Akinori Performance is an American stock car racing team that competes in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The team was founded in 2025 by Akinori Ogata, and they field the No. 63 part-time for Ogata.
History On February 7, 2025, Akinori Ogata announced the formation of Akinori Performance, a new team that would compete part-time in the Truck Series in 2025. Kyowa Industrial, Mooneyes and YKK AP were announced as the team's primary sponsors.
Craftsman Truck Series
Truck No. 63 history The team will run the No. 63 truck part-time in 2025. Ogata will drive the truck along with Kenko Miura. The team would attempt to debut at the Atlanta spring race, but would withdraw due to them not making the best conditions. The team would later make their debut at Homestead, finishing 32nd.
Truck No. 63 results Year Driver No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Pts 2025 Akinori Ogata 63 Toyota DAY ATLWth LVS HOM32MARBRICARTEXKANNWSCLT NSH31 MCH POC LRP IRP GLN RCH DAR BRI NHA ROV TAL MAR PHO 47th 11
K&N Pro Series East
Car No. 56 history In 2014, Ogata competed as an owner/driver in the No. 56 Toyota with Dale Quarterley as crew chief. He qualified in three of five races, but only finished the race at Iowa Speedway.
Car No. 56 results Year Driver No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pts 2014 Akinori Ogata 56 Toyota NSM DAY BRIDNQ GRERCH31 IOW BGS FIF20 LGY NHADNQ COL IOW22 GLN VIR GRE DOV
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