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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 30: Akinori Ogata, driver of the #78 Pneumatic Tools Toyota, walks on stage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Dead on Tools 250 at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Akinori Ogata announces formation of his own Truck Series team Akinori Performance

Akinori Ogata announces formation of his own Truck Series team Akinori Performance

February 7, 2025
NC veteran NASCAR driver Akinori Ogata is proud to announce the formation of his own Truck Series team. The team will run
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 30: Akinori Ogata, driver of the #78 Pneumatic Tools Toyota, walks on stage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Dead on Tools 250 at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Akinori Ogata competing in 4 Xfinity races for Joey Gase Motorsports in 2024

Akinori Ogata competing in 4 Xfinity races for Joey Gase Motorsports in 2024

February 15, 2024
NASCAR driver Akinori Ogata today announced his preliminary schedule for the 2024 race season. Ogata, who moved from his
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 30: Akinori Ogata, driver of the #78 Pneumatic Tools Toyota, walks on stage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Dead on Tools 250 at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Akinori Ogata driving for Emerling-Gase Motorsports at Martinsville

Akinori Ogata driving for Emerling-Gase Motorsports at Martinsville

October 12, 2023
Emerling-Gase Motorsports is excited to welcome back veteran Japanese racer Akinori Ogata! Ogata will drive the No. 53 Shinano
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BlabaBooth Partners with Akinori Ogata, MBM for New Hampshire

BlabaBooth Partners with Akinori Ogata, MBM for New Hampshire

July 5, 2022
Innovative Foto’s BlabaBooth is off to the races with Japanese professional stock car racing driver Akinori Ogata for the
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 30: Akinori Ogata, driver of the #78 Pneumatic Tools Toyota, walks on stage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Dead on Tools 250 at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Akinori Ogata Running 2 Xfinity Races for MBM Motorsports

Akinori Ogata Running 2 Xfinity Races for MBM Motorsports

June 28, 2022
Akinori Ogata announced on Twitter that he will compete in two Xfinity Series races this season for MBM Motorsports
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Akinori Ogata Making His First Start for BJ McLeod Motorsports at Martinsville

Akinori Ogata Making His First Start for BJ McLeod Motorsports at Martinsville

October 26, 2021
Akinori Ogata will return to the NASCAR Xfinity Series for the second time in 2021, this time at the famed half-mile paperclip
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Akinori Ogata Making Second Career Xfinity Series Start at Richmond

Akinori Ogata Making Second Career Xfinity Series Start at Richmond

September 7, 2021
Akinori Ogata will make just his second start in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this weekend at Richmond Raceway. Ogata will

Akinori Ogata returns to Reaume Brothers Racing for Atlanta Truck race

Akinori Ogata returns to Reaume Brothers Racing for Atlanta Truck race

March 8, 2021
Akinori Ogata announced on Monday that he will return to NASCAR Camping World Truck Series competition March 20th at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Ogata will be driving for Reaume Brothers Racing with backing from KYOWA Industrial. Ogata ran two races for the team in 2020

Akinori Ogata joins Reaume Brothers Racing for Texas Truck race

Akinori Ogata joins Reaume Brothers Racing for Texas Truck race

July 14, 2020
NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series (NGOTS) driver Akinori Ogata will be returning this week to Reaume Brothers Racing, piloting the No. 33 Toyota Tundra for the Vankor 350 at Texas Motor Speedway on July 18th

Akinori Ogata to make XFINITY debut at Phoenix

Akinori Ogata to make XFINITY debut at Phoenix

October 31, 2018
MOORESVILLE, N.C. - Veteran racer Akinori Ogata (@AkinoriOgata) is prepared to make his NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) debut in the penultimate race of the season next weekend at ISM (Ariz.) Raceway in the Nov. 10 running of the Whelen Trusted to Perform 200