Toyota in Nascar
Toyota in Nascar
A major announcement is expected next week, Joe Gibbs Racing is rumored to be switching from Chevrolet to Toyota in 2008, Gibbs is one of the top teams in Nascar with Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, and starting next season Kyle Busch.
What this means to you: If you are a fan of Toyota in Nascar this a very big deal, Gibbs should make them competitive in a very short period of time, look for confirmation or denial next week.
What this means to you: If you are a fan of Toyota in Nascar this a very big deal, Gibbs should make them competitive in a very short period of time, look for confirmation or denial next week.
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A major announcement is expected next week, Joe Gibbs Racing is rumored to be switching from Chevrolet to Toyota in 2008, Gibbs is one of the top teams in Nascar with Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, and starting next season Kyle Busch.
What this means to you: If you are a fan of Toyota in Nascar this a very big deal, Gibbs should make them competitive in a very short period of time, look for confirmation or denial next week.
What this means to you: If you are a fan of Toyota in Nascar this a very big deal, Gibbs should make them competitive in a very short period of time, look for confirmation or denial next week.
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Some news from Nascar
Former F1 Champion Jacques Villeneuve to Debut in NASCAR Truck
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http://www.paddocktalk.com/news/html...rder=0&thold=0
Aug 23, 2007 - 07:37 PM
Following an invitation from Toyota NASCAR team Bill Davis Racing, former F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve will make his NASCAR debut behind the wheel of a Toyota Tundra truck on Monday, August 27 at Chicagoland Speedway in Illinois.
Having won both the IndyCar series and the legendary Indy 500 event, Villeneuve is no stranger to oval racing, although he last did so in 1995. For a driver with an almost unequalled resumé, the 36-year-old father of one is fully accepting of his ‘rookie’ status, and is focused on learning as much as he can, as quickly as he can.
Speaking from Bill Davis Racing’s High Point, N.C. HQ, Jacques Villeneuve commented, "We have spent the last few months considering a number of NASCAR options and were in agreement that the truck offers the closest reference point to the Car of Tomorrow. Bill Davis Racing was aware of my interest in NASCAR and approached my management team with a view to allowing me to test within its truck program. I’m glad we were able to work that out, and having spent the day with the team for my seat fitting, I am really looking forward to working with Bill and his staff."
Villeneuve’s long-term manager, Craig Pollock, added to the picture, stating, "There’s been a lot of speculation about when Jacques would arrive in NASCAR. Bill Davis’ kind invitation coincided with our decision to start within Craftsman Truck, so the fit was both timely and natural."
Following an invitation from Toyota NASCAR team Bill Davis Racing, former F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve will make his NASCAR debut behind the wheel of a Toyota Tundra truck on Monday, August 27 at Chicagoland Speedway in Illinois.
Having won both the IndyCar series and the legendary Indy 500 event, Villeneuve is no stranger to oval racing, although he last did so in 1995. For a driver with an almost unequalled resumé, the 36-year-old father of one is fully accepting of his ‘rookie’ status, and is focused on learning as much as he can, as quickly as he can.
Speaking from Bill Davis Racing’s High Point, N.C. HQ, Jacques Villeneuve commented, "We have spent the last few months considering a number of NASCAR options and were in agreement that the truck offers the closest reference point to the Car of Tomorrow. Bill Davis Racing was aware of my interest in NASCAR and approached my management team with a view to allowing me to test within its truck program. I’m glad we were able to work that out, and having spent the day with the team for my seat fitting, I am really looking forward to working with Bill and his staff."
Villeneuve’s long-term manager, Craig Pollock, added to the picture, stating, "There’s been a lot of speculation about when Jacques would arrive in NASCAR. Bill Davis’ kind invitation coincided with our decision to start within Craftsman Truck, so the fit was both timely and natural."
http://www.paddocktalk.com/news/html...rder=0&thold=0
If true, this is a huge coup for Toyota.
But, it'd be interesting potential situation though with Tony Stewart, his contract with JGR is up in 2009, to watch and see if he bolts for another team, blaming Toyota engines if he is uncompetitive in 2008.
But, it'd be interesting potential situation though with Tony Stewart, his contract with JGR is up in 2009, to watch and see if he bolts for another team, blaming Toyota engines if he is uncompetitive in 2008.
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