Pros visit with Toyota employees

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Every Toyota Tundra in the world is built by 3,200 proud American team members at a 2,000-acre campus in San Antonio, Texas. Toyota’s pro anglers recently spent two days sharing time with the folks who build the trucks, during “Family Day” at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and a tour of the Toyota manufacturing facility the next day.
Every Toyota Tundra in the world is built by 3,200 proud American team members at a 2,000-acre campus in San Antonio, Texas. Toyota’s pro anglers recently spent two days sharing time with the folks who build the trucks, during “Family Day” at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and a tour of the Toyota manufacturing facility the next day.
Thousands of Toyota Manufacturing team members and their families enjoyed Six Flags Fiesta Texas on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. Pros Terry Scroggins and Kevin VanDam made sure they didn’t miss out on any of the fun and fellowship.
Thousands of Toyota Manufacturing team members and their families enjoyed Six Flags Fiesta Texas on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. Pros Terry Scroggins and Kevin VanDam made sure they didn’t miss out on any of the fun and fellowship.
Mike Iaconelli, Gerald Swindle, Kevin VanDam and Terry Scroggins signed more than 2,000 autographs each for Toyota employees and their families.
Mike Iaconelli, Gerald Swindle, Kevin VanDam and Terry Scroggins signed more than 2,000 autographs each for Toyota employees and their families.
Of course, you couldn’t keep them from riding Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ current roller coaster attraction – “Wonder Woman.”
Of course, you couldn’t keep them from riding Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ current roller coaster attraction – “Wonder Woman.”
Well …. everybody but Terry Scroggins rode the roller coaster. He opted to sit that one out!
Well …. everybody but Terry Scroggins rode the roller coaster. He opted to sit that one out!
Young family members of the Toyota employees were encouraged to try their skills at the casting inflatable.
Young family members of the Toyota employees were encouraged to try their skills at the casting inflatable.
Big bass specialist James Caldemeyer, a guide on Lake Fork, Texas, worked hard all day to introduce youngsters to the sport he loves at the casting inflatable display.
Big bass specialist James Caldemeyer, a guide on Lake Fork, Texas, worked hard all day to introduce youngsters to the sport he loves at the casting inflatable display.
Toyota manufacturing team members were treated to free Toyota-branded gifts.
Toyota manufacturing team members were treated to free Toyota-branded gifts.
Toyota pros later sampled all the fun games Six Flags Fiesta Texas has to offer, and of course, there’s always a competition going on between these guys.
Toyota pros later sampled all the fun games Six Flags Fiesta Texas has to offer, and of course, there’s always a competition going on between these guys.
The “Tailgate Tundra” made sure none of the Toyota manufacturing team members missed-out on any of the Sunday football action while enjoying the day at Six Flags.
The “Tailgate Tundra” made sure none of the Toyota manufacturing team members missed-out on any of the Sunday football action while enjoying the day at Six Flags.
Few argue that Kevin VanDam is the greatest professional bass angler of all time, and he takes great pride in his Texas-made Tundra, a vehicle he credits not only for providing superior comfort and towing power, but also brakes that he says once saved his life from a horrible traffic accident.
Few argue that Kevin VanDam is the greatest professional bass angler of all time, and he takes great pride in his Texas-made Tundra, a vehicle he credits not only for providing superior comfort and towing power, but also brakes that he says once saved his life from a horrible traffic accident.
Yoshihisa Nagatani, President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, home of Tundra and Tacoma trucks, presented the four Toyota pros with a gift, including a really cool Toyota Texas themed belt buckle.
Yoshihisa Nagatani, President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, home of Tundra and Tacoma trucks, presented the four Toyota pros with a gift, including a really cool Toyota Texas themed belt buckle.
VanDam and Scroggins got into the water gun shootout.
VanDam and Scroggins got into the water gun shootout.
VanDam put his baseball career on hold as a teenager to go fishing more, and Scroggins was a top notch high school baseball pitcher, so both had to try their hand in the softball toss.
VanDam put his baseball career on hold as a teenager to go fishing more, and Scroggins was a top notch high school baseball pitcher, so both had to try their hand in the softball toss.
Iaconelli and Swindle tested their world-class hand eye coordination at darts.
Iaconelli and Swindle tested their world-class hand eye coordination at darts.
Did you ever think you’d see two former Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year champs riding a Merry Go Round?
Did you ever think you’d see two former Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year champs riding a Merry Go Round?
The next day was spent at the manufacturing facility in San Antonio where all Toyota Tundras, as well as many Toyota Tacomas, are made. More than 2 million Tundras have been produced by proud Texans at this facility since 2006.
The next day was spent at the manufacturing facility in San Antonio where all Toyota Tundras, as well as many Toyota Tacomas, are made. More than 2 million Tundras have been produced by proud Texans at this facility since 2006.
Toyota sponsored, three-time top fuel champion drag racer, Antron Brown joined Mike Iaconelli for a tour of the facility, and a chance to meet the team members that build the Tundras they both drive.
Toyota sponsored, three-time top fuel champion drag racer, Antron Brown joined Mike Iaconelli for a tour of the facility, and a chance to meet the team members that build the Tundras they both drive.
First stop, a gym inside the facility best described as a work conditioning center, where careful guidance is provided to team members to prevent workplace injury – specifically repetitive motion injuries.
First stop, a gym inside the facility best described as a work conditioning center, where careful guidance is provided to team members to prevent workplace injury – specifically repetitive motion injuries.
Mike Iaconelli and Antron Brown stand proudly in front of a truck deck made of stamped American steel.
Mike Iaconelli and Antron Brown stand proudly in front of a truck deck made of stamped American steel.
Toyota always delivers uniquely cool colors on their trucks. Iaconelli and Brown pose with a variety of bumpers showcasing some of the popular paint colors.
Toyota always delivers uniquely cool colors on their trucks. Iaconelli and Brown pose with a variety of bumpers showcasing some of the popular paint colors.
Jesse is an assembly group leader, and a big fan of fishing. So he was excited to grab a photo with “Ike” during his work day.
Jesse is an assembly group leader, and a big fan of fishing. So he was excited to grab a photo with “Ike” during his work day.
“Ike” shows a bit of amazement as the powerful Toyota engines prepare to meet the truck frames.
“Ike” shows a bit of amazement as the powerful Toyota engines prepare to meet the truck frames.
Approximately every 60 seconds, a brand new Toyota Truck rolls off the line, and its engine is started for the very first time.
Approximately every 60 seconds, a brand new Toyota Truck rolls off the line, and its engine is started for the very first time.
Antron and “Ike” enjoyed lunch and some great conversation inside the manufacturing facility with team members that love racing and fishing.
Antron and “Ike” enjoyed lunch and some great conversation inside the manufacturing facility with team members that love racing and fishing.
After lunch Antron and “Ike” visited a local fishery near the Toyota Motor Manufacturing facility in San Antonio.
After lunch Antron and “Ike” visited a local fishery near the Toyota Motor Manufacturing facility in San Antonio.
Ike shared a few fishing tips with Antron, who recounted catching sunfish with his grandma as a kid. The fishing in San Antonio proved tough, but it was the perfect conclusion to two great days in the home city of Toyota Trucks.
Ike shared a few fishing tips with Antron, who recounted catching sunfish with his grandma as a kid. The fishing in San Antonio proved tough, but it was the perfect conclusion to two great days in the home city of Toyota Trucks.