In a groundbreaking move, Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that Japanese driver, Kaz Grala, will become the first Japanese driver to race for the company in the NASCAR Cup Series. The announcement was made on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020, and marks a major milestone for both Toyota and the sport of NASCAR.
Kaz Grala, who is from Tokyo, Japan, is a veteran of the NASCAR Xfinity Series and is currently the only Japanese driver to compete in the series. He has been racing in the Xfinity Series since 2017 and has earned multiple top-five finishes. Grala is also the youngest driver to ever win a NASCAR Xfinity Series race, having won at Iowa Speedway in 2017 at the age of 18.
The move to bring Grala into the Cup Series is a major step forward for Toyota and NASCAR. Toyota has been a major presence in NASCAR since 2007, when it first entered the sport with its Camry model. Since then, Toyota has become one of the most successful teams in the sport, winning multiple championships and earning numerous race victories.
This move also marks a major milestone for Japanese drivers in NASCAR. Grala is the first Japanese driver to compete in the Cup Series and his presence will undoubtedly help to bring more attention to the sport from Japan. This could potentially lead to more Japanese drivers competing in NASCAR in the future.
Overall, this is a major step forward for both Toyota and NASCAR. Grala’s presence in the Cup Series will help to bring more attention to the sport from Japan and could potentially lead to more Japanese drivers competing in NASCAR in the future. This move is sure to be a major success for both Toyota and NASCAR and could potentially open up new opportunities for Japanese drivers in the sport.
