More Toyota Stuff: Once again rumors are circulating that Toyota wants to get involved with the Craftsman Truck Series as a prelude to moving into Winston Cup. A recent interview with Mark Amstock, Toyota’ national truck and SUV marketing manager on nhra.com did little to quell such speculation. Asked about Robert Huffman’ win in the Goody’ Dash Series race at Daytona in a Toyota, Amstock stated the company’ goals: Were learning what it takes to work with NASCAR, Amstock said. The Craftsman Truck Series is next and then well work our way into Winston Cup. Well be there sooner than some people think. Kevin Triplett, managing director of business operations for NASCAR, said theyve yet to be presented a truck by Toyota, which would be one of the steps to moving into the series. We talk to manufacturers all the time about interest or how they fit in, Triplett said Feb. 22. Nobody’ presented us anything. Even if weve had conversations (with Toyota), that’ as far as theyve gone.(Wisnton Cup Scene – need sub to read)(3-1-2002)
