Kamui Kobayashi News

AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 01: John H. Nemechek, driver of the #42 Mobil 1 Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 01, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Toyota welcomes NASCAR, American Automotive Innovation to Fuji Speedway

Toyota welcomes NASCAR, American Automotive Innovation to Fuji Speedway

November 14, 2025
Toyota is proud to welcome a new era of global motorsports collaboration as U.S. drivers participate in the Super Taikyu
LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Kamui Kobayashi of Japan and Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota GR010 Hybrid attends the drivers group photo during previews to the 100th Anniversary Le Mans 24 Hours race at the Circuit de la Sarthe on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kobayashi says NASCAR would be welcomed back in Japan

Kobayashi says NASCAR would be welcomed back in Japan

March 17, 2024
Kamui Kobayashi believes there would be an audience in Japan if NASCAR were to make a return to his homeland
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 12: Kamui Kobayashi, driver of the #67 Toyota Genuine Parts Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 12, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kamui Kobayashi to make second start for 23XI Racing at Circuit of the Americas UPDATE

Kamui Kobayashi to make second start for 23XI Racing at Circuit of the Americas UPDATE

March 16, 2024
UPDATE: 23XI Racing says Kobayashi will run the No. 50 next weekend. Furthermore, the team will run the No. 50 two more
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 21: NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Hershel McGriff, speaks at the Hall of Honor Q&A session at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on January 21, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Hershel McGriff Returns to Le Mans 43 Years After Historic Race Entry

Hershel McGriff Returns to Le Mans 43 Years After Historic Race Entry

June 7, 2023
LE MANS, France – Of all the motorsports legends roaming around Le Mans’ Circuit de la Sarthe this week – and there are
LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Kamui Kobayashi of Japan and Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota GR010 Hybrid attends the drivers group photo during previews to the 100th Anniversary Le Mans 24 Hours race at the Circuit de la Sarthe on June 06, 2023 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kamui Kobayashi making Cup debut at Indianapolis with 23XI Racing

Kamui Kobayashi making Cup debut at Indianapolis with 23XI Racing

June 7, 2023
23XI Racing announced Wednesday morning that Kamui Kobayashi will drive the No. 67 Toyota at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway