After 35 years at Toyota Racing Development and 11 years as president, David Wilson has announced his retirement in December 2024. General Manager Tyler Gibbs will succeed Wilson as president of TRD. “It’s been such an honor to be a member of this team and work alongside so many dedicated, talented and passionate men and women,” said Wilson. “I’m humbled and grateful for the trust, support and friendship afforded me throughout my career by my colleagues at TMNA, the Toyota Motor Corporation, our industry and team partners and our athletes. But now, I’ve completed my lap and I’m proud to hand the keys over to my friend and ‘brother in arms’, Tyler Gibbs.” Congratulations David on a successful career, and your continued leadership and dedication to TRD over the past 35 years. 📰: https://lnkd.in/eNcpG2U3
Toyota Racing Development USA
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Costa Mesa, California 36,193 followers
TRD IS A DIVERSE TEAM BOUND BY PERFORMANCE
About us
Toyota Racing Development TRD will inspire the hearts and minds of racing fans, Toyota team members and customers, and the driving public. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. We will partner with the finest race teams and drivers who share our passion, and our actions will foster an atmosphere of excellence
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http://www.toyotaracing.com/trd/
External link for Toyota Racing Development USA
- Industry
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Costa Mesa, California
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1979
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335 Baker St E
Costa Mesa, California 92626-4518, US
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1125 Competition Dr
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146, US
Employees at Toyota Racing Development USA
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David Currier
Senior Engineering Manager, Technical innovation leader, Chief Engineer, Technical vision, Licensed Mechanical Engineer
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Barry Blakeley
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect at Toyota Racing Development
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Jack Irving
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Pete Ramanata
Engineering Manager at Toyota Racing Development
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TRD employees and Toyota Development Drivers (TD2) teamed up to partner with the Jessie Rees Foundation – NEGU (Never Ever Give Up) to create a mobile JoyFactory at the GR Garage in Mooresville, North Carolina. Together we assembled 300 “JoyJars” for kids fighting cancer. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to such an inspiring organization. Thank you to TeamNEGU: Never Ever Give Up! for everything you do! We encourage you to learn more about NEGU by clicking the links below. Website: Negu.org Instagram: instagram.com/teamnegu/ Jessie's Story: https://lnkd.in/eryrhjrE
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Best of luck to our four #TeamToyota athletes competing in the upcoming Paris Olympic Games 2024! Stay tuned July 26th-August 11th as they go for gold in track & field, swimming, and cycling. 📹: https://lnkd.in/dTJqaXXC #TeamToyota #Paris24
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The Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA) GR Cup Series returns this weekend at historic VIRginia International Raceway! With six races down and eight to go, the 2024 season continues to heat up as 33 drivers will take on the challenging 3.27-mile, 17-turn road course. You can catch all the action on grcup.com or on the GT World YouTube channel. SCHEDULE: Race 1 – Saturday, July 20 – 1:55 PM ET Race 2 – Sunday, July 21 – 12:15 PM ET LIVE STREAM: Race 1 – https://lnkd.in/eVTRx58S Race 2 – https://lnkd.in/eahuvJSp #GRCup #GR86 #TGRNA #GTVIR
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After a successful inaugural event in 2023, TRD recently hosted the second annual Global Simulation Summit in North Carolina. The 2024 Global Simulation Summit once again brought together simulation leaders and engineers from across the globe to share their experiences and challenges in the field of simulation. Attendees had the opportunity to learn, discuss, and connect with one another about the current state of simulation technology, opportunities for strategic collaboration, and the future of dynamic vehicle simulation.
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Meet Kim Juniper, Senior Manager, Supply Chain at Toyota Racing Development (TRD). Kim has spent her entire career with TRD, and is very grateful for the experience. She has cultivated strategic relationships with colleagues, suppliers and our race teams to prioritize accurate allocations and resources, all while adhering to strict internal protocols to achieve TRD’s stated goals and objectives. Kim is responsible for TRD's complete supply and demand operations for NASCAR, GT and Commercial Racing, oversees the Planning & Purchasing Team and controls the warehouses in both California and North Carolina. Simply stated, Kim’s team is responsible for anything that TRD purchases as a company. When Kim’s away from the office she can usually be found cheering on her Alma Mater, Washington State University. She also loves attending live music events and concerts, as well as enjoying travel abroad, like Running with the Bulls in Spain as well as Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. #TeamToyota #EmployeeSpotlight #KImJuniper
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Doug Kalitta continues his strong run in 2024, picking up his third Top Fuel win of the season this past weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park, and currently sits atop the leaderboard in the points standing. Steve Torrence also joined the 500 club this past weekend, earning his 500th round win in Top Fuel. Keep up all the great work! 🏆 #TeamToyota #NHRA #TopFuel
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Team Toyota and Joe Gibbs Racing were on a roll this weekend! 🏁 Christopher Bell took home the checkered flag in both the Cup Series and Xfinity Series races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, completing the weekend sweep for Joe Gibbs Racing, while William Sawalich got it done at Mid-Ohio in the ARCA Menards Series. Congratulations to everyone involved, and a special thanks to all our partners for their continued support! #TeamToyota | Mobil 1 | SoundGear
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Introducing 23XI Racing's new headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina! Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan have created a cutting-edge facility with keen attention to detail. The innovative hub is named Airspeed - a clever nod to both team owners, combining Jordan’s “Air” nickname with Hamlin’s on-track speed. The space, designed to feel like the "Google of race shops," is now open for fans to experience firsthand. Airspeed sets a new benchmark for NASCAR team facilities, and we're thrilled to have 23XI Racing as part of our racing family! 🔥🏁👏🏼 Learn more about Airspeed: https://lnkd.in/gYzhRPki #TeamToyota #23XIRacing #Airspeed #NASCAR #Innovation
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Thank you for everything, Martin! Statement on Martin Truex Jr. from David Wilson, president, TRD U.S.A. “Martin has been a fierce competitor, champion and loyal friend to Toyota and TRD for over a decade. He is the only NASCAR driver to win Cup races in a Toyota Camry across three different race team organizations – a remarkable achievement. His genuine personality and consistent performance have made him a fan favorite and someone who will truly be missed on-track each week. Martin’s racing achievements highlight just how talented of a racer he is, and his outstanding work off-track with the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation showcases the incredible person he continues to be. Martin is a future Hall of Famer, and someone we will always be honored to call a part of the Team Toyota family.” #TeamToyota Joe Gibbs Racing
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