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Old May 24, 2003 | 11:16 AM
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Default Toyota in Nascar

"Outraged by Toyota's impending entrance into NASCAR, a passel of stock car fans. In February, Toyota, which has its headquarters in Japan, announced it would enter as many as six Toyota Tundras in the Craftsman Truck Series next season. NASCAR rules state that only "American-made" vehicles can compete, but because the Tundra is produced entirely in the U.S., Toyota got the green flag. The idea, though, hasn't sat well with many of the carnescenti. At The Winston in Concord, N.C., last weekend the anti-Japanese sentiment was palpable. "NASCAR is the last purely American sport," said a disgusted Carl Dover, 46, who had staked out a spot in the infield. "The [Japanese] are into everything." ... Toyota Camrys are expected to race in Winston Cup in 2006 or '07. "This will bring more people to the sport," says driver Jimmy Spencer. "If you drive a Toyota truck or car, now you've got somebody to support at the race." Toyota's Les Unger agrees: "We think this will be good for Toyota, for the fans and for NASCAR." But longtime aficionado Dover insn't buying Toyota's pitch: "I hope their engines blow up in every race."

i think that Dover is a 16 year old living in a 46 year old's body

so what do you think of Toyota's decision?
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