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Veteran Driver Akinori Ogata Launches NASCAR Team March 21

2/27/2025

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Akinori Ogata, a seasoned 51-year-old Japanese NASCAR driver, is set to launch his team, Akinori Performance, at Homestead-Miami on March 21 after delays with truck preparations. With a rich racing background, Ogata is eager to compete alongside fellow driver Kenko Miura, while honing his skills in Late Models to ensure he's race-ready.

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Akinori Ogata, a seasoned 51-year-old Japanese NASCAR driver, is set to launch his team, Akinori Performance, at Homestead-Miami on March 21 after delays with truck preparations. With a rich racing background, Ogata is eager to compete alongside fellow driver Kenko Miura, while honing his skills in Late Models to ensure he's race-ready.