NASCAR News: Toyota boss David Wilson retiring

Toyota Racing Development  confirmed on Wednesday that motorsports boss David Wilson is retiring.

Wilson has been with Toyota Racing Development for 35 years. He worked as a design engineer and vice president of operations before eventually being promoted to president of TRD in 2014.

Wilson will be replaced by Tyler Gibbs, who is currently serving as the general manager for TRD.

As you’d expect, Wilson had nothing but great things to say about his time with TDR.

“It’s been such an honor to be a member of this team and work alongside so many dedicated, talented and passionate men and women,” Wilson said, via NASCAR.com.

“I’m humbled and grateful for the trust, support and friendship afforded me throughout my career by my colleagues at TMNA, the Toyota Motor Corporation, our industry and team partners and our athletes. But now, I’ve completed my lap and I’m proud to hand the keys over to my friend and ‘brother in arms,’ Tyler Gibbs.

“I have every confidence that Tyler and his team will continue to grow and strengthen TRD’s world-class legacy on and off the track.”

His final day with Toyota Racing Development will be Dec. 16.

Congratulations to Wilson on an incredible run with Toyota Motor North America.