Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand has turned the most unsuspecting little people-moving utilitarian diesel trucklet into a legit race truck, proving that you really can race pretty much anything. As part of its race program, the team runs this right-hand-drive #92 Toyota GR Hilux Champ (known as a Toyota Tamaraw in other markets) in the Thailand Super Pickup series, part of a larger program called the Thailand Super Series.

If you look at the pictures closely, in addition to the Hilux Champ, you’ll see a whole bounty of Southeast Asia’s most desirable “forbidden fruit”—super cool diesel trucks like the Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton, and Mazda BT50 Pro that we don’t have in the United States, plus global versions of the Ford Ranger and Chevy Colorado. Better yet, they’re highly modified versions. Apparently regulations require rear-wheel-drive trucks with diesel engines, so that explains the haze. Tell us again why teleporting isn’t a thing yet? We’d love to see one of these races. From what we can tell, this is the only Toyota Hilux Champ in the series. From looking at race results, it is a consistent finisher.

We don’t know everything about Gazoo Racing Thailand’s long-wheelbase Hilux Champ, but it’s certain that its 2.4-liter turbodiesel has been pushed as far as the rules allow—which is not a lot. It’s a stock engine. A large intercooler, radiator, and intake, and mods to the fuel system and a few internals make the Hilux Champ race-ready. It’s backed by a manual transmission.

The team has improved aerodynamics through a front splitter, giant rear wing, rear diffuser, lowered suspension, and modified front fenders. We also see custom modified fender flares over track tires and wide wheels. The inside looks like that of a race car, although the dash and door panels remain in-tact. There’s a single Sparco racing seat and the normal array of racing switches. A battery is mounted on the floor, along with a fuel cell and fire extinguisher. A roll cage and window nets help satisfy safety requirements. Decked-out race livery solidifies its race status. It’s far from its pedestrian form, and we bet some Toyota engineers can’t help but marvel at what has become of this commercial-grade truck.

So there you have it: the race-prepped Toyota GR Hilux Champ (Tamaraw) you never knew you needed in your life. It might not be ultra fast, but it sure looks fun. It was amazingly built in just a week, after which it was totally reworked by the team a few months later. Originally surfacing on Top Gear Philippines, this little-truck-that-could has made its round and gained internet fame. If only we could call this budget-friendly truck our own. Will we see a mass-produced GR Hilux Champ born from this race version? That would be pretty cool. And can we please get some of this racing state-side?