Toyota GAZOO Racing Unites with Toyota North American Motorsports

Core Points - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) will rebrand its racing division from Toyota Racing to Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA) before the 2025 motorsports season, aligning with global Toyota Gazoo Racing efforts [1][2] - The rebranding aims to enhance the connection between Toyota's racing programs and its global motorsports initiatives, while maintaining the championship-level performance achieved under the previous name [1] - Toyota has a 60-year history in motorsports, achieving significant victories across various championships and events globally, and TGRNA will focus on delivering excitement to fans and improving production vehicles through racing [1] Motorsports Participation - Toyota's NASCAR Cup Series entries will continue to use the Camry nameplate, while Xfinity Series entries will race in GR Supras, and NHRA teams already compete under the TGR banner [2] - The Toyota GR Cup will commence its third season in 2025, featuring the Toyota GR86, emphasizing Toyota's commitment to producing race-inspired vehicles [2] Upcoming Racing Season - The 2025 racing season will begin at Daytona International Speedway with a GT4 race featuring GR Supras on January 24, 2025, followed by the NASCAR season starting with the Cup Series Clash on February 2, 2025 [3] Company Overview - Toyota has been a significant presence in North America for over 65 years, employing more than 63,000 people and producing nearly 47 million vehicles across 12 manufacturing plants [4] - By 2025, Toyota will open a 13th plant in North Carolina to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles, reinforcing its leadership in electrified options with 30 available models [4]