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Dezod, JD and Scion take it home (10/1/08)

Jackson-Dawson and Scion Win National Championship

Historic Milestone Marks World's First National Road Racing Title for Scion

TORRANCE, Calif. It wasnt really supposed to happen. A Scion taking a national championship in road racing. But thats exactly what happened at NASAs third annual national championship at Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course this past weekend. Driver Dan Gardner and the Jackson-Dawson team brought home the title in Performance Touring C. And they also won overall in Race Group J, being the first car to cross the finish line out of almost 60. Its a world first for Scion, a brand launched just five short years ago.

"It still hasnt quite sunk in, said Gardner. "I knew we had the juice to have a respectable finish, but to win it&to win the national championship, thats something special. It was no cakewalk; thats for sure. We battled until the end. For me personally, coming off a broken right foot, it was a huge challenge. This is just so sweet. The team is so excited to bring this home for Scion and for all of our committed sponsors who were always there to support us. And to all the owners out there, thanks for cheering us on. This win is for you.

The week started off with a decent-enough practice day on Thursday, but the team wouldnt know what the weather gods had in store until the next morning. Weather patterns seemed to be shifting every 15 minutes, and just five minutes before going on track it was unclear what the track conditions would be. Some teams had wet and dry tires at the ready even in pre-grid.

The JD team would routinely put the car on jackstands and have both a wet and a dry set of tires ready to go on at a moments notice. They were also ready to make speedy sway bar and shock adjustments as needed.

On Friday morning the track was already a mess, as rain had been pouring down. Some race groups were running in the wet, and others were running in what seemed to be a monsoon. It was a total crapshoot, but at least in the morning, the decision was easy&rain tires or die.

Crew chief Brad Allen disconnected the rear sway bar before the morning practice. No huge shock changes were made, as the team had already dropped to softer springs the day before.

Its really like splitting aces, said Allen. When it rains, we pull the rear bar. Its pretty quick actually. We just disconnect one endlink and then zip tie it up so its not flopping all around. Especially with as big a rear bar as we run, its important to dial out some of the oversteering tendencies when conditions get slick.

Practice went well, as Gardner felt out the limits of the car in the wet. He was shifting his foot position on the brake pedal, as the day before had sent sharp waves of pain through his foot, still on the mend after a significant fracture. Still, the car was tearing up the wet track, passing other cars almost at will.

By the time Friday Qualifying came, it was betwixt and between. The track had started to dry out a bit, but menacing clouds loomed overhead. Less than five minutes before going out on track, the JD team decided to throw rains on. Other cars, including the high-powered Mazda RX-8 factory team, were still on dries. One minute before track time, the rain began to fall again. One Mazda actually pulled out of grid to swap to rains, as they had gambled that conditions would stay dry.

Gardner qualified well, putting the car second on grid for the start of the first Qualifying Race. Again, the track would be rain-soaked, so the team maintained the same setup. Gardner would start in the first row on the outside, alongside Speed World Challenge and Grand-Am driver, Jim Daniels. When the green flew, both drivers got a good jump and were neck and neck, until Gardner started to pull ever so slowly on the RX-8. Still, in the braking zone, the Mazda had the edge, as the two cars went side by side inches apart going into the first turn.

Gardner was hounding Daniels in the rain, as pressure came from behind by other RX-8s and the turbo Miata. In the Carousel, Gardners Scion got sideways and spun. As Gardner tried to save it, it kept going. Finally, in order not to leave the track surface, Gardner put the brakes on hard, and wound up facing traffic, but still on the track.

It was a brutal waiting game, as a train of 15 cars were coming, and Gardner had to wait around 30 seconds before he was able to find a break, do a lighting-fast U-turn, and then rejoin the race. His 2:07 lap time in the rain was the third fastest in the group, and within two-and-a-half laps he would run down the pack, catching and passing cars, sometimes three at a time.

Halfway through the last lap of the race, Gardner was beating on the back bumper of the second-place RX-8. Gardner went side by side in the Carousel, but would be chopped down on hard by the Mazda, who at the same time went hard on the brakes. As soon as the brake lights went off, Gardner put the go pedal to the floor and swung to the inside of the front straight. It was a drag race to the finish, but the Scions supercharged power would prevail, finishing less than 50 thousandths of a second ahead. It truly was a photo finish, and a great rain-driving clinic, as Gardner worked his way back through the field to take second place.

Saturdays morning warm-up session began with a light rain and wet conditions again. Just a couple laps into the session, the skies opened up. It was virtual blindness as wipers on full speed could not clear the water fast enough, despite the copious amounts of Rain-X the team had put on the windshield. Down the back straight Gardner couldnt see a thing going 120 mph in a downpour while rooster tail spray from the cars in front pounded the windshield. Then the windshield fogged up, and it was simply too dangerous to continue. Gardner got on the radio to tell his crew he was coming in, only to learn that most other drivers were doing the same thing.

The anti-fog treatment on the glass simply wasnt enough during a downpour. Crewman Sean Morris got to work, making a run to Radio Shack to buy a mini-fan that could be rigged to help clear the fog from the windshield, should the team be caught in another downpour during a race.

Our glass looked better than a lot of other cars, which wasnt saying much, said Morris. I found a decent fan and started the wiring and mounting project. I wanted to make sure that the fan wouldnt be an obstruction, but I also wanted to make sure we had a solution that would work. After all the crazy rain, we wouldnt even get a chance to try it.

Saturdays Qualifying would be dry, so the team went back to their dry setup. Gardner would struggle to find room, only able to place the car third on the grid behind Danielss RX-8 and an SRT-4. The start was similar to the previous day, as Gardner got a good jump. He would be in P2, tucking behind Daniels in the first turn. From there it was a game of holding off another RX-8 from the Mazda team.

Gardner made the car wide, making it difficult to be passed. The Scion was clearly faster than the Mazda in places, but was giving it back up in others. Gardner was doing everything he could to keep the Mazda behind. On the final lap, the car would unfortunately bobble for fuel, just enough for the Mazda to get beside the Scion. Fans and announcers were on the edge of their seats as the Scion and Mazda went side by side, inches apart, through the entire last section of turns.

In the end, the RX-8 would get the best of Gardner and the Scion, finishing five or six car lengths ahead. Still, it was a good race, and the fans got a heck of a show.

With the qualifying races over, Daniels earned 200 points, while Gardner and another Mazda RX-8 were tied for second with 175 points a piece. The rules stipulated that ties would be broken by the driver with the fastest lap time during either of the races. Gardner was edged out by a scant single tenth of a second, which would put him in P3 for the start of the National Championship Race on Sunday.

Sunday looked like it would be dry, and during the morning practice Gardner actually secured the fastest laptime of the field, though starting position was already predetermined. Nonetheless, it was a good sign, and a decent start to the day.

Winds would start to blow their way into Mid-Ohio as the day went on. Hurricane Ikes remnants had clearly made their way inland, as gusts of up to 75 mph hit the track before the day was done.

On the start, Gardner found himself on the inside behind two RX-8s and next to a big-horsepower SRT-4. It was going to take a massive jump to keep the Dodge behind, and thats exactly what Gardner got. On this start, the Scion rocketed ahead briefly pulling to the inside of the two Mazdas. Gardner thought better of going three wide, and let the Mazdas battle as he tucked in behind and fended off the SRT-4. On several occasions the RX-8s were practically banging doors and fenders as they fought with each other for position through the first several turns. Gardner stayed patient, tucking behind and forming a three-car train around the track.

Going into the Keyhole, the Mazda in P2 made a move to the inside and actually got around the first place car as they headed onto the back straight. Halfway down the straight Gardner went to the inside of the second place car, but didnt have enough room to get the pass done. Again he tucked in behind as he fended off the SRT-4.

Right before going into Thunder Valley, the Scion and the Mazdas were again locked in a three car train. In an instant, one of the Mazdas found itself having mechanical problems. Gardner and the other RX-8 zoomed by on the inside. Gardner would chase the now-first-place car down, and repeatedly try to get around him.

After three or four laps, Gardner saw an opportunity. As he began to catch lap traffic, Gardner timed a pick-and-pass just right, as he passed an incident and swung to the inside of the Keyhole, using a lower-class Neon as a pick. The RX-8 would get around the Neon as well, but not before Gardner had taken over the position.

Now the Scion was showing the way, leading the class and the entire race group. The Mazda was banging on Gardners door trying desperately to get around. He was at the same time fending off the SRT-4, as the Dodge would pass him down the back straight and he would pass him back under braking going into Madness.

Several laps went this way, until a full-course caution brought the pace car out. The pace car collected Gardner who was leading the group. Serious accidents meant that it was unclear if the race would end under double yellow conditions. In the end it was not to be.

After three to four pace laps, the pace car finally pulled off down the back straight, and Gardner waited for the single-file restart. The green flew, and Gardner got another spectacular start, pulling away from the Mazda, who tried to get around the tC under braking. Gardner positioned his Scion in the center of the track and turned in early to thwart the RX-8s attack.

Lap after lap, the Mazda tried to pressure Gardner to force him to make a mistake, but he was experiencing huge pressure of his own from behind, as the SRT-4 was trying to get around him, and sometimes did down the back straight. Gardner was holding onto the position despite the pressure.

With the race getting close to the end, the SRT-4 turned on the heat, picking up the pace, and passing the RX-8 early down the back straight. Gardner would now be forced to fend off the car with the most power in the class. As they came out of the Keyhole on the final lap of the race, Gardner got a little bit of breathing room, but the SRT-4 was on the gas. Gardner set his car up in the middle of the track, as the Dodge tried to get inside.

Gardner apexed at the turn down the back straight to hold the SRT-4 off, and then blended track left to set up for Madness. A slower RX-7 helped pick the Dodge, forcing him to remain behind the Scion as they went into the curviest part of the track. With the Dodge on his back bumper, Gardner started to get a tiny bit of room between himself and the blue SRT. As he approached the Carousel, Gardner knew if he didnt make a mistake he would take the win.

As he came onto the front straight, Gardner looked back and saw the SRT-4 at least three car lengths back. As he crossed the finish line, with fist pumping in the air, Gardner would take the National Title, bringing Scion its first-ever in road racing. It was close, with the Scion crossing the line less than half a second ahead of the second-place car. The fight made the victory even sweeter for the team.

All of this came after the team scrambled to put the Scion back together again after the big wreck at Watkins Glen. They werent sure if everything would be exactly right, but the car was bulletproof, completely reliable all week. Gardner worked around the mending right foot, using various techniques to keep the pain away. In the end, it would be enough to secure the win, and the victory party would begin!

What an accomplishment by the JD team, said Steve Hatanaka, Scion auto shows and special events manager. They were really able to accomplish something special this past weekend. We are really proud of our first national road racing championship. The tC is developing quite a performance reputation, and this is a great end to an amazing season.

Final results from the National Championship Race can be found here:

http://www.mylaps.com/results/showrun.jsp?id=963321

The JD Scion tC team uses

" Scion-supplied OE parts

" TRD-supplied supercharger and intercooler, front big brake kit, and limited-slip diff.

" Nitto 235/40R17 NT-01 tires

" Enkei RPF1 17x8 wheels

" Dezod-supplied AEM standalone engine management, plug-and-play harness, injectors, end links, and stainless clutch line

" Church Automotive Testing dyno tuning

" Moton Suspension coilover shocks

" Vogtland springs

" Progress Technology rear swaybar

" Motul brake fluid, engine oil, transmission fluid, and super coolant

" Racepak IQ3 logger dash

" AEM sensors and EMS

" Kaminari carbon-fiber roof and composite headlights

" Royalty Auto Body body work

" Americas Tire Co. tire mounting and balancing

" Racetech Viper head-restraint race seat and 6-point harnesses

" Centerforce clutch and low-inertia steel flywheel

" AIT carbon-fiber hood and hatch

" Wild Pony Motorsports-supplied camber/caster plates

" Goodridge stainless brake lines and oil cooler and fuel system fittings and lines

" Carbotech XP10 and XP8 brake pads

" G-Force 5-point harnesses, racing suit, gloves, and helmet

" DC Sports header

" Energy Suspension bushings and motor mounts

" HoseTechniques silicone hoses

" M-Workz alignment and corner balancing

" turn3 clothing

" NST 65-mm supercharger pulley and shifter bushings

Jackson-Dawson Communications (JD) is a 27-year-old privately held company that provides creative and strategic services to a range of national clients. Core competencies include retail training, event marketing, marketing services, business theater, video and media production services, meeting planning, print graphic and design services, staging service and vehicle management.

With corporate offices in Detroit, MI, Jackson-Dawson also maintains offices in Torrance, CA, Manhattan, NY, and Spring Hill, TN. Jackson-Dawson owns and operates several divisions: Peloton Creative Group, BenMar Communications, Drivers Talk Radio and Drivers Talk Testing.

Scion & Dezod make history (6/24/08)

Jackson-Dawson and Scion Achieve the Unthinkable by Shortly Leading the Race in

Pro Debut at Mid-Ohio

Equally Impressive is a Near Top 10 Finish, as Team grabs 14th Out of Field of Almost 50

TORRANCE, Calif. Dan Gardner and the Jackson-Dawson team yesterday made history for Scion in the ranks of professional road racing. The tC sports coupe ran in the top ten for much of the race at Mid-Ohio in Grand-Ams highly-competitive KONI Challenge Street Tuner class. This is a class where the top 20 cars are often less than a second apart for lap times. In the end, the team would finish an impressive 14th out of almost 50.

The team briefly put the Scion at the head of the pack, as many of the leaders came in for a pit stop. What wasnt so brief, however, was the fact that the car ran in the top 10 for much of the race, battling with season points leaders Eric Curran and Jamie Holtom in the Georgian Bay Cobalt SS.

"What can you say? Being the first at anything in racing is special," said driver and team manager, Gardner. "But being the first to actually achieve so much the first time out is beyond the ability of words to describe. Our Scion was rock solid reliable. It takes more than that to be successful at this high of a level, so thats just the start. But then to prove to the world that Scion is ready, that Scion is here, that Scion is now&well thats a feeling none of us will ever forget.

A recent decision to put veteran pro driver Craig Stanton in the car with Gardner made all the difference in the world, as Stanton drove strong, and proved to be a force with which to be reckoned. And at Mid-Ohio, rain, more specifically thunderstorms, would prove to be a force to be reckoned with as well&.

When the clouds moved in, and the sky saturated with an eerie gray-black, the team got their rain tires ready, but they knew they couldnt do a tire swap until the track got sufficiently wet. It wasnt long before thunder was booming and lighting was illuminating the sky like old flash bulbs. Then the rain poured down, and the team finally had to bring the car in, lest they be helpless to fight against cars that had already done the tire change.

When Stanton and the Scion got back on track, it wouldnt be long before they found themselves battling it out amongst the top 10 at the front of the pack&this, after starting from 20th position when the green flag dropped. The team knew they would still have to do a driver change, which would be costly since the other teams had already completed theirs.

The strategy was to try to pit under yellow to give the team a fighting chance at not losing any positions. The yellow wouldnt come though, and Stanton came in to hand the reigns over to Gardner. The driver change went off without a hitch, and Gardner zoomed out onto track. The team would manage to hold onto 14th as Gardner crossed the finish line, taking Scion into the pages of history.

To achieve this much at this level excites all of us here at Scion, said Steve Hatanaka, Scion auto shows and special events manager. The rest of the world cant help but take notice of what we already know&that Scion is a performance force that has to be taken seriously.

Over the last six months, Chuck Wade and Marty Schwerter at Toyota Motorsports have been hard at work preparing the car along with Gardner. Central to the prep work and development has been Schwerter, who is no stranger to preparing the tC for road racing. Schwerter is the man responsible for putting together the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Pro Celebrity cars. The work and experience clearly paid off for the team, as they suffered not one hiccup during the entire race weekend.

"I had a chance to visit Toyota Motorsports recently," said BGB team manager, John Tecce. "Marty, Chuck and the gang do fantastic work. Its exactly the kind of thing you need to field a successful entry in pro racing."

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) made great contributions to the team as well with the support of the supercharger system along with a few other bits and pieces. The blower is what allows the tC to produce the power to be competitive at this level.

When we designed the supercharger, we knew it would give the tC a big shot in the arm powerwise, but we also needed it to be fantastically reliable, said Gary Boler, TRD business operations manager. Proving our parts performance and durability in Grand-Am with the JD team is just further testament to the quality that goes into every part and accessory that leaves our door.

Drivers Gardner and Stanton, along with the entire team, put together a string of milestones for Scion which wont soon be forgotten. They include:

" First Scion to compete in professional road racing

" First Scion to finish a pro race

" First Scion to climb into the top 10 during a pro race

" First Scion to lead a pro race

" First Scion to finish a pro race in top third of the field

The tC also managed to turn lap times during the middle of the race in the rain that were on par with the race-winning Subaru&all while have two less drive wheels to provide traction.

Its a great car and a great program, said Stanton. Im happy I had the opportunity to drive for the team. Scion makes some great products, and the tC really is impressive. Any car that can be setup to compete at this level says great things about its general underpinnings.

The race will be broadcast on SPEED in less than a week this coming Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m. ET. For local listings please see www.speedtv.com. A photo and brief pre-race write up can be viewed at http://www.grand-am.com/koni/news/index.cfm?cid=17542. The team now heads to Watkins Glen for another Grand-Am KONI Challenge race on July 5. Information on Grand-Am and the series can be found at www.grand-am.com or www.konichallenge.com.

The JD Scion tC team uses

" Scion-supplied OE parts

" TRD-supplied supercharger and intercooler, front big brake kit, and limited-slip diff.

" Nitto 235/40R17 NT-01 tires

" Enkei RPF1 17x8 wheels

" Dezod-supplied AEM standalone engine management, plug and play harness, injectors, end links, and stainless clutch line

" Church Automotive Testing dyno tuning

" Moton Suspension coilover shocks

" Vogtland springs

" Progress Technology rear swaybar

" Motul brake fluid, engine oil, transmission fluid, and super coolant

" Racepak IQ3 logger dash

" AEM sensors

" Kaminari carbon fiber roof and composite headlights

" Royalty Auto Body body work

" Americas Tire Co. tire mounting and balancing

" Racetech Viper head-restraint race seat and 6-point harnesses

" Centerforce clutch and low inertia steel flywheel

" AIT carbon fiber hood

" Wild Pony Motorsports-supplied camber/caster plates

" Goodridge stainless brake lines and oil cooler and fuel system fittings and lines

" Carbotech XP10 and XP8 brake pads

" G-Force 5-point harnesses, racing suit, gloves, and helmet

" DC Sports Header

" Energy Suspension bushings and motor mounts

" HoseTechniques silicone hoses

" M-Workz alignment and corner balancing

" turn3 clothing

" NST shifter bushings and pulley

Jackson-Dawson Communications (JD) is a 27-year-old privately held company that provides creative and strategic services to a range of national clients. Core competencies include retail training, event marketing, marketing services, business theater, video and media production services, meeting planning, print graphic and design services, staging service and vehicle management.

With corporate offices in Detroit, MI, Jackson-Dawson also maintains offices in Torrance and Irvine, CA, Manhattan, NY, and Spring Hill, TN. Jackson-Dawson owns and operates several divisions: Peloton Creative Group, BenMar Communications, Drivers Talk Radio and Drivers Talk Testing.

Scion, Dan & Dezod go for a first (6/18/08)

Jackson-Dawson tC to Become Worlds First Scion to Compete in Professional Road Racing

Dan Gardner and the JD Scion Team Prepare to Plunge into Grand-Ams KONI Challenge Series this Weekend at Mid-Ohio

TORRANCE, Calif. The tC sports coupe and team that started as the worlds first Scion to take a national podium in road racing, now prepare to take a huge step forward. Dan Gardner and the Jackson-Dawson Scion team have their sights set on fierce competition, as they become the first-ever Scion team to compete in a professional road race series. The Scion tC and the team will make their debut in the highly-competitive Grand-Am KONI Challenge series this weekend at Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course in Lexington, Ohio.

"Its really an amazing but crazy feeling," said driver and team manager, Gardner. "Every person thats touched this program, thats helped make it what it is today, deserves heaps of praise. Weve always believed the tC to be a fantastic platform, but lets face it, no one really knew what it would take to make it ready for the big time. On Sunday when we take the starting grid, on perhaps the biggest production road racing stage in North America, well remember why we all worked so hard."

The pro racing effort will be fielded by the immensely talented and successful BGB Motorsports team, one of the most respected teams in all of KONI Challenge. BGB was chosen for their track record, but also for their meticulous attention to detail and their reputation for superb race strategy.

"Were excited to be a part of this factory-backed effort," said BGB team manager, John Tecce. "Its not every day you get to field a car thats making history by being the first of its kind. Scion and TRD have shown great commitment to this program, and were just happy to be a part of it."

Toyotas own in-house performance division, Toyota Racing Development (TRD), has been a great help to the team this season. TRD has long been associated with both professional and grassroots racing. Several TRD parts on the JD racecar are available to all Scion owners through Scion dealerships.

Our brand of performance parts and accessories really are meant to perform at the highest level, said Gary Boler, TRD business operations manager. It doesnt get much higher than this in terms of production-based road racing. The tC is a great car, but it can always be made better with a few TRD components. The supercharger kit on the JD car is one great example of that.

The Scion tC will be taking on a humongous field of over 50 entries in the exciting Street Tuner (ST) Class. Cars range from Mazda RX8s, to BMW 330s&Chevrolet Cobalts to Acura TSXs. All in all, over 10 manufacturers will be vying for points.

It will be with great pride that we see our Scion tC mixing it up at the pinnacle of road racing competition, said Steve Hatanaka, Scion auto shows and special events manager. The KONI Challenge battles are fierce; its going to be exciting!

The race takes place on Sunday, June 22 at 12:45 PM Eastern time and will be nationally broadcast on SPEED the following week. The team will practice on Thursday and Friday, and will Qualify on Saturday, June 21 at 2:15 PM. Results can be viewed at either www.grand-am.com or www.konichallenge.com.

The JD Scion tC team uses

" Scion-supplied OE parts

" TRD-supplied supercharger and intercooler, front big brake kit, and limited-slip diff.

" Nitto 235/40R17 NT-01 tires

" Enkei RPF1 17x8 wheels

" Dezod-supplied AEM standalone engine management, plug and play harness, injectors, end links, and stainless clutch line

" Church Automotive Testing dyno tuning

" Moton Suspension coilover shocks

" Vogtland springs

" Progress Technology rear swaybar

" Motul brake fluid, engine oil, transmission fluid, and super coolant

" Racepak IQ3 logger dash

" AEM sensors

" Kaminari carbon fiber roof and composite headlights

" Royalty Auto Body body work

" Americas Tire Co. tire mounting and balancing

" Racetech Viper head-restraint race seat and 6-point harnesses

" Centerforce clutch and low inertia steel flywheel

" AIT carbon fiber hood

" Wild Pony Motorsports-supplied camber/caster plates

" Goodridge stainless brake lines and oil cooler and fuel system fittings and lines

" Carbotech XP10 and XP8 brake pads

" G-Force 5-point harnesses, racing suit, gloves, and helmet

" DC Sports Header

" Energy Suspension bushings and motor mounts

" HoseTechniques silicone hoses

" M-Workz alignment and corner balancing

" turn3 clothing

" NST shifter bushings and pulley

Scion, Dan & Dezod go KONI challenge (12/18/07)

Jackson-Dawson and Scion to Race in Grand-Ams Koni Challenge and

NASAs Performance Touring for 2008

2007 Championship Team Will Be Scions Inaugural Entry into Professional Endurance Racing

TORRANCE, Calif. After a tremendously successful 2007 season in the worlds first national road race Scion tC, Jackson-Dawson (JD) and Scion are taking their road racing program to the next level. The team will be competing in select Grand-Am Koni Challenge races. The car will be prepped to run in the highly competitive Street Tuner (ST) class which routinely sees fields in excess of 30 cars per race. In addition to running in Grand-Am, the team will continue the grassroots Scion tradition by campaigning the car once again in NASAs (National Auto Sport Association) Performance Touring series.

The Scion tC road race car is currently undergoing further development to make it competitive in Koni Challenge against the likes of Honda, Acura, Subaru, Mazda, Chevrolet, and many others.

Driver and team manager Dan Gardner will be bringing NASA and World Challenge driver Patrick Lindsey on board to share driving duties in Grand-Am. Lindsey is the 2006 NASA PTA National Champion.

The well-known and respected BGB Motorsports team will be helping the team field the entry. Their race strategy and know-how is second to none in Grand-Am. The team recently finished an impressive third in the season points standing in the Grand Sport (GS) class of Koni Challenge.

"Were extremely pleased to have Scion on board with us," said Gardner. "The brand is young, edgy, and hip, but theyre serious about performance too. Last year was a great season, and it only made sense to take things to the next level. We want to prove even further how solid the tC is by placing it up against some of the worlds best factory-backed efforts."

The team is using the best brains in the business to help make the car turn, accelerate, and brake exceptionally. The tCs fully independent suspension and large 2.4-liter 4-cylinder should spell good things to come.

The JD team really put together a fantastic effort last season, said Steve Hatanaka, Scion auto shows and special events manager. Grand-Am is an extremely visible series, and we cant wait to show the tCs capabilities.

Toyotas own in-house performance division, Toyota Racing Development (TRD), will be helping to support the effort as well. TRD has long been associated with both professional and grassroots racing. Its ever-expanding lineup of performance products specifically developed for Scion vehicles help any owner get more out of their tC, xB, xD, or xA.

The tC is a great platform that gets even better with the addition of TRD performance parts and accessories, said Gary Boler, TRD business operations manager. Were pleased to help support Scions racing effort, and cant wait to make the car even hotter than it already is.

Partnership arrangements are already in place with some of the top companies in the industry, such as:

" Nitto

" Enkei

" Recaro

" Moton

" Progress Technology

" Dezod Motorsports

" Kaminari

" Centerforce

" NST

" AIT

" Wild Pony Motorsports

" Goodridge

" Carbotech

" G-Force

" AEM

" Energy Suspension

" HoseTechniques

" Motul

" Americas Tire Co.

" Church Automotive Testing

" M-Workz

" Royalty Auto Body

" turn3

" Vogtland

Other sponsor companies are joining the fold regularly as well.

Jackson-Dawson was a Scion partner when the tC first launched, said Jill Lindsay, executive vice president, west coast operations, Jackson-Dawson Communications. Its a great fit for us, and a huge leap forward as we venture into the realm of professional road

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