BREAKING NEWS--Toyota Awarded 2007 Championship

Shortly after announcing their plans to enter Nextel Cup racing in 2007, Nascar has officially awarded Toyota with the 2007 Championship trophy.
"Toyota is investing heavily in our sport, and I don't see how our existing brands can defeat them", explained Nascar Chairman Brian France. "Giving them the trophy now just saves us time--besides, it would've just taken up space in the storage closet."
Toyota is widely considered to be investing hundreds of millions of dollars into its Nextel Cup program. France noted this during his impromptu trophy presentation.
"Toyota is run the way a company SHOULD be run. Maybe it would be more of a competition if CERTAIN manufacturers spent more money on TESTING--Chevy, I'm looking in your direction."
The move leaves original manufacturers Ford, Chevy, and Mercedes to compete for the 2006 championship, the last one before Toyota officially takes over the sport. France seemed optimistic about the Japanese manufacturer's chances.
"With the championship in place, all Toyota has to do is find teams, drivers, sponsorship packages, and a fan base. Then they'll be set."

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