The Korea Automobile Racing Association selects the Zimkana national team through the 1st KARA Drive Together
Sep 08, 2025
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The Korea Automobile Racing Association (KARA) announced on the 7th that it held the first 'KARA Drive Together' at the Everland Speedway Paddock in Yongin and selected the Korean representative Zimkana driver to compete in the international competition.
Yoon Yeo-hwan and Lee Hyun-jong, who ranked first and second in the men's category, and No. 1 in the women's category, were confirmed as national teams at the Asia Pacific Motorsports Championship (APMC) to be held in Sri Lanka from the 26th to the 28th through the KARA Gymcarna Championship. In addition, Taipei Auto Gymcar Prize (TAGP) will feature Shin Soo-chul, third to fourth in the men's category, Park Jong-kyung, and Song Ye-rim, second in the women's category.
At least two drivers formed a team to participate in the Zimcanna competition, and men's and women's solos, men's duos, and mixed duos were held, and it was conducted by applying the "International Zimcanna Regulations". Mercedes-Benz AMG 45S was offered as the official race car of the competition.
At the event site, not only the Gymcar Championship but also the Gymcar Challenge for the disabled and the driving school were held to expand opportunities for amateur participation in motorsports. The disabled challenge was operated in three categories: limb disability hand control, lower limb disability hand control (passenger vehicle), and lower limb disability (SUV). The driving school practiced basic skills such as circling, eight-character, and slalom for 30 novice drivers and long-distance license holders, and conducted record measurements on the gym car or course in the afternoon.
The Korea Automobile Racing Association hosted the 'Drive Together' to provide a place for everyone to enjoy motor sports without discrimination"We will continue to expand our support for diverse classes to participate in and challenge motor sports." he said.
Meanwhile, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) is emphasizing diversity and inclusion as part of its ESG policy, and KARA has organized this event as an ESG campaign-type event in line with this. In addition, using the purpose of ESG, the winners were awarded an eco-friendly trophy made of wood.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
