Pro Esports Team "REIGNITE" to Compete in the "2026 AUTOBACS JEGT Supported by GRAN TURISMO" Grand Prix Series!
Pro esports team "REIGNITE" has announced its participation in the "2026 AUTOBACS JEGT" Grand Prix series. Building on their second-place finish in last year's Challenge League, they aim for success in the premier e-motorsports league.
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The e-Motorsports division of the global esports team "REIGNITE," operated by Core Tech Inc. (HQ: Meguro-ku, Tokyo), has officially decided to compete in the "2026 AUTOBACS JEGT Supported by GRAN TURISMO" Grand Prix series.
REIGNITE established its e-Motorsports division with the goal of entering the "2025 AUTOBACS JEGT Supported by GRAN TURISMO" held last year.
In their first year of challenge in the Challenge League, they secured 2nd place in the overall annual point rankings.
Furthermore, in February 2026, REIGNITE held the "RIG CUSTOM Gran Turismo 7."
This was an open tournament where pro players also participated, and we have been actively working to further energize the community.
In preparation for the upcoming series opening, the entire team is dedicating themselves to skill improvement.
We kindly ask for your warm support.
[About Gran Turismo 7]
'Gran Turismo 7' is the culmination of the "Real Driving Simulator" series, which has a history of over 25 years. With stunning graphics leveraging the latest technology of PlayStation®5 and meticulous physics simulation, it delivers a driving experience just like a real car. It features over 556 vehicles and more than 121 course layouts in 41 locations. Not only can you enjoy a deep car life, but as the platform for the official world tournament "Gran Turismo World Series," it provides a fair and high-level competitive environment for players around the world, driving the further development of e-motorsports.
Official Website: https://www.gran-turismo.com/
[About JEGT (Japan Electronic sports Grand Touring)]
JEGT (Japan Electronic sports Grand Touring) is an e-motorsports tournament born in September 2019.
The official series consists of two divisions, the "Top League" and the "Corporate Competition," and from the 2024 series, a "Challenge League" was newly established for those aiming for promotion to the Top League. As the pinnacle stage of e-motorsports, the number of participating teams and the scale of the tournament are expanding with each event.
Top drivers who usually compete individually in official world tournaments and national sports festivals become teammates or rivals representing their teams in JEGT, competing for the top spot.
[About REIGNITE]
With the new team concept of "Global Japanese esports team," we carry the pride of being an esports team born in Japan. Our mission is to "disseminate our own culture" and "become world number one in each title," and we are developing various visions to become a team loved both domestically and internationally.
Esports Divisions: Apex Legends, Pokémon UNITE, e-Motorsports, PUBG MOBILE, VALORANT "REIGNITE FOXX"
[Seeking Sponsor Companies]
REIGNITE is looking for companies to support the team as sponsors.
We hope to build a "partner" relationship that is mutually beneficial for both our businesses, sharing the joy of victory with companies that empathize with our team's activities and philosophy and are willing to walk with us on the esports stage.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us through our website.
REIGNITE Inquiry Form: https://reignite.jp/contact/
[Team Official SNS]
HP: https://reignite.jp/
SHOP: https://shop-reignite.com/
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ReigniteJP
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063752719926
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reignite_ent/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reigniteesports8335
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reignite_official
REIGNITE established its e-Motorsports division with the goal of entering the "2025 AUTOBACS JEGT Supported by GRAN TURISMO" held last year.
In their first year of challenge in the Challenge League, they secured 2nd place in the overall annual point rankings.
Furthermore, in February 2026, REIGNITE held the "RIG CUSTOM Gran Turismo 7."
This was an open tournament where pro players also participated, and we have been actively working to further energize the community.
In preparation for the upcoming series opening, the entire team is dedicating themselves to skill improvement.
We kindly ask for your warm support.
[About Gran Turismo 7]
'Gran Turismo 7' is the culmination of the "Real Driving Simulator" series, which has a history of over 25 years. With stunning graphics leveraging the latest technology of PlayStation®5 and meticulous physics simulation, it delivers a driving experience just like a real car. It features over 556 vehicles and more than 121 course layouts in 41 locations. Not only can you enjoy a deep car life, but as the platform for the official world tournament "Gran Turismo World Series," it provides a fair and high-level competitive environment for players around the world, driving the further development of e-motorsports.
Official Website: https://www.gran-turismo.com/
[About JEGT (Japan Electronic sports Grand Touring)]
JEGT (Japan Electronic sports Grand Touring) is an e-motorsports tournament born in September 2019.
The official series consists of two divisions, the "Top League" and the "Corporate Competition," and from the 2024 series, a "Challenge League" was newly established for those aiming for promotion to the Top League. As the pinnacle stage of e-motorsports, the number of participating teams and the scale of the tournament are expanding with each event.
Top drivers who usually compete individually in official world tournaments and national sports festivals become teammates or rivals representing their teams in JEGT, competing for the top spot.
[About REIGNITE]
With the new team concept of "Global Japanese esports team," we carry the pride of being an esports team born in Japan. Our mission is to "disseminate our own culture" and "become world number one in each title," and we are developing various visions to become a team loved both domestically and internationally.
Esports Divisions: Apex Legends, Pokémon UNITE, e-Motorsports, PUBG MOBILE, VALORANT "REIGNITE FOXX"
[Seeking Sponsor Companies]
REIGNITE is looking for companies to support the team as sponsors.
We hope to build a "partner" relationship that is mutually beneficial for both our businesses, sharing the joy of victory with companies that empathize with our team's activities and philosophy and are willing to walk with us on the esports stage.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us through our website.
REIGNITE Inquiry Form: https://reignite.jp/contact/
[Team Official SNS]
HP: https://reignite.jp/
SHOP: https://shop-reignite.com/
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ReigniteJP
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063752719926
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reignite_ent/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reigniteesports8335
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reignite_official