Akinori Ogata News

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
Chase Elliott’s 2023 #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet paint scheme.

Weekend Preview: Nashville

Weekend Preview: Nashville

June 27, 2024
Hendrick teammates Larson and Elliott lead NASCAR Cup Series to Nashville
LEBANON, TENNESSEE - JUNE 19: A general view of cars on track during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 19, 2021 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR National Series News and Notes – Nashville Superspeedway

NASCAR National Series News and Notes – Nashville Superspeedway

June 26, 2024
NASCAR Cup Series
LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - JULY 21: General view of action during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 21, 2019 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – New Hampshire Motor Speedway

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – New Hampshire Motor Speedway

June 19, 2024
NASCAR Cup Series
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 - APRIL 16: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series NOCO 400 at Martinsville Speedway on April 16, 2023 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Martinsville Speedway

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Martinsville Speedway

October 26, 2023
NASCAR Cup Series
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
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Wrangler Ford, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, race during the NASCAR All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway on June 13, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Texas Motor Speedway All-Star Weekend

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Texas Motor Speedway All-Star Weekend

May 18, 2022
NASCAR Cup Series
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Wrangler Ford, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, race during the NASCAR All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway on June 13, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Texas Motor Speedway All-Star Weekend

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Texas Motor Speedway All-Star Weekend

May 18, 2022
NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway

May 4, 2022
NASCAR Cup Series
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NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway

May 4, 2022
NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Martinsville Speedway

NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Martinsville Speedway

October 27, 2021
NASCAR Cup Series
Akinori Ogata’s 2021 #78 Pneumatic Tools Chevrolet paint scheme.

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