NASCAR and Toyota
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I'm not a NASCAR guy at all but my father is big-time. I go to the Daytona 500 every year with him and my brother in-laws and I truly enjoy the day. With Toyota jumping in and clearly having the fastest cars the last 3 years ( and frequently finding the winners circle) I was wondering everybody's thoughts on the matter. Because I can tell you the old- school hardcore NASCAR good 'ol boys dont like it one bit, y'all. I find it funny. With the big 3 in so much financial trouble and rumors of Honda and Nissan possibly wanting in, I think we could see a serious NASCAR face-lift soon. I personally think this is great for the sport. I grew up 35 miles from Detroit and went to the NAIAS religously every year to see the new models. A part of me feels bad for the big 3, but deep down inside I am disappointed in their products, styling, and innovation. I bought my first foreign made car 9 years ago and frankly will never go back. Thoughts?
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I've been a big NASCAR fan for more years than I care to remember. As far as funding goes, with 2 of the "big" three reducing their level of funding in recent weeks, foreign maker funding is now being encouraged by the NASCAR brass, I see this as a wave of the future. The American auto industry will never again be what it once was, and that truly is a shame. I guess I haven't helped, because two of my three vehicles are Lexus branded. My truck however is good ole USA. I haven't owned an American car since my '76 TransAm.
How do I feel about Toyota being in the sport? It's all good with me.
Lou
How do I feel about Toyota being in the sport? It's all good with me.
Lou
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I've followed NASCAR more and more since Toyota stepped into the game. I have to give those guys a lot of credit because it is more than just turning left for several laps. It's a physical and mental race.
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Toyota and NASCAR should never be uttered in the same breath. People around the world clown Americans for watching this unique oval style racing. I have seen the hosts of TOP GEAR make several jokes about circle track racing. Its hilarious. To each his own , but me and the Brits dont get the appeal
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I've been a big NASCAR fan for more years than I care to remember. As far as funding goes, with 2 of the "big" three reducing their level of funding in recent weeks, foreign maker funding is now being encouraged by the NASCAR brass, I see this as a wave of the future. The American auto industry will never again be what it once was, and that truly is a shame. I guess I haven't helped, because two of my three vehicles are Lexus branded. My truck however is good ole USA. I haven't owned an American car since my '76 TransAm.
How do I feel about Toyota being in the sport? It's all good with me.
Lou
How do I feel about Toyota being in the sport? It's all good with me.
Lou
x2. a real stock car race would be awesome.
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