Toyota Exits NHRA After 23 Years; ALEXIS DEJORIA Among Top Drivers Affected

December 6, 2025

• Toyota’s sudden exit from NHRA after 23 years leaves ALEXIS DEJORIA and other top drivers scrambling, but also creates fresh opportunities as new manufacturers eye the sport for 2026. The automaker’s departure, with no public explanation, ends a partnership that delivered 12 championships and 200+ race wins.
• MADDI GORDON is making moves in Top Fuel with Ron Capps Motorsports and their Carlyle Tools dragster, with NHRA officials teasing a “big surprise” reveal at the upcoming PRI Show. The timing couldn’t be better as Toyota’s exit opens up market share for hungry competitors.
• While Toyota’s departure stings personally for NHRA VP Brad Gerber, he’s confident new manufacturers will step up to claim that vacant market share. The brand loyalty in drag racing runs deep – when fans see their favorite drivers succeed, they buy those products, making NHRA an attractive investment for automakers ready to commit.

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