PLANO, Texas (September 24, 2026) – After racing action at Bristol Motor Speedway, Toyota has captured the 2026 ARCA Menards Series manufacturer’s championship for the 10th consecutive season and 11th overall title earned in the series.
Toyota has had another outstanding season in the ARCA Menards Series, winning 11 of the 19 races so far in the 2026 season. Toyota Development Driver Gio Ruggiero and Max Reaves led the manufacturer in ARCA victories this year – both running part-time for Joe Gibbs Racing in the No. 18 Toyota Camry. Ruggiero scored his four wins at Daytona International Speedway, Kansas Speedway, Michigan International Speedway and Pocono Raceway, while Reaves visited victory lane at Berlin Raceway, Elko Speedway, Illinois State Fairgrounds and Salem Speedway. Toyota Development Driver Kaden Honeycutt earned his first two ARCA Menards Series victories at Watkins Glen International and Indianapolis Raceway Park. Toyota’s ARCA Menards Series win total so far was completed by Thomas Annunziata at Lime Rock Park in June.
“It’s truly amazing to see the resounding success Toyota and our partner teams continue to have in the ARCA Menards Series, with their efforts shown in yet another series manufacturer’s championship,” said Paul Doleshal, general manager, sponsorships and motorsports, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA). “The ARCA platform provides our young drivers a chance to develop their talents at some of the most challenging racetracks nationwide. We share the elation of this championship with each of our drivers, partner teams and Toyota team members, and are eager to chase further success with them in the future.”
In multiple instances this season, Toyota won two or more consecutive races – from Michigan International Raceway to Elko Speedway in a full sweep of June, as well as at Lime Rock Park and Indianapolis Raceway Park in July. Toyota is also assured a driver’s championship on the ARCA national tour with Annunziata and Jake Bollman’s close battle continuing through the closing races of the season.
Toyota supports two ARCA Menards Series teams, Nitro Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR). The manufacturer first entered the ARCA Racing Series in 2007 and has captured 11 manufacturer’s titles (2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026) and eight driver’s titles (2009, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023). Toyota now sits at 183 national ARCA Menards Series wins.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs approximately 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 36 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.
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