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japantimes.co.jp > business > 01/29/2026 > companies > elliott-disadvantage-toyota-industries-block

Elliott seen having a shot at foiling controversial Toyota deal

Elliott seen having a shot at foiling controversial Toyota deal2+ hour, 29+ min ago   (159+ words) Elliott seen having a shot at foiling controversial Toyota deal'The Japan Times At first glance, Elliott Investment Management appears to have an insurmountable disadvantage in its campaign to block the business group behind Toyota Motor from buying out a key…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 09/28/2025 > more-sports > wec-momentum

At Fuji Speedway, WEC rides motorsports momentum to 100th race

At Fuji Speedway, WEC rides motorsports momentum to 100th race4+ mon, 19+ hour ago   (155+ words) The milestone race comes amid a global motorsports boom fueled by Netflix's "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" series and Brad Pitt's "F1" Hollywood film. - The World Endurance Championship (WEC) celebrated its 100th race on Sunday at Shizuoka Prefecture's Fuji Speedway, with Alpine's No…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 05/23/2025 > more-sports > team-penske-indy-500-scandal

Team Penske ready to move past scandal and focus on Indy 500

8+ mon, 6+ day ago   (141+ words) Australian driver Will Power says Team Penske is ready to move forward from the scandal that led to the firing of three senior executives just days before Sunday's Indianapolis 500. Penske's ... Team Penske ready to move past scandal and focus on…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 03/06/2025 > more-sports > powerboat-racing-change-image

Powerboat racing revs up bid to shed shadowy reputation in Japan

Powerboat racing revs up bid to shed shadowy reputation in Japan10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (114+ words) Powerboat racing started more than 70 years ago under a special gambling law that classifies it alongside horse racing, speedway and cycling in Japan. Powerboat racing revs up bid to shed shadowy reputation in Japan Racers shut away for a week…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 02/17/2025 > more-sports > trump-visits-daytona-500

U.S. President Donald Trump attends Daytona 500

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (126+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump paid a visit to the Daytona 500 on Sunday, saluting the iconic race as a celebration of American culture as the NASCAR season got under way. In Trump's latest visit to a ... U.S. President Donald Trump attends Daytona 500 U.S. President…...

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japantimes.co.jp > sports > 02/14/2025 > more-sports > nascar-appeals-injuction-ruling

NASCAR appeals injunction for Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing

NASCAR appeals injunction for Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (131+ words) NASCAR appealed the injunction that granted 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports permission to operate as chartered members despite not signing a charter. The ongoing legal fight between NASCAR and two of its teams, including the one co-owned and operated by…...