Partnership includes extension of rights to NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Toyota 200 Truck Series
Madison, Illinois (April 24, 2024) – Toyota cars and trucks will lead the field at the next NASCAR race weekend at Worldwide Technology Raceway (WWTR), marking the automaker’s first-ever partnership for the 700-acre multipurpose racing facility. WWTR also announced that Toyota has renewed its race eligibility for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Toyota 200 scheduled for June 1st.
“We are proud to name Toyota as the official vehicle provider for Worldwide Technology Raceway,” said Curtis Francois, owner and CEO of WWTR. “Toyota 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races have been a great part of our race schedule since 2021, and this shows an improvement in that relationship. Additionally, Toyota dealers in the St. Louis area will continue to work with us throughout the race season. We would like to thank you for your continued support in helping us display the vehicles at our venue.”
The Toyota Camry XSE will serve as the pace car for the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 on June 2, and the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro will be the designated pace car and support car for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race. As the official vehicle and title granting partner, Toyota will enjoy benefits such as priority on-site display. Promotional marketing and signage rights during the event weekend, as well as hospitality and entertainment options for team members and business partners.
“Toyota is excited to play a major role in the race weekend at Worldwide Technology Raceway,” said Paul Drechal, general manager of motorsports for Toyota Motor North America. “The entire team has done a great job promoting racing in the greater St. Louis area and we are thrilled to be front and center in both events.The Toyota 200 has been a thrilling race for Truck Series teams in recent years. It's proven to be a great race and I'm sure this season's run will be no different.”
“On behalf of Toyota dealers in the St. Louis area, we are excited to work with Worldwide Technology Raceway. “It underscores the dedication of the Toyota Dealers Association of St. Louis,” said Jerry J. Eckel, St. Louis Toyota Dealer Association board member.
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About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), the creator of the Prius hybrid car and the Mirai fuel cell car, is committed to developing vehicles that improve people's lives through its Toyota and Lexus brands, and is a company that employs more than 63,000 people (49,000 people) in North America. We are hiring directly. in the United States).
Over the past 65 years, Toyota has assembled nearly 45 million cars and trucks at 13 manufacturing plants in North America. By 2025, the company will have 14th The North Carolina plant will begin manufacturing automotive batteries for electric vehicles.
Toyota will sell more than 2.4 million cars and trucks in 2022 (more than 2.1 million in the U.S.) through more than 1,800 dealers in North America (approximately 1,500 in the U.S.), nearly a quarter of which will be fully electric (fully electric). batteries, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, fuel cells).
About Worldwide Technology Raceway
World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) is the home of NASCAR, INDYCAR, and NHRA racing in the Metro East area of St. Louis. Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and boasting 700 acres, his WWTR is the area's largest outdoor entertainment venue. WWTR's facilities include a 2.25-mile superspeedway. 1/4 mile drag strip. 2.0 mile road course. Gateway Cartplex's state-of-the-art carting facility. and the adjacent Gateway National Golf Links. WWTR and owner and CEO Curtis Francois have received several awards including: 2023 St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame Inductee. Winner of the 2023 Innovation in Philanthropy Award by the St. Louis Business Journal. Explore the 2022 St. Louis Hospitality Hero Recognition. Named Best in Show and Best Event & Festival at the 2022 Illinois Tourism Governors Conference. 2021 Comcast Community Champion of the Year. 2021 Jack Buck Award; 2020 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Track Award; Recipient of his 2018 Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission. Received the 2017 Excellent Facility Award from the Racecourse Business Conference. Recipient of the 2017 Spirit of St. Louis Award from the St. Louis Tourism Association.
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Media contact: Katie Armstrong | Director of Communications & Brand Development | 940.765.9234 | karmstrong@wwtraceway.com
