Andy Graves
About Andy Graves
Andy Graves serves as the Executive Competition Engineering, Technical Director at Toyota Racing Development USA, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in the motorsports industry, having worked in various roles at Toyota Racing Development USA, Hendrick Motorsports, and Chip Ganassi Racing Teams over a career spanning more than three decades.
Current Role at Toyota Racing Development USA
Andy Graves serves as the Executive Competition Engineering, Technical Director at Toyota Racing Development USA. He has held this position since 2022, working primarily from Salisbury, North Carolina, and Costa Mesa, California. In this role, he oversees competition engineering efforts, ensuring that the technical aspects of racing align with Toyota's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Toyota Racing Development USA
Graves has extensive experience at Toyota Racing Development USA, having worked in various capacities. He was Senior Manager of Chassis Engineering from 2006 to 2008, Vice President of Chassis Engineering from 2009 to 2014, and Group Vice President, Technical Director from 2015 to 2018. He also served as Executive Engineer, Technical Director from 2019 to 2021. His roles have involved significant contributions to chassis engineering and technical direction.
Career at Hendrick Motorsports
Before joining Toyota Racing Development USA, Andy Graves worked at Hendrick Motorsports as a Crew Chief from 1990 to 1999. During his nine years there, he gained valuable experience in managing race teams and overseeing vehicle performance, which contributed to his expertise in competition engineering.
Experience at Chip Ganassi Racing Teams
Graves worked at Chip Ganassi Racing Teams as Team Manager from 2000 to 2006. His six years in this position involved managing team operations and enhancing performance strategies, further solidifying his background in competitive motorsports.