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April 6, 2007
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 Posted by: Jen AKA SuzyBruisy |
In light of Toyota’s scandal-ridden debut and uninspiring performance in the Nextel Cup series this year, I was surprised to see the 00 Dominos Camry featured so prominently in the company’s booth. Far from giving up on the whole NASCAR thing, Toyota was doggedly singing the praises of its Car of Tomorrow, the new safety-enhancing and speed-reducing technology package despised by NASCAR drivers everywhere. Still, the display was minimal, and lacked the gloating tone that has characterized Toyota’s previous Nextel Cup promotional material and its obnoxious Tundra commercials. I guess for Toyota, Nextel Cup racing wasn’t as easy as it looked. Could it be that NASCAR, the sport of rednecks, has finally humbled the would-be world dominators?
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Comments
Chris
Apr 7, 2007 at 6:02 pm
I don’t think that Toyota is humbled really. I think the reason we’re seeing Toyota struggle early on this year is the fact that they had to play “catch up” to the other car makers on the current car and… at the same time build the COT. With all the teams having issues with the COT (minus Hendricks) Toyota now has a much better chance to be competitive.
Toyota will do well in the sport.. it just takes time.
I’m a Chevy owner and fan but I am excited to see Toyota do well.
bgd73
Apr 6, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Type: Camry Racing V8
Displacement: 358 cu. In.
Power: 800 hp
Induction: Normally aspirated with 830-cfm carburetor
Engine development: TRD, U.S.A., (Toyota Racing Development)
Its all a game of similar numbers and chassis to get a car with its own number out there apparently. We as Americans watching it from the beginning with an american hillbilly heart is going away…
I like the car of tomorrow specs, centering the driver like a mclaren.
Getting a driveline mounte like an old 2wd subaru or a Ferrari f40 on the back would be quite a leap. Nascar needs the humbling, if adding knowledge and evolution humbles… there is clearly a learning curve not up to par.