Toyota Wins First NASCAR Premier Series Manufacturer Championship

Toyota won its first manufacturer's championship in its 10th NASCAR Cup season in 2016.

Camry drivers won sixteen of thirty-six 2016 races to clinch the title. Toyota has now secured the manufacturer's championship in all three NASCAR national touring series.

DATE	WINNER
02/13/16	Denny Hamlin
02/18/16	Kyle Busch
02/21/16	Denny Hamlin
04/03/16	Kyle Busch
04/09/16	Kyle Busch
04/17/16	Carl Edwards
04/24/16	Carl Edwards
05/07/16	Kyle Busch
05/15/16	Matt Kenseth
05/29/16	Martin Truex Jr.
07/17/16	Matt Kenseth
07/24/16	Kyle Busch
08/07/16	Denny Hamlin
09/04/16	Martin Truex Jr.
09/10/16	Denny Hamlin
09/18/16	Martin Truex Jr.
10/02/16	Martin Truex Jr.
11/06/16	Carl Edwards

"Capturing our first Cup Series manufacturer's title is a tremendous accomplishment, and one that has been a goal for Toyota since entering the series 10 years ago as underdogs in this ultra-competitive series," said Ed Laukes, vice president of marketing at Toyota.

Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, takes the checkered flag ahead of Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida. 

Carl Edwards, driver of the #19 Comcast Business Toyota, celebrates winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 17, 2016 in Bristol, Tennessee. 

Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Red Nose Toyocta, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 7, 2016 in Kansas City, Kansas. 

Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, poses with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway on May 15, 2016 in Dover, Delaware

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The Official #NASCAR Fan Council

NASCAR created the Official NASCAR Fan Council in 2008 to allow fans a way to communicate directly with the NASCAR organization, providing feedback on things that matter to them with the sport. Fans are the heart of the sport and NASCAR appreciates fan’s passion and continued support.

The fans who participate in the Official NASCAR Fan Council provide an important service to the sport. Members share their opinions with NASCAR each week throughout the season and, in doing so, have a direct impact on the sport.

You can register for the opportunity to join the Official NASCAR Fan Council by clicking here.  If chosen, you can make a lasting impact on the sport you love. 

FAQ

1. Q. How much does it cost to join the Official NASCAR Fan Council? 

   A. Nothing, it is free to join, we just ask that you actively participate in the Council by providing your feedback when requested.
2. Q. What do members receive for participating? 
 

   A. Official NASCAR Fan Council members have the unique opportunity to speak directly to NASCAR.
3. Q. How long can you be a member of the Official NASCAR Fan Council? 

   A. Members can remain on the Council as long as they like, as long as they actively participate by providing feedback when requested.
4. Q. Who is eligible to join the Official NASCAR Fan Council? 

   A. For consideration, any new members should be at least 13 years of age, a U.S. resident and be passionate about NASCAR.
5. Q. My friend/family member should be a member, how do I recommend them for the Official NASCAR Fan Council? 

   A. Anyone that is interested in becoming a member can submit a request here (www.nascarfancouncil.com) by clicking the “Interested in joining?” button. If you are submitting for a friend/family member, you will need to know their email address to recommend them. Please note that all new registrants will go onto a wait list from which NASCAR will select new members for participation. NASCAR reviews new candidates and adds people to the Official NASCAR Fan Council periodically. Please be patient as we work through all invitations to new members.
6. Q. How often can I expect to provide feedback? 

   A. While not every member receives every survey, members can expect to participate in roughly two surveys per month.
7. Q. Why "Official" NASCAR Fan Council? 

   A. The Official NASCAR Fan Council is the only place that NASCAR fans can speak directly to the sport and have their opinions count.
8. Q. Why don’t I ever see results from the Official NASCAR Fan Council published? 

   A. Official NASCAR Fan Council results are shared both internally at NASCAR and with members. We do not regularly publish information from the Official NASCAR Fan Council, but will share with the general public as appropriate.


9. Q. Is the Official NASCAR Fan Council really run by NASCAR?
   A. NASCAR handles all aspects of the Official NASCAR Fan Council.

NASCAR Race Mom proudly serves on the Official NASCAR Fan Council. On her next participation, she will recommend that the application is opened internationally. (See FAQ #4) 

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2016 #NASCAR Sunoco Rookie Of The Year Winners

During the final weekend of the season, a Sunoco Rookie of the Year panel meets and rewards favorable conduct in the following categories: Conduct with NASCAR officials in the garage and pit areas; conduct and awareness on track; personal appearance and relationship with the media. 

The panel rates each driver, with scoring ranging from a maximum of 10 to a minimum of 1. Total points will be averaged from each panel member’s ballot. The points derived from the panel will be added to the entry, competition, and bonus points after the final race of the season to determine the overall Sunoco Rookie of the Year winner. 

The Sunoco Rookie of the Race is awarded $1,500 each week. The Sunoco Rookie of the Year is awarded a $50,000 year-end bonus.

The 2016 Sunoco Rookies of the Year are Chase Elliott in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series; Erik Jones in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and William Bryon in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Chase Elliott, driver of the #24 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates with the 21 Means 21 pole award after qualifying for pole position for NASCAR premier series’ GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 30, 2016 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo:Matt Sullivan/NASCAR via Getty Images)

Erik Jones, driver of the #20 DeWalt Toyota, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR XFINITY Series U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway on July 30, 2016 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo: Jonathan Moore/NASCAR via Getty Images)

William Byron, driver of the #9 Liberty University Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 250 at Kansas Speedway on May 6, 2016 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) 

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