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Jimmie Johnson: Toyota move "overwhelming in the greatest of ways"
With LMC’s move from Chevrolet to Toyota, Toyota will have eight full-time Cup teams for the first time since 2011. Johnson will race in at least nine events, leading to nine fully funded teams competing in a quarter of the races. Many fans were surprised and not pleased when Johnson and Richard Petty transitioned to Toyota last May. Despite the mixed response, Johnson mentioned the need for additional resources to handle the flow of information from Toyota. The partnership with Toyota has brought about new tools and data, requiring the hiring of software coders to manage the information. While Chevrolet had the most wins last season, Toyota is becoming stronger, with new models like the Camry XSE aiming for better performance on the track. Johnson points out the change in the relationship between teams and manufacturers since his departure from full-time racing, noting the increased emphasis on technology and data control.
