Toyota Commemorates Fifty Years in Motorsport

Toyota has made it to its 50th year in motorsport. Heroes and drivers all surpassed half a century of challenges that made them strong and admired. Last Saturday, they all celebrated the great achievement, “as Spa’s Paddock Club turned back time with a fantastic party, graced by Toyota heroes of the past and drivers of the present,” proclaimed in formula1.com.

Among the prominent participants were Ove Andersson, Bjorn Waldegaard, Bernie Ecclestone, Renault team boss Flavio Briatore, Toyota’s own John Howett, Red Bull’s Christian Horner and Spyker’s Colin Kolles.

Toyota Europe President Tadashi Arashima, said, “Cars are objects of passion – and racing is the catalyst of that passion. That is why we’ve been committed for 50 years, and we are here to stay. Formula One is the pinnacle of that sport with its trendsetting technology and drive for precision. I will not promise another 50 years, but I can promise that we will stay until we have reached our goal.”

Overwhelmed with the event, Bernie Ecclestone said, “I am delighted that Toyota is part of the Formula One family – and that they are committed to staying with us. And these 50 years that we celebrate tonight are significant proof of that commitment.”

Congratulations to Toyota and more power!!!