KENT, Wash. (July 26, 2023) – Toyota Gazoo Racing North America has reached a significant milestone in NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series competition by securing its 200th event win with Steve Torrence’s victory at Pacific Raceways.

Toyota has been involved in NHRA, the world’s largest auto racing organization, since 2002 when they introduced the first Toyota Celica Funny Car. The first win for Toyota came in March 2004 at the Winternationals at Pomona Dragway, courtesy of Jerry Toliver. Since then, Toyota has achieved numerous victories in NHRA’s Top Fuel and Funny Car categories. The company has been an official partner of NHRA for almost ten years and has held the title of Official Car of the NHRA since 2014.

David Wilson, president of TRD, expressed his gratitude, saying, “We are proud to have reached our 200th victory in NHRA competition. Our NHRA teams consistently perform at a high level for Toyota both on and off the drag strip. Their hard work and dedication have enabled us to achieve this incredible milestone in Toyota Racing’s history. We look forward to celebrating this accomplishment with them and continuing to pursue the season-long championship titles.”

Antron Brown, a longstanding Toyota driver, holds the record for the most Toyota victories with 56. Other notable Toyota drivers include Larry Dixon (19), Shawn Langdon (17), Del Worsham (17), Cruz Pedregon (13), Morgan Lucas (12), Doug Kalitta (11), J.R. Todd (11), and Richie Crampton (10) who have all achieved 10 or more victories under the Toyota banner. In total, Toyota drivers have accumulated 10 championships, including three Top Fuel titles (2012, 2015, 2016) and Top Fuel and Funny Car titles with Del Worsham. The reigning Funny Car titlist is Toyota’s newest driver, Ron Capps.

The current lineup of Toyota drivers, including Justin Ashley, Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Alexis DeJoria, Doug Kalitta, Shawn Langdon, J.R. Todd, and Steve Torrence, have all contributed to Toyota’s victories in NHRA competitions.