Toyota Debuts NASCAR Car

Toyota debuts its Car of Tomorrow with a grand event featuring Bill Elliott, Michael Waltrip and Dave Blaney behind the wheel on Monday. Toyota showcased their new NASCAR vehicle at Michigan International Speedway and gave a great performance. Two Camrys were driven at the event, with both cars using truck engines as Toyota did not get it`s Nextel Cup engine approval as of yet.

"It`s exciting after three years of working with NASCAR to finally be out and be part of the big show ? even if there`s not a soul in the grandstands," said Lee White, vice president and general manager of Toyota Racing Development. "To be part of the process of helping develop this car and contribute to the future of NASCAR is really exciting."

Toyota will take part in NASCAR`s next season and will become the first foreign car manufacturer to participate in NASCAR racing. "It`s really a monumental day for our first outing," said Team Red Bull General Manager Marty Gaunt. "Everything is new. New team. New car. It`s really big, and we`re really enthused about it and excited about it."

                                 

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