PPI Motorsports

PPI, short for Precision Preparation, Inc., was a company founded by team owner Cal Wells in 1979 in Westminster, California.

At the time, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. needed to promote their technology driven line of trucks through participation in Off-Road Championships, the Score Desert Series, including the Baja 500 and Baja 1000, and the Mickey Thompson Entertainment Group stadium truck series. Wells had already been successful in winning off-road races in the U.S. and Mexico and Toyota selected him to personally lead their foray into truck racing in the American market. With Off-Road legend Ivan "Ironman" Stewart, internationally successful brothers Steve and Rod Millen and off-road, IndyCar and NASCAR winner Robby Gordon, PPI and Toyota won 88 races, 11 manufacturer championships including three Baja 1000s, 11 Baja 500s and five Mint 400s.

The company provided parts for off-road racing teams. Over time, PPI eventually began its own off-road team, with help with Toyota Racing Development. PPI fielded off-road trucks for Mickey Thompson's SCORE series and then later fielded trucks which competed in outdoor events such as the Baja 1000. Notable drivers for PPI include Ivan Stewart and a young Robby Gordon (who also drove in CART for the team in 1998).

^ Martin Henderson (October 6, 2000). "PPI to Stay Another Year in Santa Margarita". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 29, 2025.

^ Svrluga, Barry (February 11, 2000). "Wells not coming to NASCAR to take over, just to win races". Indian River Press Journal. pp. B8. Retrieved January 30, 2025 via Newspapers.com.

^ Henderson, Martin (June 21, 2000). "Wells Is Ready to Renounce His Membership in Jet Set". The Los Angeles Times. pp. D8. Retrieved January 30, 2025 via Newspapers.com.

^ McCraw, Jim (April 1996). "Hot 'n' dusty". Popular Mechanics. Vol. 173, no. 4. p. 131. ProQuest 216785765. Retrieved January 30, 2025.

^ Henderson, Martin (January 28, 1998). "Deal Puts Robby Gordon Back Behind CART Wheel". The Los Angeles Times. pp. C8. Retrieved January 30, 2025 via Newspapers.com.

Hiro Matsushita (1995, 1997–1998)
Jeff Krosnoff (1996)
Max Papis (1996–1998)
Robby Gordon (1998)
Cristiano da Matta (1999–2000)
Scott Pruett (1999)
Oriol Servia (2000)

Scott Pruett (2000)
Andy Houston (2000–2001)
Ricky Craven (2001–2004)
Bobby Hamilton Jr. (2004–2005)
Ron Fellows (2005–2006; road courses only)
Travis Kvapil (2006)

Anthony Lazzaro (2000)
Scott Pruett (2000)
Chad Little (2000; one-off race)
(key)

^ Jeff Krosnoff died in an accident at the Molson Indy Toronto.
^ Oriol Servià was penalized 4 points for rough driving in Surfers Paradise.
^ The Firestone Firehawk 600 was canceled after qualifying due to excessive g-forces on the drivers.

^ "Race Results – 2000 Target Grand Prix of Chicago". racing-reference.info. Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 30, 2025.

^ "Career overview – Cal Wells – NASCAR Cup Series Owner Statistics". racing-reference.info. Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 29, 2025.

^ "Race Results – 2001 Old Dominion 500". racing-reference.info. Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 31, 2025.

^ "Race Results – 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400". racing-reference.info. Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 31, 2025.

Hiro Matsushita (1995, 1997–1998)
Jeff Krosnoff (1996)
Max Papis (1996–1998)
Robby Gordon (1998)
Cristiano da Matta (1999–2000)
Scott Pruett (1999)
Oriol Servia (2000)

Scott Pruett (2000)
Andy Houston (2000–2001)
Ricky Craven (2001–2004)
Bobby Hamilton Jr. (2004–2005)
Ron Fellows (2005–2006; road courses only)
Travis Kvapil (2006)

Anthony Lazzaro (2000)
Scott Pruett (2000)
Chad Little (2000; one-off race)
(key)

^ Jeff Krosnoff died in an accident at the Molson Indy Toronto.
^ Oriol Servià was penalized 4 points for rough driving in Surfers Paradise.
^ The Firestone Firehawk 600 was canceled after qualifying due to excessive g-forces on the drivers.

^ "Race Results – 2000 Target Grand Prix of Chicago". racing-reference.info. Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 30, 2025.

^ "Race Results – 2000 Target Grand Prix of Chicago". racing-reference.info. Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 30, 2025.

^ "Career overview – Cal Wells – NASCAR Cup Series Owner Statistics". racing-reference.info. Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 29, 2025.

^ "Race Results – 2001 Old Dominion 500". racing-reference.info. Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 31, 2025.

^ "Race Results – 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400". racing-reference.info. Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 31, 2025.

^ "Career overview – Cal Wells – NASCAR Cup Series Owner Statistics". racing-reference.info. Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 29, 2025.

^ "Career overview – Cal Wells – NASCAR Cup Series Owner Statistics". racing-reference.info. Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 29, 2025.

^ "Race Results – 2001 Old Dominion 500". racing-reference.info. Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 31, 2025.

^ "Race Results – 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400". racing-reference.info. Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 31, 2025.