PANASONIC TOYOTA F-1 CAR COMING TO MONTEREY HISTORICS

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PANASONIC TOYOTA F-1 CAR COMING FROM GERMANY TO ATTEND
ROLEX MONTEREY HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE RACES PRESENTED BY TOYOTA

UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY FOR UP-CLOSE LOOK AT F-1 RACE CAR

        TORRANCE, Calif. (July 17, 2006) – Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. and
Panasonic Toyota Racing are bringing the TF106 Panasonic Toyota Formula 1
(F1) car from its headquarters in Cologne, Germany to participate in the
33rd Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races Presented by Toyota on
August 18 – 20, 2006. The F1 car, piloted by Panasonic Toyota Racing Team
driver, Brazilian Ricardo Zonta, will hit the track on Friday to make
final set-up adjustments and then demonstration runs will take place on
Saturday and Sunday as part of an F1 car showcase that displays the
evolution of early F1 cars to present. Between demonstration laps, the
car will be available for spectator viewing in the garage area.

“In bringing the F1 car to Monterey, Toyota wants to provide an unusual
and exciting opportunity for race participants and spectators to view an
F1 car up close on the track and in the garage,” said Jim Farley, Toyota
vice president of marketing. “Other than the recent United States Grand
Prix in Indianapolis, this is the only appearance the F1 car will make in
the U.S. and the only time it will be easily accessible for viewing by
spectators.”

The term "F1" refers to the Formula One World Championship, the pinnacle
of formula series racing governed by the International Automobile
Federation. The F1 World Championship is a major world sporting event that
travels to 16 countries, running a total of 18 grand prix races, is
televised in 200 countries, and viewed by a cumulative 2 billion viewers
over the course of the year.

“The Panasonic Toyota Racing Team is excited and honoured to share our F1
car with everyone at the Monterey Historic event,” said Team President
John Howett. “With only one race in the U.S. it is difficult for fans to
experience F1 and to get an idea of the technology behind it. Ricardo and
the crew are looking forward to being part of the demonstration runs,
showcasing the evolution of Formula 1 car construction, and giving fans
the opportunity to encounter F1 live and up-close in the garage.”

The Panasonic Toyota TF106 car and crew will be at Laguna Seca Raceway in
Salinas, Calif., Friday through Sunday. During the weekend, in addition to
demonstration runs on the track and public viewing of the car in the
garage area, Zonta will sign autographs for event attendees on Saturday.

Toyota’s United States motorsports history spans nearly 40 years starting
in 1967 when Toyota joined forces with Carroll Shelby to develop a
race-modified Toyota 2000 GT for campaigning in the Sports Car Club of
America (SCCA) C-Production class. Toyota made its Formula 1 debut in 2002
and enjoyed its best season ever in 2005 with five front row starts –
including pole at the U.S. Grand Prix – and five podium finishes. The
Panasonic Toyota Racing Web site is www.toyota-f1.com.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. is the marketing, sales, distribution and
customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and Scion in the United States,
marketing products and services through a network of more than 1,400
Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealers in 49 states. Established in 1957, TMS and
its subsidiaries also are involved in distribution logistics, motorsports,
and research and development. The company’s main Web site is
www.toyota.com.

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