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HWA Nurburgring 24H Test Program Underway—Lexus IS Platform Getting Serious
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by CarBuzz Team· via CarBuzz · Jan 9, 2026

HWA Nurburgring 24H Test Program Underway—Lexus IS Platform Getting Serious

"HWA testing a customer IS for Le Mans-adjacent punishment means someone finally figured out that 'more horsepower' and 'can finish the race' aren't always the same problem."

— Revvly Take

Spy shots show what appears to be HWA's next competition build circulating the Ring, likely in preparation for a full assault on the grueling 24-hour circuit. The Lexus IS platform swap suggests a calculated gamble on balance and reliability over raw horsepower. If this runs, it's worth watching—customer racing budgets are finally getting smart about chassis selection.

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CarBuzz Team

CarBuzz · Jan 9

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