Jeff Kincaid's CORR Toyota TacomaNow established as one of the most prolific short course racers in history, Jeff Kincaid literally grew up within a long stone's throw from the legendary dirt stadium at Crandon, Wisconsin. He began his winning career with his first truck in 1989, a legacy that continued strongly in the 2003 Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) season-thanks in large measure to this beautifully turned-out Forest County Potawatomi Toyota Tacoma.
In stark contrast to the massive wheelbase and overall presence of an all-out desert warrior like the Herbst Motorsports Trophy Truck, Kincaid's CORR Toyota Tacoma is short and compact, with a footprint 18 inches shorter and track width 20 inches narrower than the big red Ford. Built for the tight, twisting short-course events that are unique to the CORR series, the Tacoma is as precise in its design and packaging as a fine Swiss watch.
The truck's high-revving, four-cylinder engine features all the latest tricks that the engine wizards at Toyota Racing Development (TRD) can throw at it and is mounted nearly in the driver's lap to maximize weight distribution. The cockpit is cocoonlike, wrapping Kincaid with a special aluminum panel that houses a myriad of gauges and encloses the Toyota's cooling and oiling system.
Kincaid's recipe for success must be working. Teamed with CORR veteran Johnny Greaves in the Forest Country Potawatomi Toyota Tundra, the two-time Pro-Lite champion scored his third consecutive title in 2002, winning five victories and posting his 23rd victory in the ultra-competitive division. Proving that success breeds success, Greaves gave Toyota the coveted Pro-4 championship, with the duo making history by becoming the first team in CORR history to win two pro titles in the same year.
For Kincaid, whose racing operation is still located near Crandon, the dream of being a professional off-road racer is alive and well. This championship-winning Toyota Tacoma is a perfect example of destiny colliding with resources and preparation.