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Toyota Celebrates TRD's Legacy in U.S. Racing History

11/16/2025

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During a visit to its Costa Mesa, California offices, Toyota showcased the long U.S. history of Toyota Racing Development (TRD) as the company's performance division.
A Filipino racing duo originally imported TRD parts independently, giving TRD its origins.
Today, TRD is associated with durable pickup trucks, special edition cars, and successful NASCAR teams.
The TRD legacy reinforces Toyota's focus on performance and engineering excellence in the U.S.

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Story summary

During a visit to its Costa Mesa, California offices, Toyota showcased the long U.S. history of Toyota Racing Development (TRD) as the company's performance division.
A Filipino racing duo originally imported TRD parts independently, giving TRD its origins.
Today, TRD is associated with durable pickup trucks, special edition cars, and successful NASCAR teams.
The TRD legacy reinforces Toyota's focus on performance and engineering excellence in the U.S.