Toyota Racing Development

TRD USA, Mobil 1™ Expand Relationship Beginning With 2024 Motorsports Season

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130122827/en/
    TRD USA, Mobil 1 expand relationship beginning with 2024 motorsports season (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Mobil 1 is proud to be synonymous with motorsports, and we are thrilled to take that to the next level with Toyota Racing Development,” shares Rob Shearer, Director of Global Sponsorships and Marketing Services, on behalf of Mobil 1.
  • “TRD’s technical partnership with Mobil 1 has been integral to Toyota’s on-track performance and success over the past 20+ years,” explains David Wilson, president, TRD USA.
  • "2024 is going to be a big year for us, and I'm very thankful to have Mobil 1 and its continued support once again this season.
  • Kalitta Motorsports will also continue to receive Mobil 1 support through the TRD partnership in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

Toyota Unveils Camry XSE Race Car For 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Season

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Monday, November 27, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota revealed today a newly-designed NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Toyota Camry XSE race car that will make its debut in the 2024 NCS season.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota revealed today a newly-designed NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Toyota Camry XSE race car that will make its debut in the 2024 NCS season.
  • Toyota, TRD (Toyota Racing Development, U.S.A.) and Calty Design worked together to ensure body styling characteristics replicated the recently unveiled 2025 Toyota Camry XSE as closely as possible.
  • "The 2024 Camry XSE race car will properly highlight Toyota's attention to detail as has been showcased in the new street version Toyota Camry.
  • Our Camry XSE race car reinforces that mantra and accurately reflects the key design attributes of the all-new production Toyota Camry," said David Wilson, president of TRD.

Toyota Racing Development unveils newest official partner, Endava

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has announced its latest official partnership with Endava, a global provider of digital transformation, agile development and intelligent automation services.

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  • Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has announced its latest official partnership with Endava, a global provider of digital transformation, agile development and intelligent automation services.
  • This multi-year deal will see Endava endowed as the Official IT Consulting Partner of TRD and the Toyota GR Cup.
  • “We are truly excited to become an official partner of Toyota Racing.
  • “We are excited to announce the official relationship between Endava and Toyota Racing,” said Jonny Elliott, Chief Information Officer, TRD.

Toyota GR Cup Leverages Cutting-Edge Digital Trophies to Enhance Driver and Fan Engagement

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Gazoo Racing North America's GR Cup Series is going high-tech to deepen ties between drivers and fans.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Gazoo Racing North America's GR Cup Series is going high-tech to deepen ties between drivers and fans.
  • Leveraging the expertise of software and data services company Toyota Connected North America (TCNA), the GR Cup Series has created personalized digital trophies via polygon blockchain that display driver statistics, podium finishes, finishing position and lap times in a sharable package that updates after every race weekend.
  • "Blockchain helps us keep a permanent digital record of drivers' achievements that they can share with their friends, family and fans.
  • More information about the GR Cup can be found at GR Cup | Toyota.com.

Starkey’s SoundGear Named the Official Hearing Protection Partner of Toyota Racing Development

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and Starkey are pleased to announce a new official partnership.

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  • Eden Prairie, Minnesota, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toyota Racing Development (TRD) and Starkey are pleased to announce a new official partnership.
  • Starkey’s SoundGear has been named the Official Hearing Protection Partner of TRD and the Toyota Performance Center (TPC).
  • “Starkey is proud to partner with TRD to provide custom hearing protection to their staff, drivers, and team members,” said Brandon Sawalich , president and CEO of Starkey.
  • SoundGear offers a wide range of hearing protection, racing, and enhancement products designed to dampen the noise within the environment so that the wearer can be in noisy environments for longer without potential damage to their hearing.

Toyota Racing Development announces official relationship with Segra

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is pleased to announce an official partnership with Segra, one of the largest independent fiber infrastructure bandwidth companies in the Eastern U.S. With over a century of helping customers achieve connectivity, Segra has been named as the Official IT Infrastructure Partner of TRD, along with receiving official status in Toyota’s single-make series, the GR Cup.

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  • Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is pleased to announce an official partnership with Segra, one of the largest independent fiber infrastructure bandwidth companies in the Eastern U.S. With over a century of helping customers achieve connectivity, Segra has been named as the Official IT Infrastructure Partner of TRD, along with receiving official status in Toyota’s single-make series, the GR Cup.
  • “We are honored to have been chosen as the Official IT Infrastructure Partner for Toyota Racing Development,” says Kevin T. Hart, CEO of Segra.
  • Segra joins a wide ranging list of official TRD partners, including ExxonMobil, HARMAN Automotive, Safelite AutoGlass, Apex Tool Group, Yahoo, Stratasys, GF Machining Solutions and Racing Force Group.
  • “We are pleased to announce this official relationship with Segra,” said David Wilson, president, TRD.

Toyota Partners with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Beginning with the 2024 Cup Series Season

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

PLANO, Texas, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota is pleased to announce a partnership with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB beginning with the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) season.

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  • PLANO, Texas, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota is pleased to announce a partnership with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB beginning with the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) season.
  • "All of us at Toyota are thrilled to add LEGACY MOTOR CLUB to our NASCAR family," said Jack Hollis, executive vice president of TMNA (Toyota Motor North America) and president of Toyota Motor Sales.
  • "Maury Gallagher and I are very excited about the partnership with Toyota and TRD beginning in 2024," said LEGACY M.C.
  • "We are humbled and delighted to welcome LEGACY MOTOR CLUB into the Toyota and TRD NASCAR family," said David Wilson, president of TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development).

Stratasys Names Gurvinder Kahlon to Lead Stratasys Direct Manufacturing

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230418005604/en/
    Stratasys Ltd. has named Gurvinder Kahlon Vice President and General Manager of Stratasys Direct, Inc., the company’s on-demand parts business.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Kahlon will play a key role in growing Stratasys Direct’s additive manufacturing production business.
  • Prior to joining Stratasys, Kahlon served as Director of Product Management at on-demand digital manufacturing company ProtoLabs for five years.
  • Garrity said Kahlon’s experience will help Stratasys Direct build on its successes with customers like Toyota Racing Development, Bell Helicopter, and Roush Performance.

Automaker Taps Seasoned Manufacturing Leaders to Drive North Carolina Operations

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

LIBERTY, N.C., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota today announced the team that will launch its newest plant in North America, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC).

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  • LIBERTY, N.C., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota today announced the team that will launch its newest plant in North America, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC).
  • The plant represents a $1.29 billion investment and will be the first to produce lithium-ion batteries for Toyota in North America.
  • Suggs will be responsible for all manufacturing and administration functions,reporting to Norm Bafunno, senior vice president, Unit Manufacturing and Engineering, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA).
  • He most recently served as TMNA's vice president of Production Engineering overseeing the powertrain division across Toyota's North American operations.

Stratasys Named Official 3D Printing Partner of Toyota Racing Development

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today announced that it has been named an official partner of Toyota Racing Development (TRD).

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  • Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today announced that it has been named an official partner of Toyota Racing Development (TRD).
  • The partnership will make its debut with 3D printed production parts on the forthcoming Toyota GR86 for the GR Cup, a new single-make racing series sanctioned by SRO America.
  • TRD will further utilize Stratasys Direct services to 3D print a clamp for the GR86, utilizing the Stratasys H350 3D printer powered by SAF technology and using sustainable Stratasys High Yield PA11 material.
  • Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare.