With the Toyota TS030 Vs Audi R18 battle coming to Race 4 of the 2012 World Endurance Championship [WEC] on August 26 at Silverstone, Leo Parente and ShakeDown look at the history of Toyota Le Mans race cars, year by year. It all started with a version of the Toyota 7 in the late 1960's, but really kicked in during the 80's and 90's. Fascinating cars and 2 close calls for a Toyota victory. But, never the win. In 2012, the TS030 emerged. Alan McNish, a past Toyota-One pilot, thinks Toyota will be a real fighter vs Audi. Toyota wants 2012 WEC success to prep for a win at the 2013 LM24, 22 years after Mazda - the only Japanese brand to get it done, to date. Links - www.toyota-motorsport.com TMG - Toyota Motorsport www.zatzy.com DOME - Designer of Many Toyota Le Mans Cars. www.lemansmodelfanclub.org LM24 winners www.youtube.com Turning Japanese - Music Video
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