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Toyota Ends Chevrolet’s NASCAR Manufacturer Championship Streak
Toyota unseats Chevrolet from NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer title after six years of absence.
In brief
Toyota unseats Chevrolet from NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer title after six years of absence. Toyota wins NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championship for the first time since 2019, ending Chevrolet's five-year streak. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Toyota unseats Chevrolet
Toyota ends Chevrolet's five-year NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championship streak with its first title since 2019.
Toyota's driver lineup
Only two drivers from 2019 remain with Toyota: Denny Hamlin and Erik Jones, with one team from 2019 still active.
23XI Racing joins Toyota
23XI Racing joined Toyota in 2021, and Legacy Motor Club followed in 2024, with Erik Jones moving from JGR to Legacy.
Tyler Reddick wins title
Tyler Reddick's Phoenix victory secured Toyota's manufacturer championship with 18 Cup Series wins this season.
Toyota's engine strategy
Toyota made engine changes 18 months to two years ago, which have been profitable this year and are key to their success.
Toyota's driver progress
Toyota's drivers, including Corey Heim and Ty Gibbs, have progressed, with Chase Briscoe replacing Martin Truex Jr. after his retirement.
Toyota's team collaboration
Toyota teams collaborate more than ever, with all four Gibbs cars winning races and 23XI cars also securing victories.
Toyota's championship significance
Winning the manufacturer title validates Toyota's consistent performance across multiple drivers and teams throughout the season.
The main idea
Toyota wins NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championship for the first time since 2019, ending Chevrolet's five-year streak.
