Sports Illustrated

TRD Working Closely with Suppliers to Cure Recent Engine Issues

As the NASCAR Cup Series barrels toward the Playoffs, two Joe Gibbs Racing drivers, and one 23XI Racing driver are fighting for their lives to make it into the 16-driver Playoff field. With just three ...

Toyota's subtle TRD performance package makes the Sequoia notably quicker in our testing

We head to the test track in a 2026 Sequoia with the new TRD kit, which adds 29 horsepower, to see how much it improves ...
The Times Leader

TRD recalls engines after Kenseth’s penalty

RICHMOND, Va. — A parts review by Toyota after Matt Kenseth’s penalty led the manufacturer to pull three engines from Michael Waltrip Racing’s inventory as a precautionary move. All three engines ...
Yardbarker

Denny Hamlin: Bristol-winning engine ‘slipped through the cracks’ at TRD leading to penalty

TRD issues apology to Denny Hamlin When the penalty was announced, TRD released a statement. “As the engine builder for our partner NASCAR Cup Series teams, TRD (Toyota Racing Development) is solely ...
Sports Illustrated

Denny Hamlin: Margin For Error is Gone After TRD Sealed Engine Penalty

After last weekend's race at Michigan International Speedway, Denny Hamlin thought he was firmly in the fight for the NASCAR Cup Series regular season championship, and the 43-year-old had the Playoff ...