The July Cup Series weekend at Richmond Raceway will be an opportunity for fans to watch the construction of a custom car that is street legal but looks like a Toyota Camry race car Next Gen.
West Coast Customs, which gained national prominence through its participation in television shows “Pimp My Ride,” “Street Customs” and “Inside West Coast Customs,” will assemble the car over two days. World-renowned customizer Ryan Friedlinghaus will lead the project.
Once the car is built for the Richmond summer event, it will be shown at other tracks. Eventually, the car will be auctioned off, officials said, to raise funds for the NASCAR Foundation.
Tyler Reddick, who drives a Toyota for the 23XI race team, and Richmond Raceway President Lori Collier Waran were on hand to discuss the project before Sunday’s Cup race at the track.
People also read…
Reddick said he will be involved in the design and construction of the car, helping West Coast Customs include as many race cars as possible for a street-legal vehicle.
Waran said he asked NASCAR and Toyota to bring the project to Richmond Raceway as part of the track’s efforts to engage the community with the speedway and the sport.
PHOTOS: ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway
#16 Chandler Smith celebrates as he wins the ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Chandler Smith, #16, celebrates with son, Chandler Smith, Jr., 8 months, and wife, Kenzie Smith, center, after winning ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
#48 CHEVROLET – BIG MACHINE RACING crew Marcus Horton works on tires during ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
#16 Chandler Smith takes the flag as he wins the ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Sammy Smith, center, #18 – TOYOTA – JOE GIBBS RACING driver, chats with his teams during ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
#16 Chandler Smith celebrates after winning the ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Johm Hunter Nemechek’s No. 20 teams work in the pit stop during the ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Crews of Sheldon Creed, #2 – CHEVROLET – RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING, work the pit stop during ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Johm Hunter Nemechek, #20 – TOYOTA – driver for JOE GIBBS RACING, enters the racetrack with his daughter, Aspen Nemechek, 2, wearing earplugs, during the ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Chandler Smith, #16, races John H. Nemechek, #20, near the end of the ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond Raceway firefighter Melissa Ilnicki works during the ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Anthony Alfredo, center, #78 – CHEVROLET driver and others salute the flag during the ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Riley Herbst, left, #98, and Josh Berry, #8, compete during the ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Chandler Smith, #16, competes during the ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Riley Herbst, #98, competes during the ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Brandon Jones, #9, competes during the ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Alex O’Bryan, road mechanic – Joe Gibbs Racing, works on tires during the ToyotaCare 250 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway, VA on April 1, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
