Just curious why NASCAR fans don't like Toyota coming on the scene?

Question

I saw a piece a few weeks ago on ESPN on how NASCAR drivers and fans were upset that Toyota has now come on the scene and is racing in NASCAR , alot of the fans they interviewed said they basically did not want Toyota around becuase it was a Japanese company and people are upset thay the Japanese have taken away jobs in the Auto Industry from the United States , I get that and I totally understand , but I also learned that that Ford models that are used NASCAR are assembled in Mexico ? and the Chevy and also the Dodge were assembled in Canada , aren't those jobs that use to be here in America also , so why be upset with Toyoto when all the other car manufacturers are doing the same thing ?

Please serious answers only !

Answer 1

I've been a NASCAR fan since I was a little kid and I'm glad to see Toyota come into the scene, gives the American made teams something to compete against aside from their own egos. I guess the hatred goes to the "NASCAR is an American sport" mentality, hard to believe that other countries race cars and lets not forget that NASCAR races in Japan on occasion so what not let them have teams here?

Answer 2

somewhat some reasons - first, in spite of the certainty that many Toyota autos are made in united statesa. via American workers jointly as many autos from American manufacturers are made outdoors of the US, there's a theory that Toyota is the outsider "invading" the US pastime. And that as such, they do no longer belong. related to that's the terror that Toyota represents an invader that is somewhat effectual. On a international scale, Toyota is an exceedingly effectual automaker, and with the present exception of formula a million, they have been effectual at exceedingly plenty each and every thing they have tried. they have a great interest to element and massive components - those can cause them to extra effective than purely aggressive, and on the rate of the aforementioned "American" makers. and likewise, alongside with different strikes (Montoya coming near board and a few races now outdoors of united statesa.), it indicators that NASCAR administration is now making an attempt to be extra international. jointly as there is not any doubt that NASCAR is healthful as a pastime, there are the early signs and indicators of a few degradation of the yank marketplace which at ultimate sign the tip of the excellent growth they have enjoyed recently. For NASCAR, this is obvious that the wish to proceed great growth is to strengthen the marketplace... which feeds back into the ideals before stated approximately this being owned via individuals. in the tip, all of those issues will probably instruct to be wonderful for the sport, nonetheless they are going to convey some variations and a few heavily isn't happy with how issues evolve.

Answer 3

Toyota is associated with the Japan auto maker so right off this makes it non eligible for NASCAR but certain models are built inside the USA so this gray area makes it legal.By the same school of thought Dodge is owned by Dalmer a German company so point is mute.
The big gripe is that Toyota is saying it will not sell equipment to the independent teams. The other manufactures do but Toyota has come out and said no independents this is a big point to many fans.

Answer 4

While I agree with most people, that NASCAR is & should remain an American sport with American cars, I can see that they want to make NASCAR an international sport and allowing Toyota to run in Busch & cup races (they've been in the Craftsman Truck Series for years) is one more step toward opening that door. I'm just not sure if we're going to like what we find on the other side.

Answer 5

Mostly I think its that change can be a hard thing to take. For 50+ years its been an American sport, raced by Americans in American cars. Its true that most domestic cars are not assembled in the states so I dont buy the argument it was made in Japan. Also alot of the Japanese cars are made in the states anyway. It opens the doors for the other Japenese makes and will not be a totally American sport anymore.

Answer 6

I'll start by adding that the Toyota plant is in the USA, so they are technically one-up on the other 3. Now, as a Dale Jarrett fan, I will be making the move to cheering on his #44 Toyota Camry instead of the #88 Ford Fusion. I welcome in the healthy competition for the manufacturer's that have been in this for so long.
Also, do these critics fail to remember the multitude of foreign cars on the highways, streets, etc? It was only a matter of time for popular street cars to make the move in pro sports.

Answer 7

One simple word my friend AMERICA! This is America, not Japan. Toyota's are a joke. I personally hope that they fall through and don't make it. I'm tired of hearing all the crap about foreign cars! Chevy's and Fords may be made in Canada and Mexico, but at least its still in the North American Region! Not across the seas. Geesh, I hate to what else they plan on bringing in.

Answer 8

All I know is that if I showed up to my local dirt track racing a Toyota, I would kick the tar bat out of me. It is unamerican! Nascar was founded by Americans doing the most American thing, trying to get booze!!!

Answer 9

NASCAR is the last piece of South Eastern America, we rednecks have to hold on to, Toyota makes a bad vehicle even for the money. Our car mfgs. are trying to make a comeback. Let's help, buy American.

Answer 10

i really don't know except for the fact that toyota is indeed a foreign company in an american sport, but personally i see no problem with competition... plus most toyotas are assembled here in america which does put americans to work....