Partnership includes extension of NASCAR
CRAFTSMAN
Truck Series Toyota 200 Truck Series Entitlement
MADISON, Ill., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota cars and
trucks will lead the fields at the upcoming NASCAR race weekend at
World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR), signaling the first-ever
automotive manufacturer partnership for the 700-acre multi-purpose
racing facility. WWTR also announced that Toyota has renewed their
race entitlement for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Toyota 200,
scheduled for June 1.
"We are proud to name Toyota as the official vehicle provider of
World Wide Technology Raceway," said Curtis
Francois, WWTR owner and CEO. "The Toyota 200 NASCAR
CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race has been an amazing part of our racing
schedule since 2021 and this signals the elevation of that
relationship. In addition, we appreciate the unwavering support of
the St. Louis Area Toyota dealers in working together to showcase
their vehicles at our venue throughout the racing season."
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 and support vehicles for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
race. As the official vehicles and entitlement partner, Toyota will
enjoy benefits including preferred 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 pleased to be a big part of the race weekend at World
Wide Technology Raceway," said Paul
Doleshal, General Manager, Motorsports, Toyota Motor North
America. "The entire team does an incredible job promoting the race
in the greater St. Louis area and
we are excited to be featured at the front of the pack for both
events. The Toyota 200 has proven to be a thrilling race for the
Truck Series teams the last couple of years, and we are sure this
season's running will be no different."
"On behalf of the St. Louis
area Toyota Dealers, we are thrilled to join forces with World Wide
Technology Raceway. This partnership underscores our dedication to
delivering exceptional experiences and fostering lasting
connections with motorsports enthusiasts," said Jerry J. Eickel, Board Director of the St. Louis
Toyota Dealers Association.
TICKETS:
For tickets and more information, call World Wide Technology
Raceway at (618) 215-8888, visit WWTRaceway.com or follow
@WWTRaceway on social media.
MORE INFO:
Please visit www.WWTRaceway.com or follow WWTR on social media
(@wwtraceway) for additional information.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), creator of the Prius hybrid and the Mirai fuel
cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people
live through our Toyota and Lexus brands, and directly employs more
than 63,000 people in North
America (more than 49,000 in the U.S.).
Over the past 65 years, Toyota has assembled nearly 45 million
cars and trucks in North America
at the company's 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, the company's
14th plant in North
Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for
electrified vehicles.
Through our more than 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly
1,500 in the U.S.), Toyota sold more than 2.4 million cars and
trucks (more than 2.1 million in the U.S.) in 2022, of which,
nearly one quarter were electrified vehicles (full battery, hybrid,
plug-in hybrid and fuel cell).
About World Wide Technology Raceway
World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) is the home of NASCAR,
INDYCAR, and NHRA racing in St.
Louis' Metro East region. Located just five minutes from
downtown St. Louis and covering
700 acres, WWTR is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in
the area. WWTR's facilities include a 1.25-mile superspeedway;
1/4-mile drag strip; 2.0-mile road course; the Gateway Kartplex
state-of-the-art karting facility; and the adjacent Gateway
National Golf Links. WWTR and Owner & CEO Curtis Francois have been recognized with
several awards, including: 2023 St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
induction; 2023 Innovation in Philanthropy Award by the St. Louis
Business Journal; 2022 Explore St. Louis Hospitality Hero
Recognition; 2022 Best in Show and Best Event & Festival from
the Illinois Governor's Conference
on Tourism; 2021 Comcast Community Champion of the Year; 2021 Jack
Buck Award; 2020 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Track Award; 2018
Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors
Commission; 2017 Outstanding Facility of the Year Award from the
Race Track Business Conference; and the 2017 Spirit of St. Louis
Award from the St. Louis Attractions Association.
Our mission: We are committed to making a difference in our
community, while providing first-class entertainment and memories
that last a lifetime.
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