David Wilson, group vice president and president of TRD, USA (Toyota Racing Development), has announced his retirement effective December 16, 2024.

Highlights among his 35-year career at the subsidiary of Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA, include helping Toyota, Lexus and Gazoo Racing North America (GRNA) drivers and teams to victories in the Baja 500 and 1000, 12 Hours of Sebring, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the Daytona 500, the Indianapolis 500, the Chili Bowl, the NHRA US Nationals and more. 

General Manager Tyler Gibbs will assume the role as president of TRD. He will be responsible for all TRD operations and activities in North America, including overseeing the organization's headquarters and engine operations in Costa Mesa, California, the GR Garage and Toyota Performance Center (TPC) in Mooresville, North Carolina, and the chassis and team support operation in Salisbury, North Carolina.  

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