS

Toyota (www.toyota.com)
TRD (www.trdusa.com)
Gumout (www.gumout.com)
Nitto Tire (www.nittotire.com)
Mobil 1 (www.mobiloil.com)
Rockstar Energy Drink (www.rockstarenergy.com)
Supertech (www.supertechperformance.com)
Rotiform (www.rotiform.com)
BC Racing (www.bcracing-na.com)
Permatex (www.permatex.com)
DeatschWerks (www.deatschwerks.com)
Wisefab (www.wisefab.com)
RunBC (www.runbc.com)
RaceService (www.raceservice.la)

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