Team Toyo Off-Road Drivers Score Podiums in Every Truck Class During the CORR Bark River Race Weekend

CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA - Team Toyo Off-Road drivers had a sensational weekend as they scored podium finishes in every truck class of the CORR Lucas Oil Racing Series at Bark River, Michigan, during the July 8th and 9th event. Toyo TiresR Open Country M/TT tires are driven on by top drivers in every truck class of Championship Off-Road Racing, and this was one of the most dominant weekends in CORR history for the Toyo TiresR brand.

In the Pro classes, Rick Huseman drove his high-flying Fabtech / Toyo Tires 4WD Toyota Tundra Pro race truck to a 2nd Place finish during Sunday's Round 6 of the series. Huseman opened the first day of the weekend by finishing a solid 4th in the exciting field of trucks.

Pro 2 driver Todd LeDuc in his black Suspensions Unlimited / Toyo Tires / Skyjacker Ford F-150, finished 2nd during Saturday's event. His podium finish placed him in the lead for the Pro 2 Championship points. Todd LeDuc is focused on winning this year's championship and will do all he can to win at his home track later this month in Chula Vista, California.

Younger brother, Kyle LeDuc, excited the Bark River spectators with his Pro-Lite Skyjacker / Toyo Tires Ford Ranger as he stood on the podium during both days, scoring a 2nd on Saturday, followed by a 3rd Place on Sunday. This puts Kyle LeDuc a strong 3rd in the overall championship and within striking distance of the class leader.

Toyo Pro Class drivers were not the only ones enjoying success at the Bark River event. The combined weekend, which included both Pro and Sportsman class trucks, was also dominated by Toyo TiresT equipped trucks in the Sportsman ranks. Team ToyoT Off-Road's Ross Hoek annihilated the competition by scoring an amazing 1st Place during both days of the weekend. Driving his Skyjacker / Toyo Tires Ford F-150, Hoek holds a solid lead in the Championship Points. Last year's class champion and Team ToyoT Off-Road driver, Ben Wandahsega driving his Forest County Potawatomi / Toyo Tires Chevy Silverado, scored double 4th's to keep him in the championship hunt at 3rd overall.

In the Stock Truck Class, and hungry for a second consecutive championship, Dave Waldvogel driving his Bendix Brakes / Toyo Tires Ford F-150, scored a 1st Place finish during Sunday's Round 6. This puts Waldvogel in a solid 3rd Place in the overall championship points.

According to Stan Chen, Manager of Events and Motorsports, Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation, "Team Toyo drivers were dominant at Bark River. There was no better example of the versatility of our Open Country M/T as it scored podiums in virtually every truck class during the weekend, whether Pro or Sportsman, and on all makes and models of trucks. We congratulate all of our drivers for such an outstanding performance."

The Open Country M/TT is designed for full-size trucks driven by enthusiasts who require extra off-road capability with great on-road performance. The Open Country M/TT features an aggressive AttackT tread design with tread block stabilizers and staggered tread elements for reduced noise, delivering a smooth ride.

To learn more about Team ToyoT Off-Road drivers and the incredible Open Country M/TT from Toyo TiresR, log on to toyo.com. During 2006, Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation celebrates its 40th Anniversary. Toyo manufactures and distributes a complete line of high performance and original equipment replacement tires for passenger car, light truck, commercial truck, bus, off-road and construction applications.