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<h2><b>Toyota Net Worth 2023</b></h2>
Toyota needs very little introduction when it comes to its expertise in the automobile world. With a capacity of producing over 10 million vehicles per year, the Japanese company remains one of the biggest automobile manufacturers in the world. Over the years, it has blossomed and ventured out into several segments including automotive, financial services, etc.

Toyota Motor Corporation, better known as Toyota is heavily involved in the designing, manufacturing, assembling, and selling of passenger cars, minivans, trucks, and related vehicle parts and accessories. Not only that, it has also ventured into the development of intelligent transport systems. Toyota's NASCAR adventures are looked after and handled by Toyota Racing Development (TRD) better known as Toyota Racing in the United States.

With time, Toyota has only grown stronger with its presence in the automobile market. As per statista.com, its net worth was approximately $279 billion at the end of March 2023. While the majority of its revenue has come through automotive sales, the financial services have been chipping in its own way. As per Macrotrends, the company's total assets were $549.844 billion for 2023.
<h2><b>Who is the owner of Toyota?</b></h2>
The Japanese automobile company came into origin in 1933 when Toyoda Kiichiro founded it. Originally, it was a spinoff of Toyota Industries, a company founded by his father Toyoda Sakichi. Initially, because of his limited knowledge of automobile production, Kiichiro looked after truck production.

It was only in 1937 that the company started trading in the name of Toyota Motor Company Ltd. Even the Japanese government played a massive role in promoting Toyota as it restricted competitors like Ford and General Motors from supplying automobiles to Japan.

&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Words of wisdom from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Toyota?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toyota</a> founder Kiichiro Toyoda on the 120th anniversary of his birth. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kiichiro120?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kiichiro120</a> <a href="http://t.co/ywsHHgSknp">pic.twitter.com/ywsHHgSknp</a></p>
? Toyota Motor Corp. (@ToyotaMotorCorp) <a href="https://twitter.com/ToyotaMotorCorp/status/476233899433930752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2014</a></blockquote>


At the age of 57, Kiichiro passed away after suffering from a fall from a cerebral hemorrhage caused by a chronic disease.
<h2><b>When did Toyota join NASCAR?</b></h2>
It was in 2004 that Toyota first had a taste of NASCAR as it started competing in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-truck-series/">Craftsman Truck Series</a>. However, it was only three years later that they made a landmark decision to compete in both the Nextel Cup and Busch Series. Co-incidentally, it was Toyota's 50th anniversary in America that saw them participate in the top-tier of NASCAR.

In its first year in the Nextel Cup Series, Toyota fielded three teams. Michael Waltrip Racing, Bill Davis Racing, and Team Red Bull drove the Japanese-made Camry. By doing so, Toyota became the first foreign manufacturer in NASCAR's top division since the 1950s. It joined the three big automobile giants Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge.

The then NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France spoke about the benefits of Toyota joining the competition. Speaking to autosport.com, he said, <em>"NASCAR welcomes Toyota to the greatest auto racing in the world. Toyota's entry into the NEXTEL Cup Series and Busch Series is good for drivers, teams, and the fans."</em>

&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">January 23, 2006: Toyota announced they would enter the NASCAR Cup series in 2007 <a href="https://t.co/csX6ko7N2o">pic.twitter.com/csX6ko7N2o</a></p>
? nascarman (@nascarman_rr) <a href="https://twitter.com/nascarman_rr/status/1617615468931518486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2023</a></blockquote>


France continued, <em>"This move provides for even more intense competition on the track between drivers and manufacturers, which will provide more excitement and fan interest.</em>" However, the message from Toyota's senior vice president Dave Illingworth was clear from the very onset.

He said, <em>"We've competed and won in different series and on tracks across America. Toyota drivers and teams have won championships in a variety of different series. But, if you want to compete against the best, in America that means NASCAR. </em>

<em>"We look forward to February of 2007 when the green flag waves to start the Daytona 500 and the starting line-up features the Toyota Camry.</em>" Certainly, the intent was positive from the word go.
<h2><b>What NASCAR teams drive Toyota?</b></h2>
Over the years, Toyota has competed in alliance with some of the top teams in NASCAR. As of 2023, it is associated with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/joe-gibbs-racing/">Joe Gibbs Racing</a> and 23XI Racing in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-cup-series/">NASCAR Cup Series</a>. Without a doubt, the common link here is JGR driver and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/23xi-racing/">23XI Racing</a> co-owner <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/denny-hamlin/">Denny Hamlin</a>.

[caption id="attachment_935004" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-935004" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1369411803.jpg" alt="Bubba Wallace" width="1920" height="1280" /> LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 DoorDash Toyota, races during the qualifying heat for the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on February 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)[/caption]

As far as the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/nascar-xfinity-series/">Xfinity Series</a> is concerned, Sam Hunt Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing drive the Toyota in the competition. However, it is the Truck Series that sees three different teams use the Japanese-manufactured car wiz Hattori Racing Enterprises, Halmar Friesen Racing and Tricon Garage.
<h2><b>Toyota Drivers in? NASCAR</b></h2>
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<tbody>
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<td><strong>Team</strong></td>
<td><strong>Driver</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Gibbs Racing (NASCAR Cup Series)</td>
<td>Denny Hamlin

<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/martin-truex-jr/">Martin Truex Jr</a>

<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/christopher-bell/">Christopher Bell</a>

Ty Gibbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23XI Racing (NASCAR Cup Series)</td>
<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/bubba-wallace/">Bubba Wallace</a>

Tyler Reddick</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sam Hunt Racing (NASCAR Xfinity Series)</td>
<td>Parker Chase

Kaz Grala

Connor Mosack</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Gibbs Racing (NASCAR Xfinity Series)</td>
<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/john-hunter-nemechek/">John Hunter Nemechek</a>

Ryan Truex

Sammy Smith</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hattori Racing Enterprises (NASCAR Truck Series)</td>
<td>Tyler Ankrum

&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Halmar Friesen Racing (NASCAR Truck Series)</td>
<td>Stewart Friesen</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tricon Garage (NASCAR Truck Series)</td>
<td>Tanner Gray

Taylor Gray

Corey Heim

Dean Thompson</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2><b>What car does Toyota use in NASCAR?</b></h2>
In the different NASCAR competitions that Toyota is involved in, different cars are utilized. For the Cup Series, the Toyota Camry is in use. Without a doubt, the Camry is one of the most popular used cars around the globe. When it comes to NASCAR, the Camry is slowly but surely showing its magic in the competition.

In the Xfinity Series, the Toyota Supra is regularly used. While that's exciting, the Truck Series fields the Toyota Tundra, the first full-size pickup truck to be built in North America. There is no doubt that Toyota has tons of technical help when it comes to its cars but when it comes to NASCAR teams, their owners too play an important role.
<h2><b>Who owns the Toyota NASCAR team?</b></h2>
Joe Gibbs Racing, famously owned by the legendary <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joe-gibbs/">Joe Gibbs</a> is undoubtedly one of the Cup Series giants. Under the ownership of the 82-year-old, the team has enjoyed some memorable moments in the sport and a majority of it came after they switched to Toyota after ending their association with General Motors in 2007.

On the other hand, the 2021 debutant 23XI Racing ran the Toyota from the onset after forming a technical alliance with Joe Gibbs Racing. The team is co-owned by legendary basketball player <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/">Michael Jordan</a> and veteran NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin.

&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Proud to support <a href="https://twitter.com/dennyhamlin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DennyHamlin</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/23XIRacing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@23XIRacing</a>! Welcome back <a href="https://twitter.com/BubbaWallace?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BubbaWallace</a> and welcome to the Toyota family <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MichaelJordan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MichaelJordan</a>! <a href="https://t.co/MsEpgvifDi">pic.twitter.com/MsEpgvifDi</a></p>
? Toyota Racing (@ToyotaRacing) <a href="https://twitter.com/ToyotaRacing/status/1322156403524542466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2020</a></blockquote>


In the Xfinity Series, Sam Hunt owns Sam Hunt Racing. While not much is known about Hunt, his team has been doing quite well with the backing of Toyota. At the same time, former NASCAR and Japanese driver Shigeaki Hattori owns the Hattori Racing Enterprises.

Interestingly, Stewart Friesen is the driver cum owner of Halmar Friesen Racing as the Canadian-American continues his venture in NASCAR. On the other hand, Tricon Garage, formerly known as David Gilliland Racing owned by NASCAR driver David Gilliland and retired NHRA drag racer Johnny Gray. Interestingly, the team started with Toyota in 2017 and shifted to Ford in 2020 before returning to Toyota in 2022.
<h2><b>Who builds Toyota NASCAR engines?</b></h2>
Unlike other manufacturers, Toyota builds its own NASCAR engines. With the Toyota Racing Development facility based in Southern California, their 200 technicians and engineers ensure the timely production of a 725-horsepower V8 NASCAR racing engine.

In a year, around 350 to 400 engines are built considering Toyota needs to be prepared for their six Cup Series teams. TRD President Dave Wilson gave a glimpse into the challenges faced with the production and logistics surrounding it. He said, <em>"From a production perspective, it?s a very challenging prospect because our race teams are in Denver, Colorado and Charlotte, North Carolina.</em>"

[caption id="attachment_1021872" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1021872" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-04-03T233536Z_804875169_MT1USATODAY18015175_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-TOYOTA-OWNERS-400.jpg" alt="Denny Hamlin" width="1920" height="1280" /> Apr 3, 2022; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) races NASCAR Cup Series driver Chris Buescher (17) during the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

He adds, <em>"Cars get up and shipped to the race track, the race happens, haulers get back to the shops in North Carolina and Denver?we have a very dedicated specific group of technicians and engineers who oversee the teardown of every one of those engines."</em>

While Toyota uses state-of-the-art castings and CNC machining in the production of its engines, each engine is built using a process known as "blueprinting". In short, they are manufactured as per NASCAR's precise specifications so as to avoid any inspection failure.
<h2><b>How many NASCAR wins does Toyota have?</b></h2>
It was just in July that Toyota celebrated achieving a massive landmark in NASCAR. With Denny Hamlin's victory at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/pocono-raceway/">Pocono Raceway</a>, the Japanese manufacturer amassed 600 NASCAR national series wins. In fact, they have added seven more wins to the manufacturer since.

Following Hamlin's sensational win at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nascar/bristol-motor-speedway/">Bristol Motor Speedway</a>, Toyota now has 179 wins in the NASCAR Cup Series. At the same time, it now has 200 wins in the Xfinity Series and 228 in the Truck Series. As far as the title wins are concerned, Toyota has three Cup Series championships, four Xfinity championships, and 14 Truck Series titles to its name so far.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Name</span></td>
<td>Toyota Motor Corporation</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td>Toyota</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">CEO</span></td>
<td>Koji Sato</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Founded :</span></td>
<td>August 28, 1937</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Founders:</span></td>
<td>Kiichiro Toyoda</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net worth:</span></td>
<td>$279 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Number of employees</span></td>
<td>375,235 (at the end of the 2023 fiscal year)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">NASCAR Toyota teams</span></td>
<td>Joe Gibbs Racing and 23XI Racing</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Toyota Racing</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Toyota NASCAR wins</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.toyota.com/racing/nascar-cup">https://www.toyota.com/racing/nascar-cup</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Toyota Net Worth 2023, Owner, NASCAR Drivers and More

Toyota Net Worth 2023 Toyota needs very little introduction when it comes to its expertise in the automobile world. With a capacity of producing over 10 million vehicles per year, the Japanese company remains one of the biggest automobile manufacturers in the world. Over the years, it has blossomed and ventured out into several segments including automotive, financial services, etc. Toyota Motor Corporation, better known as Toyota is heavily involved in the designing, manufacturing, assembling, and selling of passenger cars, minivans, trucks, and related vehicle parts and accessories. Not only that, it has also ventured into the development of intelligent transport systems. Toyota&#8217;s NASCAR adventures are looked after and handled by Toyota Racing Development (TRD) better known as Toyota Racing in the United States. With time, Toyota has only grown stronger with its presence in the automobile market. As per statista.com, its net worth was approximately $279 billion at the end of March 2023. While the majority of its revenue has come through automotive sales, the financial services have been chipping in its own way. As per Macrotrends, the company&#8217;s total assets were $549.844 billion for 2023. Who is the owner of Toyota? The Japanese automobile company came into origin in 1933 when Toyoda Kiichiro founded it. Originally, it was a spinoff of Toyota Industries, a company founded by his father Toyoda Sakichi. Initially, because of his limited knowledge of automobile production, Kiichiro looked after truck production. It was only in 1937 that the company started trading in the name of Toyota Motor Company Ltd. Even the Japanese government played a massive role in promoting Toyota as it restricted competitors like Ford and General Motors from supplying automobiles to Japan. &nbsp; Words of wisdom from #Toyota founder Kiichiro Toyoda on the 120th anniversary of his birth. #Kiichiro120 pic.twitter.com/ywsHHgSknp ? Toyota Motor Corp. (@ToyotaMotorCorp) June 10, 2014 At the age of 57, Kiichiro passed away after suffering from a fall from a cerebral hemorrhage caused by a chronic disease. When did Toyota join NASCAR? It was in 2004 that Toyota first had a taste of NASCAR as it started competing in the Craftsman Truck Series. However, it was only three years later that they made a landmark decision to compete in both the Nextel Cup and Busch Series. Co-incidentally, it was Toyota&#8217;s 50th anniversary in America that saw them participate in the top-tier of NASCAR. In its first year in the Nextel Cup Series, Toyota fielded three teams. Michael Waltrip Racing, Bill Davis Racing, and Team Red Bull drove the Japanese-made Camry. By doing so, Toyota became the first foreign manufacturer in NASCAR&#8217;s top division since the 1950s. It joined the three big automobile giants Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge. The then NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France spoke about the benefits of Toyota joining the competition. Speaking to autosport.com, he said, &#8220;NASCAR welcomes Toyota to the greatest auto racing in the world. Toyota&#8217;s entry into the NEXTEL Cup Series and Busch Series is good for drivers, teams, and the fans.&#8221; &nbsp; January 23, 2006: Toyota announced they would enter the NASCAR Cup series in 2007 pic.twitter.com/csX6ko7N2o ? nascarman (@nascarman_rr) January 23, 2023 France continued, &#8220;This move provides for even more intense competition on the track between drivers and manufacturers, which will provide more excitement and fan interest.&#8221; However, the message from Toyota&#8217;s senior vice president Dave Illingworth was clear from the very onset. He said, &#8220;We&#8217;ve competed and won in different series and on tracks across America. Toyota drivers and teams have won championships in a variety of different series. But, if you want to compete against the best, in America that means NASCAR. &#8220;We look forward to February of 2007 when the green flag waves to start the Daytona 500 and the starting line-up features the Toyota Camry.&#8221; Certainly, the intent was positive from the word go. What NASCAR teams drive Toyota? Over the years, Toyota has competed in alliance with some of the top teams in NASCAR. As of 2023, it is associated with Joe Gibbs Racing and 23XI Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. Without a doubt, the common link here is JGR driver and 23XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; FEBRUARY 06: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 DoorDash Toyota, races during the qualifying heat for the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on February 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) As far as the Xfinity Series is concerned, Sam Hunt Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing drive the Toyota in the competition. However, it is the Truck Series that sees three different teams use the Japanese-manufactured car wiz Hattori Racing Enterprises, Halmar Friesen Racing and Tricon Garage. Toyota Drivers in? NASCAR  Team Driver  Joe Gibbs Racing (NASCAR Cup Series) Denny Hamlin Martin Truex Jr Christopher Bell Ty Gibbs  23XI Racing (NASCAR Cup Series) Bubba Wallace Tyler Reddick  Sam Hunt Racing (NASCAR Xfinity Series) Parker Chase Kaz Grala Connor Mosack  Joe Gibbs Racing (NASCAR Xfinity Series) John Hunter Nemechek Ryan Truex Sammy Smith  Hattori Racing Enterprises (NASCAR Truck Series) Tyler Ankrum &nbsp;  Halmar Friesen Racing (NASCAR Truck Series) Stewart Friesen  Tricon Garage (NASCAR Truck Series) Tanner Gray Taylor Gray Corey Heim Dean Thompson  What car does Toyota use in NASCAR? In the different NASCAR competitions that Toyota is involved in, different cars are utilized. For the Cup Series, the Toyota Camry is in use. Without a doubt, the Camry is one of the most popular used cars around the globe. When it comes to NASCAR, the Camry is slowly but surely showing its magic in the competition. In the Xfinity Series, the Toyota Supra is regularly used. While that&#8217;s exciting, the Truck Series fields the Toyota Tundra, the first full-size pickup truck to be built in North America. There is no doubt that Toyota has tons of technical help when it comes to its cars but when it comes to NASCAR teams, their owners too play an important role. Who owns the Toyota NASCAR team? Joe Gibbs Racing, famously owned by the legendary Joe Gibbs is undoubtedly one of the Cup Series giants. Under the ownership of the 82-year-old, the team has enjoyed some memorable moments in the sport and a majority of it came after they switched to Toyota after ending their association with General Motors in 2007. On the other hand, the 2021 debutant 23XI Racing ran the Toyota from the onset after forming a technical alliance with Joe Gibbs Racing. The team is co-owned by legendary basketball player Michael Jordan and veteran NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin. &nbsp; Proud to support @DennyHamlin and @23XIRacing! Welcome back @BubbaWallace and welcome to the Toyota family #MichaelJordan! pic.twitter.com/MsEpgvifDi ? Toyota Racing (@ToyotaRacing) October 30, 2020 In the Xfinity Series, Sam Hunt owns Sam Hunt Racing. While not much is known about Hunt, his team has been doing quite well with the backing of Toyota. At the same time, former NASCAR and Japanese driver Shigeaki Hattori owns the Hattori Racing Enterprises. Interestingly, Stewart Friesen is the driver cum owner of Halmar Friesen Racing as the Canadian-American continues his venture in NASCAR. On the other hand, Tricon Garage, formerly known as David Gilliland Racing owned by NASCAR driver David Gilliland and retired NHRA drag racer Johnny Gray. Interestingly, the team started with Toyota in 2017 and shifted to Ford in 2020 before returning to Toyota in 2022. Who builds Toyota NASCAR engines? Unlike other manufacturers, Toyota builds its own NASCAR engines. With the Toyota Racing Development facility based in Southern California, their 200 technicians and engineers ensure the timely production of a 725-horsepower V8 NASCAR racing engine. In a year, around 350 to 400 engines are built considering Toyota needs to be prepared for their six Cup Series teams. TRD President Dave Wilson gave a glimpse into the challenges faced with the production and logistics surrounding it. He said, &#8220;From a production perspective, it?s a very challenging prospect because our race teams are in Denver, Colorado and Charlotte, North Carolina.&#8221; Apr 3, 2022; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) races NASCAR Cup Series driver Chris Buescher (17) during the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports He adds, &#8220;Cars get up and shipped to the race track, the race happens, haulers get back to the shops in North Carolina and Denver?we have a very dedicated specific group of technicians and engineers who oversee the teardown of every one of those engines.&#8221; While Toyota uses state-of-the-art castings and CNC machining in the production of its engines, each engine is built using a process known as &#8220;blueprinting&#8221;. In short, they are manufactured as per NASCAR&#8217;s precise specifications so as to avoid any inspection failure. How many NASCAR wins does Toyota have? It was just in July that Toyota celebrated achieving a massive landmark in NASCAR. With Denny Hamlin&#8217;s victory at Pocono Raceway, the Japanese manufacturer amassed 600 NASCAR national series wins. In fact, they have added seven more wins to the manufacturer since. Following Hamlin&#8217;s sensational win at Bristol Motor Speedway, Toyota now has 179 wins in the NASCAR Cup Series. At the same time, it now has 200 wins in the Xfinity Series and 228 in the Truck Series. As far as the title wins are concerned, Toyota has three Cup Series championships, four Xfinity championships, and 14 Truck Series titles to its name so far.  Name Toyota Motor Corporation  Popular Name Toyota  CEO Koji Sato  Founded : August 28, 1937  Founders: Kiichiro Toyoda  Net worth: $279 billion  Number of employees 375,235 (at the end of the 2023 fiscal year)  NASCAR Toyota teams Joe Gibbs Racing and 23XI Racing  Toyota Racing NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series  Toyota NASCAR wins 3  Website https://www.toyota.com/racing/nascar-cup  &nbsp;

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