May 19, 2023
Toyo Tires Welcomes Off-Road Racing Stars CJ Greaves and Johnny Greaves to Team Toyo
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) proudly announces that off-road racing stars CJ Greaves and Johnny Greaves have joined Team Toyo. CJ Greaves, the seven-time Pro-4 Champion, and his father Johnny Greaves, a legendary driver with over 100 Pro-4 wins, will compete on championship-winning Toyo Open Country tires across various off-road racing disciplines.
CJ Greaves, who clinched his seventh Pro-4 Championship at the 2022 Labor Day weekend races at Crandon, has also achieved numerous other accomplishments in his career. In 2021, CJ swept the Pro4 season opener in Antigo and went on to win seven more podiums, including another sweep in Bark River, MI. In the same year, he switched to Polaris RZR side-by-side and competed in the Pro Stock SXS and Pro Turbo classes, finishing second in the points standings in the Pro Stock SXS class. CJ finished off the 2022 season in epic style by taking the Crandon World Championships in the Pro-4 and Pro Stock SXS classes, as well as the Crandon World Cup race, becoming the first racer to win four cups and breaking the previously held record.
"I'm thrilled to be joining Team Toyo and embarking on this exciting new chapter in my racing career,” said CJ Greaves. “The level of excellence and success that Toyo Tires brings to off-road racing is unparalleled.”
Johnny Greaves, who manages CJ's racing program while racing himself, had a successful 2022 season by finishing third in the points standings. As a legendary driver with over 100 Pro-4 wins, Johnny brings unique experience and expertise to Team Toyo.
“Joining Team Toyo with CJ is an honor for me. Toyo Tires has a long-standing reputation for providing high-performance tires that dominate in off-road racing,” said Johnny Greaves. “Being part of this prestigious team means having the support of a company that shares my passion for the sport.”
“We are thrilled to welcome CJ and Johnny Greaves to Team Toyo,” said Adrian Puente, motorsports and events manager, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “Their accomplishments and dedication to the sport of off-road racing make them a perfect fit for our team. We are confident that their skills and experience combined with Toyo Open Country tires will bring us more success in the future.”
The Greaves duo joins a prestigious lineup of Team Toyo drivers, including Kyle LeDuc, seven-time Pro 4 class Champion, Bryce Menzies winner at the 2021 and 2022 SCORE Baja 400, 2021 SCORE San Felipe 250, 2020 and 2021 Toyo Tires® Desert Challenge at King of the Hammers, 2019 and 2020 Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno; Alan Ampudia 2019 SCORE Baja 1000 winner; and Tavo Vildosóla, 2016 SCORE Baja 500 winner, all of whom have achieved success in off-road racing while using Toyo Open Country tires.
To learn more about Team Toyo and the full line of Toyo Open Country tires tailored to your lifestyle, go to ToyoTires.com.
About Toyo Tires®
Established in 1966, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. represents the innovation, quality, performance, and excellent service that Toyo Tires has delivered worldwide for more than 75 years. The company offers a full line of premium tires for nearly every vehicle including light trucks, SUVs, crossovers, sports cars, luxury cars and hybrids as well as commercial trucks. Many of the tires are built in the United States at their state-of-the-art factory in Georgia. To find the right tire for your vehicle as well as an authorized dealer, visit www.toyotires.com. You can also join the Toyo Tires community on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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