TOUGH DEBUT FOR TOYOTAAutomaker picks 'difficult year' to join NASCAR May 11, 2007
" Toyota is the first foreign manufacturer to race in NASCAR since the 1950s when European automakers, including Jaguar and Porsche, tried stock car racing. NASCAR has been dominated by American cars, currently Chevrolets, Fords and Dodges. Toyota has been involved in American motor sports for 24 years, primarily open-wheel and off-road racing. Toyotas have been racing in NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series for three years and on the minor-league Goody's Dash Series since 2000. Toyotas are also... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Toyota elbows its way into Nextel Cup party Feb 15, 2007
" The Japanese automaker actually entered the world of American professional auto racing 24 years ago. Toyota drivers and teams have won championships in IMSA, CART, IRL and off-road racing, and such prestigious events as the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Indianapolis 500. Toyota's move to NASCAR came in 2000 with the introduction of the Celica model in the Goody's Dash Series. Four years later, Toyota unveiled its Tundra on the truck series, becoming the first new manufacturer in one of NASCAR's... (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Ragan takes over Roush No. 6 Oct 12, 2006
When David turned 16, the family moved again, to Charlotte, so David could run in NASCAR's Goody's Dash Series. But NASCAR imposed a minimum age limit of 18 for its touring divisions, so Ragan's career rise was briefly halted. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Toyota preps for '07 May 18, 2006
" Toyota dipped its toes in the NASCAR waters in 2000 with a car powered by one of its engines in the low-level Goody's Dash Series. A much bigger stir was created among those who believe that NASCAR should be for American makes only when the Japanese company entered the Craftsman Truck Series in 2004. Now, the company that has become one of the world's most successful automakers is getting ready to enter NASCAR's top two series -- Nextel Cup and Busch -- in 2007, with a heavy emphasis on Cup.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Toyota preparing for 2007 Cup entry and beyond May 18, 2006
Toyota dipped its toes in the NASCAR waters in 2000 with a car powered by one of its engines in the low-level Goody's Dash Series. A much bigger stir was created among those who believe that NASCAR should be for American makes only when the Japanese company entered the Craftsman Truck Series in 2004. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Paulsen, C&R Racing announce ... Feb 8, 2006
In 2001 Hmiel mainly ran the former NASCAR Goody's Dash Series, where he had two wins and 13 top-10 finishes, earning him Rookie of the Year honors and ending the season fifth in points. On Feb. 16, 2002, Hmiel started in his first NASCAR Busch Series race at the prestigious Daytona International Speedway where he started strong and finished fifth. (Motor Sport)
Toyota names three 2007 teams Jan 26, 2006
Toyota began competing in NASCAR in the 2000 Goody's Dash Series and for the past two years has been a participant in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. In addition to the NEXTEL Cup Series, Toyota will enter the Busch Series next season and continue to compete in the Craftsman Truck Series. (Motor Sport)
Toyota racing teams break through Nextel Cup barrier Jan 26, 2006
From that time until 2000, when NASCAR allowed a Toyota-powered car in the now-defunct Goody's Dash Series, even the suggestion that a car or engine built by the Japanese, the Germans or any other non-Americans could eventually race in NASCAR kindled everything from heated debate to physical confrontation among the parochial and rabid fans of stock-car racing. Once Toyota ratcheted up to the Craftsman Truck Series in 2004, though, it became clear the next step was stock cars. (Washington Times)
Toyota to Join Nextel Cup Series Jan 25, 2006
The company will become the first foreign auto maker to offer manufacturer support in the top rung of NASCAR. Toyota announced Monday the manufacturer's plans to extend their participation in NASCAR to the Nextel Cup and Busch series in 2007. (BusinessWeek)
Toyota enters Cup and Busch series ... Jan 24, 2006
Toyota enters Cup and Busch series in 2007. Toyota to Compete in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, NASCAR Busch Series. (Motor Sport)
Toyota to move up to NASCAR Cup ... Jan 24, 2006
Toyota to move up to NASCAR Cup series 2007. 2006-01-23 (Concord, NC). (Motor Sport)
Top 50 Drivers Jan 14, 2006
Profile - From Owensboro, Kentucky - Born April 30, 1963 - Waltrip spent a couple of years in the Goody's Dash Series, earning the 1983 series Championship, before making his first Cup start in the May 1985 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway ... Profile - From Brandywine, Maryland - Born August 10, 1962 - Since 1992, Neuenberger has competed in Late Model Stock, Goody's Dash Series, Hooters Pro Cup and the Busch North Series. (Fox Sports)
