The second-generation MR2, called in-house as the SW20, wasn't just a popular road car; it made for an impressive race machine as well. The car performed especially well in the GT300 class of the JGTC (All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship), winning dozens of races, and when its reign ended in 1999 (at the same time production of the road car ended), Toyota appointed the all-new MR2 Spyder (MR-S in Japan) as the SW20's successor.